RECEIVED APRIL 9, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
3 pages
Redding Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
7:30 p.m. – Old Town House
Present: David Pattee, Chairman; Jeremiah Ross; William Hill, seated at 7:45 p.m.; Frederick Schroeder; Joseph Beres; Wallace Perlman.
Absent: Victor DeMasi
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of 3/17/09
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 3/17/09 Minutes as amended: Page 2, fifth paragraph under License #07-32, fourth line down, change to “recent activities and controls scheduled for completion this week.”
II. REGULATORY
Application #09-01, Donald and Linda Longo (owners), Environmental Land Solutions, Kate Throckmorton (agent), 710 Redding Road. Received 2/3/09. Discussion and possible vote on an application to install a swimming pool with associated site work including retaining walls, deck, patio and relocation of septic tank and pump chamber (includes spa) within the regulated area. Discussion 3/3/09; 3/17/09.
K. Throckmorton was present for the applicant. New plans were submitted and reviewed.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of F. Schroeder, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #09-01 with the special condition requiring the appointment of a site monitor to monitor the construction sequence and report back to the Commission on a regular basis regarding the plans stipulated in the 4/12/07 plan with a revision date of 3/31/09.
License #07-32, John and Jennifer Lambrech, 336 Newtown Turnpike. Status on project progress. Discussion 3/17/09.
Mr. Lambrech and his engineer, Jim Palmer, were present. B. Flanagan and D. Pattee visited the site on 4/6/09. Installed sediment and erosion controls were reviewed and photos were submitted by Mr. Lambrech. D. Pattee noted that the neighbor’s pond is still dirty and milky.
Mr. Lambrech detailed the stabilization efforts including installing a chain to stop vehicle access, installation of gutters as of 3/24/09 and construction of a retaining wall. Additionally, Mr. Lambrech reported that grass seeds are germinating. D. Pattee stated that cars backing up the driveway should be kept at a minimum until the driveway has stone.
D. Pattee noted the presence of a new utility pole near the stream. The utility company will be contacted due to its proximity to the wetlands.
As of 3/30/09, N. Burnham has signed off on the installation of proposed stabilization efforts. B. Flanagan will visit the site on a daily maintenance. D. Pattee reiterated the need to have a professional evaluate and dredge or clean the neighboring pond.
Discussion will continue at the next meeting.
Application #09-05, New Pond Foundation (owner), Ann Taylor, Executor (agent), 101 Marchant Road. To receive and discuss an application for establishing a bog garden for carnivorous plants-an Eagle Scout Project, within the regulated area.
Ann Taylor was present along with Kyle Robey who is proposing this project. Photos were submitted and reviewed. A site walk was scheduled for Sat., 4/11/09 at 9:00 a.m.
Application #09-06, Mark and Lisa Castillo (owners), Daniel Conlon, AIA (agent), 8 Beech Lane. To receive and discuss an application for construction of a new stone wall and hand excavation within the regulated area.
D. Conlon was present for Mr. and Mrs. Castillo. Plans were displayed and reviewed. A site walk was scheduled for Sat., 4/11/09 at 8:30 a.m.
Application #09-07, Louis and Debra Latham (owners), Peak Engineers, LLC (agent), 66 Seventy Acre Road. To receive and discuss regulated activities associated with a proposed two-lot subdivision.
T. Quinn of Peak Engineers was present along with Mr. and Mrs. Latham. The proposal was reviewed accompanied by plans. A site walk was scheduled for Sat., 4/11/09 at 9:30 a.m.
III. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Demolition at 9 Sunset Hill Road was noted.
D. Pattee reported that he approved a minor change to the plan for the Portland Avenue Temple.
F. Schroeder requested that B. Flanagan visit the southern end of Couch Hill.
D. Pattee reported on pending legislation.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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