RECEIVED OCTOBER 8, 2009 @ 3:58 P.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
3 pages
Redding Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
7:30 a.m. – Old Town House
Present: David Pattee, Chairman; Jeremiah Ross; William Hill; Frederick Schroeder; Joseph Beres; Victor DeMasi; Wallace Perlman.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of 9/15/09
Site Walk Minutes 9/18/09 -M/M Tom Healy, 89 Marchant Rd.
-B. Chariott, 74 Mountain Rd.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of F. Schroeder, the Commission voted to approve the 9/15/09 Meeting Minutes as amended: Page 1, second paragraph under “John Lambrech”, last line, change to “Mr. Corning with additional information to present to the Commission.” J. Ross abstained.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Beres, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 9/18/09 Site Walk Minutes.
II. REGULATORY
Application #09-20, Paul Shiverick, 226 Poverty Hollow Road. Received 7/7/09. Discussion and possible vote on an application for removal of deposited sedimentation within specified area of the Aspetuck River via long reach excavator or dragline. Site Walk 7/13/09. Discussion 8/18/09. Received letter granting 65-day extension. Discussion 9/15/09.
M. Lillis was present for the applicant. D. Pattee noted receipt of a letter from M. Guitar, Redding Land Trust, re: toxic material testing. B. Roche of Aquarion will be asked for suggestions regarding specific toxins to be tested.
Discussion will continue at the next meeting.
Application #09-25, Tom and Teresa Healy, 87 Marchant Road. Received 9/15/09. Discussion and possible vote on an application to install patio, dredge pond and repair stone wall at waterfall. Installation of swimming pool within the regulated area. Site Walk 9/18/09.
No one was present for the applicant. Site Walk findings were reviewed. A letter from Aquarion requesting additional details was reviewed. D. Pattee will also request additional information re: retaining wall, dredging system and grading near pool. B. Flanagan will be requested to visit the site.
Discussion will continue at the next meeting.
Application #09-26, Beverly L. Chariott (owner), Lou D’Acunto (agent), 74 Mountain Road. Received 9/15/09. Discussion and possible vote on an application to build a two-car garage within the regulated area. Site Walk 9/18/09.
Mrs. Chariott and Mr. D’Acunto were present. Site Walk findings were reviewed. Sediment and erosion controls were discussed. Mr. D’Acunto will send an email to C. Keil re: type and location of sediment and erosion controls.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Beres, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #09-26 subject to receipt of an email satisfactory to the Commission.
Discussion of Draft Inland Wetland and Watercourses Regulations 8/18/09; 9/1/09.
D. Pattee reported that the Draft has been sent to the DEP in addition to a copy of the draft public notice. The Public Hearing will open on 11/17/09 at 7:30 p.m. Draft Regulations are posted on the Town website.
III. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Re: Lambrech, D. Pattee will request Mr./Mrs. Corning to submit new information for discussion no later than the 11/3/09 meeting.
The Nature Conservancy picnic is scheduled for 10/17/09 in Lyme, CT.
N. Ketcham forwarded information re: Annual Conference on Urban and Community Forestry in Wallingford on 10/22/09.
DEP training in Redding is scheduled for 11/12/09.
CACIWC annual meeting is scheduled for 11/14/09 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
D. Pattee attended a press conference in Wilton this on 10/6/09 re: Super 7. The next meeting is scheduled for 10/22/09 at 8:00 a.m. at the Norwalk Transit Center on Wilson Street.
N. Ketcham is conducting a brown bag meeting on 10/7/09 at 12:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.
On the motion of V. DeMasi and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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