RECEIVED DECEMBER 3, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
4 pages
Redding Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
7:30 p.m. – Old Town House
Present: David Pattee, Chairman; Jeremiah Ross; William Hill; Frederick Schroeder; Wallace Perlman until 9:00 p.m.
Absent: Joseph Beres; Victor DeMasi
Also present: Natalie Ketcham, First Selectman
Peter Olson, Commission Counsel
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION: To discuss pending litigation
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of F. Schroeder, the Commission voted unanimously to go into Executive Session at 7:30 p.m.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted unanimously to come out of Executive Session at 7:50 p.m.
On the motion of D. Pattee and the second of F. Schroeder, the Commission voted unanimously to add to the Agenda modification of the 11/3/09 Minutes.
On the motion of D. Pattee and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted unanimously to amend the 11/3/09 Minutes: Page 1, under “Lambrech”, add “The Commission discussed the status of the Notice of Violation and the necessary action and steps to correction the violation. The Commission believed that in order to lift the violation, Mr. Lambrech should take steps to clean the silt from the pond.” Page 2, first paragraph, change to “On the motion of V. DeMasi and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted unanimously to have Mr. Lambrech submit an application to clean the pond in order to conclude the Notice of Violation against him.”
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of 11/17/09
-Site Inspection Minutes of 11/21/09 -T. O’Connor, 15 Orchard Dr.
-Mr./Mrs. M. Marushak, 21 Deer Hill Rd.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted to approve the 11/17/09 Minutes. F. Schroeder abstained.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted to approve the 11/21/09 Site Inspection Minutes. F. Schroeder and W. Hill abstained.
III. REGULATORY
Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations. Discussion and possible vote on adopting the new Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations.
D. Pattee stated that the new Regulations will become effective after being filed with the Town Clerk and posted in the newspaper. J. Ross was thanked for his contributions.
On the motion of D. Pattee and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted unanimously to adopt the new Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations to be effective on December 10, 2009.
Application #09-29, Laura W. Ruggiero, 283 Umpawaug Road. Received 11/3/09. Discussion and possible vote on an application for driveway maintenance within the regulated area. Site Walk 11/7/09. Discussion 11/17/09.
L. Ruggiero and S. Herman were present. D. Pattee noted receipt of a written narrative from S. Herman as requested.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of W. Hill, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #09-29.
Application #09-30, Tami O’Connor (owner), Michael J. Mazzucco, P.C. (agent), 15 Orchard Drive. Received 11/17/09. Discussion and possible vote on an application for an inground swimming pool within the regulated area. Site Walk 11/21/09.
Atty. Ward Mazzucco was present for the applicant. Site Walk findings were reviewed.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #09-30.
Application #09-31, New Pond Foundation (owner), Ann Taylor, Executive Director, 101 Marchant Road. To receive and discuss an application for replacing rotting wood plank boardwalk with two new ones within the regulated area. Project prepared by John Board for his Eagle Scout Project.
Ann Taylor was present along with Mike Murray, Farm Manager, and John Board, Eagle Scout. A drawing was reviewed and J. Board reviewed the proposal.
Discussion will continue at the next meeting.
Application #09-32, Redding Country Club, Inc. (owner), Ron Cioppa, Gen. Mgr. (agent), 109 Lonetown Road. To receive and discuss an application for golf course maintenance and repair within the regulated area.
Atty. Richard Gibbons was present along with R. Cioppa, the golf course superintendent and a representative of the firm doing the proposed maintenance. A map was displayed and the proposal reviewed.
A Site Walk was scheduled for Sat., 12/5/09 at 9:00 a.m.
Application #0-33, Town of Redding (owner), BL Companies (Attn: J. Fielding, agent), Main Street/Weston Road/Old Mill Road. To receive and discuss an application for the Georgetown Streetscape – Sidewalk and Roadway Improvement Project.
Jim Fielding from BL Companies was present in addition to N. Ketcham. The streetscape site plan was reviewed and the proposal was reviewed in detail. Mr. Fielding reported that the final design is due for completion in late December and work could commence as early as Spring, 2010.
A Site Walk was scheduled for Sat., 12/5/09 at 10:00 a.m.
Discussion: 118 Mountain Road. To endorse the acceptance of a conservation/development rights easement from Karen and Leon Weaver to the Town of Redding “acting through their Conservation Commission”. The intent is for the Weavers to protect themselves by their purchase of a two-acre parcel from A. Charney and B. Hanani who just purchased the Uffelman property.
Discussion tabled pending receipt of additional information per Atty. Ward Mazzucco.
IV. ENFORCEMENT
Notice of Violation issued to Sean C. Keenan and Patricia Casillo, 417 Rock House Road. Discussion 11/17/09.
Mr. Keenan was present. D. Pattee reviewed an email received from B. Flanagan. Mr. Keenan received a verbal report from R. Ochman and is seeking another surveyor to compare monuments and maps.
D. Pattee requested several copies of the map. Mr. Keenan reported that he has installed additional silt fence as requested. Discussion will continue pending receipt of new surveyor information.
Notice of Violation issued to Michael H. and Lynnae Marushak, 21 Deer Hill Road. Discussion 11/17/09. Site Walk 11/21/09.
Mr. Marushak was present. Site Walk findings were reviewed. Mr. Marushak is to submit an application as soon as possible. D. Pattee outlined the information to be included in the application. Discussion will continue at the next meeting.
V. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Possible activity in the regulated area on Costa Lane has been reported and will be on the agenda for the next meeting.
D. Pattee updated the Deer Report for Redding and neighboring towns.
F. Schroeder reported on the status of the Open Space Plan.
D. Pattee has a phone meeting re: new GIS system next week.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of W. Hill, the Commission voted
unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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