Environmental Impact Commission

Posted in City of Danbury Town Clerk’s Office on March 28, 2024 at 10:52 a.m. CITY OF DANBURY 155 DEER HILL AVENUE DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT COMMISSION (203) 797-4525 www.danbury-ct.gov (203) 797-4586 (FAX) REGULAR MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT COMMISSION MINUTES CITY HALL – 155 DEER HILL AVENUE City Council Chambers Wednesday, March 13, 2024 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Chairman Bernard Gallo called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Present by roll call: Elizabeth Falk, Alex Wolk Jr., Matthew Rose, and Mark Massoud. Alternate Alex Wolk Jr. was seated for Geoff Herald. Staff present was Melissa Llera, Secretary, and Larry Liebman, Environmental Compliance Inspector. Absent was Geoff Herald. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was not performed. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: February 28, 2024 Motion to accept the minutes of February 28, 2024 as presented was made Mark Massoud; seconded by Matthew Rose. No remarks. All in favor with Ayes of those eligible to vote: Elizabeth Falk, Mark Massoud, Matthew Rose and Bernard Gallo. Next regular meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2024. OLD BUSINESS: #1211 117 Boulevard Drive, Cavalcanti, Sergio R.; (D16023), RA-40 Zone, Legalization of previously built/ installed dock, deck, shed, and platform Chairman Gallo informed the Commission that they have not received an answer from the State on the status of Lake Kenosia. EIC Minutes – March 13, 2024 Page 2 Motion to table No. 1211, 117 Boulevard Drive, until the next regularly scheduled meeting was made by Matthew Rose; seconded by Mark Massoud. All in favor with Ayes from Elizabeth Falk, Alex Wolk Jr., Matthew Rose, Mark Massoud, and Bernard Gallo. #1207 39-41 Old Boston Post Rd, Lake Waubeeka Association; (H23056), RA-80 Zone, Relocation of retaining wall and gates, demolition of gatehouse, and reconfiguration of driveway and turn around Chairman Gallo stated on the record that Elizabeth Falk recused herself for this application and left the dais. David Zwang, Board President, was present to represent the application. The Commission acknowledged receipt of the revised plan, and a staff report was prepared. Mr. Zwang acknowledged receipt of the staff report, and feels it is acceptable. Motion to approve No. 1207, 39-41 Old Boston Post Rd, with a summary ruling and six conditions was made by Matthew Rose; seconded by Alex Wolk Jr.. All in favor with Ayes from Alex Wolk Jr., Matthew Rose, Mark Massoud, and Bernard Gallo. ______________________________________________________________________________ #1208 7A Brighton St, Katz, Jeffrey, Ralph Gallagher Jr., Agent; (I06077), RA-20 Zone, Construction of single-family dwelling, driveway, well and septic system Mr. Liebman informs the Commission he performed a site walk with Ms. Falk this week. Mr. Gallagher has hung flags to mark the location of the house and septic. He feels an alternate plan should be discussed. Ms. Falk acknowledges they are restricted on where they can place the septic. She recommends a stormwater management plan due to the flow of stormwater over the site. She would like to see an engineered bio-swale on either side of the lot to keep the stormwater on the site and also away from the septic fields. She would also like to see improved filtration of the stormwater prior to it entering the wetlands with the use of plantings. Motion to table No. 1208, 7A Brighton St., until the next regularly scheduled meeting was made by Matthew Rose; seconded by Mark Massoud. All in favor with Ayes from Elizabeth Falk, Alex Wolk Jr., Matthew Rose, Mark Massoud, and Bernard Gallo. ______________________________________________________________________________ VIOLATIONS 1. Halas, Barnum Road, Danbury, CT- Cease & Desist Chairman Gallo informed the Commission that the response letter was sent to Halas’ attorney, and they are awaiting a response. 2. 24 Barnum Road Violation Chairman Gallo informed the Commission they are awaiting the remediation plan from the engineer now that the property was surveyed and staked. OTHER MATTERS: None EIC Minutes – March 13, 2024 Page 3 CORRESPONDENCE: None ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn was made by Matthew Rose; seconded by Mark Massoud. All in favor with Ayes from Elizabeth Falk, Alex Wolk Jr., Matthew Rose, Mark Massoud, and Bernard Gallo. Meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melissa Llera Recording Secretary