Environmental Impact Commission

Posted in City of Danbury Town Clerk’s Office on September 25, 2025 at 12:25 p.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, September 10, 2025 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Chairman Matthew Rose called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Present by roll call: Cristina Britton, Geoff Herald, John Schwartz, and Elizabeth Falk. Staff present was Melissa Llera, Secretary, and Ryan Boggan, Acting Director of Health. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Elizabeth Falk. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: August 27, 2025 Motion to accept the minutes of August 27, 2025 as presented was made by Elizabeth Falk seconded by John Schwartz. No remarks. All in favor with Ayes of those eligible to vote: Cristina Britton, Elizabeth Falk, John Schwartz, and Matthew Rose. Geoff Herald did not vote as he was not present at the August 27, 2025 meeting. Next regular meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2025. NEW BUSINESS: #1253 20A E. Starrs Plain Road, Machado, Francisco, Michael J. Mazzucco, Agent; (H25043), RA-80 Zone, Construction of single-family dwelling, along with septic, well, and other associated components Michael Mazzucco was present to represent the application for Francisco and Alicia Machado. The lot is currently vacant. They are proposing a single family home. There are no wetlands on the property, but there is a wetland resource across the street. He identified the wetlands through topography and aerial mapping. There will be a driveway on the left side. The house does have a large footprint to allow for most of the living space to be on one floor, along with an elevator, to accommodate mobility issues for one of the occupants. The house will be served by septic and well. There is a large stormwater management system including cultecs, a large sediment trap, and EIC Minutes – September 10, 2025 Page 2 system for the lower patio and footing drains. There is also a culvert that crosses the road that the surveyor noted was clogged, so they will be having that cleaned out. Mr. Herald asked if the culvert was a structure such as a catch basin or just a pipe. Mr. Mazzucco states it is approximately a 15” pipe. Mr. Herald asks if the age and material of the pipe is known. Mr. Mazzucco is unsure, but will try to be more information. It is the City of Danbury’s pipe, so he will contact them if any areas require more attention beyond sediment removal. Mr. Boggan notes the septic design is for a seven-bedroom home. Mr. Mazzuco said that is correct, and this was partly done to accommodate a future full-time live-in aide for the home’s occupant. Mr. Boggan asked if it will be setup as a single-family or have an in-law area. Mr. Mazzucco said it will be utilized as a single-family; no apartment type area will be present. Motion to table No. 1253, 20A E. Starrs Plain Road, until the next regularly scheduled meeting was made by John Schwartz; seconded by Geoff Herald. All in favor with Ayes: Cristina Britton, Geoff Herald, John Schwartz, Elizabeth Falk, and Matthew Rose. OLD BUSINESS: #1251 7A Brighton St, Katz, Jeffrey, Ralph Gallagher Jr., Agent; (I06077), RA-20 Zone, Construction of single-family dwelling, driveway, well and septic system Chairman Rose informed that Commission that the applicant requested the matter be tabled. Motion to table No. 1251, 7A Brighton Street, until the next regularly scheduled meeting was made by Geoff Herald; seconded by Elizabeth Falk. All in favor with Ayes: Cristina Britton, Geoff Herald, John Schwartz, Elizabeth Falk, and Matthew Rose. #1252 4-6 Bear Mountain Road, Siguencia, Agustin; (G04075), RA-20 Zone, Construction of single-family dwelling and associated components Chairman Rose informed that Commission that the applicant requested the matter be tabled. Motion to table No. 1252, 4-6 Bear Mountain Road, until the next regularly scheduled meeting was made by John Schwartz; seconded by Elizabeth Falk. All in favor with Ayes: Cristina Britton, Geoff Herald, John Schwartz, Elizabeth Falk, and Matthew Rose. #1245 15 Great Pasture Road, Eppoliti Industrial Realty, Inc., Sullivan, Steven P.E., Agent; (L16005), IL-40 Zone, Construction of four industrial buildings with associated parking and loading Chairman Rose informed that Commission that the applicant requested the matter be tabled. Motion to table No. 1245, 15 Great Pasture Road, per the applicant’s request was made by Elizabeth Falk; seconded by Geoff Herald. All in favor with Ayes: Cristina Britton, Geoff Herald, John Schwartz, Elizabeth Falk, and Matthew Rose. #1246 Lot 1- Bayberry Lane, Artel Engineering Group, LLC; (F14002), RA-40 Zone, Construction of single-family dwelling, garage, driveway, septic system, well, utilities, and lawn area Chairman Rose informed that Commission that the applicant requested the matter be tabled. In addition, a 65-day extension has been granted on the application. Motion to table No. 1246, Lot 1-Bayberry Lane, until the next regularly scheduled meeting was made by Geoff Herald; seconded by Elizabeth Falk. All in favor with Ayes: Cristina Britton, Geoff Herald, John Schwartz, Elizabeth Falk, and Matthew Rose. EIC Minutes – September 10, 2025 Page 3 #1247 Lot 2- Bayberry Lane, Artel Engineering Group, LLC; (F15013), RA-40 Zone, Construction of single-family dwelling, garage, driveway, septic system, well, utilities, and lawn area Chairman Rose informed that Commission that the applicant requested the matter be tabled. In addition, a 65-day extension has been granted on the application. Motion to table No. 1247, Lot 2- Bayberry Lane, until the next regularly scheduled meeting was made by Geoff Herald; seconded by Elizabeth Falk. All in favor with Ayes: Cristina Britton, Geoff Herald, John Schwartz, Elizabeth Falk, and Matthew Rose. VIOLATIONS: Chairman Rose said there are no new updates on any of the below violations. 1. Notice of Violation: 111 Coalpit Hill Road 2. Notice of Violation: 124 Franklin St 3. Notice of Violation: 18 Spruce Mountain Road 4. Notice of Violation: 5 Oak Lane 5. Notice of Violation: 25 Miry Brook Road 6. Notice of Violation: 24 Miry Brook Road OTHER MATTERS: 1. Working Group Updates Ms. Falk said their next meeting is Wednesday, September 17th at 4 p.m. in the Planning Conference Room at City Hall. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn was made by Geoff Herald; seconded by Elizabeth Falk. All in favor with Ayes: Cristina Britton, Geoff Herald, John Schwartz, Elizabeth Falk, and Matthew Rose. Meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melissa Llera Recording Secretary