Inland / Wetlands & Water Courses Agency

REGULAR MEETING OF THE INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY MIDDLETOWN CONNECTICUT NOVEMBER 7, 2018 A. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance. All members are voting members. Present: Commissioner Joe Carta Commissioner Trevor Davis Commissioner Fred Terrasi Commissioner Ken McClellan Commissioner Jennifer Greenberg Commissioner Constance Kisluk Commissioner Kayleigh Pratt Absent: Commissioner Robert Whitney Commissioner David Pritchard Commissioner Jammie Middleton Commissioner Gabriel Russo Commissioner Jack Pieper Staff: Joseph Samolis, Director of Planning, Conservation and Development Director Samolis stated that Item D.2 has been added to the agenda. Commissioner Terrasi moved to add to the agenda. Commissioner Greenberg seconds the motion. The Chair calls for a vote. The chair states the matter passes unanimously with 7 affirmative votes. B. Public Hearing None C. Old Business 1. Proposed construction of a 2 story mixed use building approximately 4,200 sq. ft. with a planned Zen garden, flower and vegetable plantings, excavation for basement structure and grading for proposed parking within the upland review area at 387 South Main Street. Applicant/agent John S. Sutton 18-13 (Date of Receipt 9/5/18; Scheduled as Old Business on 10/3/18) Director Samolis stated that he has updated his comments as Public Works submitted revised comments for approval. He gave a quick synopsis of the project. Previously there was a residential property on this lot. Per the regulations, they do not allow residential buildings within a flood plain. The applicants went to the Zoning Board of Appeals to construct a new mixed use building on site with continued use of the non-conformity. They wish to construct a 2 story structure with commercial use on the 1st floor and residential on the 2nd floor. Commercial space is permitted in a flood plain per the regulations through Special Exception. Matthew (?) Architect speaks on behalf of the applicants MaryEllen and John Sutton. He gives a brief overview of the plans. He explains that the basement would be one foot above the base elevation and flood waters will be able to flow out. Commissioner Kisluk questioned what material would be used for driveway. Matthew said it would be gravel. Commissioner McClellan questioned the footing drains and spot elevations. Commissioner Davis questioned where the wetlands were located. Matthew showed him the FEMA map. Commissioner Davis expressed concern about the project and its closeness to the watercourse. Commissioner McClellan questioned the types of businesses that would be taking the space. Mary Ellen explained that right now they only have the yoga studio planned. They will be residing on the second floor. A discussion continued. Commissioner McClellan moves for approval for the construction of a a 2 story mixed use building approximately 4,200 sq. ft., excavation for basement structure and grading for proposed parking within the upland review area at 387 South Main Street with the condition that they adhere to the Commission comments for the engineering of the footing drains and they take under consideration the plantings for maximum infiltration of surface water be adhered to. Commissioner Kisluk seconds the motion. The chair calls for the vote. The Chair states the matter carried with 6 affirmative votes and 1 in opposition. D. New Business 1. Proposed Construction of 3 residential apartment buildings with 48 units each along with a 2,530 s.f. community building and 9,000 sf commercial building to create a mixed use development project within 100 feet upland review area at 790-850 Newfield Street. Applicant/agent Marco Dimauro 18-14 (Date of Receipt 11/7/18; To Be Scheduled as a Public Hearing) Commissioner Davis moves to schedule a public hearing on December 5, 2018 for proposed construction of 3 residential apartment buildings with 48 units each along with a 2,530 s.f. community building and 9,000 sf commercial building to create a mixed use development project within 100 feet upland review area at 790-850 Newfield Street. Commissioner Pratt seconds the motion. The chair calls for the vote. The chair states the matter passes unanimously with 7 affirmative votes. 2. Proposed driveway for ingress and egress for future development within the 100 foot upland review area. Applicant/agent Little Higby, LLC/Linda Pierce/ Dowley & Associates 18-15 (Date of Receipt 11/7/18) Commissioner McClellan moves to schedule a public hearing on December 5, 2018 for a proposed driveway for ingress and egress for future development within the 100 foot upland review area located on Country Club Road. Commissioner Jennifer Greenberg seconds the motion. The chair calls for the vote. The chair states the matter passes unanimously with 7 affirmative votes. E. Agency Review None F. Reports of Officers and Committees and WEO Report Director Samolis gave an update on the Monarca property and stated that work has begun on the property. G. Public Open Forum None H. Minutes – October 3, 2018 Commissioner McClellan moves for approval of the minutes of October 3, 2018. Commissioner Trevor Davis seconds the motion. The chair calls for the vote. It is 4 aye votes and 3 abstentions. The Chair states the matter carried with 4 affirmative votes and 3 abstentions. I. Communication and Bills Commissioner Carta asked Joe when they would get badges. Joe said he would get clerical staff to arrange it. J. Adjournment Commissioner McClellan moves for adjournment at 7:49 PM. Commissioner Pratt seconds the motion. The chair calls for the vote. The chair states the matter passes unanimously with 7 affirmative votes. Respectfully submitted, Joseph Samolis Director of Planning, Conservation and Development