Inland / Wetlands & Water Courses Agency

Chair Joseph Carta Vice-Chair Ken McClellan Members Fred Terrasi Trevor Davis Inland Wetlands David Pritchard Jammie Middleton Jennifer Greenberg Brian Gartner And Alternates Steven Skultety Jack Pieper Vacant Paul Dyka Watercourses Agency Vacant Vacant Kristen Rzasa Staff James Sipperly, Environmental Planner SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Monday – October 16, 2023 Meeting held in person only, Municipal Building, Common council Chambers 7:00pm A video tape of this meeting was recorded. Present: Paul Dyka Jennifer Greenberg Jack Piper Ken McClellan Brian Gartner Trevor Davis Absent: Jammie Middleton Steven Skultety Brian Gartner Joseph Carta Kristen Rzasa David Pritchard Public: Mike Ranno, George Logan, Soil Scientist, Chris Bell, P.E., David Coleman, P.E., Robin Pearson, Attorney, Ron Bomengen Staff: James Sipperly, Environmental Planner A. Call to Order K. McClellan, Vice Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance. He will serve as Chairman tonight as Chairman Joseph Carta is unable to attend. B. Public Hearing None C. Old Business None D. New Business 1. Request to install an 18’x36’ in ground pool with a 1,100sq.ft. concrete patio within the upland review area at 326 Brush Hill Road. Applicant/Agent: Aquatic Pool & Spa. 2023-9. No one is present to represent the applicant. Staff recommended accepting the application and tabling it to the next meeting on November 1, 2023. Motion: To move staff’s recommendation. Moved by T. Davis; seconded by J. Greenberg; Approved unanimously. Page 1 of 3  2. Request to accept the improvements made to the drainage swale on Nathan Hale Drive and to accept the 3 additional proposed house locations shown on the remaining existing lots. Applicant/Agent Joseph Mazzotta, 2021-07 Staff gave an update on this request and has visited the site many times to inspect the improvements to the drainage ditch. The work is completed and the site is stabilized. Motion: To accept the improvements to the drainage swale and approve the 3 additional house locations on 3 remaining lots. Moved by T. Davis; seconded by P. Dyka; approved unanimously. 3. Modification application request of an existing wetlands permit #18-16+ granted on March 6, 2019, Applicant/ David Coleman – Hillside Investments. 2023-10 Staff gave an overview of this request. The project has been down sized considerably with less impacts to the wetlands on site. D. Coleman presented the concept generally. A new detention basin will be added as a result of the site changes. Because of this change, the Commission would like a review from the Town Engineer. Motion: Table this application pending a report From the Town Engineer. Moved by P. Dyka; seconded by T. Davis; approved unanimously. E. Agency Review 1. Request for a declaratory ruling to construct 2 multi-family buildings with 36 units each, within the 100’upland review area, Newfield Street Apartments- Phase III Applicant / Newfield Residential, LLC. 2023-11 Staff explained that the proposed buildings are just within the 100’ upland review area and that he would like to have the commission make a determination if a permit would be required or not. Attorney Robin Pearson explained the position of the developer and that this distance is De minimus. Ron Bomengen, P.E. explained the project in detail. P. Dyka asked the value of the wetlands to the west and maybe move the buildings that way, out of the 100’ upland review area. T. Davis said he recommends a permit is required for this. George Logan explained the wetlands and their function and values. Discussion ensued. Motion: To require that a permit is needed to construct these buildings into the 100’upland review area. Moved by T. Davis; seconded by P. Dyka; approved unanimously. In anticipating this course of action, staff reported that they did submit an application. Motion: To accept the application the application and table it to the next meeting on November 1, 2023. Moved by T. Davis; seconded by J. Greenberg; approved unanimously, with B. Gartner abstaining. 2. Request to expand an automotive repair use approved under wetland permit #2019-15 in the 100’ upland review area at 808 Washington Street. Applicant /Agent, Washington West, LLC/ Abe Kaoud. Permit # 2019-15 Staff explained the request and that no expansion of the building will be closer to the wetlands than what was already approved. Attorney Sochensky (sp?) described the request in more detail. Only the use in the building will be requested to be allowed. Firestone simply wants to use additional bays within the building Page 2 of 3  already approved. Also two spaces in the front portion will be used for a restaurant. Motion: To allow the additional work in the additional bays in the building and allow the front space to be used as a restaurant. This building was previously approved by this Commission. Moved by T. Davis; seconded by P. Dyka; approved unanimously. F. Reports of Officers and Committees None G. Public Open forum None H. Minutes September 6, 2023 regular meeting Motion: To approve the minutes of the September 6, 2023 meeting. Moved by t. Davis; seconded by B. Gartner; approved unanimously with J. Greenberg and P. Dyka abstaining. I. Communication and Bills Staff received an email from The Pond and Lake Connection that the Slider’s Bar and Grill pond will be treated 10/03/23. J. MIWWA regulation amendments This item will be discussed at the meeting in December. J. Greenberg will send the revisions to the Commission prior to that meeting. K. Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 8:15pm Moved by B. Gartner; seconded by J. Piper; approved unanimously Respectively Submitted, James Sipperly, Secretary Department of Land Use Page 3 of 3