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Harbor Management Commission

Regular Meeting

Norwalk, CT · July 23, 2025

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CITY OF NORWALK HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 2025 ATTENDANCE: Alan Kibbe (Chair), Matt Gifford, Jeffrey Mangels (Vice-Chair), Michael Matthews, Dr. John Pinto, Don Remson ABSENT: Chris MacDonnell, Laurie Jones, Chris White STAFF: Amelia Williams OTHER: Geoff Steadman, Consultant; Robert Stowers, Norwalk Recs and Parks APPLICATION REPRESENTATIVES: Adam Blank, Wofsey Rosen; Seelan Pather, Beinfield Architects; Vincent Hines, Redniss & Mead; Azure Dee Sleicher, Race Coastal Engineering; Henry Conroy, Spinnaker Real Estate Partners; Eric Raines, landscape architect; Liz Suchy, Carmody, Torrance, Sandak & Hennessey. Christina Angilokis, Plant Court LLC; Oliver Cope and Olivia Rowan, Oliver Cope Architecture; Andy Soumelidis, LandTech; Tom Ryder, LandTech I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Kibbe called the meeting to order at 6:15 PM with a quorum of six commissioners present. II. ROLL CALL Chair Kibbe performed roll call. III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no one present who wished to address the Commission. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Chair Kibbe reviewed the minutes from the June 25, 2025 regular HMC meeting with a suggested amended language highlighted. **MR. GIFFORD MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 25, 2025 MEETING BE ACCEPTED AS AMENDED. **MR. PINTO SECONDED THE MOTION. **THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. CITY OF NORWALK HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 2025 PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT This item was presented out of order. Mr. Kibbe gave Laurie Jones’ report in her absence. Plans and Recommendations Harbor Master Bruce Lovallo and HMC Commissioner Jeff Mangels are reviewing the Harbor Management Plan for policy updates, and the legislative decision on the authority of the HMC is still pending in bill form. Chairman Kibbe is reaching out to the ACOE regarding the dredging project. V. APPLICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE A. 66 Calf Pasture Beach Road - Pre-Submission Consultation Dr. Pinto noted this matter is being tabled again for next month due to lack of updated information. B. 108 Water Street - CAM Referral: Construction of a Mixed-Use Development Mr. Blank of Wofsey Rosen, representative of contract purchaser Spinnaker Acquisitions, introduced the proposed 4.5-story, 59-unit mixed-use development including plans for open public space, boat slips (up to 14 pending DEEP approval), boardwalk, restaurant, offices, retail, and water-dependent uses. He reviewed the alignment of the project with the specific goals laid out in the Norwalk Harbor Management Plan. The project architect, civil engineer, and coastal engineer also presented including: Seelan Pather, Beinfield Architects; Vincent Hines, Redniss & Mead; Azure Dee Sleicher, Race Coastal Engineering; Henry Conroy, Spinnaker Real Estate Partners; Eric Raines, landscape architect. Comments were made by Deputy Harbor Master Owen Lee highlighting the site's importance for harbor-dependent activities including hazardous material staging, fireworks, and marine construction, with concerns about alternative locations for these uses. Further discussion ensued regarding site uses, public access hours and flooding potential. ** MR. MANGELS MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION TABLE THE DISCUSSION OF THE 108 WATER STREET CAM APPLICATION UNTIL THE NEXT HMC MEETING IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FURTHER COMMENTS FROM DEEP. ** MR. GIFFORD SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C. 46 South Beach Drive - CAM Referral: Residence Elevation and Additions Atty. Suchy, Carmody, Torrence, Sandak & Hennessey, represented the property owner Plant Court, LLC and described plans to raise the existing single-family home to meet FEMA flood CITY OF NORWALK HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 2025 elevation requirements, with minor additions and relocation of a pool. Vincent Hines, Redniss & Mead also presented. ** MR. MATTHEWS MOVED THAT THE 46 SOUTH BEACH DRIVE CAM APPLICATION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE HARBOR MANAGEMENT PLAN, INCLUDING REDUCTION OF IMPERVIOUS SURFACE, AND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS. ** MR. MANGELS SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D. 36 Shorefront Park - CAM Referral: New Residence Construction Atty. Suchy of Carmody, Torrence, Sandak & Hennessey, property representative, presented the proposal for a new single-family residence, compliant with flood elevation criteria, plus landscaping and stormwater management. Andy Soumelidis of LandTech also presented. ** MR. GIFFORD MOVED THAT THE 36 SHOREFRONT PARK CAM APPLICATION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE HARBOR MANAGEMENT PLAN, INCLUDING WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS AND FLOOD HAZARD MITIGATION. ** MR. MANGELS SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E. 10 Nathan Hale Drive - CAM Referral: Repair of Flood and Erosion Control Structure Mr. Ryder of LandTech summarized the repair of an existing seawall and deck, noting no changes from prior submission and that DEEP review is nearly complete. ** MR. PINTO MOVED THAT THE 10 NATHAN HALE DRIVE CAM APPLICATION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE HARBOR MANAGEMENT PLAN, AS REPAIR OF AN EXISTING FLOOD AND EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURE. ** MR. MANGELS SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY F. 32 Shorehaven Road - CAM Referral: Residential Dock Construction Mr. Ryder of LandTech updated the proposed dock design to “dogleg” further into the center of the property to satisfy neighboring property concerns. DEEP and ACOE approvals have been received. Mr. Gifford expressed concern about the dock’s exposure to storm waves; Mr. Ryder noted seasonal removal of floats and ramps. ** MR. GIFFORD MOVED THAT THE 32 SHOREHAVEN ROAD DOCK CONSTRUCTION CAM APPLICATION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE HARBOR CITY OF NORWALK HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 2025 MANAGEMENT PLAN, WITH THE CONDITION THAT FLOATS AND RAMPS BE REMOVED IN THE OFF SEASON DUE TO EXPOSURE TO STORM WAVES. ** MR. MANGELS SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. VI. REPORTS A. Chairperson Report (Mr. Kibbe) Encouraged commissioners to use official city email accounts to simplify FOIA compliance and centralize records. Emphasized that all Harbor Commission documents and communications be routed through City Hall to maintain public records. Noted this is not Harbor Commission business but shared that he serves on the Advisory Committee of the Route 7/Merritt Parkway interchange project that will involve major redesign to traffic flow. Mr. Kibbe expressed his concern about emergency egress during coastal storms in Norwalk given the increase in population. Further information can be found on the 7/15 website at the CT DOT. B. Shellfish Commission In Mr. Bartush’s absence, no report given. C. Staff Reports 1. Harbor Master Report (Mr. Lovallo) Discussed balancing rowing activities with commercial oyster boat traffic; noted that Harbor Marine Police presence improves compliance. Addressed marine construction activities and mooring permits issued for crane barge staging. Detailed efforts to recover construction buoys and moorings near Greens Ledge Lighthouse and announced that they will be removed for now Mentioned minor propeller damage and imminent repair for his vessel. Expressed commitment to increased island inspections and litter enforcement. Thanked HMC Commissioner Don Remson for getting the re-painting of the water level scale marker on the Strofollino Bridge. 2. Consultant Report (Mr. Steadman) CITY OF NORWALK HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 2025 Provided updates on several matters including that a committee has been established of members from various Harbor Commissions to work on amending the Harbor Management Act; the Route 7 project's potential impact on stormwater management and the Norwalk River suggesting the Harbor Commission should be involved; ongoing developments with the Manresa Island proposal and the need for clarity on the regulatory process; update on the Norwalk Watershed Plan rewrite; his 17 years of expertise in the dredging process; renaming the Veterans Park Marina after Tony Mobilia and suggested formalizing this recommendation to the mayor; and informed about the passing of Fairfield's First Selectman, Bill Gerber. Robert Stowers from Recs and Parks said that a formal proposal is necessary to rename the Veterans Park Marina. Dr. Pinto said he would submit a proposal to the Commission. D. Committees 1. Finance – Chris MacDonnell A report was not provided in Mr. MacDonnell’s absence. 2. Plans and Recommendations – Laurie Jones (see under “IV. Acceptance of Minutes”) 3. Mooring and Harbor Safety – Jeff Mangels Dockwa – have repeat visitors and enthusiastic reviews for positive Norwalk experience. Moorings - Active management and enforcement underway as per Harbor Master and Mr. Mangels' reports. Transient Moorings – expressed huge thanks to Deputy Harbormaster Lee, Officer Figuaroa and Harbor Master Lovallo for ensuring compliance. New barrel floats received and installed. Harbor Master Boat needs new propeller. Will have old propeller repaired so will have an extra on hand. Boat needs to be hauled on painted by Edwards Marine. Harbor and Island Safety - Highlighted successful joint effort with Boy Scout Troop 222 executing a significant cleanup and improvement project (cut brush, built firepits, removed trash, installed new signage, etc.) on July 20, 2025 on Shea Island as an Eagle Scout initiative by Jamie Cohen, involving coordination with Recreation and Parks, Norwalk Police Marine Unit, and Harbor Master Lovallo. A letter of appreciation will be sent to Jamie Cohen by Jeff Mangels on behalf of the Norwalk HMC. Robert Stowers underscored the importance of volunteer appreciation by the City. Bruce Lovallo expressed his commitment to periodically checking on the islands, especially Shea and Chimon. Confirmed that the large buoys at Greens Ledge Lighthouse have been removed. Robert Stowers left the meeting at approximately 8:10 pm. CITY OF NORWALK HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 2025 4. Newsletter/Website No new updates. 5. Water Quality Inactive pending new mayoral appointments. VII. ADJOURNMENT ** MR. MANGELS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. ** MR. PINTO SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:19 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Courtney Baldwin CITY OF NORWALK HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 2025

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REGULAR MEETING – HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION AGENDA JULY 23, 2025, 6:00 PM BY ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING To allow public access, anyone may access a meeting by telephone and/or Zoom, or a recording in the City of Norwalk YouTube channel. Specific instructions and links can be found at norwalkct.gov/meetings. Members of the public may call in to participate. Callers will not be able to see the meeting participants. All participants will be muted upon entering the meeting. To speak, dial *9 on the phone and you will be called on by the host of the meeting during the public comment section. All speakers must state their name and address. Comments must be on a topic on the agenda, and are limited to three minutes. Anyone disrupting the orderly conduct of the meeting, including by using threatening, hateful, or sexually-explicit language, will be removed. Please find the information using the link above. Members of the public who wish to provide "live comments" may also use the Zoom meeting platform. All participants will be muted upon entering the meeting. To speak, click the “raise your hand indicator” and you will be called by the host of the meeting during the public comment section. All speakers must state their name and address. Comments must be on a topic on the agenda, and are limited to three minutes. Anyone disrupting the orderly conduct of the meeting, including by using threatening, hateful, or sexually-explicit language, will be removed. Please find the information using the link above. Members of the public who wish to provide public comment are encouraged to submit those via email in advance of the meeting. For these comments to be included into the record, they must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please email Amelia Williams at amelia.williams@norwalkct.gov with the subject line “Public Comment” to provide written public comment prior to the meeting. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IV. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES A. Regular Meeting: June 25th, 2025 V. APPLICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE A. 66 Calf Pasture Beach Road - Pre-Submission Consultation: Replace deteriorated Cove Ascension bulkhead and seawalls with steel bulkhead and new breakwater, continued from previous meetings B. 108 Water Street - CAM Referral: Construction of a 4.5 story, 59-unit, mixed-use building C. 46 South Beach Drive - CAM Referral: Raise an existing single family residence to be FEMA flood compliant and construct minor additions D. 36 Shorefront Park - CAM Referral: Construct a new single family residence to be FEMA flood compliant, with new landscaping and stormwater management features E. 10 Nathan Hale Drive - CAM Referral: Repair an existing flood and erosion control structure (seawall) and a deck F. 32 Shorehaven Road - CAM Referral: Construct a residential dock VI. REPORTS A. Chairperson B. Shellfish Commission C. Staff 1. Harbor Master 2. Consultant D. Committee 1. Mooring and Harbor Safety 2. Finance 3. Plans and Recommendations 4. Newsletter/Website 5. Water Quality VII. ADJOURNMENT

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REGULAR MEETING – HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION AGENDA JULY 23, 2025, 6:00 PM BY ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING To allow public access, anyone may access a meeting by telephone and/or Zoom, or a recording in the City of Norwalk YouTube channel. Specific instructions and links can be found at norwalkct.gov/meetings. Members of the public may call in to participate. Callers will not be able to see the meeting participants. All participants will be muted upon entering the meeting. To speak, dial *9 on the phone and you will be called on by the host of the meeting during the public comment section. All speakers must state their name and address. Comments must be on a topic on the agenda, and are limited to three minutes. Anyone disrupting the orderly conduct of the meeting, including by using threatening, hateful, or sexually-explicit language, will be removed. Please find the information using the link above. Members of the public who wish to provide "live comments" may also use the Zoom meeting platform. All participants will be muted upon entering the meeting. To speak, click the “raise your hand indicator” and you will be called by the host of the meeting during the public comment section. All speakers must state their name and address. Comments must be on a topic on the agenda, and are limited to three minutes. Anyone disrupting the orderly conduct of the meeting, including by using threatening, hateful, or sexually-explicit language, will be removed. Please find the information using the link above. Members of the public who wish to provide public comment are encouraged to submit those via email in advance of the meeting. For these comments to be included into the record, they must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please email Amelia Williams at amelia.williams@norwalkct.gov with the subject line “Public Comment” to provide written public comment prior to the meeting. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IV. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES A. Regular Meeting: June 25th, 2025 V. APPLICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE A. 66 Calf Pasture Beach Road - Pre-Submission Consultation: Replace deteriorated Cove Ascension bulkhead and seawalls with steel bulkhead and new breakwater, continued from previous meetings B. 108 Water Street - CAM Referral: Construction of a 4.5 story, 59-unit, mixed-use building Page 1 of 18 C. 46 South Beach Drive - CAM Referral: Raise an existing single family residence to be FEMA flood compliant and construct minor additions D. 36 Shorefront Park - CAM Referral: Construct a new single family residence to be FEMA flood compliant, with new landscaping and stormwater management features E. 10 Nathan Hale Drive - CAM Referral: Repair an existing flood and erosion control structure (seawall) and a deck F. 32 Shorehaven Road - CAM Referral: Construct a residential dock VI. REPORTS A. Chairperson B. Shellfish Commission C. Staff 1. Harbor Master 2. Consultant D. Committee 1. Mooring and Harbor Safety 2. Finance 3. Plans and Recommendations 4. Newsletter/Website 5. Water Quality VII. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 18 CITY OF NORWALK HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 25, 2025 ATTENDANCE: Alan Kibbe, Chair; Matt Gifford; Laurie Jones; Chris MacDonnell; Jeff Mangels; Mike Matthews; Dr. John Pinto; Donald Remson; Chris White STAFF: Amelia Williams OTHER: Geoff Steadman, Consultant; Bruce Lovallo, Harbor Master; Steve Bartush, Shellfish Commission; Tom Ryder/Landtech; John Hilts; Tim DeBartolomeo/Sound Engineering; Liz Suchy/Carmody, Torrance, Sandak and Hennessey; Vincent Hynes/Redniss & Mead; Oliver Cope/architect; Andy Soumelidis/Landtech CALL TO ORDER Chair Kibbe called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. There was a quorum present. ROLL CALL A Roll Call of those present was performed. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION An email had been received from Ms. Lynnelle Jones earlier this week and was forwarded by Amelia Williams with those present. Ms. Jones came forward for Public Comment. She said records were currently outstanding regarding a Freedom of Information request. She discussed review requirements for coastal projects. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Matt Gifford joined the meeting at 6:06 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING: APRIL 30TH, 2025 ** MR. MATTHEWS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 30, 2025, AS SUBMITTED. ** DR. PINTO SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. City Of Norwalk Harbor Management Commission Regular Meeting June 25, 2025 Page 1 of 7 Page 3 of 18 REGULAR MEETING: MAY 28TH, 2025 The proposed changes were provided for those present. ** MR. MANGELS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 28, 2025, AS AMENDED. ** MR. WHITE SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. APPLICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE TEXT AMENDMENT REFERRAL - ZONING REGULATION TEXT AMENDMENT #2025-41 R TO ARTICLES 1 AND 4 Dr. Pinto reviewed the proposed changes. What has been proposed is pursuant to the authority granted under the Connecticut General Statutes. Dr. Pinto reviewed what the amendments would address and what the recommendations were. ** MR. MACDONNELL MOVED THAT THEY HAD NO OBJECTION TO THE TEXT AMENDMENT MOVING FORWARD. ** MR. GIFFORD SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 163 GREGORY BLVD PRE-SUBMISSION CONSULTATION: CONSTRUCT A RESIDENTIAL DOCK, CONTINUED FROM LAST MEETING Mr. Ryder of LandTech came forward to discuss this application. A map of the property was provided for those present. Discussion followed regarding the length of the dock, potential extension into the fairway, and requisite permission from the Charles Creek Association. ** MR. MANGELS MOVED THAT THERE IS NO OBJECTION TO THE APPLICATION MOVING FORWARD. ** MR. WHITE SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Discussion followed regarding the potential impact of the footprint and its conforming to the Harbor Management Plan. 66 CALF PASTURE BEACH RD PRE-SUBMISSION CONSULTATION: REPLACE DETERIORATED COVE ASCENSION BULKHEAD AND SEAWALLS WITH STEEL BULKHEAD AND NEW BREAKWATER, CONTINUED FROM LAST MEETING City Of Norwalk Harbor Management Commission Regular Meeting June 25, 2025 Page 2 of 7 Page 4 of 18 This application is still in the process of being reviewed and was not discussed nor voted on at this time. 48 CALF PASTURE BEACH RD COP: REPAIRS TO AN EXISTING STEEL SHEET PILE BULKHEAD Mr. DeBartolomeo of Sound Engineering came forward to discuss this item. A map of the site was provided for review. A photo of the wall that needs replacement was provided. There is no planned encroachment. It is a replacement in kind. ** MS. JONES MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE HARBOR MANAGEMENT PLAN. ** MR. MACDONNELL SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 10 NATHAN HALE DR COP: REPLACE SEAWALL, WOODEN DECK, AND CRANE FOUNDATION Ms. Jones recused herself from this item. Mr. Ryder of LandTech came forward to discuss this item. Maps of the property were provided for review. They are planning to handle the replacement in phases. The currently planned phases were reviewed for those present. Mr. Ryder reviewed the replacements that needed to happen on the deck and seawall. ** MR. MANGELS MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE HARBOR MANAGEMENT PLAN. ** MR. WHITE SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED WITH EIGHT (8) IN FAVOR (KIBBE; GIFFORD; MACDONNELL; MANGELS; MATTHEWS; PINTO; REMSON; WHITE) AND ONE (1) RECUSAL (JONES) Ms. Jones returned from recusal. 220 GREGORY BLVD CAM REFERRAL: NEW PRO SHOP AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SHORE & COUNTRY CLUB Atty. Suchy of Carmody, Torrance, Sandak & Hennessey came forward to discuss this item. All work will be landward of the coastal jurisdiction line. Mr. Soumelidis came forward to additionally discuss this item. He provided the site plan for review and discussed the engineering details of the proposed plan including stormwater management. A maintenance schedule will be maintained for cleaning out the stormwater run-off systems. City Of Norwalk Harbor Management Commission Regular Meeting June 25, 2025 Page 3 of 7 Page 5 of 18 Chairman Kibbe recused himself from this item. ** MS. JONES MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE HARBOR MANAGEMENT PLAN. ** MR. GIFFORD SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Kibbe returned from recusal. 38 SOUTH BEACH DR CAM REFERRAL: RAISE AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE TO BE FEMA-FLOOD COMPLIANT AND CONSTRUCT MINOR ADDITIONS Atty. Suchy of Carmody, Torrance, Sandak & Hennessey came forward to discuss this item. The work proposed is landward of the existing seawall and will not have impact on the shorefront resources. She provided a site plan for those present. The dwelling will be lifted to meet FEMA requirements. Mr. Hynes of Redniss & Mead came forward to discuss this item. He went into depth about some of the details and potential impacts on water quality. The site plan also includes a sediment and erosion control plan. There is no activity proposed for the seawalls. ** MR. WHITE MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE HARBOR MANAGEMENT PLAN. ** MR. MANGELS SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. REPORTS CHAIRPERSON Chair Kibbe came forward to give his report. He said there wasn’t much to report and he had spent most of his time organizing emails for the City in response to a Freedom of Information request. SHELLFISH COMMISSION Mr. Bartush came forward to give his report. He said they had discussed 163 Gregory Blvd as well in the Shellfish Commission and elected for a site visit. They are not anticipating any problems. He also reviewed what was going on with the Canfield Island Bridge repair. He outlined their plans for other site visits as well. He expressed concern that no review was performed for the removal of oil tanks at Manresa Island. He also reported that the Shellfish Commission welcomed a new commissioner, Mark Hiller. STAFF City Of Norwalk Harbor Management Commission Regular Meeting June 25, 2025 Page 4 of 7 Page 6 of 18 HARBOR MASTER Mr. Lovallo came forward to deliver his report. He has received a complaint regarding a construction buoy. He provided details regarding the complaint and how it was resolved. He noted that the buoys have broken loose three times now. The moorings will need inspection. There have been reports of another navigational hazard, likely a dock, by Peach Island. Discussion followed regarding the cleaning of the Harbor Master Boat. He is still sending out letters regarding moorings. CONSULTANT Mr. Steadman came forward to deliver his report. He reviewed the Connecticut State legislative initiatives affecting the Harbor Management Commissions regarding Raised Bill 6914 and went into detail regarding the recent actions involving the proposed bill to uphold the authority of Harbor Management Commissions. He also recently visited the Port Authority Office including the new executive director. They are hiring two additional staff members to work with them. They are currently working on procedures for SHIPP grants and expect to have another round later this year which will be available to both private and public entities. He also reviewed the Norwalk River Watershed and other ongoing activities involving the harbor. He also encouraged the Commission to make a recommendation to the Mayor that Veteran’s Park Marina in the East Basin be renamed after Tony Mobilia. He also expressed the importance of sharing information with other commissions. In light of Raised Bill 6914, which was withdrawn by the applicant from Greenwich, Dr. Pinto stated that the Connecticut Harbor Management Association, along with commission members from Greenwich, Stamford, New London, Fairfield, and Stratford, will resume discussions with DEEP regarding the Superior Court decision that concluded a harbor management commission in Connecticut no longer has the authority to review and make recommendations on applications for DEEP permits and other approvals. Further discussion followed regarding this point and the necessity of sharing information. COMMITTEE MOORING AND HARBOR SAFETY Mr. Mangels came forward to deliver his report. He reported how many nights visitors had stayed. Sixty-nine nights and a few repeat visitors. They are also trying to clean up things with online moorings. He reviewed what had happened recently with transient moorings at Sheffield Island with non-reserved users. Edwards Marine has added an inner harbor transient mooring for $2,829.00. The Police Dept/Harbor Master mooring by Peach Island has been inspected for a cost of $646. They have received a price quote from Gilman Industries for four additional mooring floats of $2,872.00. They will be labeled “SH” with a number for Sheffield Island. City Of Norwalk Harbor Management Commission Regular Meeting June 25, 2025 Page 5 of 7 Page 7 of 18 ** MR. GIFFORD MOVED TO APPROVE THE FUNDING FOR THE MOORING FLOATS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,872.00. ** MR. WHITE SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. They’re working on getting a quote for a float to anchor just south of the Visitor’s ramp. The Harbor Master Boat needs to be hauled, painted, and cleaned and cost is estimated at $1,248.00. ** DR. PINTO MOVED TO APPROVE THE FUNDING FOR THE HAULING, PAINTING, AND CLEANING OF THE HARBOR MASTER BOAT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,248.00. ** MR. MATTHEWS SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Batteries are due for the Harbor Master Boat. Cost is estimated $293.90. ** MR. MACDONNELL MOVED TO APPROVE THE FUNDING FOR THE BATTERIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $293.90. ** MS. JONES SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The Boy Scout plans may change from doing the outhouses on Shea to adding signs (i.e. Leave No Trace) and cleaning up campsites. Mr. Lovallo reported about a recent trespasser at one of the moorings that was handled by the police. Further discussion followed regarding the Boy Scout project. The recommendation was made to have signs made in languages relevant for the Norwalk community. FINANCE Mr. MacDonnell came forward to deliver his report. Mr. Steadman submitted an invoice for professional services covering January through June for a total of $3,720.00. ** MR. GIFFORD MOVED TO APPROVE THE FUNDING FOR THE INVOICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,720.00. ** MR. WHITE SECONDED THE MOTION. Mr. Kibbe requested that Mr. MacDonnell send the invoice to the Commissioners to review before approving. Mr. MacDonnell will email the invoice and the commissioners should respond back to him with a yay or nay vote to approve. Mr. MacDonnell voiced his disapproval of how the efforts to hire a new consultant had been handled. He felt the chairman had not handled the situation properly. Discussion followed regarding how this should have been handled. City Of Norwalk Harbor Management Commission Regular Meeting June 25, 2025 Page 6 of 7 Page 8 of 18 PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS There was no report at this time. NEWSLETTER/WEBSITE Mr. White came forward to deliver his report. He said he had not had the time to put much effort into working on the Newsletter/website. Discussion followed regarding marketing to drive traffic to the harbor. Mr. Mangels reported that visitation is strong through Dockwa. WATER QUALITY There was no report at this time. It is unlikely that there will be any report until a future administration takes charge. ADJOURNMENT ** MR. GIFFORD MOVED TO ADJOURN. ** MR. MACDONNELL SECONDED THE MOTION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted Ian A. Soltes Telesco Secretarial Services City Of Norwalk Harbor Management Commission Regular Meeting June 25, 2025 Page 7 of 7 Page 9 of 18 LWRD License Application Pre-Submission Consultation Form Harbor Management Commission You need to complete and submit this form only if your town has a Harbor Management Commission. To the applicant- Prior to the submission of your license application to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Land & Water Resources Division (LWRD), please complete Part I, below, and submit this form to your local harbor management commission (contact the town for the appropriate contact person) with a location map of your site and project plans. Once the commission returns the completed form to you, please submit it along with your license application to DEEP. Part I: To be completed by APPLICANT 1. Applicant/Registrant Information Name: Norwalk Cove Marina, Inc. Mailing Address: 48 Calf Pasture Beach Road City/Town: Norwalk State: CT Zip Code: 06855 Business Phone: Ext.: Contact Person: Mr. Rob Gardella Title: Business Phone: Ext.: E-mail: RobG@norwalkcove.com 2. Engineer/Surveyor/Agent Information (list as applicable) Name: John Hilts Title: Application Preparer Mailing Address: Post Office Box 47 City/Town: Rowayton State: CT Zip Code: 06853-0047 Business Phone: 475-441-1244 Ext.: Contact Person: Title: Business Phone: Ext.: E-mail: mrhilts@erols.com Service Provided: Preparation of permit applications 3. Site Location: Name of Site : Cove Ascension Bulkhead and Breakwater Street Address: 66 Calf Pasture Beach Road City/Town: Norwalk State: CT Zip Code: 06855 Tax Assessor's Reference: Map 24SW Block 75 Lot 1, 2 & 17 Name of Waterbody: Norwalk Harbor 4. Confirm location map and site plans are attached. Date of plans: 12/06/23 5. Provide or attach a brief, but thorough description of the project. Replace deteriorated bulkhead and seawalls with steel bulkhead; excavate sand and place in geotubes within new breakwater; replace deteriorated wave wall with steel sheet and stone breakwater. DEEP-LWRD-APP-001T Page 1 of 2 Rev. 10/01/19 Page 10 of 18 Part II: To be completed by HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION This consultation form is required to be submitted as part of an application for a Structures, Dredging & Fill license (Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) Section 22a-361) and/or Tidal Wetlands license (CGS Section 22a-32) to DEEP LWRD. The application has not yet been submitted to DEEP. Please review the enclosed materials and determine whether the project is consistent or inconsistent with your local Harbor Management Plan. You may also provide comments or recommendations regarding the proposal. The Harbor Management Commission may still provide written comments to the Commissioner during DEEP’s public notice comment period. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please call LWRD at 860-424-3019. Please return the completed form to the applicant within 60 days of receipt or consistency will be assumed. HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DETERMINATION: Check one of the following: The Commission has determined that the work as described in Part I of this form and attachments is CONSISTENT with the Harbor Management Plan. The Commission has determined that the work as described in Part I of this form and attachments is INCONSISTENT with the following section of the Harbor Management Plan: COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS (or check here if attached: ): Signature of Commission Representative Date Print Name of Commission Representative Title DEEP-LWRD-APP-001T Page 2 of 2 Rev. 10/01/19 Page 11 of 18 VICINITY MAP FROM U.S.G.S. NORWALK SOUTH QUADRANGLE MAP SCALE: 1:24000 PURPOSE: EROSION CONTROL & WAVE ATTENUATION PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF BULKHEAD AND WAVE WALL IN NORWALK DATUM: NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM OF 1988 HARBOR AT 66 CALF PASTURE BEACH ROAD, NORWALK, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER: CITY OF NORWALK A P P L I C A N T : N O R W A L K C O V E M A R I N A , I N C . APPLICATION PREPARED BY: JOHN HILTS P.O. BOX 47, ROWAYTON, CT 0 6 8 5 3 DATE: 12/06/23 SHEET 1 OF 6 REVISION NUMBER: DATE: Page 12 of 18 A S S E S S O R ' S M A P FROM NORWALK G.I.S MAP 24SW BLOCK 75 PARCELS 1,2 &17 PURPOSE: EROSION CONTROL & WAVE ATTENUATION PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF BULKHEAD AND WAVE WALL IN NORWALK DATUM: NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM OF 1988 HARBOR AT 66 CALF PASTURE BEACH ROAD, NORWALK, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER: CITY OF NORWALK A P P L I C A N T : N O R W A L K C O V E M A R I N A , I N C . APPLICATION PREPARED BY: JOHN HILTS P.O. BOX 47, ROWAYTON, CT 0 6 8 5 3 DATE: 12/06/23 SHEET 2 OF 6 REVISION NUMBER: DATE: Page 13 of 18 E X I S T I N G G E N E R A L P L A N V I E W S C A L E : 1 " = 8 0 ' 80' 0' 80' PILING-SUPPORTED TIMBER DECK ONE STORY BUILDING PROPERTY OF NORWALK COVE PROPERTY N/F OF MARINA, INC. CITY OF NORWALK 66 CALF PASTURE BEACH ROAD CALF PASTURE BEACH P ER PR O ALUMINUM RAMP SURGE STONE LANDWARD OF TIMBER BULKHEAD I TY L NE DETERIORATED TIMBER SHEETPILING BULKHEAD "COASTAL 'FLOOD' HAZARD AREA" SAND SAND DETERIORATED TIMBER PILINGS DETERIORATED CONCRETE SEAWALL WITH STEEL SHEETPILING COASTAL JURISDICTION LIMIT - EL. +5.4' APPROX. HIGH TIDE LINE - EL. +4.7' DETERIORATED CONCRETE DECK PILING-ANCHORED FLOATING DOCKS MEAN HIGH WATER - EL. +3.3' SAND REMNANTS OF TIMBER PIER SAND MEAN LOW WATER - EL. -3.7' "BEACHES AND DUNES" SAND SAND SAND AND SILT NOTES: 302'± 1. PREPARED FROM AN A2/V2 SURVEY DATED 1/25/21 BY DETERIORATED TIMBER PILING WAVEWALL ARCAMONE LAND SURVEYORS N O R SAND AND A POST-DREDGE SURVEY BY W F HYDRO DATA DATED 12/29/18. A L 2. COASTAL JURISDICTION LIMIT, L O SAND AND SILT K O HIGH TIDE LINE, AND MEAN HIGH WATER LINE, WHERE NOT E D OTHERWISE SHOWN, ARE B B H SAND COINCIDENT WITH BULKHEAD. A 3. REFER TO CT PERMIT #SD-H-87 ©2023 JOHN HILTS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "SHELLFISH CONCENTRATION AREA" -162, COP #201600909-KB AND R LICENSE #201909091-SDF FOR B PREVIOUS DREDGING EVENTS O AND EXISTING STRUCTURES. "NEARSHORE WATERS" 4. ALL DRAWINGS ARE INTENDED R FOR REGULATORY REVIEW ONLY. LIMIT OF DREDGING UNDER COP #201600909-KB "ESTUARINE EMBAYMENT" APPROX. EASTERN BOUNDARY OF 100' WIDE CHANNEL TO COVE MARINA AND CHARLES CREEK PURPOSE: EROSION CONTROL & WAVE ATTENUATION PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF BULKHEAD AND WAVE WALL IN NORWALK DATUM: NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM OF 1988 HARBOR AT 66 CALF PASTURE BEACH ROAD, NORWALK, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER: CITY OF NORWALK A P P L I C A N T : N O R W A L K C O V E M A R I N A , I N C . APPLICATION PREPARED BY: JOHN HILTS P.O. BOX 47, ROWAYTON, CT 0 6 8 5 3 DATE: 12/06/23 SHEET 1 OF 6 REVISION NUMBER: DATE: Page 14 of 18 PILING-SUPPORTED TIMBER DECK PROPERTY N/F OF ALUMINUM RAMP CITY OF NORWALK PROPERTY OF NORWALK COVE CALF PASTURE BEACH MARINA, INC. 66 CALF PASTURE BEACH ROAD ©2023 JOHN HILTS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONCRETE DEADMAN P ER PR O I TY L STEEL TIERODS NE 370' STEEL SHEETPILING BULKHEAD - 370 L.F. SAND PILING-ANCHORED FLOATING DOCKS STEEL SHEETPILING SAND NORTH OF WAVE WALL TO BE EXCAVATED RETURNS - 24 L.F. TO - 11.7' (-8' M.L.W.) AND USED IN BREAKWATER CORE - APPROXIMATELY 9,760 CUBIC YARDS C.J.L. - EL. 5.4' H.T.L. - EL. 4.7' SAND M.H.W. - EL. 3.3' SAND APPROXIMATE LIMIT OF EXCAVATION N O R W F SAND A L L O BREAKWATER WITH CORE UTILIZING SAND-FILLED GEOTUBES - 240 L.F. K O E D M.L.W. - EL. -3.7' SAND AND SILT B B H SAND A TOE OF BREAKWATER R AT GRADE B SAND O R NOTES: 1. COASTAL JURISDICTION LIMIT, APPROX. EASTERN BOUNDARY OF 100' WIDE CHANNEL TO COVE MARINA AND CHARLES CREEK HIGH TIDE LINE, MEAN HIGH WATER LINE AND MEAN LOW EXISTING LINE OF WAVE WALL WATER LINE, WHERE NOT SAND AND SILT 650' OTHERWISE SHOWN, ARE COINCIDENT WITH BULKHEAD. 2. ALL DRAWINGS ARE INTENDED 8' WIDE WALKWAY AT FOR REGULATORY REVIEW ONLY. TOP OF BREAKWATER SAND STEEL SHEETPILING - 650 L.F. STEEL SHEETPILING - 280 L.F. STEEL SHEETPILING BREAKWATER - 280 L.F. PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN VIEW 30' S C A L E : 1 " = 8 0 ' 80' 0' 80' PURPOSE: EROSION CONTROL & WAVE ATTENUATION PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF BULKHEAD AND WAVE WALL IN NORWALK DATUM: NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM OF 1988 HARBOR AT 66 CALF PASTURE BEACH ROAD, NORWALK, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER: CITY OF NORWALK A P P L I C A N T : N O R W A L K C O V E M A R I N A , I N C . APPLICATION PREPARED BY: JOHN HILTS P.O. BOX 47, ROWAYTON, CT 0 6 8 5 3 DATE: 12/06/23 SHEET 4 OF 6 REVISION NUMBER: DATE: Page 15 of 18 PROPOSED BULKHEAD SECTION S C A L E : 1 " = 1 0 ' 10' 0' 10' GRADE TO MATCH UNDISTURBED UPLAND BUILT-UP STEEL CAP TOP OF BULKHEAD - EL. +8.6' TEMPORARY EXCAVATION 18" MAXIMUM C.J.L - EL. +5.4' H.T.L - EL. +4.7' DOUBLE-CHANNEL WALER M.H.W. - EL. +3.3' TIE ROD CLEAN GRANULAR FILL IN VOID EXISTING GRADE - ELEVATIONS VARY CONCRETE DEADMAN ANCHOR M.L.W - EL. -3.7' GEOTEXTILE FABRIC ON LANDWARD FACE OF NEW SHEETPILING EXISTING TIMBER SHEETING TO BE CUT; EXTERNAL WALERS AND SOLDIER PILINGS TO BE REMOVED DESIGN MUD LINE EL. -11.7' STEEL SHEETPILING NOTES: BOTTOM OF COATING EL. -16.0' 1. BACKFILL SHOULD BE CONTROLLED COMPACTED GRANULAR AND FREE DRAINING DESIGN TIP ELEVATION EL. -31.4' MATERIAL PLACED IN LIFTS NO GREATER THAN 1.0'. 2. DRAWING IS INTENDED FOR REGULATORY REVIEW ONLY. ©2023 JOHN HILTS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PURPOSE: EROSION CONTROL & WAVE ATTENUATION PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF BULKHEAD AND WAVE WALL IN NORWALK DATUM: NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM OF 1988 HARBOR AT 66 CALF PASTURE BEACH ROAD, NORWALK, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER: CITY OF NORWALK A P P L I C A N T : N O R W A L K C O V E M A R I N A , I N C . APPLICATION PREPARED BY: JOHN HILTS P.O. BOX 47, ROWAYTON, CT 0 6 8 5 3 DATE: 12/06/23 SHEET 5 OF 6 REVISION NUMBER: DATE: Page 16 of 18 STONE / GEOTUBE BREAKWATER SECTION S C A L E : 1 " = 1 0 ' 10' 0' 10' CODE-COMPLIANT RAILING TOP OF BREAKWATER - EL. +9' MORTARED AND LEVELLED TOP STONES FOR WALKWAY STEEL SHEETPILING C.J.L - EL. +5.4' H.T.L - EL. +4.7' SMALL ARMOR STONE M.H.W. - EL. +3.3' TIE ROD LARGE ARMOR STONE DOUBLE-CHANNEL WALER M.L.W - EL. -3.7' 3 SAND-FILLED GEOTUBES 2 EXISTING GRADE - ELEVATIONS VARY MIN. 24" BELOW ADJACENT GRADE DESIGN MUD LINE EL. -11.7' BOTTOM OF COATING EL. -16.0' GEOTEXTILE BEDDING AND LINING DESIGN TIP ELEVATION EL. -31.4' STEEL DEADMEN PILINGS STEEL SHEETPILING BREAKWATER SECTION S C A L E : 1 " = 1 0 ' CODE-COMPLIANT RAILING TOP OF BREAKWATER - EL. +9' TIMBER DECKING - EL. +9' C.J.L - EL. +5.4' H.T.L - EL. +4.7' CLEAN GRANULAR FILL M.H.W. - EL. +3.3' TIE ROD DOUBLE-CHANNEL WALER M.L.W - EL. -3.7' STEEL SHEETPILING EXISTING GRADE - ELEVATIONS VARY DESIGN MUD LINE EL. -11.7' GEOTEXTILE BEDDING AND LINING BOTTOM OF COATING EL. -16.0' DESIGN TIP ELEVATION EL. -31.4' ©2023 JOHN HILTS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NOTE: DRAWING IS FOR REGULATORY REVIEW ONLY. PURPOSE: EROSION CONTROL & WAVE ATTENUATION PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF BULKHEAD AND WAVE WALL IN NORWALK DATUM: NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM OF 1988 HARBOR AT 66 CALF PASTURE BEACH ROAD, NORWALK, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER: CITY OF NORWALK A P P L I C A N T : N O R W A L K C O V E M A R I N A , I N C . APPLICATION PREPARED BY: JOHN HILTS P.O. BOX 47, ROWAYTON, CT 0 6 8 5 3 DATE: 12/06/23 SHEET 6 OF 6 REVISION NUMBER: DATE: Page 17 of 18 Page 18 of 18