Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

DRAFT CITY OF NORWICH INLAND WETLANDS, WATERCOURSES AND CONSERVATION COMMISSION July 3, 2008 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 23 Union Street, Norwich, CT Agenda Items A, B & C – Call To Order, Roll Call, Determination Of Quorum: Chairman Raymond Baribeault called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Raymond Baribeault, Chairman Richard Morell, Vice Chairman Ralph Page Arthur Sharron, Alt. Robert McCoy, Alt. Brandon Hyde, Alt. (7:06p.m.) Absent with notification: Jeremiah Lowney, Barbara Rothstein, Douglas Lee Also Present: Michael Schaefer, City Planner Roberta Lane, Recording Secretary A quorum was present and all members present voted. D. Minutes: Upon motion by Ralph Page and second by Richard Morell, the Commission voted unanimously to APPROVE the minutes of the June 5, 2008 regular meeting. E. Communications: 1. Copy of Proposed Development of a Telecommunications Facility – 39 Maennerchor Avenue, Norwich, Connecticut – Cohen & Wolf-Attorneys at Law The Commission voted unanimously to ACCEPT the Communications. F. Public Hearings: None G. Old Business: 1. IW-URA- 08-10 – 140 Dudley Street – Application of Rose Iams - for excavation and grading associated with the construction of a 624 +/- sq.ft. addition to a single-family home. Mr. Schaefer presented this application for a 624 +/- addition to the north end of an existing home. He stated that the proposed addition would be located entirely in the paved portion of the driveway and no additional paving would be done. He stated that no new impervious area would be introduced and that the quality of the existing impervious area closest to the wetland would be improved because runoff would come off the roof rather than the pavement. Upon motion by Arthur Sharron and second by Robert McCoy, the Commission voted unanimously to APPROVE the application. 2. IW-URA-08-11 – 290 Salem Tnpk – Application of Dime Bank – filling for extension of existing parking lot and construction of a stormwater basin. Mr. Schaefer presented this application for the excavation and filling associated with the proposed expansion of 55 additional parking spaces to the existing parking lot and the construction of a stormwater basin. He stated that the proposed basin would improve the stormwater management system since both the existing drainage and the proposed drainage would run together into the system. The existing conditions provide little chance for stormwater runoff renovation and detention; however the proposed stormwater basin will show significant decreases in peak discharges for 2- year, 10-year, and 100-year storms. The plans for the sloped areas on the eastern side of the parking lot call for 2:1 slopes that will be protected with erosion control matting. He advised that the stormwater operation and maintenance plan is included on the detail sheet of the overall plan. Mr.Schaefer also stated that the narrative detail shows that the slopes will be seeded with a Kentucky bluegrass/creeping red fescue/perennial ryegrass mixture, which will provide a quick cover. Mr. Schaefer introduced Thomas Cummings of CLA Engineers, Inc. to present the revised plan for the enhanced cross-section through the riprap spillway. Mr. Cummings presented the updated plan and discussed the changes with the Commission. Upon motion by Brandon Hyde and second by Richard Morell, the Commission voted unanimously to APPROVE the application. H. New Business: 1. IW-URA - 08-12 – 29 Coit Lane – Application of Jay Furlong - for filling and grading associated with construction of a single family home. Upon motion by Richard Morell and second by Arthur Sharron, the Commission voted unanimously to TABLE this application until the August 7, 2008 meeting. I. New Business items submitted after agenda preparation and prior to the submission deadline. None J. Other Business: 1. Administrative Permits Issued: None K. Violations: 1. IW-VIOL – 07-01 - 81 Corning Rd - Kudlach- update Mr. Schaefer advised that there is nothing new to report this month. 2. IW- VIOL – 07-02 - 150 Plain Hill Rd – Rothstein - update 2 Mr. Schaefer advised the Commission that he met with Mr. Robert Russo of CLA Engineers, Inc. and was told that the owner is ready to proceed with the plan. He advised that the contractor has been hired and a pre-construction meeting will be scheduled within the next 1-2 weeks. 3. IW-VIOL - 08-01 – 44 Yantic Flats Rd – Stanton LaPierre - update Mr. Schaefer advised the Commission that the owner has moved all the crushed stone out and that there have been no further complaints from the neighbors. He advised that he would keep this on the agenda for one more month. L. Adjournment: Upon motion by Ralph Page and second by Robert McCoy, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn at 7:24pm. Respectfully submitted, Roberta Lane Recording Secretary 3