Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

LAST REVISED 5/29/2009 1:57 PM CITY OF NORWICH INLAND WETLANDS, WATERCOURSES AND CONSERVATION COMMISSION July 2, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes Lower-level Conference Room 23 Union Street Norwich Connecticut Agenda Items A, B & C – Call To Order, Roll Call, Determination Of Quorum: Chairman Baribeault called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Raymond Baribeault Douglas Lee Richard Morell Barbara Rothstein Arthur Sharron, Alt. Robert McCoy, Alt Absent: Ralph Page Jeremiah Lowney Brandon Hyde, Alt. Also Present: Peter Davis, Director and Tianne Phoenix Curtis, Recording Secretary It was determined there was a quorum. D. Minutes: Upon motion by Arthur Sharron and second by Doug Lee, the Commission voted unanimously to APPROVE the minutes of the June 4, 2009 regular meeting. E. Communications: NONE F. Public Hearings: NONE G. Old Business: 1. IWWCC#06-07(A) – East of Scotland Rd., North of I395, West of Taftville- Occum Rd. – Byron Brook Country Club, LLC request for Permit Modification. Chairman Baribeault recused himself from the application. Richard Morell was Acting Chair. Peter Davis read Section 11.5 of the Norwich Inland Wetland Watercourses Regulations as it pertained to modification of an approved permit, and provided a copy to each Member. Peter Davis read comments dated 7/2/09 from the City Engineer. Presenting on behalf of the applicant was Certified Land Planner Bill Sweeney of TCORS, New London CT. Mr. Sweeney presented the modification which included the removal of the proposed 18-hole golf course and clubhouse, repositioning of the layout, and the addition of a recreational complex, playfields, pitch-n-putt, nature/exercise trail and dedicated conservation area. Mr. Sweeney stated the proposed modifications to the project would result in a decrease in impact to both the regulated and upland review areas. Mr. Sweeney noted that the number and type of residential units have not changed from those previously approved, however the layout has been shifted to the east. Also presenting was Fred Mock of McFarland Johnson. Mr. Mock stated LAST REVISED 7/7/2009 2:01 PM that the existing culverts are proposed to be updated and replaced. Mr. Mock stated that the applicant is requesting the Commission withdraw the condition stating a detailed IMP/Turf Management Plan be submitted. Mr. Sweeney stated that the newly proposed uses are all located outside of the 100’ upland review area. After brief discussion and thorough consideration, and upon motion by Doug Lee and second by Arthur Sharron, the Commission determined the modification request does not require a new application in accordance with Section 11.5 of the Norwich Wetland Regulations. Motion carried unanimously (Baribeault recused.) Upon motion by Doug Lee and second by Arthur Sharron, the Commission voted unanimously (Baribeault recused) to APPROVE the modification as proposed subject to the following condition: 1. Turf Management Plan be substituted with a Property Maintenance Plan to assure best practices. 2. Floodplain Referral #09-A – 34-36 West Main Street – Richard Thayer request for conversion of use from assembly to storage located within a Floodplain. Peter Davis explained to the Commission that the applicant wishes to make minor modifications to the existing building including replacing the rear overhead door and front door, grading associated with the construction of an additional 3 parking spaces and converting the use to boat storage. Upon motion by Doug Lee and second by Chairman Baribeault, the Commission voted unanimously to take no action as the site is located within tidal wetlands and not within the Commission’s jurisdiction. H. New Business: NONE I. New Business items submitted after agenda preparation and prior to the submission deadline: NONE J. Other Business: NONE K. Violations: NONE L. Adjournment Upon motion by Arthur Sharron second by Doug Lee, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn at 7:52 pm. Respectfully submitted, Tianne Phoenix Curtis Recording Secretary 2