Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

LAST REVISED 10/9/2009 8:54 AM CITY OF NORWICH INLAND WETLANDS, WATERCOURSES AND CONSERVATION COMMISSION October 1, 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:  Acting Chair Doug Lee called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Douglas Lee Barbara Rothstein Ralph Page Jeremiah Lowney Robert McCoy, Alt. Absent w/ Notification: Raymond Baribeault Richard Morell Arthur Sharron, Alt. Brandon Hyde, Alt. Also Present: Michael Schaefer, City Planner and Tianne Phoenix Curtis, Recording Secretary It was determined there was a quorum. D. Minutes: Upon motion by Barbara Rothstein and second by Doug Lee, the Commission voted unanimously to APPROVE the minutes of the September 3, 2009 regular meeting. E. Communications: 1. Rothstein property update Michael Schaefer presented a report dated 10/1/09 from Engineer Bob Russo of CLA Engineers. Michael Schaefer stated the Mr. Russo is of the opinion that no additional action is recommended at this time, with the exception of the periodic inspections set forward as a condition in Mr. Rothstein’s permit. 2. DEP Training Program 3. UCONN Journal 4. CT Landscape Architect Michael Schaefer circulated Communication items 2,3 and 4 for the Commission’s review. F. Public Hearings: NONE G. Old Business: 1. IWWCC#09-02 – 135 Yantic Road – Application of Don Cormier for the construction of a 3500 sf building w/ 400sf loading dock and demolition of existing 780 sf building. Michael Schaefer stated the building is for sheet metal fabrication, then gave the location of the application and stated there was a sharp 8’-10’ drop at a stonewall to the Yantic River at the rear of the property. Michael Schaefer stated that the proposed activities will not require the grading/filling of any wetlands or watercourses and will require only minor grading in the upland review area (URA), with no activity from the temporary stockpile over to the river. Michael Schaefer noted there are several non-native trees along the LAST REVISED 11/6/2009 1:51 PM stonewall line growing in an undesirable location and manner that could result in degradation of the wall’s structural integrity. Michael Schaefer recommended said trees should be cut down as a preventative measure. Michael Schaefer stated the designed finished floor as proposed will be 1.5’ above base flood level. Michael Schaefer explained the proposed sub- surface infiltration bed as shown on plan detail sheet (Sheet 3 of 4), and noted the E&S plan calls for the perimeter to be staked with silt fence to prevent any migrating soils, and the stockpile is temporary in nature. Michael Schaefer stated the Flood Impact Statement submitted states there will be no net loss of compensatory storage, and the possibility of a small net increase in floodwater storage capacity. Michael Schaefer noted the ZBA had approved the variances requested related to sideline, lot coverage and parking. Michael Schaefer stated that the concerns #1 & 2 stated in his staff report had been addressed in the plans revised to 9/27/09, and concerns #3-5 would be addressed with notes being added to the final plans. Upon motion by Jeremiah Lowney and second by Doug Lee, the Commission voted unanimously to APPROVE the application. H. New Business: NONE I. New Business items submitted after agenda preparation and prior to the submission deadline: NONE J. Other Business: 1. IWWCC#09-02 – 135 Yantic Road – Application of Don Cormier for the construction of a 3500 sf building w/ 400sf loading dock and demolition of existing 780 sf building. Michael Schaefer stated to the Commission that anytime a Special Permit for construction within the Floodplain; the CCP must request an opinion from the IWWCC. Michael Schaefer stated the application as proposed does maintain the base flood line elevation, and has demonstrated the ability to gain minimal compensatory storage value. Upon motion by Barbara Rothstein and seconded by Ralph Page, the Commission voted unanimously to forward a FAVORABLE recommendation to the CCP. K. Violations: NONE L. Adjournment Upon motion by Barbara Rothstein and second by Ralph Page, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn at 7:17 pm. Respectfully submitted, Tianne Phoenix Curtis, Recording Secretary 2