Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

Revised 1/13/2010 12:10 PM DRAFT CITY OF NORWICH INLAND WETLANDS, WATERCOURSES AND CONSERVATION COMMISSION April 1, 2010 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, Chairman Brandon Hyde Douglas Lee Ralph Page Richard Morell Absent: Jeremiah Lowney Barbara Rothstein Arthur Sharron, Alt. Robert McCoy, Alt. Also Present: Michael Schaefer, City Planner and Darlene Fedus-Papineau, Recording Secretary It was determined there was a quorum. D. Minutes: Upon motion by Doug Lee and second by Brandon Hyde, the Commission voted unanimously to APPROVE the minutes of the March 4, 2010 regular meeting. E. Communications: 1. Notification of Timber Harvest 2. The Habitat-Spring 2010 3. State of the Birds 2010 F. Public Hearings: 1. IWWCC#09-03 – 168 Corning Road – Application of Mark Fields on behalf of David A. Lewis, Sr. for filling, grading and construction of a multifamily housing complex and appurtenances. Continued from regular meeting of 03/04/2010 Chairman Baribeault reconvened the Public Hearing. Mr. Schaefer stated that this is the 3rd session of the Public Hearing and that the first two comprised of allowable time under State Statute and if it was mutually agreed, the Public Hearing could be continued until the regular meeting May 6, 2010. At prior meetings Mr. Schaefer had read into exhibit A-O. Since the last meeting of March 4, 2010, exhibits P-Z have been added, and were read into record. Mr. Fields addressed the Commission and stated Mr. Hardisty, the Engineer for the project could not be in attendance this LAST REVISED 1/13/2010 1:54 PM evening. Mr. Fields stated he was in receipt of the comments and reviews of all departments and felt that most issues such as parking, utilities and other issues were not relevant to the Wetlands application and in order to address all the detailed requirements they would need more time. Mr. Schaefer stated that his concern is that all of the Commission members have enough time to review the completed application. Mr. Schaefer and interested public suggested the applicant withdraw at this time and again stated that the applicant was asked to provide a substantial amount of additional detail on the project that has not been submitted to date. Mr. Schaefer explained Section 8-7d of the General Statutes to clear up questions presented by the Commission regarding the time frame in which the public hearing could be conducted. Mr. Schaefer told the applicant that all of the details requested for the project need to be submitted by April 16, 2010. Mr. Fields stated that he would have all the required materials submitted by April 9, 2010. The report by the Soil Scientist needs to be detailed as far as the habitat in regards to the wetland area. Speaking in opposition was Charles Whitty, who told the Commission that he and Mr. Steve Gartska had concerns regarding the incomplete application. They also had concerns relevant to the plans they were given and the plans that the Planning Department received in that there were minor differences between the two plan sets. Mr. Schaefer told the applicant that if legitimate questions came up and the Applicant couldn’t answer them they would run the risk of not getting Wetlands approval. Also, speaking in opposition was William Blake who lives across the street from the project. He stated he has numerous concerns with the project. Mr. Schaefer informed the Commission and the Applicant that the deadline for the complete set of plans would be due Friday, April 9th, 2010 before the close of business at 4:30 p.m. On a motion by Chairman Baribeault and second by Mr. Lee, the Commission voted unanimously to continue the Public Hearing until May 6, 2010 pending a complete application by the April 9th, 2010 deadline. The Commission then discussed the idea of doing a site walk. Mr. Schaefer advised the members that they should visit the site in groups smaller then four to avoid the formation of a quorum. G. Old Business: 1. IWWCC#09-03 – 168 Corning Road – Application of Mark Fields on behalf of David A. Lewis, Sr. for filling, grading and construction of a multifamily housing complex and appurtenances. Upon motion by Doug Lee and second by Richard Morrell, the Commission voted unanimously to TABLE the application to the May 6, 2010 regularly scheduled meeting. H. New Business: None I. New Business items submitted after agenda preparation and prior to the submission deadline: IWWCC-10-01 two lot subdivision located at 103 2 LAST REVISED 1/13/2010 1:54 PM Newton Street. J. Other Business: Election of Officers/Suspension of Rules- Upon motion by Ralph Page and second by Mr. Lee it was unanimously voted to keep the elected officials as in Office. K. Violations: None L. Adjournment Upon motion by Ralph Page and second by Brandon Hyde, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn at 7:35 pm. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Fedus-Papineau, Recording Secretary 3