Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

June 4, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF NORWICH INLAND WETLANDS, WATERCOURSES AND CONSERVATION COMMISSION Lower-level Conference Room, 23 Union Street, Norwich, Connecticut Agenda Items A, B & C – Call To Order, Roll Call, Determination Of Quorum: Vice-Chairman Richard Morell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Richard Morell, Vice-Chairman Douglas S. Lee Ralph Page Philip Kiley David Poore Art Sharron, Alternate Robert McCoy, Alternate Absent: Jeremiah Lowney Barbara Rothstein Brandon Hyde Also Present: Peter Davis, Director Linda Lee Smith, Recording Secretary It was determined there was a quorum. D. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Upon motion by Art Sharron and second by Ralph Page the Commission voted unanimously to APPROVE the minutes of the May 7, 2015 regular meeting. E. COMMUNICATIONS: None F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None G. OLD BUSINESS: 1. IWWCC #15-03 – 2 Sabrina’s Court – Application from Thomas A. Stevens & Associates, LLC for the construction of a residential home within a regulated upland area. Peter Davis stated the application was tabled from May in order to meet the 30 day public petition period. Mr. Davis gave a brief overview of the project stating the subdivision was approved approximately 8-10 years ago and the subdivision is still valid. Mr. Davis stated the activities are within the 100’ upland review area and constitute short term disturbance consisting of the excavation for the foundation, installation of a water line, curtain and footing drains, and onsite septic. Mr. Davis stated the site has been cleared and the erosion control has been installed with the closest area of disturbance being 20’ – 30’ to the pond. Mr. Davis stated the construction would be a single family home and garage.  Mr. Davis stated the site is very flat and the silt fence should take care of any erosion issues. Dept. of Public Works Engineer had only one comment and suggested relocating the stockpile so it wouldn’t be over the reserve area. After much discussion Mr. Davis’s opinion was because the site is so tight to leave the stockpile where it is located. Mr. Davis stated Uncas Health District approved the septic design and the test pits. Mr. Davis stated there were no comments from Dept. of Public Utilities and the Fire Marshal. Chuck Mandel from Thomas A. Stevens & Associates represented the property owner, Roy Fleming. Mr. Mandel stated the property had been cleared but not stumped. Mr. Mandel stated there is a conservation easement area and plaques are in place about 20’ from the closest point to the wetlands. David Poore asked if the easement signs are to remain in place. Mr. Mandel stated yes they will remain in place and have since 2006. Mr. Davis stated they were a requirement from the original wetland approval for the subdivision. David Poore asked Mr. Mandel how long had the silt fence been installed? Roy Fleming, property owner stated it had been installed 3-4 weeks ago. Upon motion by Douglas Lee and second by Philip Kiley the Commission voted unanimously to APPROVE application IWWCC #15-03. H. NEW BUSINESS: None I. New Business items submitted after agenda preparation and prior to the submission deadline: None J. Other Business: Election of Officers Motion was made by Art Sharron and second by Ralph Page to nominate Richard Morell for Chairman. Motion was made by Douglas Lee and second by Ralph Page to close the nominations. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Richard Morell and second by Ralph Page to nominate Douglas Lee for Vice Chairman. Motion was made by Ralph Page and second by Art Sharron to close the nominations. Motion carried unanimously. K. Violations: None L. Adjournment Motion was made by Art Sharron and second by Ralph Page to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Lee Smith Recording Secretary 2