MINUTES ARE
NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVAL AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING.
TOWN OF SOMERS
CONSERVATION
COMMISSION
P. O. Box 308
Somers,
Connecticut 06071
REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
11/5/03;
7:00 p.m.
Town Hall
Conference Room
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman
Joan Formeister called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Members present were: Joan Formeister; Karl Walton; and Dan
Fraro. The Commissioners welcomed new
alternate member Todd Whitford to the Conservation Commission. Todd Whitford was seated for Lise Wood.
II. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Discussion/Possible Decision: Wetlands Application #483, Shed/Garage in
Upland Review Area, 539 Billings Road, Tullock
This
application is for a 30' x 36' garage, built on grade, no closer than 20 feet
from the wetland that was reviewed at the last meeting. Karl Walton made a motion to approve Wetlands
Application #483 with the condition that there will be minimum grading and at
least 10 feet undisturbed area between construction activity and the wetland is
maintained. This motion was seconded by
Dan Fraro and unanimously approved by the Commission.
b. Discussion/Possible Decision: Wetlands Application #484, Install Dry
Hydrant in Pond, 1 Camp Road (AKA 25 Camp Road), YWCA
This
application was reviewed at the last meeting.
The Fire Department has been installing dry hydrants in various locations
in Town for possible use during a fire.
Dave Askew has no concerns with this application. Karl Walton made a motion to approve
Wetlands Application #484; seconded by Dan Fraro and unanimously approved by
the Commission.
c. Discussion/Possible Decision: Wetlands Application #485, Modification of
Permit #435 for New House in Upland Review Area, 154 Highland View Drive,
Drinan/Wolters
This
was discussed at the last meeting. The
applicant was present and verified that an undisturbed buffer would be maintained
between any grading activity and the wetland.
The applicant also agreed to permanently mark the wetlands in 50'
increments.
Karl Walton made a motion to approve Wetlands
Application #485 with the conditions that a 10' undisturbed buffer will be maintained
between grading activity and the wetland and that the wetland line is marked in
50' increments. Dan Fraro seconded this
motion which was unanimously approved by the Commission.
d. Extension
Requested: Wetlands Application #486,
Dock, Pond Dredging & Structures Within Upland Review Area, 359 Mountain
Road, Roulier
The
applicant has asked for a 30 day extension to prepare more details regarding
the location of the dock and dimensions of proposed activities. David Askew has no objection. Dan Fraro made a motion to approve a 30 day
extension of Wetlands Application #486.
This motion was seconded by Karl Walton and unanimously approved by the
Commission.
e. Discussion: Maffeo Request to Reduce Landscaping Bond
for Lots 7, 18 & 19 Birch Hill Estates
After
a discussion, Karl Walton made a motion to hold the present landscaping bond
for Lots 7, 18 & 19 of Birch Hill Estates at its current amount of $7,500
until May of 2004. This motion was
seconded by Dan Fraro and unanimously approved by the Commission.
III. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Wetlands Application #487, Inground
Pool in Upland Review Area, 8 Isabella Drive, Juliano's Pools
Bryan
Juliano, representing the applicant, presented a plan of an inground pool at 8
Isabella Drive that would be at least 70' from the actual wetlands. He said the soil is sand and gravel in this
area which should not present a problem during construction.
The Commission accepted the application and asked
Mr. Juliano to get a letter from the homeowner authorizing him to act in his
behalf in applying for a wetlands permit for this pool.
b. Review/Adopt
2004 Meeting Dates:
The
draft of the 2004 Regular Meeting dates was reviewed by the Commission. Karl Walton made a motion to approve the
2004 regular meeting dates, as submitted.
This motion was seconded by Dan Fraro and unanimously approved by the
Commission.
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Ken Pryor, 364 Mountain Road stated
that the owner of Worthington Pond illegally raised the level of the pond. He has informed the EPA. He feels that beavers are not
responsible. David Askew investigated
and did not see any evidence of the pond being diverted at the dam.
Mr. Pryor said a certified map is not available and
he feels the pond was illegally dredged.
He asked the Commission to keep an eye on this operation. He left photographs of the pond site taken
in mid-April for David Askew's review.
V. STAFF/COMMISSION REPORT:
The
Commission reviewed David Askew's Wetland Agent's Report. The change in State Statute was noted -
whereby an application can be submitted on the day of the Commission
meeting. The three-day requirement has
been eliminated. Therefore, the agenda
may be subject to change at the meeting itself.
Karl Walton made a motion to approve David Askew's
Wetland Agent report; seconded by Dan Fraro and unanimously approved by the
Commission.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS:
There
is a Stafford Conservation Commission workshop concerning protecting family
farms and forests that will take place on 11/17/03 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:15
p.m. Forester Steve Broderick will be
the speaker. Joan Formeister will
attend. If anyone else is interested,
contact the Town Planner.
One bill from the Journal Inquirer for a legal
notice in the amount of $55.09. Karl
Walton made a motion to pay this bill; seconded by Dan Fraro and unanimously
approved by the Commission.
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: October
1, 2003
Tabled
until the next meeting.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion
to adjourn made by Karl Walton; seconded by Dan Fraro and unanimously approved
by the Commission. The meeting
adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Lise
Wood, Secretary
Connie
Carenzo, Recording Secretary
MINUTES ARE
NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVAL AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING.