Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Regular Meeting #07-10

Regular Meeting
#07-10

May 22, 2007


The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Vice-Chairman John Himmelman.

Members present: J. Himmelman, G. Rockwell, R. Tanko, T. Doyle, E. Auer

Members absent: W. Addy
Also absent – Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson

Visitors: Michael Harkin, Peter Richards, Gwen Lally

Peter Richards and Gwen Lally from the Conservation Commission presented and discussed the Conservation Commission’s 2007 NEMO Program Lessons and Recommendations. The five major points in the recommendation are:
1) The Conservation Commission should review each land use application and offer comment on surrounding natural resources and their vulnerabilities;
2) The Conservation Commission will provide access to Geographic Information System on the internet
3) Encourage adherence to the Town Plan of Conservation & Development by all applicants
4) Create a Land Use Steering committee comprised of the Chairs of all land use commissions

Minutes: The minutes of the May 8, 2007 Regular Meeting were approved by a consensus of the
members.

Enforcement Officer’s Report: There was no written report from Cathie Jefferson but members discussed the Lovers Lane ‘Proposal – New Order/Change Order’ submitted by Environmental Compliance Services, Inc., for collection of soil samples that she had received. The commission had requested that test borings be done when the ERT was done a few months ago. No borings were done at that time. Members discussed the fee associated with the proposal from Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. T. Doyle moved, seconded by R. Tanko, to spend $1000 from the IWWC budget for test borings on Lovers Lane with the condition that the balance of the expense be paid by the Town. The motion carried unanimously. Vice-Chairman J. Himmelman will discuss with First Selectman Marty Klein.

OLD BUSINESS

A. M. & N. Reznik permit application for re-grading within wetlands review area – Fox Run Lane,
Map 28, Lot 80Y
Engineer Michael Harkin reviewed the proposal for grading within the upland review area for a new house on Fox Run Lane. Mr. Harkin said the plan as presented would be followed exactly. If there was a situation that developed during construction that necessitated a change, he would return to the commission with the information for the commission to review. T. Doyle moved, seconded by E. Auer, to approve the application as proposed. The motion carried unanimously and included a written vote submitted by W. Addy.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Communications
1. 2007 NEMO Program Lessons & Recommendations from Killingworth Conservation Commission
2. Proposal-New Order/Change Order from Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. and Town of Killingworth Terms and Conditions effective May 17, 2007
3. Affidavit of Publication from The Hartford Courant for Legal Notice published on May 8, 2007
4. Copy of memo from Chairman Wayne Addy to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission, 5/14/07, re: Adametz Subdivision
5. Copy of memo from Chairman Wayne Addy to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission, 5/14/07, re: Killingworth Country Commons, LLC
6. Notice of Vote from 5/8/07, re: Killingworth Country Commons, LLC
7. Letter from Value Print, 5/7/07, re: closing
8. Certified mail receipt from mail received by T. Cost from IWWC
9. Copy of memo from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission, 5/13/07, re: Marshal Arts Studio, 183 Route 81
10. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Agent for the health Director to Michael Harkin, Harkin Engineering, 5/13/07, re: “Olde Church Commons”
11. Minutes of May 3, 2007 Special Meeting of Board of Selectmen
12. Minutes of May 14, 2007 Regular Meeting of Board of Selectmen
13. Notice of Vote from May 14, 2007 Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting

B. Request for Review forms
None

C. Other – Election of new officers
Because Chairman Wayne Addy will not be able to continue as chairman, due to his new job, members agreed that new officers will be needed. G. Rockwell moved, seconded by R. Tanko to add Election of new IWWC officers to the agenda. The motion carried unanimously. After a short discussion, there was a motion by T. Doyle which was seconded by E. Auer to elect the following officers:
John Himmelman – Chairman
Bob Tanko – Vice-Chairman.
The motion carried unanimously.


Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Regular Meeting #07-09

Regular Meeting
#07-09

May 8, 2007

The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Wayne Addy.

Members present: W. Addy, G. Rockwell, R. Tanko, T. Doyle, E. Auer
Also present: Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson

Members absent: J. Himmelman

Visitors: Michael Harkin, Michael Young, Patricia Worth

Minutes: The minutes of the April 24, 2007 Regular Meeting were approved by a consensus of the
members.

Enforcement Officer’s Report: Cathie Jefferson reported on the following:
1. Engineer Roger Nemergut requested a letter from this commission on the Adametz Subdivision (see
New Business – B)
2. A list of building permits issued in April was distributed to commission members.

OLD BUSINESS

A. E. & T. Rogers permit application for deck – 46 Fawn Hill Road
Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson inspected the site of the proposed deck. She said there should be no wetlands impact from their project as submitted. T. Doyle moved, seconded by R. Tanko to approve the application as submitted. The motion carried unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

A. M. & N. Reznik permit application for re-grading within wetlands review area – Fox Run Lane,
Map 28, Lot 80Y
Engineer Michael Harkin made a presentation on the application for re-grading to allow discharge drains on a lot on Fox Run Lane. The activity will be within the 100’ wetland review area. Copies of the certified letter, the certified mailings, and the receipts from mailings to the adjoining/abutting landowners were submitted. Mr. Harkin said other alternatives were explored but were not preferred. No action can be taken at this meeting.


B. W. J. Adametz, Jr. & M.F. Adametz Subdivision – 153 Schnoor Road
Cathie Jefferson said she has spoken with Engineer Roger Nemergut about the proposal for a resubdivision. Mr. Nemergut is requesting a review letter from this commission to be sent to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Chairman Addy said he would write the letter explaining that a permit had been granted by this commission and there are no new activities proposed that will impact the wetlands.

C. Review of proposed activity on Bochanis property (Killingworth Country Commons, LLC), Route 81
There is an application by a Clinton-based group for occupying a space in the newly constructed building at the Killingworth Country Commons, LLC commercial site on Route 81. Members agreed that there will be no wetlands impact from that activity on the site. Chairman Addy will write a letter to the Planning & Zoning Commission stating there will be no adverse wetlands impact.

D. Communications
1. Land transfers – April
2. Budget print-out for IWWC account as of April 30th
3. List of April building permits issued
4. Notice of Vote from April 24th IWWC meeting
5. Legal Notice of Publication published in The Hartford Courant on May 7th
6. Copy of memo from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth P&Z Commission, 4/28/07, re: Adametz Subdivision of Land, Map 11, Lot 13
7. Copy of memo from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth P&Z Commission, 4/28/07, re: Parkside Re-Subdivision
8. Notice of Cancellation of Water Pollution Control Authority of March 7th meeting
9. Notice of non-meeting of Water Pollution Control Authority on April 4th
10. Minutes of Water Pollution Control Authority meeting on February 7th
11. Copy of letter from Michael P. Harkin, P.E., to adjoining/abutting property owners of Lot 25 Wolf Hollow Estates, May 2nd
12. Sketch of Wolf Hollow Estates
13. Application to conduct a regulated activity – Michael & Nancy Reznik
14. Improvement Location Survey prepared for Michael & Nancy Reznik – Lot 25 Wolf Hollow Estates
15. Cover letter from Roger Nemergut, 4/25/07, re: Property of Adametz resubdivision
16. Site Development Plan – Subdivision of Land of Walter J. Adametz, Jr. and Mary F. Adametz
17. Resubdivision Map/Property Survey, March 2007 (Adametz)
18. Certified mail receipts for mail sent from W. & M. Adametz, to Anthony A. Papa, Trustee, Town of Killingworth, Lillian R. Morgan, Gregory & Cynthia Gode, Patricia Worth, and Ann DeLauro
19. Certified mail receipt green cards returned to W. & M. Adametz from Anthony Papa, Town of Killingworth, Gregory & Cynthia Gode, Patricia Worth, and Lillian R. Morgan
20. Minutes of Board of Selectmen meeting on April 23rd
21. Notice of Vote from Board of Selectmen meeting on April 23rd.

C. Request for Review forms
377 Roast Meat Hill Road – porch & deck 5 Coughlin Road - addition

D. Other
There was a consensus of the members to add a discussion of Commission Membership to the agenda. Chairman Addy said this will be his last meeting as chairman of the commission because he has a new job out of state. J. Himmelman will temporarily take on the responsibilities of chairman. Wayne Addy will still be a member of the commission while he lives in town and will try to make as many of the site walks as possible.

Adjournment