Regular Meeting #08-08

Town of Killingworth Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission
Killingworth, Connecticut 06419

Regular Meeting #08-08

May 27, 2008

Chairman John Himmelman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Members present: J. Himmelman, E. Auer, T. Doyle, C. Lippert, S. Mala
Also present - Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson

Members absent: G. Rockwell

Visitors: Richard Ballard

Minutes: The minutes of the May 13, 2008 Regular Meeting were approved by a consensus of the members, with the following addition: Under Communications, add Application to Conduct A Regulated Activity for CT Water Company, c/o C. Gaudino (owner), Connwood Foresters (applicant).

Enforcement Officer's Report: Cathie Jefferson reported on the following:
1. She informed members of the agenda for the 5/27/08 Board of Selectmen meeting that noted pipe installation for Lovers Lane. She will ask the Town Foreman about the agenda item.
2. A Request for Review from M/M James Reid was submitted for a pond clean-out at 159 Green Hill Road. Members will informally inspect the site before the next meeting. The Reids will be notified that members will be stopping by to view the pond.
3. Two Requests for Review were submitted.

OLD BUSINESS

A. CT Water Company, c/o C. Gaudino (owner), Connwood Foresters (applicant) permit application
for timber harvest with 5 crossings - Kelseytown Road, Map 38, Lot 4
Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson has not yet met with a representative from Connwood Foresters. The company has to present the information to the Planning & Zoning Commission to get bonding.

B. L. Molenaar & A. Kornacki, Jr. (owner), A. Kornacki, Jr. (applicant) permit application for
re-establishment of lawn - 164 Roast Meat Hill Road
Members reviewed the proposal to clear away an old foundation and plant a lawn within 50 feet of a wetland area. T. Doyle moved, seconded by C. Lippert, to approve the application as submitted and grant a permit. The motion carried unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Communications
1. Information sheet from Freedom of Information meeting held on May 15, 2008
2. Land Use Charges
3. Application for Wetlands Review - James & Anne Reid
4. Proposed Code Adoption Ordinance - Town of Killingworth
5. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Agent for the Health Director, to Victor Benni, Gene Ahearn, and Foxon Developers, LLC, 5/16/08, re: 2 Owl Hollow Lane
6. Minutes of Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting - 5/12/08
7. Notice of Vote from Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting - 5/12/08
B. Requests for Review
50 Iron Works Road - above-ground pool
22 Clarkson Lane - shed

Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

Regular Meeting #08-07

Town of Killingworth Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission
Killingworth, Connecticut 06419

Regular Meeting #08-07

May 13, 2008

Chairman John Himmelman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Members present: J. Himmelman, G. Rockwell, E. Auer, T. Doyle, C. Lippert, S. Mala
Also present - Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson

Members absent: None

Visitors: Sue Davenport, Roger Nemergut, Michael Harkin, Lee Ann Molenaar

Engineer Michael Harkin, on behalf of Tom Cost and the True Value Hardware Store, presented a revised plan for the proposed hardware store on Route 81. Mr. Harkin explained the state requirements for the site, and the replacement of pipes that will be done. No action needs to be taken on the revised plan.

Minutes: The minutes of the April 22, 2008 Regular Meeting were approved by a consensus of the members.

Enforcement Officer's Report: Cathie Jefferson reported on the following:
1. She had a question about the policy for clean-out of existing ponds. She had someone inquire as to whether they needed a permit application or a request for review. Members agreed that they would like to review plans for pond clean-outs and they will determine if permits will be needed.
2. The owners of Limerick farm on North Roast Meat Hill Road withdrew their application from the Planning & Zoning Commission. They are re-doing their statement of use.
3. The April building permit list was distributed.
4. Four Requests for Review were submitted.

OLD BUSINESS

A. D. Tyler - 119 Roast Meat Hill Road
A site inspection was conducted on Saturday, April 26th. Members of the site inspection team had no opposition to the location of a proposed new house on the lot. No action is required on this proposal.

B. J. & S. Davenport - 5 Owl Hollow Lane
A site inspection was conducted on Saturday, April 26th. Chairman J. Himmelman recused himself from the discussion on this application because he is a friend of the applicants. Members on the site walk had no objection to the proposal to construct a riding ring as presented by Engineer Roger Nemergut at the April 8th IWWC meeting. On-site discussion included information about proposed plantings in the area. No permit application has been submitted; therefore no action is required by the commission.

NEW BUSINESS

A. CT Water Company, c/o C. Gaudino (owner), Connwood Foresters (applicant) permit application
for timber harvest with 5 crossings - Kelseytown Road, Map 38, Lot 4
Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson will contact the applicant to look at the locations for the proposed crossings. She will report to the commission at the next meeting.

B. L. Molenaar & A. Kornacki, Jr. (owner), A. Kornacki, Jr. (applicant) permit application for
re-establishment of lawn - 164 Roast Meat Hill Road
Ms. Molenaar addressed the commission about her proposal to clear away an old foundation and plant a lawn within 50 feet of a wetland area. Members agreed that the area needs some grass or ground cover to prevent erosion of the area. They expressed their concern about the use of fertilizer on the lawn and would like to see it limited. Shrubs will be planted between the wetlands and the lawn. No action can be taken at this meeting.

C. Adjoining Municipality Regulation enforcement
Members discussed a project in Madison on the Killingworth town line. A building is proposed approximately 20 feet from the Hammonasset River. The activity is more than 500 feet from the town line; therefore no notification to Killingworth is necessary.

D. Communications
1. Land Transfers - April, 2008
2. Report of construction meeting of "Olde Church Commons" True Value - 4//30/08
3. IWWC Budget print out as of 4/30/08
4. Building permit list for April 2008
5. Copy of letter from Michael Distefano, Director of Facilities, RSD #17, to R.E. Leighton, Agent for the Health Director, 4/22/08, re: replacement of inspection port covers at KES
6. Minutes of Board of Selectmen meeting - 4/28/08
7. Notice of Vote from Board of Selectmen meeting - 4/28/08
8. Minutes of Special Meeting of Board of Selectmen - 5/6/08
9. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Agent for the health Director, to Brenda Williams, 4/28/08, re: septic pump-out at 9 Rachael Court
10. Copy of Draft WPCA Ordinance sent from R.E. Leighton, Agent for the Health Director, to Robert L. Ellis, Chairperson, WPCA, 4/28/08
11. Minutes of Water Pollution Control Authority meeting - 4/2/08
12. Minutes of Water Pollution Control Authority meeting - 3/5/08
13. Application to Conduct a Regulated Activity - Lee Ann Molenaar & Anthony R. Kornacki, Jr.
14. Statement of purpose of Molenaar/Kornacki, Jr. application
15. Property plan of Molenaar/Kornacki, Jr.
16. Certificates of Mailing to Killingworth Land Trust, Paul Coady, Mark Kehlenbach, Clifford Msadoques
17. Bypass Lane - CT Rt. 81 - Olde Church Commons plan dated 2/20/08, revised 4/28/08

E. Requests for Review
84 Blueberry Hill Reserve - shed 48 Cow Hill Road - detached garage
47 Reservoir Road - shed 60 Green Hill Road - inground pool

Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.