Regular Meeting #08-12

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

Regular Meeting #08-12

July 22, 2008

Vice-Chairman Terry Doyle called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Members present: T. Doyle, E. Auer, S. Mala, C. Lippert, J. Himmelman (arrived at 7:37)

Members absent: G. Rockwell
Also absent - Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson

Visitors: Ed Coppola, Roger Nemergut, Debra Tyler, Bob Burley

Minutes: The minutes of the July 8, 2008 Regular Meeting were approved by a consensus of the members with the following correction: Sheryl Mala was not present at that meeting.

Enforcement Officer's Report: Cathie Jefferson was not in attendance at tonight's meeting. She submitted a list of review forms (see Requests for Review - New Business (D).

OLD BUSINESS

A. Wettish property field proposal
Members conducted a site walk on Saturday, July 12th. The members who attended the site walk expressed no concerns about the preliminary plan that was discussed at the July 8th meeting. A formal application with a detailed plan that will include drainage issues will be presented at the next meeting according to E. Auer.

B. S. Davenport permit application for a riding ring - 5 Owl Hollow Lane
John Himmelman recused himself from discussion and vote on this application because he is a friend of the applicant. Engineer Roger Nemergut reviewed the proposal for construction of an outdoor riding ring. E. Auer moved, seconded by C. Lippert, to approve the plan and grant a permit for the riding ring as presented. The motion carried with four votes in favor and one member recused.

C. Gargiulo subdivision - Route 148/Pine Orchard Lane
Engineer Roger Nemergut reviewed the proposal for a four- lot subdivision on the former MaxwellTunney property on Route 148. Two commission members were able to attend the site walk on Saturday, July 12th. They saw a gas tank on the property that needs to be removed; Mr. Nemergut said he would make sure the owner removes the tank. No other problems or concerns are anticipated. Chairman Himmelman will write a memo to the Planning & Zoning Commission to inform them that the site plan has been reviewed and there are no regulated activities proposed on the submitted plan.

NEW BUSINESS

A. CACIWC membership
A renewal form has been received for membership renewal in the Connecticut Association of Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commissions. Members agreed to renew the one-year membership with the Conservation Commission. The combined commissions' membership is slightly less expensive than two individual memberships. T. Doyle made a motion to approve the continued membership. The motion was seconded by S. Mala and carried unanimously.

B. D. Tyler permit application for driveway with utilities - 119 Roast Meat Hill Road
Engineer Ed Coppola submitted a revised plan for construction of a new house, garage and storage barn. The existing house will be taken down when the new house is complete. Construction of the driveway is the regulated activity on the site. Mr. Coppola discussed other options that were not chosen. A pipe will be installed during driveway construction to prevent water going onto the neighboring property.


C. Communications
1. Returned certified mail card to DEP, re: August 26th IWWC Public Hearing
2. Copy of letter sent to DEP re: August 26th Public Hearing
3. Notice of Vote from July 8th IWWC meeting
4. Publication "The Habitat", Spring 2008, Vol. 20, #2
5. Letter from Ronald Walters, Senior Environmental Analyst, Land Management, SCCRWA, 7/17/08, re: 5 Owl Hollow
6. Minutes of Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting - July 14th
7. Notice of Vote from Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting - July 14th
8. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Agent for the Health Director, to Attorney M. Wells, of Gould, Larsen, Bennet, Wells & McDonnell, dated 7/18/08, re: 129 Parker Hill Road
9. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Agent for the health Director, 7/18/08, re: 89 Hemlock Drive
10. Letter from Joseph A. Cermola, III, P.E., Project Manager, Cardinal Engineering Associates, 7/1/08, re: Replacement of Bridge No. 04716 Reservoir Road over Menunketesuck River
11. Letter from David P. Arzt, P.E., Project Engineer, Cardinal Engineering Associates, Inc., 7/7/08, re: Reservoir Road Bridge Replacement
12. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404 Permit Application Reservoir Road over Menunketesuck River Bridge #04716
13. Letter from Jennifer R. Doncet, P.E. Nathan Jacobson & Associates, Inc., 7/15/08, re: Commencement of construction, Burr Hill Road culvert replacement
14. Letter from Edward J. Coppola, P.E., 7/9/08, re: Debra Tyler property application - 119 Roast Meat Hill Road
15. D. Tyler permit application - 117 Roast Meat Hill Road
16. Certificates of Mailings sent to Charyl D. Nash, Killingworth Land Trust, and Philip Stull and Joan Hinchcliff
17. Site Plan and Erosion Control plan prepared for D. Tyler - 119 Roast Meat Hill Road


D. Requests for Review
102 Cow Hill Road - three-season porch
12 Laurel Ridge Trail - in-ground pool
17 Hilldale Trail - mobile home replacement
23 Bridlepath Grail - mobile home replacement

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

Regular Meeting #08-11

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

Regular Meeting #08-02

February 26, 2008

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman John Himmelman.

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

Members absent: T. Doyle

Visitors: Matthew and Alma Carroll, Matthew Young

Minutes: The minutes of the January 8, 2008 Regular Meeting and the continuation of that meeting on January 19th were approved by a consensus of the members.

Enforcement Officer's Report: Cathie Jefferson reported on the following:
1. She will investigate some disturbance on property on River Road near Chestnut Hill Road. She is not sure if there is a project on the Madison side or the Killingworth side of the river.
2. A letter was sent to Cynthia Fusco regarding a complaint she had received. She has discussed the letter with Mr. Fusco and is waiting for the snow to melt to further investigate the situation.
3. Three new review forms were submitted.

OLD BUSINESS

A. M. & A. Carroll permit application for patio & in-ground pool - 76 Kelseytown Road
Members present at the site inspection on January 19th reviewed the proposal with the other members. A motion was made by E. Auer and seconded by C. Lippert to approve the plan as submitted, with the addition of hay bales for erosion control on the east side. The motion carried unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Town of Killingworth (Town Foreman W. Adametz) - discussion of drainage improvements to Parker Hill Road
Town Foreman Walter Adametz presented information on proposed drainage improvements for the corner of Parker Hill Road and Route 148. Because of the present conditions in the area, water sheets across the road after rain or snow storms. Several catch basins are proposed to eliminate the water flow on the road. The road will be crowned to keep the water on the edge of the roadway. The existing drain will be tied into the cross culvert. Mr. Adametz discussed the catch basin maintenance program that the town has now. He said that high volume catch basins will be cleaned every year. There was a consensus of the members to treat this proposed activity as road maintenance.

B. M. Young permit application for storage barn - 109 Roast Meat Hill Road
Mr. Young presented his plan for a storage barn that will be approximately 60' from the wetlands. He said that because of the slope of the land, the proposed location is the only feasible place for the barn. The foundation will have a 4' wall with a concrete floor and no drain. Members suggested to Mr. Young that the foundation slab be pitched away from the wetlands to prevent any runoff from going into the wetland area. Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson will inspect the site.

C. 2008 Inland Wetlands Commissioners Training Program
C. Lippert has registered for training and S. Mala will look into registering for the program in Old Lyme.
D. Communications
1. Publication - "The Habitat", Vol. XIX, No. 4, Fall 2007
2. List of building permits issued in January
3. Land Transfers - January
4. Letter from Bradford R. Robinson, Supervising Environmental Analyst, DEP, 2/1/08, re: aquatic pesticide permit application
5. IWWC budget printout - 2/1/08
6. Copy of letter from Michael Distefano to R.E. Leighton, 1/9/08, re: KES Sub-Surface Sewage Disposal System
7. Notice of Vote from 1/8/08 IWWC meeting
8. Minutes of Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting - January 14th
9. Notice of Vote from Board of Selectmen meeting - January 14th
10. Minutes of Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting - January 28th
11. Notice of Vote from Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting - January 28th
12. Minutes of Board of Selectmen Special Meeting - February 5th
13. Minutes of Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting - February 11th
14. Notice of Vote from Board of Selectmen meeting - February 11th
15. Minutes of Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting - February 25th
16. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, to Robert Green Associates, LLC, 1/26/08, re: 1 Route 148
17. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, to Chris Lundberg, 2/26/08, re: 63 Iron Works Rd.
18. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, to Patrick Parker, 2/5/08, re: 21 Heft Brook Lane
19. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Agent for the health Director, to Keith Jensen, 2/5/08, re: 9 Hilldale Trail
20. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Building Official, to Chris Lundberg, 2/21/08, re: 65 Iron Works Road
21. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Building Official, to Chris Lundberg, 2//21/08, re: 63 Iron Works Road - Building Code Violations
22. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Building Official, to N.E. Properties, Inc., 2/21/08, re: 571 Route 148
23. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, to Joseph Bergin, Architect, P.C., 2/22/08, re: Lot 1 Cranberry Meadows
24. Copy of memo from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, to P&Z Commission, 2/22/08, re: 500 N. Roast Meat Hill Road - Sanitarian Review
25. Copy of memo from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, to P&Z Commission, 2/22/08, re: 500 N. Roast Meat Hill Road - Fire Protection Review
26. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, to Pamela C. Gersz, undated, re: 122 Pond Meadow Road
27. Parker Hill Road Drainage Improvements Layout Plan
28. Nine photos of proposed drainage improvement on Parker Hill Road
29. Application to Conduct a Regulated Activity - Matthew Young
30. Septic System Design, Site Development Erosion & Sediment Control Plan - Lot #10 Whispering Oaks Subdivision
31. Sketch of proposed barn (Young) - 109 Roast Meat Hill Road

C. Requests for Review
Surrey Ridge - porch
Cranberry Meadow Lane - new house
86 Buell Hill Road - new house

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