Regular Meeting #08-14
Town of Killingworth
Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission
Killingworth, Connecticut 06419
Regular Meeting #08-14
August 26, 2008
Chairman John Himmelman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members present: J. Himmelman, T. Doyle, E. Auer, C. Lippert
Also present - Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson
Members absent: G. Rockwell, S. Mala
Visitors: Walter & Cindy Adametz, Anthony Uzwiak
Anthony Uzwiak attended the meeting after receiving a letter a few weeks ago about work he was doing in the wetlands on his property at 33 River Road. He explained that he has been cleaning up his property that was not maintained for quite some time. Grapevines, roses, etc. have taken over and become very overgrown. Mr. Uzwiak said he has been cleaning up the area using a shovel and axe and pick, but no machines. He said that damage from the beavers has raised the water table and there are now many dead trees in the water. He would like to improve the appearance of the property and asked that the commission give him some direction and guidelines of what he can and cannot do in the area. Mr. Uzwiak will complete a Request for Review form to allow commission members to inspect his property. A site walk will be conducted on Saturday, September 13th at 8:00 a.m.
Minutes: The minutes of the August 12, 2008 Regular Meeting were approved by a consensus of the members.
Enforcement Officer's Report: Cathie Jefferson reported on the following items:
1. A list of building permits for the month of July were distributed.
2. She noted that letters to and from Cardinal Engineering Associates and the CT DEP re: the Reservoir Road bridge mitigation plan have been submitted to this commission
3. A new set of plans for the Wettish property fields will be submitted at the next meeting. The same set of plans will also be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Town of Killlingworth permit application for field construction on the Wettish property - Parker
Hill Road Ext.
No new information was submitted at this meeting. Discussion was tabled until the next meeting.
B. W. & C. Adametz permit application for farm pond - 187 Schnoor Road
Some of the commission members looked at the site of the proposed farm pond. There was a lengthy discussion about the placement of the spoils when the pond is dug. Members do not want the material to be piled in the wetland area. Mr. Adametz explained that the material could be spread on much of the area around the pond except for the area to the south of the pond. A motion was made by E. Auer, and seconded by T. Doyle, to approve the plan as presented and grant a permit. Discussion: The area to the south of the pond is to be preserved - there is to be no fill, no stockpiling, and no activity in that area. The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Lovers Lane - First Selectman Richard Cabral
No one attended tonight's meeting to discuss any proposal for Lovers Lane. Chairman J. Himmelman contacted Brian Golemboski of the Department of Environmental Protection in anticipation of a discussion of Lovers Lane. Any plan proposed by the Town will have to be approved by D.E.P. It is anticipated that the Army Corps of Engineers will be involved in any plans for improvement of that road. Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson requested that Wendy Goodfriend be included in any proposed plan.
B. Adoption of Codified Regulations of Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Regulations of the Town of
Killingworth
A Public Hearing was held tonight at 7:15 p.m. on the proposed Codification of the IWWC Regulations. There were no visitors and no additional information added by commission members. T. Doyle moved to adopt the Codified Regulations as proposed. C. Lippert seconded the motion. The motion carried.
C. Communications
1. List of building permits issued in July
2. Notice of Vote from August 12th IWWC meeting
3. Copy of letter from Joseph A. Carmola, III, P.E., Project Manager, Cardinal Engineering Associates, Inc., August 18th, to Denise Ruzicka, Director, Inland Water Resources Division, CT DEP, re: replacement of Reservoir Road Bridge
4. Copy of letter from Denise Ruzicka, Director, Inland Water Resources Division, August 15th to Joseph Carmola, III, P.E. Cardinal Engineering Associates, Inc., re: replacement of existing twin arch culvert with a two-cell reinforced concrete box culvert on Reservoir Road over the Menunketesuck River
5. Minutes of Special Meeting of Board of Selectmen, August 14th
6. Notice of Vote from July 28th Board of Selectmen meeting
7. Minutes of August 11th Board of Selectmen meeting
8. Copy of letter from Richard E. Leighton, Agent for the health Director, August 13th, to William & Sharon Silas, re: proposal for repair of failed septic system
9. Copy of memo from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, August 16th, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission, re: Health Department & Fire protection reviews of The Dance Corner, 206 Route 80
D. Requests for Review
2 Owl Hollow - above-ground pool
40 Cow Pen Hill Road - house addition
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission
Killingworth, Connecticut 06419
Regular Meeting #08-14
August 26, 2008
Chairman John Himmelman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members present: J. Himmelman, T. Doyle, E. Auer, C. Lippert
Also present - Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson
Members absent: G. Rockwell, S. Mala
Visitors: Walter & Cindy Adametz, Anthony Uzwiak
Anthony Uzwiak attended the meeting after receiving a letter a few weeks ago about work he was doing in the wetlands on his property at 33 River Road. He explained that he has been cleaning up his property that was not maintained for quite some time. Grapevines, roses, etc. have taken over and become very overgrown. Mr. Uzwiak said he has been cleaning up the area using a shovel and axe and pick, but no machines. He said that damage from the beavers has raised the water table and there are now many dead trees in the water. He would like to improve the appearance of the property and asked that the commission give him some direction and guidelines of what he can and cannot do in the area. Mr. Uzwiak will complete a Request for Review form to allow commission members to inspect his property. A site walk will be conducted on Saturday, September 13th at 8:00 a.m.
Minutes: The minutes of the August 12, 2008 Regular Meeting were approved by a consensus of the members.
Enforcement Officer's Report: Cathie Jefferson reported on the following items:
1. A list of building permits for the month of July were distributed.
2. She noted that letters to and from Cardinal Engineering Associates and the CT DEP re: the Reservoir Road bridge mitigation plan have been submitted to this commission
3. A new set of plans for the Wettish property fields will be submitted at the next meeting. The same set of plans will also be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Town of Killlingworth permit application for field construction on the Wettish property - Parker
Hill Road Ext.
No new information was submitted at this meeting. Discussion was tabled until the next meeting.
B. W. & C. Adametz permit application for farm pond - 187 Schnoor Road
Some of the commission members looked at the site of the proposed farm pond. There was a lengthy discussion about the placement of the spoils when the pond is dug. Members do not want the material to be piled in the wetland area. Mr. Adametz explained that the material could be spread on much of the area around the pond except for the area to the south of the pond. A motion was made by E. Auer, and seconded by T. Doyle, to approve the plan as presented and grant a permit. Discussion: The area to the south of the pond is to be preserved - there is to be no fill, no stockpiling, and no activity in that area. The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Lovers Lane - First Selectman Richard Cabral
No one attended tonight's meeting to discuss any proposal for Lovers Lane. Chairman J. Himmelman contacted Brian Golemboski of the Department of Environmental Protection in anticipation of a discussion of Lovers Lane. Any plan proposed by the Town will have to be approved by D.E.P. It is anticipated that the Army Corps of Engineers will be involved in any plans for improvement of that road. Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson requested that Wendy Goodfriend be included in any proposed plan.
B. Adoption of Codified Regulations of Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Regulations of the Town of
Killingworth
A Public Hearing was held tonight at 7:15 p.m. on the proposed Codification of the IWWC Regulations. There were no visitors and no additional information added by commission members. T. Doyle moved to adopt the Codified Regulations as proposed. C. Lippert seconded the motion. The motion carried.
C. Communications
1. List of building permits issued in July
2. Notice of Vote from August 12th IWWC meeting
3. Copy of letter from Joseph A. Carmola, III, P.E., Project Manager, Cardinal Engineering Associates, Inc., August 18th, to Denise Ruzicka, Director, Inland Water Resources Division, CT DEP, re: replacement of Reservoir Road Bridge
4. Copy of letter from Denise Ruzicka, Director, Inland Water Resources Division, August 15th to Joseph Carmola, III, P.E. Cardinal Engineering Associates, Inc., re: replacement of existing twin arch culvert with a two-cell reinforced concrete box culvert on Reservoir Road over the Menunketesuck River
5. Minutes of Special Meeting of Board of Selectmen, August 14th
6. Notice of Vote from July 28th Board of Selectmen meeting
7. Minutes of August 11th Board of Selectmen meeting
8. Copy of letter from Richard E. Leighton, Agent for the health Director, August 13th, to William & Sharon Silas, re: proposal for repair of failed septic system
9. Copy of memo from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, August 16th, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission, re: Health Department & Fire protection reviews of The Dance Corner, 206 Route 80
D. Requests for Review
2 Owl Hollow - above-ground pool
40 Cow Pen Hill Road - house addition
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
