Regular Meeting #09-13
December 8, 2009
Chairman John Himmelman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members present: J. Himmelman, T. Doyle, G. Rockwell, E. Auer, C. Lippert, S. Mala
Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson was also present.
Members absent: None
Visitors: Roger Nemergut, Jason Nemergut, Fritz Austin, Walter Adametz
Town Foreman Walter Adametz presented information to the commission about a road problem on Patrick Drive that has been caused by the beavers in the area. The cross culverts have been filled with water and the water is almost encroaching on one of the driveways on the road. Mr. Adametz is proposing to trap and remove the beavers and knock down the dams that have been made.
Engineer Roger Nemergut said that it would be in the best interest of the property owner to install pipes when the dams are removed to channel the water away from the house lots. One of the property owners had a permit approved in 2007 to install pipes. The permit is good for five years and there was a consensus of the members that the work that will be done will be treated as the beginning of work allowed by that permit.
Minutes: The minutes of the November 10, 2009 Regular Meeting were approved by a consensus of the members.
Enforcement Officer’s Report: Cathie Jefferson reported on the following:
1. She had information that a local Boy Scout would like to construct a foot bridge on the Parmalee property as an Eagle Scout project. T. Doyle said he had seen a sketch of the proposal but no formal drawing. He said the project has to go through other committees before it would be submitted to this commission.
2. A list of November building permits was distributed to members.
OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
A. F. Austin permit application for new house & related improvements – 241 River Road After the site walk on November 28th, the owner has submitted a permit application for a new house with improvements located at 241 River Road. Engineer Roger Nemergut presented the revised plan which now includes a detached garage. A new three-bedroom house will be built, a new septic system will be installed and a new well will be dug. The existing house will be torn down and the new one will be further from the Hammonassett River. Mr. Nemergut discussed the erosion and sediment control measures that would be used to minimize impact on the watercourse and wetlands. There was a consensus that the submitted plan will probably be an improvement to the property.
B. T. Machold (owner), Shahani, Inc. (applicant) Application for Review for gas station/convenience store – 171-5 Route 81 Neither the owner nor the applicant attended the meeting to present information on the proposal. Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson said the plan has encroached onto the adjoining property that is also owned by the owner of this property. If the plan remains as is, the two properties will have to be combined into one lot. Much of this site is filled land that was raised because of the water that seeps under Route 81 from the other side of the road. No action can be taken at this time.
C. Heft Brook Lane
There has been damage to the wetland plantings on a section of Heft Brook Lane due to ATVs driving through the area. The damage has been done on the Land Trust section of the Heft Brook Subdivision. Members questioned who is responsible for replanting the damaged property. One of the Heft Brook Subdivision property owners has offered to do some planting in the spring, but he does not have wetland plants. Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson sent a letter to all property owners on the road to explain the situation.
D. Communications
1. Application for Wetlands Review – T. Machold (owner), Shahani, Inc. (applicant)
2. Property Survey/Resurvey prepared for Shahani, Inc. – 171 and 175 Route 81, dated 10/22/08
3. Property Survey/Resurvey Site Plan of Development, dated 11/07/09
4. Application to Conduct a Regulated Activity – F. Austin
5. Site Plan & Erosion and Sediment Control Plan – F. Austin, dated 12/7/09
6. November building permits and reviews
7. Pamphlet – The Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England
8. Copy of letter from Denise Ruzicka, Director- Inland Water Resources Division, State of CT DEP, to Brian & Virginia West, 11/6/09, re: Fricks Pond Dam, #7004
9. Copy of memo from A. Tabatabai, Environmental Analyst, Dept. of Public Health, State of CT, to Chief Elected Officials & Local Health Directors, 12/2/09, re: Water Supply Plan
10. Letter from Andy Floyd, of Hammonassett Fishing Association, re: emptying Tetram Pond
11. Copy of letter from C. Jefferson to George Andres, 12/3/09, re: water filtering system on Heft Brook Lane
12. Certified mail receipt from letter to J.R. Buchanan
13. Notice of Vote from November 10th IWWC meeting
14. Memo from C. Iino, First Selectwoman, 11/30/09, re: Budget requests for 2010/2011
15. IWWC Budget printout as of 11/30/09
16. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Building Official, to John Weinheimer, 11/17/09, re: proposed dining hall, CT Yankee Council – Boy Scouts, 101 Paper Mill Road
17. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, to Attorney Stuart Hawkins, Shepro & Hawkins, LLC, 11/11/09, re: 395 Roast Meat Hill Road
18. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, to Marion Torres, CT DEP, 11/11/09, re: Killingworth Fire Station, 333 Route 81
E. Request for Reviews
140 Roast Meat Hill Road - barn replacement with garage 79 Bar Gate Trail – addition 300 Route 148 – new home
F. Other
A motion was made by G. Rockwell and seconded by T. Doyle to add two items to the agenda under New Business: IWWC Budget for 2010 and Proposed IWWC Regulation Amendments. The motion carried unanimously.
1. IWWC Budget for 2010
J. Himmelman distributed this year's budget for members to review. There was a consensus that the same budget should be submitted for 2010. Chairman Himmelman will send a letter to the Board of Selectmen stating this commission's budget request.
2. Proposed IWWC Regulation Amendments
G. Rockwell submitted amendments to the existing regulations. The amendments have to be presented at a public hearing. T. Doyle moved, seconded by S. Mala, to approve the scheduling of a public hearing to hear comments on the proposed amendments. The motion carried unanimously. The hearing will be scheduled for February, 2010.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Chairman John Himmelman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members present: J. Himmelman, T. Doyle, G. Rockwell, E. Auer, C. Lippert, S. Mala
Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson was also present.
Members absent: None
Visitors: Roger Nemergut, Jason Nemergut, Fritz Austin, Walter Adametz
Town Foreman Walter Adametz presented information to the commission about a road problem on Patrick Drive that has been caused by the beavers in the area. The cross culverts have been filled with water and the water is almost encroaching on one of the driveways on the road. Mr. Adametz is proposing to trap and remove the beavers and knock down the dams that have been made.
Engineer Roger Nemergut said that it would be in the best interest of the property owner to install pipes when the dams are removed to channel the water away from the house lots. One of the property owners had a permit approved in 2007 to install pipes. The permit is good for five years and there was a consensus of the members that the work that will be done will be treated as the beginning of work allowed by that permit.
Minutes: The minutes of the November 10, 2009 Regular Meeting were approved by a consensus of the members.
Enforcement Officer’s Report: Cathie Jefferson reported on the following:
1. She had information that a local Boy Scout would like to construct a foot bridge on the Parmalee property as an Eagle Scout project. T. Doyle said he had seen a sketch of the proposal but no formal drawing. He said the project has to go through other committees before it would be submitted to this commission.
2. A list of November building permits was distributed to members.
OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
A. F. Austin permit application for new house & related improvements – 241 River Road After the site walk on November 28th, the owner has submitted a permit application for a new house with improvements located at 241 River Road. Engineer Roger Nemergut presented the revised plan which now includes a detached garage. A new three-bedroom house will be built, a new septic system will be installed and a new well will be dug. The existing house will be torn down and the new one will be further from the Hammonassett River. Mr. Nemergut discussed the erosion and sediment control measures that would be used to minimize impact on the watercourse and wetlands. There was a consensus that the submitted plan will probably be an improvement to the property.
B. T. Machold (owner), Shahani, Inc. (applicant) Application for Review for gas station/convenience store – 171-5 Route 81 Neither the owner nor the applicant attended the meeting to present information on the proposal. Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson said the plan has encroached onto the adjoining property that is also owned by the owner of this property. If the plan remains as is, the two properties will have to be combined into one lot. Much of this site is filled land that was raised because of the water that seeps under Route 81 from the other side of the road. No action can be taken at this time.
C. Heft Brook Lane
There has been damage to the wetland plantings on a section of Heft Brook Lane due to ATVs driving through the area. The damage has been done on the Land Trust section of the Heft Brook Subdivision. Members questioned who is responsible for replanting the damaged property. One of the Heft Brook Subdivision property owners has offered to do some planting in the spring, but he does not have wetland plants. Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson sent a letter to all property owners on the road to explain the situation.
D. Communications
1. Application for Wetlands Review – T. Machold (owner), Shahani, Inc. (applicant)
2. Property Survey/Resurvey prepared for Shahani, Inc. – 171 and 175 Route 81, dated 10/22/08
3. Property Survey/Resurvey Site Plan of Development, dated 11/07/09
4. Application to Conduct a Regulated Activity – F. Austin
5. Site Plan & Erosion and Sediment Control Plan – F. Austin, dated 12/7/09
6. November building permits and reviews
7. Pamphlet – The Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England
8. Copy of letter from Denise Ruzicka, Director- Inland Water Resources Division, State of CT DEP, to Brian & Virginia West, 11/6/09, re: Fricks Pond Dam, #7004
9. Copy of memo from A. Tabatabai, Environmental Analyst, Dept. of Public Health, State of CT, to Chief Elected Officials & Local Health Directors, 12/2/09, re: Water Supply Plan
10. Letter from Andy Floyd, of Hammonassett Fishing Association, re: emptying Tetram Pond
11. Copy of letter from C. Jefferson to George Andres, 12/3/09, re: water filtering system on Heft Brook Lane
12. Certified mail receipt from letter to J.R. Buchanan
13. Notice of Vote from November 10th IWWC meeting
14. Memo from C. Iino, First Selectwoman, 11/30/09, re: Budget requests for 2010/2011
15. IWWC Budget printout as of 11/30/09
16. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Building Official, to John Weinheimer, 11/17/09, re: proposed dining hall, CT Yankee Council – Boy Scouts, 101 Paper Mill Road
17. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, to Attorney Stuart Hawkins, Shepro & Hawkins, LLC, 11/11/09, re: 395 Roast Meat Hill Road
18. Copy of letter from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, to Marion Torres, CT DEP, 11/11/09, re: Killingworth Fire Station, 333 Route 81
E. Request for Reviews
140 Roast Meat Hill Road - barn replacement with garage 79 Bar Gate Trail – addition 300 Route 148 – new home
F. Other
A motion was made by G. Rockwell and seconded by T. Doyle to add two items to the agenda under New Business: IWWC Budget for 2010 and Proposed IWWC Regulation Amendments. The motion carried unanimously.
1. IWWC Budget for 2010
J. Himmelman distributed this year's budget for members to review. There was a consensus that the same budget should be submitted for 2010. Chairman Himmelman will send a letter to the Board of Selectmen stating this commission's budget request.
2. Proposed IWWC Regulation Amendments
G. Rockwell submitted amendments to the existing regulations. The amendments have to be presented at a public hearing. T. Doyle moved, seconded by S. Mala, to approve the scheduling of a public hearing to hear comments on the proposed amendments. The motion carried unanimously. The hearing will be scheduled for February, 2010.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
