Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
Public Meeting
November 19, 2003

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission held a Public Meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Council Chambers, Town Hall, Wethersfield, CT 06109.

Chairman Clark opened the meeting at 7:35 pm.

GENERAL COMMENTS (No one in the audience)

No comments.

PUBLIC MEETING

Application No. 495-03 ES, Town of Wethersfield, Webb School, BSC Group Inc Requesting erosion and sediment control plan certification for building additions and driveway and parking additions..

Mr. Will Walter, PE from BSC Group in Glastonbury was present to make a presentation to the commission. He explained there were no wetlands, watercourses or floodplain on the site of the Webb School renovations, 51 Willow Street, and therefore no regulated activity was proposed. He cited the requirement to have the commission certify the erosion and sediment control plan for his visit. Mr. Walter explained the proposed site improvements, limits of new pavement and the applicants intent to remove existing parking and pavement areas to achieve a no net increase in runoff post-development. There was discussion among the commissioners about the need for paved driveway to encircle the school for fire protection. The application noted the architects Friar Associates would address their concern with the Fire Marshal.

Motion by Commissioner Ambrose, seconded by Commissioner Morris to Certify the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan with the following Stipulation:

1. The hay bale proposed around the catch basin at Willow Street driveway construction entrance shall be replaced with a "Silt sack" so as not to obstruct traffic.

All voted in favor. Motion passed.

Application No. 496-03 ES, Town of Wethersfield, Meadows Roads Requesting permission to maintain existing gravel roads in the Meadows, and add material, within a designated 100 year floodplain. Roads include Great Meadow Road, First Lane, Second Lane, Elm St. and Elm St. Ext.

Director of Public Works Mike Turner presented the application. He noted how successful the roadway maintenance was using the millings and that the 1000 cubic yard capacity which was stipulated in last permit issued in 2000 had been reached. The applicant was willing to abide by the same terms and conditions of the 2000 permit.

Commissioner Morris noted two specific areas which washed frequently, the first near Elm St. and Second Lane, and the other on Elm St. Ext. near town line. The Chairman requested staff set up a site visit to familiarize new commissioners with the area and make suggestions for future capital projects.

Motion by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Ambrose to Approve with STIPULATIONS. The Stipulations are:

1. The Roads shall include Great Meadow Road, First Lane, Second Lane, Elm St. and Elm St. Ext.
2. The total cubic yardage of material brought in shall not exceed 1000 cubic yards over the five year term of this permit.
3. The applicant shall provide an annual report of the amount of fill placed each year.
4. The applicant shall notify the Wetland Agent of each occurrence of fill placement and estimated quantities of fill placement per occurrence.

All voted in favor, Motion passed.

Application No. 497-03, Paulo R Oliveira , Putnam Park, 100 Great Meadow Rd. Requesting permission to construct an Emergency Generator within the 100 year flood zone.

Mr. Paulo Olivieri of BB&E was present and presented plans as the applicant. His firm represents Intuit, a proposed tenant of the second floor of Putnam Park, 100 Great Meadow Road. He described the tenants desire to install a 300 KW diesel generator at the site on the north side near the cooling tower. He distributed plans which indicated the proposed grading, and computation of cuts and fills to mitigate loss of flood storage. He also described a proposed Blast Wall requested by the Fire marshal to protect the cooling tower. There was considerable discussion about the protection of the underbelly fuel tank and protection from flooding and buoyancy.

Motion by Commissioner Ambrose, seconded by Commissioner Morris to Approve with STIPULATIONS. The Stipulations are:

1. Applicant to install standard erosion and sediment control measures under the direction of Town Staff.

Motion passed 5-0-1 with Commissioner Morris abstaining.

GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Approval of Minutes - Oct. 15, 2003 (FC, LS, AM, BR, JH, TG, MS, DA, LB)

   This item was Tabled as there was not a quorum present of those who attended.

2. Correspondence (The following correspondence was received. There was no discussion or action).
   1. EPA Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period on Environmental Impact Statement for the Designation of Dredged Material Disposal Sites in Central and Western Long Island Sound.
   2. The 2002 Annual Report of the Council on Environmental Quality prepared by the State of Connecticut. A full copy is available through the Engineering Dept.
   3. Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England "Registry of Soil Scientists." A full copy is available through the Engineering Dept.
   4. Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, State of Michigan, "Dam Rights".
   5. State of Connecticut DEP, Land Use Application Fees - Notice of Increase Fees.
   6. E-mail notice of FOI workshop on November 18, 2003.
   7. Notification by the Town of Rocky Hill of an application for a new Stop & Shop at 80 Town Line Rd. Rocky Hill.
   8. Notification by the Town of Rocky Hill of a ZBA application by FALCETTI MUSIC, 38 Town Line Rd. for lettering of a wall sign.
3. New Business

   Mr. Turner reported town staff are keeping vigilant watch over two reported beaver dam complaints. One is at Folly Brook as it passes under Nott Street; the other at the Pine Acres driveway culvert off Western Blvd. Commissioners discussed the use of "beaver deceiver" type devices to outsmart the beavers. These suggestions will be forwarded to the owners.

ADJOURNMENT

Don Moisa,
Wetlands Agent