TOWN OF WOODBURY INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSE AGENCY 281 Main Street South Woodbury, Connecticut

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1 TOWN OF WOODBURY INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSE AGENCY 281 Main Street South Woodbury, Connecticut TELEPHONE: (203) FAX: (203) First land deed from the Indians April 12th 1659 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY January 13, 2014 MEMBERS PRESENT Mary Tyrrell Charlie Lewis Marty Newell (7:39) Susan Windesheim Ernest Werner ALTERNATES PRESENT Mike Gransky Don Richards OTHERS Gene Crawford, Mr. Trinkaus, Mr. Frase, Eric and Paul Carlson and a member of the press. Regular Meeting a. Chairwoman Tyrrell called this regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency to order at 7:33 pm. b. Mary Tyrrell seated Charlie Lewis, Susan Windesheim, Ernest Werner and herself. Alternate Don Richards was seated for Marty Newell. Reference was made to the Connecticut General Statutes regarding conflict of interest and the Town Regulations. Election of Officers The nominating committee put forward nominations for Susan Windesheim as Secretary, Marty Newell as Vice Chair and Mary Tyrrell and Chair. MOTION: To elect the nominated slate of officers. Made by Windesheim, seconded by Werner. Vote 5-0. Charlie Lewis, Susan Windesheim, Don Richards, Ernest Werner Marty Newell was seated at 7:39 p.m. Don Richards stepped down. Pending Applications 13-IW Jason Frase (Agent)/SPHLC aka Monica Oldakowski (Owner) -276 Stone Pit Road - Improve Existing Driveway to Resolve Drainage Issues - Map 040/Lot 008 Chairwoman Tyrrell read aloud the fax received on 12/11/13 from SPHLC to withdraw this application. Mr. Frase came forward to review the conditions of this withdrawal. He emphasized that the Agency refused to allow him to discuss the remediation of Stone Pit Rd as part of this application. Therefore, he requests that the Agency recommend that the fee for this application be waived. IWVVA Minutes Meeting January 13, 2014 Page 1 of 5

2 MOTION: To deny the application of 13-IW Jason Frase (Agent)/SPHLC aka Monica Oldakowski (Owner) -276 Stone Pit Road - Improve Existing Driveway to Resolve Drainage Issues - Map 040/Lot 008. Made by Lewis, seconded by Newell. Discussion: Chairwoman Tyrrell explained that the Agency is in receipt of a withdrawal for this application, which was effective 12/11/13. Withdrawals are automatically accepted and conditions are not part of this process. The motion by Lewis and second by Newell was withdrawn. 134W-1317 / Woodbury Cemetery Assoc. (owner) / Leavenworth (agent) / Material disposition & removal within regulated area / Map 105 / Lot 011 A memo from the LUO reporting on Frank Shepard's visit to the office today advising that the WCA has formed a committee to determine how to go forward with this matter. The committee found the recent correspondence from the LUO threatening because the Town Attorney had been copied. Mary Tyrrell noted that the Town Attorney is copied in most correspondence as a formality. The Agency has no intent of being threatening and feels there is a simple solution to this matter. Gene Crawford explained that there have been several communications with the WCA; however, there seems to be a complete disconnect. Gene Crawford and Mike Gransky agreed to arrange a meeting with Frank Shepard and the Committee to discuss how this can move forward. 134W-1318 / John Butkus, President West Shore Owner's Association (Owner) Steve Trinkaus (Agent) / West Lake Road / Upgrading of Existing Drainage System on West Lake Road Steve Trnkaus came forward and clarified that the land that exists in Woodbury belongs to the Association as open space. He noted on the map the 4 inch pipe that is to be replaced with a 12 inch pipe. He reported that the road will be paved in the spring. Mary Tyrrell noted that the site was walked with Conservation Commission members and she would like their input before going forward. Additionally, a complete set of maps was requested showing vicinity and detail regarding the sump. Gene Crawford agreed to view the maps for completeness prior to the next meeting and to contact the Conservation Commission regarding their concerns, if any. 134W-1319 / Leonard Petruzzi (owner), Ron Wolff (agent) / 9 Meadow Ave. / Replace existing septic system / Map 19/ Lot 29 A draft motion for approval was reviewed. MOTION: WHEREAS, the Woodbury Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency has received an application, 13-IW-1319 submitted by Leonard Petruzzi (Owner)/Ron Wolff (Agent) for, "Replace Existing Septic System within a Regulated Area" Woodbury, Connecticut (Tax Assessor's Map 019/Lot 029) WHEREAS, the Agency has received the following material: a. An application dated October 17, 2013, received by the Land Use office on December 4, 2013 b. A Subsurface Sewage Disposal Plan dated July 5, 2013 WHEREAS, the Agency classified the application as Summary and WHEREAS, the Agency has carefully considered all the information submitted; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Woodbury Inland Wetland and Watercourses Agency IVVVVA Minutes Meeting January 13, 2014 Page 2 of 5

3 Approves the application submitted by Leonard Petruzzi (Owner)/Ron Wolff (Agent) For, "Replace Existing Septic System within a Regulated Area, (Tax Assessor's Map 019 / Lot 029), as described on the submitted Inland Wetland and Watercourses Agency application form dated October 17, 2013, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall provide the Land Use Office with 48 hours notice prior to construction, and shall not commence such work until soil erosion and sedimentation control devices have been installed and inspected (or set aside) by the Land Use Office. 2. The site shall be kept clean of all loose debris, litter and similar materials to prevent any from entering wetlands or watercourses. 3. All disturbed areas and earth material stock piles must be stabilized by October 15 of any year. 4. Refueling of any equipment shall take place outside of the regulated and setback areas. 5. The applicant shall complete and return to the Land Use Office a copy of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Statewide Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Activity Reporting Form prior to commencement of construction. 6. Silt fences maintained and cleaned on a regular basis until construction is complete and sedimentation is removed. Made by Lewis, seconded by Newell. Vote 5-0. Charlie Lewis, Susan Windesheim, Marty Newell, Ernest Werner and Mary Tyrrell in favor. 13-IW-1320 / Town of Woodbury / Kimberly Lane / Erosion Control:Hav bale installation at 2 stream/runoff areas. upstream and downstream at approximate stations to from Middle Road Tpke. / Adjacent to Map 010 / Lot 082 A draft motion for approval was reviewed. MOTION: WHEREAS, the Woodbury Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency has received an application, 13-IW-1320 submitted by the Town of Woodbury for, "Erosion Control Hay Bale Installation within a Regulated Area" Woodbury, Connecticut (Adjacent to Tax Assessor's Map 010 / Lot 082) WHEREAS, the Agency has received the following material: An application dated December 6, 2013 Map pictures indicating placement of hay bales WHEREAS, the Agency classified the application as Summary and WHEREAS, the Agency has carefully considered all the information submitted; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Woodbury Inland Wetland and Watercourses Agency Approves the application submitted by the Town of Woodbury For, "Erosion Control Hay Bale Installation within a Regulated Area, Adjacent to Tax Assessor's Map 010 / Lot 082), as described on the submitted Inland Wetland and Watercourses Agency application form dated December 6, 2013, subject to the following conditions: IVVWA Minutes Meeting January 13, 2014 Page 3 of 5

4 1. The applicant shall provide the Land Use Office with 48 hours notice prior to construction, and shall not commence such work until soil erosion and sedimentation control devices have been installed and inspected (or set aside) by the Land Use Office. 2. The site shall be kept clean of all loose debris, litter and similar materials to prevent any from entering wetlands or watercourses. 3. All disturbed areas and earth material stock piles must be stabilized by October 15 of any year. 4. Refueling of any equipment shall take place outside of the regulated and setback areas. 5. The applicant shall complete and return to the Land Use Office a copy of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Statewide Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Activity Reporting Form prior to commencement of construction. Made by Lewis, seconded by Werner. Vote 5-0. Charlie Lewis, Susan Windesheim, Marty Newell, Ernest Werner New Business 14-IW-1401 / Eric Carlson, Owner / 60 Grey Fox Trail / Accessory Structure / Storage within a regulated area / Map 12 Lot 001A Eric and Paul Carlson came forward. Paul Carlson explained that the proposal is to be 125 feet away from the pond and is down gradient. There is an existing driveway to the site. The only work is to be for the footings for this 15'X32' building. It will take about 2 months to construct and no material is to be removed. The structure will be used to restore antique tractors. The proposed floors are to be concrete. Gene Crawford agreed to take photos of the site for the Agency's review at the next meeting. Privilege of the Floor Jason Frase came forward regarding his existing building permit for a 4 lot subdivison on Stone Pit Road. He would like to use the permit to put in a single house; however, all the engineering will remain the same. Gene Crawford explained that all of the conditions of the wetlands approval will apply; otherwise, an amended approval is needed. Ernest Werner volunteered to join Mr. Crawford and Mr. Gransky for the meeting with the WCA committee. Other Business Regulation Amendments - tabled Enforcement Report - N/A Consideration of Minutes Gene Crawford agreed to get clarification of the "extending letter of credit cancelation" noted under the 03-IW-3038 approval. The spelling of "Gransky" and "Peck" were corrected. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the 12/09/13 meeting as amended. Clerk's Bill MOTION: To approve clerk's bill for Tai Kern as presented. Correspondence: The correspondence was reviewed, which included a referral from Watertown regarding a cell tower, correspondence from the Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition and CT Landscape Architect. Update of Planning & Zoning Susan Windesheim reviewed the minutes of the Planning meeting with the Agency. Charlie Lewis reviewed the Zoning Commission minutes. Adjournment IVVVVA Minutes Meeting January 13, 2014 Page 4 of 5

5 MOTION: To adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m. Filed subject to approval. Respectfully Submitted, Tai Kern Tai Kern, Clerk RECEIVED & Flt,FD IN VVOOTIURY, ()I 20 at %015:fidoctfAs /V T own Clerk IWWA Minutes Meeting January 13, 2014 Page 5 of 5