Town of Goshen Inland Wetlands Commission
Meeting Minutes for Thursday December 6, 2007 @ 7:15
Town Hall Conference Room, 42 North Street
1 . CALL TO ORDER: Martin Bothroyd (Vice Chairman), Allen Kinsella, Antonio Damiani, Ray Turri, Town Planner/Enforcement Officer, Martin Connor AICP. Excused: Thomas Stansfield (Chairman), Lorraine Lucas, Anthony Savarese.
2 . PUBLIC HEARING:
Opened at 7:18
a. Proposed Inland Wetland Regulation Revisions and Revised Inland Wetlands and Watercourses map. The legal notice was read into the record. The Commission members received a copy of the proposed regulations prior to the meeting for review. A copy of the proposed regulations was sent to DEP and confirmation of receipt was received. Mr. Connor stated that the proposed regulations follow the DEP model regulations and reflect changes in the Inland Wetlands law in the past years. There is no change in the regulated area. The proposed map is from Northwest Conservation District, who helped with the mapping for the Plan of Conservation and Development. The Inland Wetlands map is based on the updated soils survey map from the DEP.
The map is still to be used as a guide as each application is site specific.
Closed at 7:23
3. READING OF THE MINUTES: The November 1, 2007 meeting minutes were mailed to the Commission prior to the meeting for review.
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Bothroyd, seconded by Mr. Kinsella it was voted to approve the November 1, 2007 meeting minutes as amended. Mr. Bothroyd, Mr. Kinsella, Mr. Daminani were in favor. Mr. Turri abstained. Vote carried.
Amendment - Heading of page “Tuesday” should be “Thursday”
4. OLD BUSINESS
a. Colby Engineering & Consulting LLC for Steve Cheek, Rte 63 North Street, Assessor’s Map # 6-10 Lot 42, Wetlands Crossing with driveway access to house. Mr. Connor stated that Torrington Area Health Approval has not yet been granted.
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Turri, seconded by Mr. Damiani it was voted to table the application for Colby Engineering & Consulting LLC for Steve Cheek, Rte 63 North Street, Assessor’s Map # 6-10 Lot 42, Wetlands Crossing with driveway access to house until January 3, 2008 due to no Torrington Area Health Approval received. Vote unanimous.
b . Proposed Inland Wetland Regulation Revisions and Revised Inland Wetlands and Watercourses map
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Turri, seconded by Mr. Kinsella it was voted to adopt the revised Inland Wetlands Regulations and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses map. Vote unanimous.
c. Vincent and Rachael D’Andrea, 19 Park Road, Install new septic system within regulated area. Mr. Connor stated that the applicant requested an extension.
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Kinsella, seconded by Mr. Turri it was voted to table the application for Vincent and Rachael D’Andrea, 19 Park Road, Install new septic system within regulated area until January 3, 2008 per the applicants request.
d. David Beers of Connwood Foresters, Inc. Shear Shop Road, Timber Harvest. Mr. Beers was present to discuss plans with the Commission. Mr. Beers stated that details of the timber harvest remain the same as last month and stated that at the three stream crossings temporary bridges would be used.
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Turri, seconded by Mr. Kinsella it was voted to approve the application for David Beers of Connwood Foresters, Inc. Shear Shop Road, Timber Harvest Map # 6-12 lots 4 & 5. Vote unanimous.
e . Charles Roraback, Woodale Court, lot 538, Stone removal and shoreline stabilization. Mr. Roraback was present to discuss plans with the Commission. Mr. Connor stated that a letter from Woodridge Lake Property Owners Association has been submitted giving Mr. Roraback permission to work on their property. Mr. Connor stated he did a site visit and feels that this application is appropriate.
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Damiani, seconded by Mr.Turri it was voted to approve the application for Charles Roraback, Woodale Court, lot 538, Stone removal and shoreline stabilization. Vote unanimous.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
a. James L. Mersfelder and Sandra L. Stark, 11 Woodale Court, rock removal. Mr. Mersfelder was present to discuss the plans with the Commission. There are a few large rocks that are now uncovered that pose a threat to boats and swimmers/divers. The depth of the water is 8ft high and the rocks are 5ft high. The first attempt to break the rock will be by the machine doing the rip rap work (permit already granted), if that attempt fails he will have the rocks blasted. In response to questions from the Commission Mr. Connor stated the if blasting is required he believes a blanket is put over the top to prevent rock piece from causing damage and a permit form the Fire Marshall would be required. Mr. Mersfelder submitted a letter from
the Woodridge Lake property Owners Association giving him permission to work on their property.
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Turri, seconded by Mr. Kinsella it was voted to accept the application for James L. Mersfelder and Sandra L. Stark, 11 Woodale Court, rock removal. Vote unanimous.
b. ATA Realty Inc./Country Club of Connecticut, LLC lot 74, 167 West Hyerdale Drive, Shoreline Stabilization, landscape wall and patio, grading with in the upland review area. Dennis McMorrow P.E. from Berkshire Engineering and Surveying, Bantam CT. was present to discuss plans with the Commission. There is an existing house and deck on this lot. This house will be torn down and re-built in almost the same location and the patio will be where the deck currently is. Mr. McMorrow submitted pictures of the shoreline wall which has fallen down and pictures of what the finished wall will look like. Mr. McMorrow stated that they will be constructing a dry field stone stabilization wall with filter fabric behind it. Mr. Connor recommends that
a landscaping plan be submitted for the area between the house and the water. Mr. McMorrow will submit a landscape plan for the next meeting. Mr. Connor stated the only activities that are in the regulated area are the shoreline stabilization, patio, grading and landscaping. The Commission does not feel this is significant activity.
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Turri, Seconded by Mr. Kinsella it was voted to accept the application for ATA Realty Inc./Country Club of Connecticut, LLC lot 74, 167 West Hyerdale Drive, Shoreline Stabilization, landscape wall and patio, grading with in the upland review area. Vote unanimous.
6 . INLAND WETLANDS OFFICER’S REPORT : The Commission received and reviewed the Inland Wetlands Officer’s Report.
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Bothroyd, seconded by Mr. Turri it was voted to accept the Inland Wetlands Officer’s report. Vote unanimous.
7. CORRESPONDENCE: 2008 Regular Meeting Schedule – The Commission unanimously agreed on the schedule. A Registry of Soil Scientists was sent to the Commission for reference.
Mr. Turri stated he will not be able to attend the January meeting.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Bothroyd, seconded by Mr. Turri it was voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM. Vote unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted
Rista Holda
Land Use Commission Clerk
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