Town of Goshen
Inland Wetlands Commission
MINUTES for November 5, 2009 @ 7:15 P.M.
Town Hall Conference Room, 42 North Street
- CALL TO ORDER Allen Kinsella, Lorraine Lucas, Rick Wadhams, Ray Turri, Anthony Savarese
Excused: Thomas Stansfield, Martin Bothroyd
- PUBLIC HEARING: None
- READING OF THE MINUTES: The Commission received and reviewed the October 1, 2009 meeting minutes
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Wadhams seconded by Mr. Savarese it was voted to APPROVE the October 1, 2009 meeting minutes. Vote unanimous
- OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Wadhams recused himself at 7:16 pm
a. Mark Harris for Marshapaug Tax Payers Association, Between 92 and 93 Sandy Beach Road, drainage improvements. Mr. Harris explained that the existing pipe is crushed and the erosion is going across lawns into the lake. He will be replacing the pipe to minimize the impact on the lake. He will add Rip Rap to the outlet of the pipe.
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Turri seconded by Mr. Savarese it was voted to APPROVE the application for Mark Harris for Marshapaug Tax Payers Association, Between 92 and 93 Sandy Beach Road, drainage improvements. Vote Unanimous
Mr. Wadhams returned at 7:20
b. Bill Skoczylas for Lynn Wellenkemp, 42 Brynmoor CT, construct garage. Mr. Skoczylas explained that he will be adding a one car garage to the side of the house which is currently fill. The garage will not be any closer to the wetlands than the house is.
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Turri seconded by Mr. Wadhams it was voted to APPROVE the application for Bill Skoczylas for Lynn Wellenkemp, 42 Brynmoor CT, construct garage. Vote Unanimous
c. William Seitz for Henry and Judith Trust, 610 North Street, two temporary wetlands crossings for timber harvest. Mr. Seitz was present and explained that he will be installing two temporary bridges one over a wet spot when it rains and the other over a stream. Rista Holda, Commission Clerk, informed the Commission that Mr. Connor had inspected the site and the crossings are appropriate.
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Turri seconded by Mr. Wadhams it was voted to APPROVE the application for William Seitz for Henry and Judith Trust, 610 North Street, two temporary wetlands crossings for timber harvest. Vote Unanimous
d. Howard Noreike for. Patrick Sullivan and Patti LeShane, 52 Cottage Grove Road, After the fact shoreline Stabilization and fence; There was no on present on behalf of this application
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Savarese seconded by Mr. Turri it was voted to TABLE this application until next month. Vote Unanimous
e. Frank & Janis Castiglione, 193 West Hyerdale Drive, replace deck with stone patio and stabilize shoreline. Ms. Castiglione was present and explained they will be removing the wooden deck and replacing it with a stone patio. She submitted construction plans and details on the shoreline stabilization to the Commission.
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Turri seconded by Mr. Savarese it was voted to APPROVE the application for Frank & Janis Castiglione, 193 West Hyerdale Drive, replace deck with stone patio and stabilize shoreline. Vote Unanimous
Mr. Kinsella recused himself at 7:35 pm
f. Tom Cornacchia, 496 Hageman Shean Road, garage, driveway, parking area with retaining wall and grading within the regulated area Rich and Laura McCarty were present to discuss any landscaping questions with the Commission. The Commission reviewed the plans and had no further questions.
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Turri seconded by Mr. Savarese it was voted to APPROVE the application for Tom Cornacchia, 496 Hageman Shean Road, garage, driveway, parking area with retaining wall and grading within the regulated area. Vote Unanimous
Mr. Kinsella returned at 7:42
g. Edward Goodhouse for the Torrington Country Club, 250 Torrington Road, install dry hydrant. Mr. Goodhouse was present. He submitted detail on the dry hydrant. He also stated that this site had been approved by the Goshen Fire Department.
IN A MOTION made by Ms. Lucas seconded by Mr. Kinsella it was voted to APPROVE the application for Edward Goodhouse for the Torrington Country Club, 250 Torrington Road, install dry hydrant. Vote Unanimous
- NEW BUSINESS: None
- INLAND WETLAND’S OFFICER REPORT: The Commission received and reviewed the Inland Wetland’s Officer’s Report.
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Turri seconded by Mr. Wadhams it was voted to ACCEPT the Inland Wetland’s Officer’s Report. Vote Unanimous
- CORRESPONDENCE: Habitat, Clear scapes Fall 2009, Federations of Lakes newsletter, Memo from Bob Valentine RE: filing of minutes, CT Wildlife.
2010 Regular Meeting Schedule
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Savarese seconded by Mr. Wadhams it was voted to APPROVE the 2010 regular meeting schedule. Vote Unanimous
- ADJOURNMENT
IN A MOTION made by Mr. Savarese seconded by Mr. Turri it was voted to ADJOURN the meeting at 7:52. Vote Unanimous
Respectfully Submitted
Rista Holda
Land Use Commission Clerk
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