CONSERVATION COMMISSION/INLAND WETLANDS
AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING - TUESDAY, January 18, 2005
SIMSBURY TOWN OFFICES - 7:30 P.M. – Main Meeting Room
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Richard Miller called the Meeting of the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency to order at 7:32 P.M. in the Main Meeting Room at Simsbury Town Hall. The following members were present: Margery Winters, William Nowak, John Yocom, Christopher Ursini, Ryan Mihalic, and Mr. Howard Beach, Conservation Officer.
Chairman Miller and members welcomed new Commission member Ryan Mihalic to the Commission.
APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
None
III. PRESENTATION(s), DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE VOTE
A. Application of Gary W. and Donna M. Stumper, Owners, for an Inland Wetlands Permit for the construction of an in-ground swimming pool within the regulated area on property located at 96 Great Pond Road
Mr Stumper, owner, and Carolyn Pools representative were present to discuss the application.
The in-ground swimming pool will be located at the rear of the lot on an area that is flat and mowed. The proposed area represents the least impact to the wetlands. It was noted that the soil in the area is clay. Silt fencing will be installed and maintained until the lawn is reestablished. Excavated soils will be used for grading in the vicinity of the pool or removed from site. Chlorinated pool water will not be discharged into the wetland because the pool is designed with a cartridge filter system negating the need to “drain” the water.
Mr. Stumper stated that construction would begin in the spring.
A motion was made by Commissioner Nowak that this is a regulated activity by reason of disturbance in a review area to a wetland.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Yocom, and carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Nowak that this is not a significant activity.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Winters, and carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Nowak to grant a permit for the proposed activity, with the conditions set forth in the staff report, because of the short-term nature of the disturbance.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Yocom, and carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION
Charter Revision Commission
The commission members discussed the Charter Revision. They were in agreement that 6-year terms are appropriate. Conservation Officer Beach stated that the public hearing for the Charter Revision takes place on 1/19 at 7:30pm, and stated that he would notify Mr. Voelker of the commission’s opinion on term limits.
Annual Report.
Commissioners discussed the goals and accomplishments to be included in the annual report. The main goals discussed were that there should be a way to address and solve recurrent problems, and seeing that other boards/commissions heed the referrals and advice of this commission.
The accomplishments/achievements discussed among others was the bio-diversity study and the Ensign–Bickford project.
CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Conservation Officer Beach stated that the owner of 15 Hedgehog Lane is scheduled to attend the next meeting to discuss his violation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of December 21, 2004
Commissioner Winters motioned to approve the December 21, 2004, minutes with the changes.
Commissioner Ursini seconded, with all in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Nowak moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 PM.
Commissioner Winters seconded with all in favor.
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