Conservation Commission / IWWA Minutes 09/05/2017
Subject to Approval
Town of Simsbury
Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 7:30PM
Simsbury Town Offices – Main Meeting Room
933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Connecticut
PRESENT: Margery Winters, Craig MacCormac, James Morrison, Alternates Donna Beinstein and
Charles Haldeman; Assistant Town Planner Michael Glidden.
ABSENT: Darren Cunningham, Jason Levy, and Donald Rieger.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting commenced at 7:30PM.
II. ROLL CALL:
1. Appointment of Alternates.
Ms. Beinstein was seated for Mr. Cunningham and Mr. Haldeman was seated for Mr. Rieger.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. None.
IV. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Applications:
a. Application #17-16 of Gerard Toner, Applicant; Town of Simsbury, Owner; for playground resurfacing at the Rotary Park playground on the property located at 22 Iron Horse Boulevard (shown on the Assessor’s Maps as Map H09, Block 226, Lot 003A and Map H10, Block 226, Lot 002). Zones SC-4 and R-40.
Recreation Director Gerry Toner appeared before the Commission regarding this application. Mr. Toner explained that the Rotary Park Playground, constructed in 2001-2002, is entirely wheelchair accessible. He explained that the poured-in-place rubberized surface is what allows it to be wheelchair accessible and opined that it has the safest surface of any of the playgrounds in town. Mr. Toner explained that the repairs are needed as there are some wear issues. With regards to the sequence of work, Mr. Toner noted that the Fire District will do their installation either September 15th or 16th, with the site work at this location beginning on the following Monday. He explained that everything will be torn out of there and replaced with six inches of crushed stone. Mr. Toner noted that another contractor will complete a poured-in-place surface on or around September 25, 2017. All the work will be done within the existing footprint. It was noted that the area for storage will be confined to the parking lot and not near the south end closer to the wetland area and will likely be limited to only the crushed stone.
Mr. Toner noted that the product information regarding the surface material will be provided to the Planning Office. With respect to the access road that was indicated at the time that the Fire District addition was reviewed by this commission, Mr. Morrison questioned whether the Town has submitted an application. Mr. Glidden noted that no update was available presently but indicated that one would be provided at the next regular meeting.
MOTION: Mr. Morrison, Mr. Haldeman second, that the Commission finds this to be a regulated activity because the proposed construction is within an area of mapped wetlands soil; unanimously approved.
MOTION: Mr. Morrison, Mr. Haldeman second, that the Commission finds this to not be a significant impact activity because the work will be limited to areas that are already built on or already disturbed; unanimously approved.
MOTION: Mr. Morrison, Mr. Haldeman second, to approve Application #17-16 of Gerard Toner, Applicant; Town of Simsbury, Owner; for playground resurfacing at the Rotary Park playground on the property located at 22 Iron Horse Boulevard (shown on the Assessor’s Maps as Map H09, Block 226, Lot 003A and Map H10, Block 226, Lot 002). Zones SC-4 and R-40, subject to the following standard and special conditions:
1. A pre-construction meeting onsite with the commission’s agent is required before the commencement of site improvements. Applicant shall provide 48-hour notice to Commission’s agent for scheduling of meeting.
2. Areas of disturbance are to be marked in the field prior to start of site work. Said limits are to be reviewed and approved by the Commission’s agent prior to the clearing of the property.
3. Erosion control and soil stabilization measures shall comply with the approved
4. No work will occur south of the existing perimeter fence.
5. Storage of materials will occur on existing paved parking areas.
6. Construction access will be via parking lot.
7. Overall area for playground will not be expanded closer to mapped inland wetland soils.
8. The Conservation Commission’s agent shall be notified at least 48 hours prior to commencement of any construction activity.
9. Final stabilization of disturbed soil areas shall be stabilized with the application of loam, seed, required plantings and appropriate erosion control measures.
10. At all times during site work and until soil areas are stabilized, the applicant shall install and maintain erosion and sediment control measures such as fabric filter fence, staked hay bales or other measures deemed necessary by the Commission’s agent to prevent erosion and sedimentation impacts.
11. Erosion control and soil measures shall comply with the approved plans and the guidelines as established in the Connecticut Guidelines for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control, 2002, CTDEP Bulletin 34.
12. Upon direction of the Commission’s agent, erosion and sediment control measures shall be removed by the applicant following stabilization of the site.
13. Applicant to provide specifications to town staff prior to the commencement of work.
All work and all regulated activities conducted pursuant to this authorization shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. Any structures, excavation, deposition of fill, obstructions of flow, encroachments or other regulated activities not specifically identified and authorized herein shall constitute a violation of this permit and may result in permit modification, suspension or revocation.
In the event that any wetland or watercourse regulated activities are required as a result of other agency permitting to support the proposed activity, the Simsbury Conservation Commission reserves the right to reconsider the proposal activity and may require modification to minimize the impact to wetland resources.
In evaluating this application, the Commission has relied on information provided by the applicant. If such information subsequently proves to be false, incomplete and/or inaccurate, this permit may be modified, suspended or revoked. Motion unanimously approved.
V. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Receipt of New Applications:
a. Application #17-17 of Richard Marker and Grant Smith, Owners; for the installation of an in-ground pool in the upland review area to a wetland on the property located at 12 Pine Glen Road (shown on the Assessor’s Maps as Map D16, Block 204, Lot 005). Zone R-40.
Mr. Glidden explained that this application is for a pool in the back yard. He indicated that he is attempting to clarify with the homeowner the plans for the resulting spoils from the excavation for the pool.
Mr. Glidden reported that an additional application that is being accepted at this meeting involves the rebuilding of the 5th green complex as well as the rebuilding of a retaining wall along a pond at the Simsbury Golf Course. Additionally, a third application accepted at this meeting includes an addition to a residence at 24 Old Farms Road.
VI. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Approval of the Minutes of the August 1, 2017 Special Meeting.
The August 1, 2017 Minutes were accepted.
Mr. Glidden reported that a public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 7:00PM in the Program Room of the Simsbury Public Library regarding the adoption of the Plan of Conservation and Development. Additionally, he reported that the State of Connecticut Siting Council will hold a public hearing next Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 6:30PM at Eno Hall. Mr. Glidden cautioned commissioners to note when speaking at this hearing that their comments are made as individuals, and not as commissioners.
Mr. Glidden invited commissioners to advise him if anyone has an interest in attending the CACIWC
annual conference.
MOTION: Mr. Haldeman, Mr. Morrison second, to approve the proposed 2018 meeting dates as presented; unanimously approved.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Mr. Morrison, Mr. Haldeman second, to adjourn at 7:53PM; unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Pamela A. Colombie
Commission Clerk