Conservation Commission / IWWA Minutes 04/17/2018
Subject to Vote of Approval
Simsbury Conservation Commission
TOWN OF SIMSBURY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 7:30PM
Simsbury Town Hall – Main Meeting Room
933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Connecticut
PRESENT: Margery Winters, James Morrison, Donald Rieger and Jason Levy
ABSENT: Jill Powilatis and Alternate Charles Haldeman
ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Town Planner Michael Glidden.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Winters called the meeting to order at 7:30PM.
II. ROLL CALL:
1. Appointment of Alternates.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. None.
V. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Applications:
a. Application #18-04 of Scott and Donna Summers, Owners, for the construction of a covered porch attached to the residence in the upland review area to a wetland on the property located at 6 Pond Side Lane (Assessor’s Map D12, Block 151, Lot 017). Zone R-40. (received 04/03/2018; decision must be rendered by 06/07/2018)
Mr. Rieger stated on the record that he is close friends with a neighbor adjacent to the subject property. He felt that his relationship did not pose a conflict of interest.
Scott Summers presented the plans for a covered porch to be constructed at the residence of 6 Pond Side Lane. He stated no machines will be required for the work. No work is proposed within areas that are mapped as inland wetland soils.
Chair Winters asked if there any questions of the applicant.
Motion: Mr. Morrison made a motion that the application is considered a regulated activity because it is located within an area of upland review. Mr. Levy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Motion: Mr. Morrison made a motion that the application is not a significant activity because it is located outside the wetlands and appropriate erosion and sediment controls are provided to protect the wetlands. Mr. Levy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Motion: Mr. Morrison made a motion to approve application #18-04 subject to the special and standard conditions contained in staff report. Mr. Levy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Receipt of New Applications
M.Glidden reported that there are no new applications received for the next meeting May 1, 2018. Mr. Glidden indicated that he will not be at the next meeting and if the Commission wants to meet Robin Newton would attend in his absence. Chair Winters stated if there were no applications then the meeting can be canceled.
VI. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Approval of the Minutes of the APRIL 3, 2018 Regular Meeting.
The April 3, 2018 regular meeting minutes were accepted as submitted.
2. Simsbury Meadows
Chair Winters stated the Commission had 3 versions of the draft letter to the Town Manager regarding several subjects related to the Simsbury Meadows properties and related matters.
The Commission reviewed the letters and made changes based on the different versions. Staff volunteered to prepare a final draft and share with the Commission when it ready to be sent.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Mr. Levy made a motion to adjourn at 8:05PM which was seconded by Mr. Morrison; the motion was unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Glidden CFM CZEO
Assistant Town Planner