Conservation Commission / IWWA Minutes 11/19/2019
CONSERVATION COMMISSION/INLAND WETLANDS
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, November 19, 2019
SIMSBURY TOWN OFFICES - MAIN MEETING ROOM - 7:30 p.m.
933 HOPMEADOW STREET, SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT
I. CALL TO ORDER - Margery Winters called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
II. ROLE CALL
1. Jason Levy to sit for Kevin McCusker
Present: Margery Winters, Donald Rieger, James Morrison, Jason Levy, and Donald Eaton, Charles Halderman
Absent: Kevin McCusker, Chad Thompson, Grant Gritzmacher
Staff Present: Michael Glidden, CFM CZEO Director of Planning and Community Development
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. None
IV. OLD BUSINESS
1. Applications:
a. Application #19-10 of Justin & Jessica Olewnik, Owners, for the placement of a 10’ x 14’ storage shed in the upland review area on the property located at 17 Saxton Brook Drive (Assessor’s Map H04, Block 403, Lot 006). Zone R-40.
Justin Olewnik, Owner, 17 Sexton Brook Drive presented the application for the replacement of the 10’ x 14’ shed. Mr. Olewnik stated that he wants the shed to clean out the garage and clean up his yard of children’s items, to make the yard look as clean as possible. Mr. Olewnik clarified where he intends to put the shed, and the location of the temporary wood storage shed which has been shifted to accommodate the new shed. Mr. Olewnik stated that at this time he does not plan to run electricity to the shed. He noted that Kloter Farms is going to prepare the base, so that it is done correctly, and he added that there is a ten year warranty if there are any issues with the shed.
The Commission asked if it is clear where the wetlands begin. Mr. Glidden stated that it is clear where the wetlands begin, and the shed will not be in the area of the yard that gets muddy.
Mr. Morrison made a motion that the Commission finds that this is a regulated activity because it involves construction in the upland review area. Motion was seconded by Mr. Levy and motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Morrison made a motion that the Commission finds that this is not a significant activity because it is outside the wetlands and it doesn’t seem that there would be much of an impact if any to the wetlands. Motion was seconded by Mr. Levy and motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Morrison made a motion that the Commission approve Application #19-10 subject to the conditions set forth in the staff report. Motion was seconded by Mr. Levy and motion passed unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Receipt of New Applications
a. None
VI. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Approval of the Minutes of the October 15, 2019 regular meeting - file as presented
VII. CONSERVATION COMMISSION DUTY WORK
1. Chairman Winters noted that the town had an Open Space meeting. Mr. Glidden stated he received notice around 2:15 P.M. today that a Parks and Recreation Open Space draft plan will be presented on January 8, 2020, at 4:30 P.M. for town staff and Commission members. There may be a public presentation in the evening. Chairman Winters discussed some topic results of the survey from one month ago that took place in the library.
Mr. Glidden noted that the public had a lot of feedback about wanting the town to purchase the Tower Ridge property for Open Space. Discussion was had about the flood plain in that area, and the lack of utilities on that property, and not having access to such utilities due to the wetlands proximity.
Mr. Rieger asked about the Town’s response to a letter sent on behalf of the Commission. Mr. Glidden stated that the Town is drafting a response to the letter.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Levy made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Morrison and motion passed unanimously at 7:48 p.m.