APPROVED MINUTES
BROOKFIELD INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION
Monday, August 23, 2010 – 7:00 p.m.
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM # 134
1. Convene Meeting
Chairman J. Vulcano convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and established a quorum of members.
2. Roll Call and Designation of Alternates
Present: Chairman J. Vulcano, Vice Chairman J. Goletz, L. Miller, B. Samuel, Alternate and Voting Member S. Fox
Absent: Secretary C. Hermans
Also Present: Recording Secretary D. Cioffi
3. Wetlands Enforcement
a.
Enforcement Officer’s Report:
Wetlands Enforcement Officer K. Daniel is on vacation at this time.
Commissioner Miller moved to go to New Business. Vice Chairman Goletz seconded the motion, and
it carried unanimously.
6. New Business:
a. 34 Old
Bridge Road #200800382: Request
for Permit Extension – The Commission noted the number of requests for permit
extensions, and inquired if there was a policy regarding these requests. It was noted that the high number of requests
likely relates to the economy, and that they have been brought to the
Commission’s attention due to the due diligence of the WEO; even though it is
the responsibility of the property owner to file the request. This particular approval from 2008 related to
a proposed four-bedroom house. It is
believed that no work has been done on the site since the approval. The property owner is requesting a five-year
extension. There was discussion
regarding the length of time allowed for the permit extension, and the
possibility of the Commission inspecting the site to see if anything has
changed since the approval. It was
further noted that the permit has expired.
The Commission decided that it would speak with Wetlands Enforcement
Officer regarding this request. Vice
Chairman Goletz moved to continue 34 Old Bridge Road, #200800382 to the next
regularly scheduled meeting.
Commissioner Miller seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
b. 23A, 25, 27 Carmen
Hill Road #200500619: Request
for Permit Extension – Commissioner
Samuel recused herself from this matter at 7:09 p.m. The property owner is requesting a total
of ten years extension time. Vice
Chairman Goletz moved to continue 23A, 25, 27 Carmen Hill Road, #200500619, to
next regularly scheduled meeting. Commissioner
Fox seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
Commissioner Samuel returned to her status as
a voting member, and
Commissioner Miller recused himself for the following three applications at
7:11 p.m.
c. 25 Cross Pond Drive
#200800263: Request for Permit
Extension – P. Young was present on
behalf of Guerrera LLC. Mr. Young
submitted a Request for a Permit Transfer.
Vice Chairman Goletz moved to continue 25 Cross Pond Drive
#200800263, with the understanding that the Commission accepted a Permit
Transfer Request this evening; it is in the file; and it will be addressed at
next meeting. Commissioner Fox seconded
the motion, and it carried unanimously.
d. 4 Tree Farm Lane
#200800262: Request for Permit
Extension – P. Young was present for
Arthur Tuccio, Inc. Vice Chairman
Goletz moved to continue 4 Tree Farm Lane #200800262, to the next
regularly scheduled meeting with the understanding that there is a Permit
Transfer Request submitted tonight and it will become part of the record. Commissioner Fox seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
e. 1 Tree Farm Lane
#200800261: Request for Permit
Extension – P. Young was present for
Tuccio Enterprises, LLC.
Commissioner Miller made a point of order; noting he is recused, but
pointing out that the Planning Commission has terminated this subdivision. He recommended speaking with Town Counsel
regarding any implications, and the Chairman agreed with his suggestion. Vice Chairman Goletz moved to continue 1
Tree Farm Lane, #200800261, to the next regularly scheduled meeting with the understanding
that an application for a Permit Transfer has also been submitted tonight and
it will be included in the record.
Commissioner Fox seconded the motion.
She then inquired if there was a signature on the Permit Transfer
request, and it was noted that there was not.
Mr. Young then signed the form.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Young turned in the three tax cards for the above properties, and was
advised that WEO Daniel already provided them for the Commission’s information.
Commissioner Miller returned to the meeting
as a voting member
.
f. 28 South Lake Shore
Drive #201000734: New Garage (dec
date 10/27/10)
1. Map Prepared for Peter & Nancy
Edelstein dated 03/10/10 - J. Rynn,
was present on behalf of the property owners, the Edelsteins. The proposal calls for adding a garage to the
front of this waterfront house. The
garage will face the road. Vice Chairman Goletz indicated that he inspected the site
this evening. The plans were
reviewed. It was noted that the two-car
garage, with a garage under it, will be the only addition. There will be excavation, and the slab on the
lower garage will be close to the slab on the house. Most of the excavated material will be
removed from the site. The shed is
existing. Silt fence will be installed
on both sides of the house. Upon inquiry
from several Commissioners, Mr. Rynn explained in more detail how the garages
will be accessed, and noted that the plans were engineered. Chairman Vulcano indicated that he would
inspect the site and encouraged other Commission members to do the same. Vice
Chairman Goletz moved to continue 28 South Lakeshore Drive #201000734, to the
next regularly scheduled meeting,
Commissioner Miller seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
Commissioner Fox moved
to add as Agenda Item 5.a., Continued Discussion regarding a Letter to the
Director of Public Works. Vice Chairman
Goletz seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
5. Old Business:
a. Continued
Discussion regarding a Letter to the Director of Public Works – Commissioner Fox noted that at the last
meeting, WEO Daniel discussed the Department of Public Works’ efforts to
improve roads, and the involvement of the Commission. WEO Daniel actually spoke with the Director
of Public Works since that meeting, and he indicated he would come to the
September 13, 2010 meeting.
Commissioner Fox’s draft was reviewed.
It included a review of the Commission’s responsibility to the State,
and suggestions for making it an efficient process, with the submissions to the
Commission being kept to a minimum.
There was discussion regarding what type of information the Commission
would like from the Department of Public Works.
Chairman Vulcano noted that in the past, the material submitted for Town
work has ranged from hand-drawn sketches to engineered plans. There was discussion regarding the various
requirements for different types of projects.
Commissioner Miller recalled an issue in the past with woodchips and the
Tree Warden. There was discussion
regarding the requirements of the Commission, and what work could be approved
by WEO Daniel with a declaratory ruling, and what work she may determine needs
to come before the Commission. The
Commission noted the importance of ensuring that materials are submitted in a
timely fashion. Commissioner Fox will
revise her draft and send it to the WEO, with a copy to the Commission, so that
it can be sent to the Director of Public Works prior to the September 13, 2010
meeting. Commissioner Miller moved to continue Agenda Item 5.a., Letter to the Director of Public Works
regarding possible regulated activity during road reconstruction, to next
regularly scheduled meeting.
Commissioner Samuel seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
4. CONTINUED SHOW CAUSE HEARING: 7:30
P.M.
1 High Ridge Road #200900680: Cease
and Correct Order issued 5/3/10 – It was noted that this matter will come
before the Superior Court tomorrow. Commissioner Miller moved to continue the
Show Cause Hearing for 1 High Ridge Road #200900680 to the next regularly
scheduled meeting. Commissioner Samuel
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously,
Commissioner Samuel
noted that she had a question regarding 51 Riverford Rd., and the denial of the
bond release at the August 9, 2010 meeting.
The Commission had requested that the property owner be contacted and
asked to come to the next meeting.
Chairman Vulcano will contact the WEO and request that the matter be
added to the agenda.
7. Tabled Items:
None.
8. Review Minutes of Previous
Meetings: 08/09/10 – Commissioner Fox noted the following
corrections: On Page 2, re: 763 Federal Rd., in the sixth
sentence, to add to the end the words, “the Still River and the planted area”,
so that the sentence reads, “Commissioner Miller indicated that buffer
plantings have been requested in the past, but in this instance there is a
parking lot in between the Sill River and
the planted area.” On Page 3,
re: 158 North Lakeshore, in the
tenth sentence, to add “a” and delete “he plans”, so that the sentence reads,
“They also requested that the owner handwrite a letter explaining the renovations.” Commissioner Miller moved to approve the
Minutes of the August 9, 2010 Meeting with the two corrections noted by
Commissioner Fox. Vice Chairman Goletz seconded
the motion. The motion carried, 4-0-1,
with Commissioner Samuel abstaining.
9. Correspondence
1. Minutes of other Boards & Commissions: 08/05/10 Planning; 08/12/10 Zoning
2. Site Inspection Report: 540 Federal Road
·
Letter from S. Hayden of Northwest Conservation
District dated 08/10/10
3. Site Inspection Report: 8A Stage Road
·
Memo dated 08/16/10 from Dianius Virbickas,
Artel Engineering
Vice Chairman Goletz inquired regarding the Site Inspection reports for the above matters. He noted that after receiving the reports, the Commission does not hear back from contractor regarding the status of issues. Chairman Vulcano suggested that the Commission request of the WEO that the Commission get written responses from the permittee to each and every field report that it receives. Chairman Vulcano will send an email to WEO Daniel, and request that she ask the Town’s agent to send a letter to the Town and the permittee regarding the Site inspection report, and that the permittee respond to Commission in writing that the remedial work suggested has been completed. Vice Chairman Goletz suggested adding this requirement as a stipulation to approvals.
10. Informal
Discussion:
None.
11. Adjourn
Commissioner
Miller moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m. Commissioner Samuel seconded the motion, and
it carried unanimously.
***Next regular meeting scheduled for September 13, 2010***