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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
, 7:30 PM
- 8:30 PM
Category: Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission.
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TOWN OF FRANKLIN
INLAND WETLAND AND WATERCOURSES COMMISSION (IWWC)
FRANKLIN TOWN HALL
7 Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
Franklin, CT 06254
MEETING MINUTES
July 14, 2010
7:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order: Chairman Weingart called the Meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
Members in Attendance:
Chairman Herman Weingart, Vice Chair Don Smith,
Secretary Leo Bienvenue
Members Absent:
Calli Carboni, Joseph LeVasseur
Alternate Members Present:
Niels Jeppesen, John Kochiss
Alternate Members Absent:
Tammi Avery
Also Present:
Mr. Thomas Weber, Franklin Wetlands Officer
Chairman Weingart seated Mr. Jeppesen for Mr. LeVasseur and Mr. Kochiss for Ms.
2. Recognition of Visitors: Town of Franklin Town Attorney Mr. Ron Ochsner, and Richard
DeSchamps of Preston. No general public members were present.
3. Public Hearing: Chairman Weingart opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m. and read the
public hearing notice into the record.
a. (7:35 p.m.) Proposed amendments to the “Inland Wetland and Watercourses
Regulations” for the Town of Franklin in order to bring them into compliance with the
Inland Wetland and Watercourses Model Municipal Regulations written by the State of
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection:
Mr. Richard Serra, SECOG, has worked with the Commission over several meetings
to review potential revisions to the Regulations in conjunction with municipal
regulations written by the State of Connecticut Department Environmental Protection.
Additionally, Attorney Ochsner comprehensively reviewed the regulations from a legal,
landuse standpoint and provided the Commission with an amended copy dated July
14, 2010 as the latest draft. The Commission held review of the draft regulations page
by page in reference to highlighted areas including amended information provided
by Attorney Ochsner. There was IWWC consensus to continue the public hearing to
their regular meeting of Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 7:30 p.m., for further review,
comments and potential conclusion and adoption.
4. Additions to the Agenda: none
5. Report of the Wetlands Officer: Mr. Weber noted he has attended a Federal Emergency
Management Association (FEMA) seminar. There was discussion on the management
of flood plains, how to best manage disasters; permit requirements, and how to compile
data reports for substantial problems. Mr. Weber also noted FEMA regulations should be
incorporated into local town regulations.
6. Approval of Minutes:
a. June 9, 2010
IWWC MINUTES: 7-14-10
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MOTION made by Mr. Bienvenue, SECONDED BY Mr. Smith, That the Inland Wetland
and Watercourses Commission approve the Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2010, as
amended:
Ø Agenda Item #8 b.: clarification: change “is” to renew / to “plans” to renew
VOICE VOTE: UNANIMOUS;
MOTION CARRIES
7. Unfinished Business:
a. Proposed amendments to the “Inland Wetland and Watercourses Regulations” for
the Town of Franklin in order to bring them into compliance with the Inland Wetland
and Watercourses Model Municipal Regulations written by the State of Connecticut
Department of Environmental Protection
MOTION made by Mr. Jepessen, SECONDED BY Mr. Smith, That the Inland Wetland
and Watercourses Commission continue the Public Hearing to the IWWC Regular
Meeting of Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 7:30 p.m. at the Franklin Town Hall.
VOICE VOTE: UNANIMOUS;
MOTION CARRIES
8. New Business:
a. Application #10-04, J.D. Thakral & Associates, property located at 25 Murphy Road
Franklin, CT. Assessors Map 44 – 10, proposed construction of a 3,200 sq. ft. climate
controlled storage building and proposed parking area
APPLICANT / PRESENTATION: Mr. Richard DeSchamps from Advanced Surveyors
presented the site plan and held discussion on associated activities to construction of
the building and parking area.
TOWN STAFF / WEO: Mr. Weber reviewed the plans and indicated there is no
negative impact to the surrounding wetland areas as a result of application activities and
recommends approval. It was noted the plans indicated proper erosion and sediment
control measures.
MOTION made by Mr. Bienvenue, SECONDED BY Mr. Mr. Smith, That the Inland
Wetland and Watercourses Commission approves Application #10-04 J.D. Thakral
& Associates for construction of a storage building and proposed parking area as
presented
VOICE VOTE: UNANIMOUS;
MOTION CARRIES
9. Correspondence:
a. PROPOSED IWWW REGULATIONS: IWWC received correspondence from the
State of CT, Department of Environmental Protection, Steven F. Tessitore, Supervising
Environmental Analyst, Inland Water Resources Division; DATED: June 23, 2010;
REGARDING: receipt of proposed Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Regulation
amendments received June 3, 2011 from the Town of Franklin.
b. MOHEGAN GOLF LLC/ ROADWORK: IWWC received correspondence from Attorney
Ochsner regarding Mohegan Golf LLC easement agreements associated to roadwork
that will be conducted as part of the golf course project. It is estimated five 5 easements
will be required. Two easements are for drainage and 3 or 4 will be required for road
construction purposes.
10. Report of the Chair: no further comments
11. Public Comments: no public present
IWWC MINUTES: 7-14-10
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12. Adjournment:
MOTION made by Mr. Jepessen, SECONDED BY Mr. Smith, That the Inland Wetland and
Watercourses Commission adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
VOICE VOTE: UNANIMOUS;
MOTION CARRIES
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry Pollard, Land Use Administrative Secretary
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