Conservation Commission Agenda (linked)

General Site Operation and Maintenance Plan 
 
 
Land of Congregation Beth-EL, Inc. 
33 Kenyon Road 
Waterford, Connecticut 
 
 
 
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Introduction 
 This Site Operation and Maintenance Plan outlines practices and procedures intended to minimize 
stormwater pollution resulting from the developed sites operation and its infrastructure.  The sites planned 
developed area is adjacent to an inland wetland therefore the minimization of stormwater pollution from 
the site and the protection of groundwater is of particular importance. 
 
 The plan includes typical standard of practice best management and good housekeeping practices and 
pollution prevention measures and procedures for the sites operation and infrastructure including 
driveway, vehicle parking areas, stormwater management system, and maintained lawn and landscaped 
areas. 
 
 The responsible party for implementation of the best management and good housekeeping practices and 
pollution prevention measures and procedures should be the property owner or its designated agent. 
 
 The responsible party should maintain a copy of this plan and the site development plans for the site that 
depict the sites infrastructure including its stormwater management system. 
 
 The responsible party should also maintain records of site inspections and maintenance actions 
completed and response actions for spills of potentially harmful materials that may occur. 
 
Responsible Party 
Congregation Beth-EL, Inc. 
P.O. Box 1310 
New London, Connecticut  06320 
Telephone: 860-501-1350 
 
The property owner may retain a management company who will be designated as the responsible party for 
the operation and maintenance of the site.  The property owner will forward such company contact 
information to the Town of Waterford Planning and Development Department office. 
 
Approvals and Permits 
The project is subject to the requirements of approvals and permits issued by the Town of Waterford 
Conservation Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission. 
 
Copies of these approvals and permits including conditions of approval as well as the approved site 
development plans depicting the site and its infrastructure will be included in the appendices of this plan for 
reference. 
 
Maintenance Actions and Procedures 
1. Spill Response and Clean-up 
 
Maintain spill response and clean-up materials on-site for accidental spills of vehicle related fuels, oils, 
and other liquids. 
 
 
 

General Site Operation and Maintenance Plan 
 
 
Land of Congregation Beth-EL, Inc. 
33 Kenyon Road 
Waterford, Connecticut 
 
 
 
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Spill response materials should include barriers to prevent the entry of spilled materials into catch basin 
inlets and to prevent spilled materials from entering the adjoining Town road right-of-way or adjoining 
properties. 
 
Should a spill occur, the Town of Waterford Fire Marshalls Office (860-440-0544) should be notified. 
The disposal of all spill control materials shall be off-site in accordance with all applicable regulations.  
 
2. Routine Site Inspections and Good Housekeeping Practices 
 
The minimum frequency of routine site inspections should be twice annually after foliage season and in the 
spring after winter season snow and ice control operations have ceased.   
 
In addition, routine site inspections should be completed after significant rainfall events (a rainfall event with 
a depth of one-half inch or greater). 
 
Other than refuse and recyclable containers, do not store any materials outdoors that may be exposed to 
stormwater and introduce pollutants into stormwater runoff. 
 
Hazardous, toxic, or contaminated materials stored within the sites buildings shall be stored in containers or 
vessels constructed of non-porous materials.   
 
Containers or vessels storing liquid hazardous, toxic, or contaminated materials within the sites buildings 
shall provide secondary containment adequate to store the full volume of the container or vessel. 
 
Ensure that all refuse and recyclables are stored within proper receptacles. 
 
Ensure that receptacle tops are operational and remain in the closed position. 
 
Ensure that drain hole plugs are installed on all receptacles. 
 
Routinely pick up trash and debris and dispose of properly. 
 
Repair eroded slopes, lawn areas, and planting beds. 
 
Adjust and maintain irrigation system sprinkler heads to minimize overspray onto pavements and runoff. 
 
Monitor system run times to maximize soil absorption and minimize runoff. 
 
Install drip irrigation where feasible to increase efficiency and minimize water loss due to over-spray and 
wind. 
 
Ensure that exterior water spigots are not leaking. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

General Site Operation and Maintenance Plan 
 
 
Land of Congregation Beth-EL, Inc. 
33 Kenyon Road 
Waterford, Connecticut 
 
 
 
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3. Lawn Care and Landscaping Practices 
 
Perform properly timed routine maintenance of all lawn and planted areas. 
 
Lawns should be routinely mowed to maintain a turf height of 2”-3” to minimize the need for weed and 
pest control measures. 
The use of fertilizers and pesticides will be controlled and limited to minimal amounts necessary for 
landscape maintenance.   
Use only slow release fertilizers and use fertilizers and pesticides judiciously and in accordance with 
manufacturer’s instructions.   
 
Pesticides will only be used as a control method when a problem has been clearly identified and other 
natural control methods are not successful.   
 
All pesticide applications shall be by licensed applicators, where necessary.  
 
Landscaped areas should be inspected periodically and invasive vegetation should be removed. 
 
Trees and landscape plant materials that do not survive should be replaced.   
 
4. Pavement Sweeping 
 
Sweep driveways and vehicle parking areas annually at a minimum and periodically as required to 
remove sediment and debris, reduce exposure of these materials to stormwater and reduce the potential 
for sediment to leave the paved surfaces in stormwater runoff. 
 
Typically, sweeping operations should be performed in the spring after winter snow and ice control 
operations have ceased. 
 
Dispose of sweepings off-site properly in accordance with applicable regulations. 
 
5. Winter Season Snow and Ice Control 
 
The use of sodium chloride based anti-icing or de-icing chemicals on this site are prohibited. 
The preferred method of snow and ice removal for driveways and vehicle parking areas should be 
mechanical removal. 
 
Apply non sodium chloride based anti-icing and de-icing chemicals for use on building entrances in 
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and minimize their use as is practicable. 
Do not store anti-icing or de-icing chemicals outdoors. 
 
Store snow removed from pavements in lawn areas where melt waters will not drain to catch basin inlets 
or off site to the adjoining Town road right-of-way or adjoining properties. 
 
Snow from significant snow events that exceeds the site snow storage areas capacities should be 
removed from the site and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations. 
 
 
 

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6. Stormwater Management System 
 
Stormwater Wetland 
 
Remove trash and other debris from the stormwater wetland area routinely. 
 
Remove sediment from the stormwater wetland area as required.  Sediment removal should be 
performed when accumulated sediment in the wetland bottom reaches a depth of six inches.   
Sediment removal should typically be performed in the Spring after Winter Season snow and ice control 
operations have ceased. 
 
Dispose of sediment off-site properly in accordance with applicable regulations. 
 
Inspect the interior and exterior slopes and the top of berm of the stormwater wetland and repair eroded 
or settled areas twice annually.   
 
Mow the bottom, slopes, and top of berm annually to prevent the growth of woody vegetation. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Inspection Checklist and Maintenance Record Form 
 
 
 
Checklist No.:  ___________ 
 
 
 
Inspection date:  ____________  Inspection time:  ___________  Date of most recent rain event:  ___________ 
 
 
 
Rain event condition (circle one):  Drizzle / Shower / Downpour / Other  __________________ 
 
 
 
Inspection type (circle one):  Monthly / Quarterly / Annual / Significant Rain Event 
 
 
 
Conditions observed: 
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Maintenance actions required: 
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Maintenance actions completed: ________________________________________________________________ 
 
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Inspector Name:   ___________________________ 
 
 
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Signature 
 
 
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