Conservation Commission - 993 (11/21/2024)

Waterford Conservation Commission
Meeting Minutes November 7, 2024
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MEETING MINUTES 
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November 7, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Auditorium, Waterford Town Hall 
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Members Present: Keith Kriet, David Lersch, Chairman Richard MucklatWade Photias~ Zi sb
Members Absent: Tali Maidelis (notified), Ivy Plis (notified), Geneva Renegar (notified),
Alternates Absent: Matthew Shea, (2 vacancies)
Staff Present: 
Maureen FitzGerald, Environmental Planner;
Kim Powell, Recording Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Muckle at 6:31p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Motion: Made by W. Thomas seconded by D. Lersch to approve the October 24, 2024
minutes.
Vote: 
3-0-1 [R. Muckle abstained]
3. NEW APPLICATIONS - There were no new applications received.
4. APPLICATION REVIEW
C-24-09 — 234 Bloomingdale Rd., Quaker Hill: New Residential Construction; Integrity
Properties, Applicant; Michael Jezierski, Owner; CLA Engineers, Agent — Draft Permit
The Commission reviewed the draft permit with conditions as prepared by staff. There were
no comments.
Motion: Made by D. Lersch seconded by W. Thomas to approve draft permit C-24-09 as
written.
Vote: 
4-0
C-24-10 — 81 Miner Lane: New home, pool, shed and lot clearing within the 100° upland
review area. Uzair Shagufta, Applicant/Owner; Florek Surveying LLC, Agent
Brian Florek, Florek Surveying, LLC was present on behalf of the applicant.
The Commission reviewed a staff report dated October 30, 2024. Staff explained an alternate
non-encroachment boundary proposed at a 40 ft. off-set from the adjacent wetland boundary
to allow more room for construction and maintenance of the proposed residence. The
existing vegetated buffer area is dense brush. The non-encroachment area is proposed to be
marked with installed 4 x 4 wood posts and boundary identification markers.
B. Florek confirmed he received staff comments and has made modifications to the plan
incorporating a 40 ft. vegetated wetland buffer north of the proposed residence.
Motion: Made by W. Thomas seconded by D. Lersch to have staff prepare a draft permit
with conditions incorporating the 40 ft. wetland off-set for a non-encroachment boundary as
presented.
Vote: 
4-0

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C-24-11 — 22A Avery Lane: New home, garage and pool. David Waddington,
Applicant/Owner; Florek Surveying LLC, Agent
Brian Florek, Florek Surveying, LLC was present on behalf of the applicant. He reviewed a
revised plan incorporating modifications in response to staff comments. The non-
encroachment boundary line has been extended south and then east as a continuation of the
original subdivision lot’s designated boundary. He noted the house and garage footprints
have been shifted east and the buildings are upland of the flood zone. A sub-surface
infiltration system was added to treat roof run-off. He noted the driveway is not proposed to
be paved, however if it is paved, stormwater controls for that run-off can be incorporated into
the plan.
K. Kriet questioned if the proposed lot area revision changed the original subdivision permit.
Staff replied the additional area includes more wetland and floodplain resources requiring a
new permit. K. Kriet noted the Plan of Conservation & Development shows a possible open
space connective trail in the vicinity. Staff noted there are no dedicated access easements
over this private property.
Motion: Made by K. Kriet seconded by W. Thomas to have staff prepare a draft permit with
conditions based upon the recommendations in the staff report dated November 4, 2024.
Vote: 
4-0
5. VIOLATIONS
No discussion.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Dennis Main -Avalonia Land Conservancy (email): Request for letter of support for CT
DEEP Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition Grant, property at 36 Butlertown
Road
D. Lersch clarified he is a member of the Waterford Land Trust and has no financial interest
or conflict of interest in the Avalonia Land Conservancy’s request for a letter of support.
Staff reviewed mapping of the proposed area for acquisition and explained it is within the Oil
Mill Brook watershed which is a Class A trout stream and is also identified in the Niantic
River Watershed Protection Plan as a conservation priority area.
Motion: Made by K. Kriet seconded by D. Lersch to have staff prepare a letter from the
Waterford Conservation Commission in support of Avalonia Land Conservancy’s acquisition
of the property.
Vote: 
4-0
b) Kate Berrigan, Bates Friends Forever (email): Bates Woods/Inland Wetlands adjacent to
Clark Lane Middle School re: proposed solar installation on closed landfill, New London
The Commission reviewed the email with attached minutes of the City of New London
Conservation Commission public hearing of October 10, 2024 and associated mapping of a
proposed solar facility installation on a closed landfill located in Bates Woods Park, New
London. Staff explained the application to New London’s Conservation Commission was

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referred to the Town of Waterford as required and reviewed by the Planning Department
staff. She stated that no activity is proposed that falls under the jurisdiction of the Waterford
Conservation Commission.
It was the consensus of the Commission that no further action is required on this item.
c) Anonymous complaint re: 12 Perkins Farm Rd received 10/30/2024
The Commission reviewed a document and associated photographs of the conservation
easement area bordering 12 Perkins Farm Road. Staff stated it appears the easement area is
still being maintained as lawn. The Commission directed staff to send a reminder letter,
certified mail, to the owners that the consent order restricts any mowing or further
disturbance of the easement area except for vegetation trimming within 5 feet of the property
line.
7, ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Made by W. Thomas seconded by K. Kriet to adjourn at 7:03p.m.
Vote: 
4-0.
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