Conservation Commission - Minutes - 07/14/2022

MEETING MINUTES
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July 14, 2022 6:30 PM 3
Waterford Town Hall &
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Members Present: Matthew Keatley, Dave Lersch, Rich Muckle, 9
Geneva Renegar, Wade Thomas
Members Absent: Talivadis Maidelis a
Alternates Present: Bud Bray oe
Alternates Absent: Ivy Plis, Julie Wainscott i
Staff Present: Maureen FitzGerald, Environmental Planner a
Leanne Santos, Recording Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER AND APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
R. Muckle called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. B. Bray was seated for Jessica Patterson who
has resigned from the Commission.
2. APPROVAL OF THE June 9, 2022 MEETING MINUTES
Motion: Motion made by W. Thomas, second by G. Renegar to approve the June 9, 2022
meeting minutes. [The June 23, 2022 meeting was cancelled. ]
Vote: 6-0-0
3. APPLICATION REVIEW - none
4. NEW APPLICATIONS
C-22-6, Gardiner Woods Road - Drainage Upgrade, Town of Waterford Dept. of Public
Works, Owner/Applicant, Daniel Matheson, Agent.
Dan Matheson, Asst. Director of Public Works, was present to discuss the proposed
improvements. Dan Matheson explained the culvert replacement was conducted but DPW
would like to add additional drain pipes in the low portion of the roadway, raise the road and
reclaim that area. Commissioner Thomas asked if the culvert pipe should extend to the stream
channel to promote flow. D Matheson replied that would involve too much impact to the
adjacent wetlands due to the distance and the saturated soils. The commission asked how much
impact is proposed to wetlands, Dan Matheson responded approximately 920 feet but it may be
less depending on the depth of the reclaimed road material. The intent is to get one foot of
material over the pipes where possible. The Commission accepted the application. Staff will
prepare review comments for the next scheduled meeting.
C-22-7, 48 Great Neck Road - Condominium Development, Adams Builders LLC, Owner &
Applicant, Joe Wren PE, (Indigo Land Design), Agent
Staff noted this application was submitted within the statutory timeframe for receipt at this
meeting but after the meeting agenda was posted. The commission accepted the application as
complete.
Joe Wren, PE was present and gave an overview of the project. There are 40 condominium units
planned, 4 of those units to be retained by Adams Builders, LLC, guaranteed for 40 years as
affordable, and 9 units being mirrored together as two-family. The site is 11.3 acres, the
majority of the site is wooded with two main wetland areas. Wetland reports have been

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submitted with the application. The proposed wetland crossing is located where there is
currently an existing farm road crossing. The proposed roadway crossing consists of 2 concrete
3-sided culverts set on footings. A 12 ft. span and a 20 ft. span culvert are proposed with a 6 ft.
gap between. Culvert placement will preserve the existing hydrology in the area and maintain the
existing farm road crossing and hydrologic conditions. The project will be served by municipal
water and sewer from Great Neck Road installed within the roadway, with a low pressure
injector pump system. Proposed wetland impact is 0.047 acres. Clearing limits for the
stormwater basins extend partially into the 50 ft. vegetated buffer to the adjacent wetlands but
will be replanted after construction. The project proposes to place 3 areas of the site including
wetlands and adjacent 50 ft. vegetated buffer into conservation easements totaling 4.1 acres.
Construction is proposed to start this fall. Commission members were granted permission to
walk the site.
5. CONSERVATION OUTREACH
Commissioners will continue to submit photos and potential topics.
6. VIOLATIONS
1122, 1124 Hartford Turnpike: Unauthorized fill, grading & deposition of materials adjacent to
inland wetlands. Notice of Violation issued May 26, 2022.
Staff distributed a draft restoration plan prepared by CLA Engineers, Inc submitted July 13,
2022. The Commission discussed restoring plantings to the areas on the northwest side of the
site after the wood chip fill is removed. Commission also requested the 50 ft. wetland off-set be
marked with large boulders or other visible means and markers designating the boundary as a
non-encroachment area be put in place. Staff will forward Commission comments to the agent
for inclusion in a revised restoration plan. A revised plan is to be submitted within 30 days.
43 Shawandassee Road: Mowing in Designated Wetland Non-Encroachment Area, Notice of
Non-Compliance issued June 10, 2022. The Commission reviewed the notice. Staff noted there
is no disturbance of the soil and the area is on level grade.
The Commission required corrective actions to include stop the cutting of vegetation and
mowing in the wetland non-encroachment area and allow the undergrowth to return to its natural
state, and install a second 4x4 post off the northeastern corner of the rear property line to mark
the extent of authorized mowing and maintenance for the pedestrian pathway. The actions are to
be completed within 30 days.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
The Habitat Winter 2021 issue
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Motion to adjourn made by W. Thomas, seconded by D. Lersch to adjourn at
8:15pm.
Vote: 6-0-0
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Leanne oa
Recording Secretary