Conservation Commission - Minutes - 01/27/2022

MEETING MINUTES
Conservation Commission
January 27, 2022, 6:30 PM
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Members Present: Tali Maidelis, Richard Muckle, David Lersch, Geneva Renegar,
Jessica Patterson (1 Vacancy) m red
Members Absent: Wade Thomas S
Alternates Present: Ivy Plis (1 Vacancy) rH =
Alternates Absent: Julie Wainscott .
Staff Present: Maureen FitzGerald, Environmental Planner oo
Leanne Santos, Recording Secretary =
Katrina Kotfer, Secretary =
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES a
R. Muckle called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. I. Plis was seated for W. Thomas.
2. APPROVAL OF THE December 2, 2021 MEETING MINUTES
Motion: Motion made by T. Maidelis, second by I. Plis to approve the December 2, 2021
meeting minutes.
Vote: 5-0-1 (G. Renegar recused from the vote.)
3. APPLICATION REVIEW
Modification of Permit #C-21-4: 198 Shore Road Stream Stabilization - Addition of Retaining Wall
John Lombardi owner and applicant was present. Staff reviewed the block retaining wall location
within the designated streamside buffer area. Mr. Lombardi explained he installed the wall for
permanent slope protection above the silt fence line. He plans to backfill the block wall with
topsoil and plant the buffer area with native and pollinator plant species. He also requested
extending the rip rap armor on the south bank of the stream up to the face of the retaining wall.
Staff stated the wall does not pose adverse impacts to the stream. R. Muckle advised Mr. Lombardi
to seek permission from the Commission for any future work or modifications within the upland
review area.
Motion: Motion made by D. Lersch, second by I. Plis, to modify permit #C-21-4 to include
the additional work proposed and completed as shown on the plan dated December
20, 2021. T. Maidelis suggested an amendment to the motion that staff be notified
of any changes to the permitted activity prior to implementation.
Vote: 6-0-0
Staff will be reviewing the proposed plantings for the vegetated buffer.
4, NEW APPLICATIONS
No new applications were received.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
December 6, 2021: Report from the Flood & Erosion Control Board — Niantic River Road Report
Motion: Motion made by T. Maidelis, second by D. Lersch to refer the report to the Director
of Public Works.
Vote: 6-0-0

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December 13, 2021: Report of Conservation Commission Action to Planning & Zoning, Inland Wetland
Permit #C 21-11 969 Hartford Turnpike
Staff informed the Commission that the report of action was forwarded to PZC as required.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
Election of Officers
Motion: Motion made by D. Lersch, second by I. Plis to nominate R. Muckle for Commission
Chair and T. Maidelis for Commission Secretary to continue for the year 2022.
R. Muckle asked three times if there were any other nominations. No other nominations were
made.
Motion: Motion made by T. Maidelis, second I. Plis to close nominations.
Vote: 6-0
R. Muckle called the motion to vote on the nominated officers.
Vote: 6-0
42 Fog Plain Road — Clean Up and Removal of Debris
Staff explained the application to conduct clean-up and debris removal at 42 Fog Plain Road was
received after the agenda was posted but within the statutory time frame for receipt of applications.
The prior owner had removed the majority of the construction material observed in the 2019 aerial
photo. The current owner is requesting permission to continue clean-up and debris removal in
certain areas of the site located in a floodplain and adjacent to Nevins Brook and a pond. Small
machinery will be used to remove debris piles and re-grade disturbed areas after the debris has been
removed. The activity cannot be approved under Section 4.1(a) as the property is commercial. The
Commission reviewed the application and site map.
Motion: Motion made by D. Lersch, second by G. Renegar that the application for the
proposed regulated activity requires a permit per Section 6 of the regulations.
Vote: 6-0
The Commission directed staff to prepare a draft permit for review at their next meeting. T.
Maidelis requested a condition that all refueling be done outside of wetland area.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Motion made by D. Lersch, second by G. Renegar to adjourn at 7:05 pm.
Vote: 6-0
Respectfully Submitted,
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Leanne Santos
Recording Secretary