Conservation Commission - Minutes - 04/13/2023

MEETING MINUTES
Conservation Commission
April 13, 2023 6:30 PM
Waterford Town Hall
Members Present: Tali Maidelis, Dave Lersch, Rich Muckle | or es]
Members Absent: Matthew Keatley, Geneva Renegar, Wade Thomas mH Ss _o
Alternates Present: Ivy Plis at = po
Alternates Absent: Bud Bray a 2 mn
Staff Present: Maureen FitzGerald, Environmental Planner g = aon
Leanne Santos, Recording Secretary = ai So.
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES B\ cs 3S
The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. I. Plis was seated for the vacant seat. } ee S
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2, APPROVAL OF THE March 23, 2023 MEETING MINUTES
Motion: Motion made by D. Lersch, second by T. Maidelis to approve the March 23, 2023
meeting minutes.
Vote: 4-0-0
3. APPLICATION REVIEW
C-22-18, 93 Shore Road, Modification of Permit #C-14-9 Non-Encroachment Line, Jose Espinosa,
Owner/Applicant
Jose Espinosa was present and discussed his application. D. Lersch asked for clarification on
the proposed modification to the non-encroachment line. Mr. Espinosa replied the modification measures
18 feet off the southeast corner of the house, leaving 2-3 feet distance to the wetlands. He plans to build a
low retaining wall and bring up the grade in his lawn at that location to access the rear of the house. D.
Lersch asked if any trees are proposed to be cut. Mr. Espinosa replied he would like to remove 2 trees
from the non-encroachment area south of the house due to safety reasons and they are not in the wetlands.
T. Maidelis recommended the permit modification include authorization for the retaining wall and the
removal of the trees from the non-encroachment area south of the house. Staff will prepare a draft permit
modification authorization for review at the next meeting.
C-22-17, 189R Old Colchester Road, Pond Construction, Joseph Assard, Owner/Applicant
The Commission reviewed revised detail specifications for the embankment construction. The top of
embankment is 6 feet wide, the base 20 feet wide with 2:1 slopes per specifications in the CT Erosion &
Sediment Control guidelines. Mr. Assard reviewed photos on his cell phone of the stream channel and
adjacent embankments with the Commission. D. Lersch asked the applicant what his intention was for
the pond and if any trees would be removed. J. Assard stated he wants an area of open water for wildlife
habitat. He proposes to cut small brush in the ponded area upstream of the berm in an area approximately
1 acre in size.
The Commission reviewed a draft permit prepared by staff for the activity.
Motion: Made by D. Lersch, second by I. Plis to approve the draft permit #C-22-17.
Vote: 4-0-0
4. NEW APPLICATIONS
C-23-1, 26 Nichols Lane, Addition and garage, Bruce & Susan Chudwick, Owner/Applicant
B. Chudwick was present and discussed the proposal to add on to the home, making it a full time
residence and construct a detached garage. The parcel is entirely within the 100 ft. upland review area.
B. Chudwick clarified that no wetlands would be disturbed and the existing treeline will be maintained.

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He explained the proposed garage will be 1.5 bays and constructed on the footprint of an existing gravel
driveway. T. Maidelis asked how far the garage will be from the wetlands. Staff responded 8 feet off of
the southeast corner, 10 feet off of flag #10. T. Maidelis expressed concerns about oil/gas leakage from
garage entering the wetland. B. Chudwick replied he does not feel this will be an issue. The Commission
accepted the application. Staff will prepare findings.
T. Maidelis excused himself from the meeting @ 7:20pm.
5. VIOLATIONS
407 Boston Post Road: Unauthorized Fill Within and Adjacent to Inland Wetlands & Watercourses
Corrective actions are due to be complete May 30, 2023.
47 Great Neck Road: Unauthorized Activity Within Inland Wetlands & Watercourses
Staff reviewed a restoration plan with Commission members. Staff will issue an approval letter requiring
the restoration to be complete by May 30, 2023.
577 Vauxhall Street Extension: Unauthorized Activity Within Inland Wetlands & Watercourses
A restoration plan is required to be submitted.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
61 & 61A Myrock Ave., Request for determination of no regulated activity; Sig Con Associates, LLC,
Applicant
No discussion as there were no longer enough members present to form a quorum. Tabled to the next
meeting.
In series transfer:
From: 10114-52031 Planning Services
To: 10114-52010 Advertising $750
Tabled to the next meeting.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Motion made by D. Lersch, second by I. Plis to adjourn at 7:40 pm.
Vote: 3-0-0
wa Submitted,
Leanne Santos
Recording Secretary