Conservation Commission - Minutes - 08/25/2022

MEETING MINUTES
Conservation Commission
August 25, 2022 6:30 PM m
Waterford Town Hall ad
Members Present: Matthew Keatley, Geneva Renegar, Wade Thomas ‘ oo
Members Absent: Dave Lersch, Tali Maidelis, Rich Muckle sl
Alternates Present: Bud Bray, Ivy Plis “9
Staff Present: Maureen FitzGerald, Environmental Planner é a
Leanne Santos, Recording Secretary 2
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
W. Thomas sat as chair and called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m. B. Bray was seated for D.
Lersch, I. Plis was seated for T. Maidelis.
2. APPROVAL OF THE August 11, 2022 MEETING MINUTES
Motion: Motion made by I. Plis, second by M. Keatley to approve the August 11, 2022
meeting minutes.
Vote: 4-0-1(G. Renegar abstained)
3. APPLICATION REVIEW
C-22-7, 48 Great Neck Road, Condominium Development, Adams Builders LLC, Owner &
Applicant, Joe Wren PE (Indigo Land Design), Agent
Staff received an email from the agent J. Wren summarizing the status of soil testing and plan
revisions. Updated information is proposed to be submitted by the end of the following week.
C-22-9, 21 Gurley Road, Commercial Office and Warehouse Complex, Stone Ridge R E, LLC,
Owner & Applicant, CLA Engineers, Agent
Attorney William Sweeney was present to represent Stone Ridge R E, LLC. The commission
has received a petition to conduct a public hearing on this application. The Commission
scheduled a public hearing for September 22, 2022.
4, NEW APPLICATIONS
C-22-10, 184 Boston Post Road, Civic Triangle Pond, Universal Access & Pond Improvements,
Town of Waterford, Owner & Applicant, Kent + Frost Landscape Architecture, LLC, Agent
Chad Frost of Kent + Frost Landscape Architecture, LLC presented an overview of the project.
The goal of the project is to provide universal accessibility around the pond and to the
bathrooms, and improvements to the pond and water quality. The path is proposed to be
concrete over the existing lawn areas and an elevated boardwalk on the east side where
functional wetlands occur. Wet lawn areas will be enhanced with native pollinator plantings.
Excavation of sediment from the pond will improve pond depth and water quality. Sediment
testing indicated areas of contamination. The organic contaminated material will need to be
dredged and de-watered on site prior to disposal at an off-site approved facility. Underlying
material is sand and gravel and will be de-watered on the south side of the pond.
W. Thomas asked if an Army Corps permit is required. C. Frost noted they are working on
coordinating with the Corps of Engineers and expects that process to take some time. A full
project presentation will be provided for the next meeting.

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5. VIOLATIONS
1122, 1124 Hartford Turnpike: Unauthorized fill, grading & deposition of materials adjacent to
inland wetlands. Notice of Violation issued May 26, 2022.
Staff reported that a revised buffer restoration plan has been submitted incorporating the
conditions of Commission approval. The restoration is to be completed by October 30, 2022.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
134 Shore Road, Proposed section 4.1.d yard maintenance adjacent to stream.
Staff reviewed the request of the property owner to place topsoil in low areas and maintain the
land as lawn. The amount of fil is minimal and will not alter the channel embankment or affect
inland wetlands. The topsoil is proposed to be placed by hand tools.
Motion: Motion made by B. Bray, second by G. Renegar that the activity meets the
criteria for maintenance under Section 4.1.d of the Inland Wetlands and
Watercourses Regulations.
Vote: 5-0-0
1002R Vauxhall Street Ext., Proposed section 4.1a timber harvest
Staff reviewed the proposed timber harvest and temporary wetland crossings indicated on a site
aerial map. The temporary crossings are proposed to be timber mats or temporary bridges.
B. Bray raised concerns about the location of the wetland crossings and potential impacts to
wetlands from erosion. Staff stated she will contact the agent to conduct a review of the crossing
location. W. Thomas stated the activity is a permitted use as a right.
Motion: Motion made by G. Renegar, second by B. Bray that proposed timber harvest is
permitted as of right under Section 4.1a of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses
Regulations.
Vote: 5-0-0
47 Great Neck Road, P&Z referral, subdivision of property
Staff reviewed the subdivision referral with the Commission, noting it is required by Planning &
Zoning regulations. The Commission members agreed the subdivision of the lot does not impact
wetlands. Future development on the lots may require an inland wetland permit for regulated
activities.
1 ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Motion to adjourn made by G. Renegar, second by M. Keatley to adjourn at 7:43
pm.
Vote: 5-0-0
Respectfully Submitted,
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Leanne Santos
Recording Secretary