GRISWOLD TOWN HALL MARCH 16, 2017

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1 GRISWOLD INLAND WETLANDS & WATERCOURSES CONSERVATION COMMISSION & AQUIFER PROTECTION AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING APPROVED MINUTES GRISWOLD TOWN HALL MARCH 16, 2017 I. PUBLIC HEARING (6:30 PM) 1. Call to Order C. Kinnie called the public hearing to order at 6:38 p.m. 2. Roll Call & Quorum Present: Absent: Courtland Kinnie, Robert Parrette, Lawrence Laidley, Clarence (Pete) Merrill, Gary Serdechny, Town Planner Mario Tristany, WEO Peter Zvingilas, Recording Secretary Donna Szall Glen Norman, Edward (Jay) Waitte, Alternates Lauren Churchill, Kevin Franklin, Alex Grzelak There was a quorum for this public hearing. 3. Matter Presented for Public Comment A. CC HERITAGE RIVER VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT, LLC, C/O JEFF LEFTKOVITCH. PROPEPRTY AT 203, 213, 243, 249 PRESTON ROAD, GRISWOLD, CT. Requesting approval for commercial/industrial and residential activities within a regulated upland review area for a proposed mixed use development consisting of assisted living facility, memory care facility, retail, restaurant, medical offices, 48 condominium units and 28 studio, 28 1-bedroom, 28 2-bedroom apartments with associated parking and an amphitheater. The propose development will disturb approximately acres of earth. Stormwater management system is designed to mimic existing drainage patters and limit impacts to the wetlands by attempting to match pre- and post-development flow rates, drainage, proper erosion and sedimentation control measure. A general permit from CTDEEP will be obtained for stormwater discharge for construction activity and for a commercial activity. Property is zoned C-Commercial. C. Kinnie asked if there was someone to present the application. Jeff Lefkovitch was present with John Schmitz, Senior Engineer with BL Companies and James Cowen, Botanist and Registered Soil Scientist; they will be covering the full plan pertaining to the wetlands for existing conditions, site plan as it relates to the wetlands, wetland protection, impacts on the wetlands, grading and drainage, utilities plan erosion and sedimentation control plan and landscape plan. Copies of the slide presentation were submitted to the members. James Cowen, Registered Soil Scientist and Professional Wetland Scientist with Environmental Planning Services explained that they have been working on the site since October delineated and did follow up visits to determine the wetland functions and values of the wetlands and showed the locations of Wetlands 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on the site; and verified Ed Pollack s delineations along the river previously. He stated that there are three reports: a wetlands delineation report, a function and values assessment and a wetland impact assessment which dated March 7, J. Cowen explained the wetlands functions and values assessment. He stated that in Connecticut we include flood plain soils; the upper wetlands soils are ridge area Leicester Whitman Soils which are typical wetlands poorly drained soils; along the river are Alluvial or Flood Plain soils extending off the property line, the lower portion is flood plan and the upper portion is poorly drained soils. Public Hearing & Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2017 Page 1 of 11

2 J. Cowen explained the wetlands cover is forested wetlands consisting of red maple swamps and invasive species such as multi-flora rose and Japanese barberry; Wetland 5 is open with a forest canopy and has the most invasive species and is the most degraded from an ecological point of view. He explained that the field berry is located in the fields and edges and the upper third of the site has the most invasive species present. He explained that Table 1 on page five is the wetlands summary values of each wetland type. He stated that that all of the wetlands are ground water discharge wetlands at the upper end the seasonal ground water is discharged into the wetlands. He showed the locations on the site plan; Wetland 1 has a deeply incised watercourse in the lower portion and has significant ground water discharge. He stated that there is some flood flow alteration in the moderately sloped area; it does not hold the water back very much so it is a secondary function. It has the potential for sediments due to the density of the vegetation in the upper portion. There is no nitrogen source in this wetland to produce to nutrients from active agriculture. He stated that it is a production export by which the wetland trees and shrubs provides food for wildlife producing berries for wildlife consumption. J. Cowen stated that Wetland 2 in the Northwest corner has primary function of flood flow alteration, the lower portion hold water in a flood event and releases the water slowly; the other functions are secondary functions. Wetlands 3 and 4 are isolated wetlands and both pond seasonal and there is evidence of standing water; He stated they are referred to as having a seasonally ponded condition as potential vernal pools. They are also forested. He stated that Wetland 5 is degraded with invasives and is open, he stated that Wetland 5 drains across the road via a culver and there is a narrow ditch. He stated that there are no principle functions; but the wetland has secondary functions so it is a low functioning wetland and provides drainage for runoff to the culvert and across the road. John Schmitz, Civil Engineer with BL Companies explained that the existing site is 60 acres and is mostly forested and there is an existing residential house in the lower southeast corner on Route 164. He stated that the site has wetlands throughout the site so that 150 foot buffer does not leave a lot of room to maneuver around; we did avoid direct impacts to the wetlands and filling of wetlands. He explained that the majority of the site on the eastern part of the site with a total disturbance of acres. He stated that there are two access drives; one at the northerly side of the property looping around Wetlands 5 and an access drive along the south end of the property. J. Schmitz stated that the H shaped building is multi-story, assisted living and dementia care building; the three buildings in the front are multi-story buildings and are a combination of commercial uses, restaurant, retail, medical office space on the first floor with the upper floors being apartments. The northerly building will be a condominium multi-story building with parking underneath the building for 40 spaces. The final building is a proposed community space for daycare for residents and employees. J. Schmitz explained the storm water drainage will mimic what is going on there today. He explained that there is a north, south drainage divide that runs on the eastern portion of the site; east of the line the drainage runs into Wetlands 5 out through a culvert and flows to the east; everything west of the divide flows down to the wetlands as a collecting point and then to the river. The proposed storm water design creates several collection points; there are underground detention system collection points underneath the five parking lots; and one other underground system. This cuts down on the disturbance and also provides water quality improvements. He stated from a high level storm that the first 1 inch of runoff the whole development that will infiltrate into the ground water high level storms will be discharged to a level spreading at Wetland 4, a level spreader at Wetland 3 and a splash pad and a level spreader at Wetland 1. He explained that the level spreader is a stone filled trench with perforated pipe to mimic sheet flow to allow more treatment of the storm water. Public Hearing & Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2017 Page 2 of 11

3 J. Schmitz stated that there are catch basins around the site in the parking areas and along the curb lines; the catch basins will have a 4 foot sump to separate the larger particles out in the runoff stream; the catch basins will have a hooded outlet to keep floatables in the catch basins. The storm water will travel down through different pipe networks. He explained that there will be a hydrodamic separator (Stormceptors) at the entry to each of the underground systems to remove 80 percent of the suspended solids. J. Schmitz explained the long-term maintenance schedule that the property owner will maintain throughout the year with a series of inspections by a management company to look for accumulation of sediment and debris and scour at the outlets; so when the basins fill up they will be pumped out; logs will be maintained. He stated that the maintenance schedule is spelled out in the site plans. J. Schmitz explained that all the utilities will be underground and the water and sewer will be extended along Route 164 to service the development along with telecommunications and electricity. He stated that there will be a pump system to move the sewerage out to the high point in the road to the extended sewers. J. Schmitz explained the erosion and sedimentation control plan to handle the runoff and to reduce erosion during construction prepared in accordance with the Connecticut guidelines for erosion and sedimentation control. He stated that the whole project will be developed at once, so all 21 acres will be exposed at once; all of the trees will come down; silt fence will ring the perimeter. He stated that there will be several sediment traps at a number of locations He showed the locations of the sediment traps including one at wetland 1, one closer to the high point and one south of wetland 4. He explained that there will be temporary drainage ditches to help channelize flow during construction to get the water into the traps sized for 134 yards of sediment. He stated that as the construction progresses, the traps may take on a different size or shape and the stormwater water will be discharged from the traps downhill. He stated that silt fence around the perimeter of the site; anti-tracking aprons at both north and south driveways He showed the locations of topsoil stockpiles and stockpiles for sediment. He stated that if they are exposed for any period time, the stockpiles will be seeded to reduce dust. J. Schmitz explained that as the stormwater system goes in, the catch basins and everything else is installed, there will be inlet protection at the catch basins with hay bales rings and silt socks to keep sediment from the construction go in while the site is under construction. He explained that there will be two vehicle refueling pads for the contractors with curbing around it to catch any spills. He showed their location on the site plan. J. Schmitz explained the landscape plan showing perimeter trees, shade trees throughout the parking areas; everything green is a regular lawn mix around the buildings and a low maintenance grass seed mix for the grass parking area for the amphitheater. He stated that there will be a proposed community garden and plots will be available for residents use between the condominiums and the community building/daycare building. He showed a location where there will be selective cutting leaving the mature trees with low maintenance seed mix. James Cowen explained the impact assessment; there was no direct impact to the wetlands, no fill, no activity within the wetlands. He stated that all the impacts are secondary impacts; impacts in the upland review area. He explained there are two kinds of indirect impacts for activities in the upland review areas; temporary impacts and permanent impacts. He explained that the temporary impacts are associated with the perimeter of development of the site for the excavation of the sediment traps that will be finish graded and seeded; where lawn doesn t need to be maintained there are temporary impacts they will be reseeded with a native seed mix or with upland seed mix of trees and shrubs or in some areas an ecological seed mix will be used consisting of fine fescue growing only six inches tall, such as roadsides, or walking areas. Public Hearing & Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2017 Page 3 of 11

4 J. Cowen explained the potential for wildlife habitats at Wetlands 3 and 4 which are potential vernal pools with protection recommendations to protect amphibians such as using directional lighting and maximizing the protection of the clearing limits for the level spreaders to be moved for more separation from the wetlands; he stated to keep the amphibians out of the development area so silt fence will be used during development and be inspected in the spring. He stated that amphibians and reptiles get caught in the erosion control blankets and die; it is recommended that the erosion control blankets are to be biodegradable. He stated that the level spreaders require a permanent blanket to maintain the level so water sheet flows; these need to be maintained. He stated that the mesh size of the permanent spreaders will be a fine mesh to not trap the amphibians and reptiles; the grass will still grow through it. He stated that each of the level spreaders will have a raised catch basin at least 8 inches to keep amphibians from crawling in and covered with a fine mesh grate to keep them from falling in. J. Cowen explained the planting recommendations. He stated that invasive species like disturbed soil and sun light. He stated this is a potential problem around the wetlands. Invasive species will be at Wetland 1, 3 and 4. He stated that an invasive control plan of Wetland 5 upland review area using a replanting program removing the invasives; and pruning the native shrubs and trees for health and esthetics; planting with native seed mix and selective seeding of native trees and shrubs. He gave his recommendations for plantings of wetlands and wetland edges that will have wetland value and esthetic value and adding value to the landscape plan. He stated that the wetlands and habitat and esthetic value; such as viburnum, black gum tree, chokeberry, pussy willow, shag bush, and blueberry. He stated that in conclusion there are no adverse impacts to the wetlands with the proposed plan constructed as designed using the mitigation measures proposed. J. Schmitz stated that regarding the storm water, to collect the storm water off the roofs, there will be rain gardens around the site next to some of the buildings. This will be collected in a header pipe that runs around the perimeter of a building and then into a rain garden with water quality volume in the ground below that and it will be connected to the underground storm drain system and bio take up of nutrients from the roof. J. Schmitz stated that he received a letter with recommendations from the Town s Consulting Engineer to which we added to the plan and we are in agreement with the conclusions he made that are in there. He explained that we looked at all of the feasible and prudent alternatives for Wetland 5, moving the road, moved the grading, and putting parking under the condominium building. He asked for questions. C. Kinnie asked if there are discharge points to Wetland 5. J. Schmitz stated that there is only one stormwater point that is not part of our system which is the cross culvert at the entrance. He stated that there is a watershed that flows to the south on the adjacent property. He explained that the road bisect that and stops the water and we will create a low point on the north side of the road so that the water will continue to discharge it to the culvert and across the road. He stated that any surface water will contribute to the wetland. C. Kinnie asked if any of the water from the impervious surfaces or the roofs south of that dividing line that drains toward the front is not being discharged to Wetland 5. C. Kinnie asked the location of the pumping station. J. Schmitz showed the location of the pumping station on the site plan adjacent to the property line along Route 164 and explained that it will be underground with a wet well chamber and a pump chamber; all of the buildings would gravity feed to the east to the wet well. He stated that there is a loading level for truck delivers and food service. He stated that bathrooms would pump up but all the rest would be gravity feed to the pump station and a force vein would run north along Route 164 and gravity feed to connect to the system. P. Merrill asked if the sewer line is across the highway or will you go up to Route 138. M. Tristany stated that the sewer service is across the highway and services Petro Max Gas Station. J. Schmitz stated that it will go do the middle of the road. P. Merrill asked about Wetlands 3 and 4 as potential vernal pools, there is not much separation area from the open paved areas; the amphibians will be exposed to the Public Hearing & Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2017 Page 4 of 11

5 light and asked if the parking area can be moved back to create more natural buffer between the wetlands and parking area. P. Merrill asked if the silt fences will be removed after the site is stabilized. J. Cowen stated yes the silt fences will be removed after the site is stabilized and that he recommended that the two level spreaders be moved up slope somewhat from the Wetland 3 and 4 and the limit of clearing be tightened up around them. J. Schmitz stated that the level spreaders are thin, 3 or 4 feet wide by 50 feet, you don t need to clear out that many trees. J. Cowen stated that the level spreader be moved up the slope as is feasible and the clearing area will be eliminated so it would be a 15 foot wide swath; there would be two linear cleared areas and the community garden could shift up. P. Merrill asked if the level spreader would be within the wetland area. J. Schmitz stated yes. L. Laidley asked if the community garden would drain to the Wetland vernal pool and what was the impact of the fertilizers on that vernal pool. J. Cowen stated that we are frugal with fertilizers. He explained that there will be a vegetated 100 feet which is wide enough to take up any excess nutrients and moving the level spreader further up allows more vegetation between the overflow and the vernal pool for additional bio-filtration. He stated that the other level spreader and the sediment trap will be re-vegetated and reforested. He stated that the clearing will be minimized and the best of storm water treatment. He stated that there are plenty of forested habitats between the vernal pools for them to continue to function. There was discussion of this matter. P. Merrill stated that the from H building there to Route 164 flows easterly but it looks like the water is being brought back and will flow westerly. J. Schmitz stated that for the most part yes; the first inch of runoff into the systems goes to the ground water and will run to the west; the surface water will flow to the west. L. Laidley stated that he wanted the town planner and wetlands enforcement officer are to be notified when the maintenance schedule is followed and the maintenance is done and it should be added to the plan. J. Schmitz, stated that this property requires a DEEP permit for discharge for the construction activity and a Storm Water Protection Plan is required by the State and requires a third party review for 15 acres of disturbance prior to start of construction. He stated that it will need a DEEP discharge permit for the commercial activity because of size. L. Laidley asked how much disturbance will there be to remove the invasive species in Wetland 5. J. Cowen stated that the invasive species will be removed by hand so there will be no equipment in Wetland 5 using herbicides and hand equipment or maybe a weed wrench and most contractors do not use them. L. Laidley asked about the stockpiles when keeping the invasives from leaching. J. Cowen stated that any bare soil will be seeded to minimize the sprouting of invasive seeds. He stated that invasive control will be part of the stabilization plan and we will be looking at the perimeter areas. He stated that we will not be bringing in top soil to the site. He stated that we will be managing the edge. The top soil will be screened to remove root fragments but seed banks cannot be eliminated. J. Cowen stated that all of the landscaped areas will be managed and manicured to keep invasives out. He stated that the perimeters of Wetlands 1, 3, 4, and 5 will be managed. He stated that Wetlands 5 will be managed and will be replanted since it is at the entrance of the development and a maintenance crew will be told how to manage it. He stated that as a condition of approval we can monitor the stockpiles for invasive species. G. Serdechny asked about the parking areas will be impervious and go into drains underneath. He stated that it is a lot of area and if porous pavement was considered. J. Schmitz stated no, standard pavement will be used and porous surfaces were not considered and we are not proposing that at this time. M. Tristany stated he has seen many webinars; and that with porous pavement in our area, the voids become plugged with sand. M. Tristany stated that for the record this public hearing was advertised on March 6, 2017 and on March 13, 2017 and proof sheets from the Bulletin are in the file. M. Tristany introduced David Held, P.E. L.S of Public Hearing & Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2017 Page 5 of 11

6 Provost and Robero who is consulting peer review engineer on this project. He stated that D. Held did an initial review of the plan and sent his recommendations to BL Companies; and via conference call, the comments were reviewed. M. Tristany stated that we have D. Held s final report dated March 16, He submitted copies to the commission. He read the letter from David Held for his recommendations for record. M. Tristany stated that we have had several meetings with Jeff Lefkovitch, David Kagan, BL Company principles regarding the design and several meeting with the Kline Company and Soil Scientist and Biologist Michael Kline. He stated that this is a significant project and the dove tailing of the environmental science and the engineering design have come together well. He stated that J. Cowen has submitted documents on the wetlands values and D. Held is satisfied with the suggested changes presented tonight. He stated that he did not feel there was any addition review and it is w well done site design. R. Parrette asked about Wetland 3 that the overall design looks like anything that is being done will have a substantive impact to the wetland based on the topos. He stated that the flow will not change so the pond will remain status quo, and asked if the level spreader will put more water into Wetland 3 and will it have an impact. He stated that if the level spreader is moved 180 degrees in the other direction, it does not impact this wetland. J. Schmitz stated no; he explained that the drainage area is shown on the drainage area plan; he stated that there are two outlets that provides water to the wetland so that it will maintain the same water post-development with an outlet control to allow only a certain amount of water and that there is a secondary discharge point that goes down toward Wetland 2 and the river. C. Kinnie asked D. Held, P.E., L.S. if he had any comments to make. David Held stated that everything was summarized in the letter that was read into the record by M. Tristany, and that nothing presented this evening does not make me want to add anything to that.. He stated that the biggest thing that has to be done is that the detailed design work must be done; and as the design progresses; if it does require changes then that may have a potential effect. He stated that if it is modified, we can make an appropriate decision of whether the commission should review it again. C. Kinnie opened the public hearing to the public for comments or questions. Ransom Young stated that there are distribution boxes and asked why there are not sweeps to increase the flow; and how do you keep roots out of the system. J. Schmitz explained that there are two types designed like a septic system with a series of pipes with open bottoms that go back and forth; and we are just showing the outline of that system; and there are storm trap systems which have open bottoms as well to provide additional water storage. These systems will all be under the parking areas, so there will be no tree roots growing there. T. Giard, 39 Jennifer Lane and Chairman of the Economic Development Commission stated that he has been working with Jeff Lefkovich and David Kagan for more than a year and that they have answered our questions 100 percent and on target. He stated that the EDC sees this project as real economic driver for the region. He stated that as the infrastructure for water and sewer is run down Route 164, it will open up other properties that are already zoned commercial. He stated that Jim Barnie, Vice Chairman is here also in support of this project. C. Kinnie asked for any other comments or concerns or questions from commission members and staff. M. Tristany stated that should this project be approved at this level and the planning and zoning level, David Held will be on call for the key construction components of the project and he will be available to the staff and to the commission. C. Kinnie asked for any other comments or questions or concerns from the public or from the commission. Hearing none, he asked for motion to close the public hearing. MOTION: R. Parrette moved to close the public hearing. P. Merrill seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion was carried. The public hearing was closed at 8:00 p.m. Public Hearing & Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2017 Page 6 of 11

7 II. Regular Meeting (7:30 P.M.) 1. Call to Order Chairman Courtland Kinnie called this regular meeting of the Griswold Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Conservation Commission to order on March 16, 2017 at 8:13 p.m. 2. Roll Call & Determination of Quorum Present: Absent: Courtland Kinnie, Robert Parrette, Lawrence Laidley, Clarence (Pete) Merrill, Gary Serdechny, Town Planner Mario Tristany, WEO Peter Zvingilas, Recording Secretary Donna Szall Glen Norman, Edward (Jay) Waitte, Alternates Lauren Churchill, Kevin Franklin, Alex Grzelak, There was a quorum for this regular meeting. 3. Written Comments There were no written comments. 4. Approval of the Minutes A. Approval of Minutes for the February16, 2017 meeting. C. Kinnie asked for any corrections to the minutes. R. Parrette stated that on page 2 of 5, C. Kinnie made a statement that is incomplete regarding the pond and that is full should be added to complete the statement. He said the date says January 2016 change to MOTION: R. Parrette moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 16, 2017 as amended. L. Laidley seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion was carried. 5. Matter Presented for Consideration A. CC ADAMUSKA, GAIL M., PROPERTY AT 18 BEACH DRIVE, GRISWOLD, CT. Wall replacement with a three-sided 13 in. wide and 15 ft. long to be built on 3/4 crushed stone base with large boulders as the face material. Broken down concrete and stone will be removed and hauled off the site. Approximately 20 tons hauled in and out. Top layer inside the retaining wall will be graded with topsoil and seeded for grass. Property is zoned R-60. C. Kinnie stated that this was for a wall replacement and asked if there was someone to present the application. He stated that there were 6 items from last month that had addressed. Philip Tonoar was present for Gail Adamuska submitted a copy of the US Army Corp application and the DEEP application to the commission. He stated that Linda Brunza of DEEP told him that he should receive their approval in a couple weeks. C. Kinnie asked for copies of the DEEP application for the record. P. Tonoar stated that he will leave it now and will pick it up after. C. Kinnie stated that the application has the six items completed. He stated that the map shows the names of the adjacent property owners, the map shows the location of the wells and septic systems of the adjacent property owners from the subject project. C. Kinnie asked for questions about the construction of wall. He stated that we had asked the contractor at last meeting about the wall construction; granite stone will be used for wall; there are photographs of the average size of the stones to be used consisting of varying sizes to construct the wall and last month we had the construction detail. C. Kinnie asked if there were any further questions from the commission. He stated that this wall is replacing an existing wall that has deteriorated and with no further encroachment. G. Serdechny asked why he had to do anything with the Army Corp of Engineers. P. Zvingilas stated that this is probably new Public Hearing & Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2017 Page 7 of 11

8 staff at DEEP. C. Kinnie stated that it would be interesting to find out if DEEP will require this if work is done below the high water mark of Pachaug Pond. L. Laidley asked if the wall will be higher than the original wall. P. Tonoar stated no, it will be the same. MOTION: L. Laidley moved to approve CC with the proper erosion and sedimentation control measures in place. P. Merrill seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion was carried. B. CC HERITAGE RIVER VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT, LLC, C/O JEFF LEFTKOVITCH. PROPEPRTY AT 203, 213, 243, 249 PRESTON ROAD, GRISWOLD, CT. Requesting approval for commercial/industrial and residential activities within a regulated upland review area for a proposed mixed use development consisting of assisted living facility, memory care facility, retail, restaurant, medical offices, 48 condominium units and 28 studio, 28 1-bedroom bedroom apartments with associated parking and an amphitheater. The propose development will disturb approximately acres of earth. Stormwater management system is designed to mimic existing drainage patters and limit impacts to the wetlands by attempting to match preand post-development flow rates, drainage, proper erosion and sedimentation control measure. A general permit from CTDEEP will be obtained for stormwater discharge for construction activity and for a commercial activity. Property is zoned C-Commercial. C. Kinnie stated this application was before the Wetland Commission in a previous public hearing this evening; at this time we cannot take any new information, testimony or reports; all questions must be posed to staff based on the material before us and we can discuss it amongst each other. C. Kinnie stated that if more time is needed to review the material, a decision does not have to be rendered this evening. He stated that there is adequate information presented this evening. He stated that the town planner has worked on a draft motion to present should the commission decide to go forward. He asked for questions and comments. L. Laidley stated that he wanted to have copies of the reports of the Maintenance and Upkeep Schedule of the entire storm water management system go to the town planner and the wetlands enforcement officer; and that the yearly maintenance schedule and any increment of the upkeep of that system is done in perpetuity and reported. He stated that this scheduled must be maintained as it is the key to that development. C. Kinnie stated that monitoring the stockpiles for invasives was brought up during the public hearing; James Cowen assured the commission that monitoring would not be an issue. C. Kinnie asked for other issued to be considered as conditions of approval. L. Laidley stated that it was brought up that the level spreaders be pushed as far back from the possible vernal pools to limit the impact on the vernal pools; this was important for protection of the vernal pools. M. Tristany submitted copies of the draft motion to the members to review. M. Tristany read the draft conditions for the record. L. Laidley stated that 3 and 6 are duplications. M. Tristany stated that he will renumber the conditions. L. Laidley stated that the year stormwater maintenance schedule shall be provided by the applicant as well as each completion shall be notified to the town planner and the wetlands enforcement officer; the schedule reports are to be filed with the town planner and the wetlands enforcement officer in perpetuity. D. Held stated that there is a stormwater maintenance schedule provided on the revised plans dated March 13, 2017 which he requested; he asked the commission to review that schedule. R. Parrette asked if the schedule would change after construction. D. Held stated that it was designed for after construction when the site is operating; and it seems to address the inspection and cleaning of the sumps, catch basins, infiltration systems, hydrodynamic separators, the level spreaders, and outlets; and there is language that, at the town s request, reports will be provided indicating that this has been done. R. Parrette stated that this is being developed for Phase I; it does not address Phase II; and if there is a Phase II, of how is the Phase I maintenance schedule is adapted. M. Tristany stated that if there is a Phase II, a new application must come before the Commission. He stated that in referencing the two environmental reports guarantees that James Cowen and Michael Kline are involved with this project throughout its construction. Public Hearing & Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2017 Page 8 of 11

9 C. Kinnie stated that there are 10 Conditions of approval for this application. He asked for other questions or comments for staff. C. Kinnie asked for a motion. MOTION: L. Laidley moved to approve CC Heritage River Village, LLC with the following conditions: 1) The applicant shall adhere to and follow recommendations 1 through 10 as outlined in the March 07, 2017 Wetland Impact Assessment Heritage River Village Report prepared by Environmental Planning Services, LLC; 2) The applicant shall adhere to and follow the Planting Recommendations 1 through 13 As in the March 07, 2017 Wetland Impact Assessment Heritage River Village Report prepared by Environmental Planning Services, LLC; 3) The applicant shall prepare the required Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Copies of the SWPPP shall be filed with the Griswold Planning Department. 4) It shall be the applicant s sole responsibility to satisfy any and all other State and or Federal Approvals/Permits that may be required to facilitate the development of the Heritage River Village Project; 5) The applicant shall satisfy all DEEP General Permit requirements; 6) Erosion and Sedimentation Control Measures as shown on the plan Shall be in place prior to the start of any disturbance of the site. The Town s Peer Review Engineer, David Held, P.E., L.S. shall be notified when the E & S Measures have been installed for his inspection prior to the start of any site disturbance; 7) The applicant shall adhere to and follow the four (4) recommendations as outlined in the March 16, 2017 letter addressed to Mario J. Tristany, Jr., Town Planner from David J. Held, P.E., L.S.; 8) Contractor shall monitor Top Soil and other Earth Material stockpiles for the growth of any invasive species growth and Shall remove said species. 9) Any substantial changes to the project s Drainage System Design required as the project design permitting progresses shall be reviewed by the Town s Peer Engineer David Held, PE., L.S. and Town Staff to ascertain if review by the Griswold Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is required. 10) Post construction completion, the applicant shall provide and file a Yearly Maintenance Schedule for all of the development s Sediment and Erosion Control Devices and for all Stormwater Control devices with the Griswold Planning Department. Any proposed changes to the Schedule shall be reviewed by the Town s Peer Engineer David Held, P.E., L.S. and Town Staff. G. Serdechny seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion was carried. 5. Additional Business (New Applications) There was no additional business. 7. Reports from the Enforcement Officer P. Zvingilas stated that he did not have a report due to the snowfall. 8. Old Business A. Discussion of the Plan of Conservation and Development update for Wetlands, Water Resources, Watersheds and Cultural and Historic Resources. C. Kinnie stated that he had nothing to add to this. He will have comments at the workshop of the PoCD subcommittee. He asked if members have anything to address. 9. New Business There was no new business. 10. Communications A. Letter dated February 21, 2017 from Turner Environmental, LLC to Peter Zvingilas, WEO regarding their request to DEEP for a Reauthorization under the General Permit for Diversion of Water for Consumptive Use, River Ridge Golf Course, 301 Preston Road, Jewett City, CT P. Zvingilas stated that they received the original permit for the golf course in 2007 and it is renewed every ten years and this is a notification and if there were problems to get back to them. He stated that there are no problems so no action is required. Public Hearing & Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2017 Page 9 of 11

10 B. ECCD Outlook, Newsletter, Winter 2017 C. Kinnie stated that there was an item about the MS4 stormwater reporting; and he stated that there are changes to that reporting. M. Tristany stated that he participated in a webinar about the new process that the towns are required to follow and that it is essentially an unfunded state mandate. C. Kinnie asked if there are additional discharge points from new developments. M. Tristany stated that he did not think that there were any new discharge points. C. Kinnie stated that at one time, there was a public hearing for the MS4 report; and there were fines if the town fell behind in its reporting. M. Tristany stated that the 2016 Summary was on the Website for 30 days and the hard copy was sent to the State with the $ fee. C. Kinnie asked that the commission be kept apprised of this. C. Water: Too Much or Not Enough? From Rain Bombs to Drought, Annual Symposium, Friday March 31, 2017 UCONN Middlesex County Extension Office, Haddam, CT C. Kinnie stated that there is a fee to attend this symposium. 11. Reports from Members L. Laidley stated that the ordinance committee approved the text changes and the state fee change to the Inland Wetlands Commission ordinance and that the ordinance will be sent at one time with all the changes. C. Kinnie asked L. Laidley to give an update of the Ad Hoc Fracking Waste Committee. L. Laidley stated that there was to be a presentation at a BOS meeting and they are working on coordinating with the presenter. He stated that there is language that has been approved as an ordinance for the Town of Griswold and the Borough of Jewett City that 13 or14 towns in Connecticut have adopted the language describes the uses and hidden uses in products of the fracking waste that is not allowed in Griswold and Jewett City. C. Kinnie stated that the City of New London just adopted an ordinance for fracking waste. L. Laidley stated yes and cited a few more towns. M. Tristany asked if there was anything discussed about a governor overriding a town ordinance. L. Laidley stated that the attorneys from The Last Green Valley think that it would require a state statute to be passed through the general assembly and the state house and require a 2/3 majority vote. G. Serdechny asked who put the list what was in the fracking waste. L. Laidley stated Sierra Club came to mind with other large environmental groups as well. P. Merrill handed out some brochures for Wetlands and Forestry and he can get more if needed. C. Kinnie asked if it is on-line; he said yes at DEEP. P. Merrill stated that it was interesting when the Forestry Dept was here. C. Kinnie stated that he would like to have them here again with better attendance by the public. R. Parrette stated that there are 4 members of the commission and some of their terms have expired, J. Waitte, G. Norman, A. Grezlak and K. Franklin. C. Kinnie stated that in our by-laws if there are six consecutive unexcused absences, the members can be removed. R. Parrette stated that it does not say that a vote is required. P. Zvingilas stated that he didn t know if the by-laws are valid since the commission members are appointed by the BOS. There was discussion of this matter. C. Kinnie asked D. Szall to send a letter to the BOS with the list of members who are delinquent with the section of the bylaws; and that since they were appointed by the BOS, they can contact these members. R. Parrette moved to adjourn. C. Kinnie stated that he had one more item to discuss. 12. Conservation Commission Matters A. Discussion of a project for an Earth Day celebration of a presentation by Ray Covino for a Rainfall Demonstration at the Griswold Middle School Public Hearing & Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2017 Page 10 of 11

11 C. Kinnie stated that he spoke to all parties and the Middle School is on board and they will speak to all staff to come up with a list of dates during the school day since the students will be participating in this demonstration. All members and the public who would like to attend this demonstration will be checked in by the school staff. He would like as many members there as possible. He stated that it will take 20 to 30 minutes for the demonstration and the school will provide the water and an electrical outlet. L. Laidley asked if this was the Earth Day or will there be clean up too. C. Kinnie stated that this is the Earth Day. 13. Adjournment C. Kinnie asked for a motion to adjourn. MOTION: P. Merrill moved to adjourn. L. Laidley seconded the motion. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. III. Aquifer Protection Agency This Meeting Is Cancelled Due To Lack Of Applications. Respectfully submitted, Donna M. Szall Recording Secretary Public Hearing & Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2017 Page 11 of 11