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Home My WebLink About02-07P IWA/CC DST Output Site Plan - Conservation RECEIVED FEB 8 2002 TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR South Windsor INLAND WETLANDS AGENCY CONSERVATION COMMISSION INLAND WETLANDS, WATERCOURSES AND CONSERVATION APPLICATION Application# D 7P Date Received ��h INSTRUCTIONS 1. Fifteen applications (15) with map and plans (2 copies) shall be submitted together with the fee set forth in the Inland Wetlands, Watercourses and Conservation Regulations, Town of South Windsor. (See Regulations, Section VII-X) 2. The South Windsor Inland Wetlands, Watercourses and Conservation Regulations should be reviewed with respect to the standards and criteria for application Evaluation. (See Regulations, Sections VII-X) 3. The applicant understands that this application is to be considered complete only when all information and documents required by the Agency have been submitted. The applicant shall also complete the state filing form. A. Applicant's Name: DST Realty Connecticut, Inc. Address: 333 West Eleventh St. , Suite 101, Kansas City, MO 64105 Phone: (home) (work)(916)939-5719 (fax) (916)939-5430 B. Legal owner's name: Same Address Phone (home) (work) (fax) (List additional owners, addresses, and phone numbers on back of application) C. If the applicant is not the owner of the subject property; a letter by the owner(s) authorizing the proposed regulated activity set forth in the application must accompany this form and will be part of the application. D. Project Name (if any) DST Output Expansion 1. Contact Person(if further information is needed) Peter R. DeMallie/Design Professionals, Inwork) 291-8755 (fax) 291-8757 E. The geographical location of the property which is to be affected by the proposed regulated activities including a description of the land in sufficient detail to allow identification of the property on the Inland Wetland and Watercourse Map. 6 2,22-26,28 Assessor's map # 5 Parcel# 25,26,27 Zone I-291 CD 7 F. Names of all abutting property owners from records in Town Clerk's office. (use separate sheet if necessary) See attached list G. Have you notified all abutting property owners (from records in Town Clerk's office) by certified letter that an application is pending before the Agency? Yes ® ** (you are required to supply a copy of the letter with the list of the names of the abutters).** See attached letter H. Purpose and description of all proposed regulated activity(s) including amount of disturbance in square feet and types of fill and the time element involved: Time element: l+/- constructinn season- Prn=n-,P rnnstr»rtinn of building eYrA,;nGinn, parking, driveways, drainage, utilities, swale and related improvements. Propose to excavate 214+/- sq.ft. of wetlands (partially in area of swale, partially in area of small isolated wetland pocket in field) . No fill proposed in wetlands. I. A class A-2 map of the property drawn to 1"=40', showing the area to be developed, extent of the wetlands and watercourses affected, topography, existing and proposed activities and names and locations of adjacent property owners must be submitted. See attached site plan J. Amount of regulated area disturbance and types of fill (including wetlands and regulated buffers). No fill/all excavation. Wetlands disturbance=0.004± acre; upland review area disturbance=1.18± ac. K. Acreage of wetlands and watercourses in regulated areas to be altered: 0.004 acre or 214- sq. ft. L. Acreage of wetlands and watercourses to be created: 1.18± acre (2.64± ac. previously created) . M. Lineal feet of proposed stream alteration: o N. Total land area of project and percentage,which is wetlands: 47.31 acres, of which 3.454 acres or 7.3% is wetlands. O. Identify all other permits or approvals that have been issued, applied for, or required with respect to the proposed activity set forth in this application. (These may include but not be limited to, local Planning & Zoning, Zoning Board of Appeals, D.E.P., F.E.M.A., D.O.T., The Army Corps of Engineers, and any other State,Local or Federal Permits.) Pzc, WpCA, STC, DEP P. The applicant (or designated representative) hereby attests that a sign will be posted at the following location(s)on Route 30 By DPI Name Peter R. DeMallie on or before the following date as directed by Town staff. 8 R Signature: These signs must be displayed continuously for at least ten (10) days prior to scheduled meeting (see Regulations, Section 7.3a) The undersigned hereby applies for the regulated activities listed in paragraph H above, for a Inland Wetlands, Watercourses and Conservation permit for the property described herein and confirms that: 1. She/he is familiar with the currently effective Inland Wetlands, Watercourses and Conservation Regulations of the Town of South Windsor. 2. She/he understands that at any time during the review period, the Agency may require the applicant to provide more information about the wetlands and/or watercourses in question and/or any proposed activity. 3. All information submitted in the application for review shall be considered factual, or in the case of anticipated activity, binding. A knowing failure of the applicant or any of her/his agents to provide correct information, or performance exceeding the levels of activity anticipated, shall be sufficient grounds for revocation of any permit under these regulations. 4. By making this application, the applicant gives permission to the Inland Wetlands, Watercourses and Conservation Commission members and/or its representative to enter the portions of the premises which are subject of the application for the purpose of inspection and investigation and otherwise evaluating the merits of the application bot efore and after a final decision has been issued. ,zx 2�" ./Ac�enf- fnr C)wn,-r Signature of Owner of Property Date 2/8/02 � XAA4 ZL=at fnr Amlicant Signature of Applicant Date 2/8/02 9 W CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Statewide Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Activity Reporting Form In accordance with the requirements of Section 22a-39-14 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies,this form is to be completed for each action taken by an inland wetlands agency established pursuant to Section 22aA2 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Use a separate form to report each action taken by the agency. It is recommended that this form be made part of the application package. Inland wetlands agencies are responsible for verjfying that the information provided below is accurate and that it reflects the final action of the agency. 1. TOWN IN WHICH THE ACTION IS OCCURRING: South Windsor Does this project cross municipal boundaries? Yes_ _ No If so,please list the other towns in which the action is occurring: East Hartford - 2. LOCATION: USGS Quad Map name: Manchester, CT AND Number: 33 Attach a clean 8 V2 "x I I"original scale photocopy of the USGS Quad Map with,in red ink, the boundary of the project site outlined(where possible)or the project site pinpointed with an arrow. Do not circle the "general vicinity"of the site. In the lower right-hand comer of each USGS Quad Map there is an identifying name,write the name from the corresponding map in the space provided above. Quad numbers are found on the Connecticut Town and Quadrangle Index Map (the directory to all USGS Quad Maps). Please provide the number in the space provided above. Do not attach a copy of the National Wetlands Inventory Map. Do Not attach a copy of the Connecticut Town and Quadrangle Index Map. 3. NAME OF APPLICANT,VIOLATOR OR PETITIONER: DST Realty Connecticut, Inc. Supply the name of the person applying for a permit,petitioner for a map amendment or jurisdictional ruling,or recipient of the enforcement action. 4. NAME FOR PROJECT SITE: DST OutTmt Supply the name given to the project,or the name by which the project site is generally known. Briefly describe the project: Industrial Expansion of 103,000 s.f 5. ACTIVITY TYPE CODE: 2 10 , Provide the code or codes which best characterize the activity being reported. A maximum of 4 codes may be entered. For example, locating a driveway in a buffer/upland review area would be code"9"and code"12"(code 7"is not used). The construction of a house in the buffer/upland review area would most likely be codes"2"for excavation,"9"for driveway construction,and"12"for buffer/upland review area. Construction of a parking lot in a buffer/upland review area may be codes"1","7","10",and "12". I ... Filling 7 . . .. Culverting(not for roadways) 2 ...Excavation 8 ... . Underground Utilities(no other activities) 3 . ..Land Clearing/Grubbing(no other activity) 9 .... Roadway/Driveway Construction 4 ... Stream Channelization 1.0 ... Drainage Improvements 5 . .. Stream Stabilization 11 ... Pond Dredging/Dam Construction 6 . .. Stream Clearance (removal of debris only) 12 . .. Activity in Buffer/Upland Review Area 6. ACTIVITY PURPOSE CODE: D Enter only one code letter which best characterizes the activity. ALL STATE AGENCY PROJECTS MUST ONLY CODE "N".' A . ..Residential Improvement by Homeowner I ... Storm Water/Flood Control B ... New Residential Development for Single Family Units J .. . Erosion/Sedimentation Control C .. . New Residential Development for Multi-Family/Condos K... Recreation/Boating/Navigation D . .. Commercial/Industrial Uses L ... Routine Maintenance E . .. Municipal Project M . . Map Amendment F ... Utility Company Project 'N. State Agency Project G ...Agriculture,Forestry or Conservation P .. . Other H . ..Wetland Restoration,Enhancement,Creation REVISED 1/98 7. AREA OF WETLANDS AND/OR WATERCOURSES ALTERED: Include areas that are altered or are proposed to be altered,temporary or permanent.for all agency permits,denials,amendments, and enforcement actions. Remember.these figures represent only the acreage altered,not the total acreage of wetlands or watercourses on the site. Figures should be provided by the applicant in the application. Provide all information in acreage including those areas less than one acre. To convert from square feet to acres,divide square feet by the number 43,560. Enter a zero if there is no alteration. Open water body altered refers to lakes,ponds or similar bodies of water that are filled or dredged. Stream alterations are to be reported in linear feet and include the total length of the river,brook,stream or other watercourse directly altered as a result of the action taken by the agency. Include any culverting(roadway,etc.),channel improvements,rip rap installation,relocation or dredging. A. Wetland Area Altered: 0.004 ACRES -B. Oren Water Body Area Altered: 0 ACRES C. Stream Alteration: 0 LINEAR FEET 8. BUFFER/UPLAND REVIEW AREA ALTERED: 1.18 ACRES Buffer or upland review areas are those areas adjacent to wetlands or watercourses where activities are regulated by the local agency. Report the acreage of upland review areas that are altered or are proposed to be altered,temporary or permanent,for all agency permits,denials,amendments,and enforcement actions:or for agent approval pursuant to 22a-42a(c)(2). For example,a 2 acre project site may have an activity occurring in 1 acre of buffer/upland review area and 025 acres of wetlands. Therefore,0.25 acres will be reported on line 7A and 1 acre on line S. 9. AREA OF WETLANDS AND/OR WATERCOURSES RESTORED,ENHANCED OR CREATED: 1.1 ACRES Mitigation measures may be considered as a condition of issuing a permit for an activity. Report areas that are,or are proposed to be,restored,enhanced or created for all agency permits,denials,amendments,and enforcement actions. Restored or enhanced applies to previously existing wetlands or watercourses. For example,a wetland area filled two years ago is proposed to be restored by removing the existing fill. Created applies to an upland area which is converted into wetlands or watercourses. FOR MUNICIPAL AGENCY USE ONLY FOR STATE USE ONLY THE INLAND WETL.WDS AGENCY MUST ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION DATE RECEIVED: PROVIDED BELOW IS ACCURATE AND THAT IT REFLECTS THE FINAL ACTION Or THE AGENCY. COMPLETED FORMS FOR ACTIONS TAKEN DURING A CALENDAR MONTH SMALL BE MAILED BY THE AGENCY TO THE DEP No LATER THAN THE i STH DAY Or THE rOLLOWING MONTH. MAIL.REPORTING rORMS TO: Inland Water Resourres Division,DEP, 79 Elm Strict,Hartford, CT. 66106 OuesTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE WETLANDS MANAGEMENT GIS CODE#: SECTION AT ca6O)424-3019. NAME/TITLE OF PERSON COMPLETING THIS FORM: FILE# (SAME AS OUAO `): (PRINT) (SIGNATURE) FORM COMPLETED: YEs NO DATE ACTION WAS TAKEN: MONTH YEAR WAS A PUBLIC HEARING HELD? Yes No IF"NO". DATE MAILED TO TOWN: ACTION TAKEN: EN7rp Lcrrem DATE RETURNED TO DEP: A. PERHrr GRANTED BY AGENCY S. PERMIT DENIED BY AGENCY C. PERMIT 0CMNDEq/AMENDED BY AGENCY D. AGENT APPROVAL PURSUANT To 22a-42a(cX2) E APPEAL Or AGENT APPROVAL,PURSUANT TO 22a-42a(CX2) F. MAP AMENDMENT(AMENDMENT To THE OrmtAL TOWN WETLANDS MAP, NOT A PROJECT SITE MAP) G. amroncameNT wyncr%onom . H. JURISDICTIONAL RULING U.E.: ACTMIIES 'PERMrTTLD AS Or RIGHT' OR ACTIVITIES CONSIDe CE NON-REGUL*,TED) REVISED 1/98 i Y • A a v a o Ul m W > > 6467 I SW w O ,p p MERIDEN 20 MI. w ° ISO: 3�; MI _ .8 MI TO CONN. I5 0 2.3 MI, TO INTERSTATE 91 I:"-. (HARTFORD NORTH) 1 , 3 _�'.� \�, ;�- ..� ° •�• ° ,o ,/ �O` �k.� T 1 ( ti ° /SO o 0 0�4 n . , co v 10 0 v • 1 oN3 •••'`• _ -•.. '� •,, � `1r ,�� _ � _ _ - -. - � ��. ��. t�-� ail i ao /• ` o - - _ ) ` .off 0' / - ,` °10 A. �S of ;s • A '< 1 7cS � , 1: r;:� `1; :III 0 / •lam ~ _ ` ..� `,, /s�� • ifli// '� �, ,• •/lir WIN v Irk C. � N 10....... � 0/\•• ' ( :J (�—� � .. � N ( /00 cn w ,� •`�' of j . 41 / /\ -00 ';1 \ `\.. l �T J 1) / ,1 (� // ` �I __ )r (T•we�, \\ �'o c I �`/ . ° �� y, i 6, DESIGN PROFESSIONALS, INC. civil engineers .planners . surveyors . gis Drainage Statement DST Output Route 30 South Windsor, Connecticut The site is located on the east side of Route 30 and the north side of Burnham Street. The site was previously developed with a 150,000 S.F. building, and associated parking and loading areas. As part of the previous development, a large detention pond was designed on the site. The original pond ended up as a retention pond,but due to the high groundwater elevations, was converted into a detention pond. The pond has an outlet into the Route 30 storm drainage system. As part of the permitting of the detention pond outlet with the state DOT, the outlet was designed for additional development on the site. The pond outlet was designed to allow for an addition of 150,000 S.F. with associated parking and loading areas. The site development will be adding additional storage volume to the pond in the form of a long linear water quality Swale that will run from the southern end of the pond in the area of the existing wet Swale, east to the eastern property line, than south along the eastern property line to Burnham Street, and west along Burnham Street for most of the frontage. The Water Quality Swale will collect runoff from the additional building roof, and paved areas around the side and rear of the new addition. The existing detention pond on site has been designed to provide detention for the original site and an additional development of 150,000 S.F. with associated paving and loading areas. The proposed development will be adding only 103,000 S.F. addition. The proposed water quality swale will also add significant additional volume. Therefore, the site has been designed to more than adequately detain peak runoff volumes from the site. The water quality swale will mitigate water quality impacts from the site development. RPA R E A L T Y DST Swtarm DST Output OSt Raahy February 5, 2002 Subject: Letter of authorization To Whom It May Concern: Please be advised that this document authorizes Peter R. DeMallie of Design Professionals, Inc. to act on behalf of DST Realty of Connecticut, Inc. In applying for and signing any land use permit applications as our authorized agent on the project we refer to as"125 Ellington Road, South Windsor". If you have any questions or require additional Information, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at(916) 939-5719. Thank you in advance for y r assistance in this matter. Jim Baker, V.P. Real Estate and Property Management RPA Realty Cc: Thomas McGee, DST Realty JR8/bfj 461)Golder,FaotNk Pmwway AS El Rorade H k CA 95762-5712 USA TN •1010 939-um I Connecticut Ecosystems LLC • Wetland Delineation • Wetland & Aquatic Evaluation • Natural Resource Inventories • Mitigation • Project Planning • Permit Assistance • Expert Testimony February 7, 2002 Design Professionals, Inc. Attn.: Mr. Peter DeMallie 165 South Satellite Road F E$ 8 2002 South Windsor, CT 06074 JOUtYI UUIi1dS01` INLAND WETLANDS AGENCY Re: DST Output CONSERVATION COMMISSION 125 Ellington Road South Windsor, CT CE Job#02-521 Dear Peter: At your request I have conducted a preliminary wetland review of the above-referenced project. I met with you and your staff yesterday to review preliminary site plans. I have also reviewed the following materials that were part of the original submission for this project: • letters from Rema Ecological Services, LLC dated August 17 and December 30, 1998 • letter from Benson Environmental, Inc. dated February 1, 1999 I also conducted a preliminary inspection of the site yesterday. Site Description The 47.3-acre property contains the DST Output building,parking lots and driveways, a constructed detention pond,mixed hardwood forest,narrow hedgerows, a large post- agricultural field and several small wetlands. Soils on the nearly level property are derived from glacial outwash deposits, and consist of loam over stratified sand that is at least four feet deep. An even-aged forest is located at the east end of the site, and supports American beech, red oak, gray birch, black birch, red maple, black cherry and white pine (Photo 5). Average tree size is 12-16 inches diameter at breast height(DBH), although larger trees up to 2-3 feet DBH are present. A large post-agricultural field is located between the existing DST building and Burnham Street. Corn stubble and plow furrows are indicators of recent agricultural activities in this field. Goldenrods, grasses,teasel, mullein and switch grass grow in the field. 38 Westland Avenue 9 West Harthrd,CT 06107 • Phone & Fax (860) 561.8598 • email ecosy0connico.net Design Professionals, Inc. Page 2 Re:DST Output Expansion 02107102 125 Ellington Road South Windsor, CT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wetland Areas I located three wetland areas that are shown on the site plan and in the vicinity of expansion activities. Detention Pond The largest on-site wetland is a constructed detention pond located at the north end of the property(Photo 3). This was originally constructed as a retention pond in 1999, but was converted into a detention pond in 2000 with the addition of an outlet structure that connects to the Route 30 storm drainage system. The pond is equipped with two aerators for circulation and dissolved oxygen enhancement. Runoff from the developed portion of the site flows through a broad swale that connects to the southwest corner of the excavated pond. Five stone check dams have been constructed across the swale (Photo 1). Soils in the swale support only sparse vegetation. The shoreline of the pond consists of bare sandy soils that have been eroded in areas due to a fluctuating water level(Photo 2). Winterberry,red-osier dogwood and elderberry shrubs have been planted on the slopes that rise above the pond. At the east end of the pond the water level has receded approximately 60 feet horizontally from its high water mark due to the extended drought of 2001-02. This has resulted in the exposure of bare sandy soils (Photo 4). A mowed grass strip lies east of the pond, and beyond that is the aforementioned hardwood forest. Linear Ditch An excavated ditch is located south of the pond, at the edge of a field and extending into the adjacent forest. Runoff flows intermittently through the ditch into the aforementioned pond. The ditch was likely dug to drain the field for agricultural activities. The ditch is flanked by red maple, multiflora rose, alder and hazelnut in the field, and by mixed hardwood trees in the forest. Its primary function is to serve as a conduit for surface water to the pond. Wet Meadow A small wet meadow is located south of the aforementioned linear ditch, at the northeast corner of a field. This area has been disturbed in the past, as evidenced by scattered soil piles. Reed canary grass grows in this small wetland. I was unable to locate the two small isolated areas shown on the site plan at the southeast end of the site. I found no wetland flags, nor were there any obvious topographic or vegetative wetland indicators in this area. Soils in this field were frozen, which precluded an investigation with an auger or spade. Connecticut Ecosystems LLC Design Professionals, Inc. Page 3 Re:DST Output Expansion 02107102 125 Ellington Road South Windsor, CT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Initial Comments The construction of a 102,772 square foot building addition, along with driveways and parking areas is proposed. Drainage from this expansion will flow into the detention pond through a 2,500-foot long biofilter/detention swale. It appears that the only direct wetland impact will be a disturbance of the low quality wet meadow described above by the construction of the biofilter swale. My initial impression is that this will not negatively impact any significant wetland function. In fact,the drainage design may help support and maintain the hydrology(water level) of the detention pond and allow the establishment of a vegetated littoral zone (shoreline fringe). Below are comments regarding the design of the biofilter swale: l. The site plan shows a uniform bottom elevation of the swale at 55 feet, due to the lack of slope on the site. The elevation of the pond outlet structure is 55.3 feet. Flow of water in the swale will be the result of hydraulic head, not due to a slope gradient. 2. It is likely that long-term ponding of runoff will occur in the swale, since the bottom will be flat and 0.3 feet below the invert of the pond outlet structure. It is my understanding that the maximum depth of ponding in the swale will be 1-2 feet, but will typically be 0.3 feet. It is reasonable to expect that this extended periodic shallow ponding of water will result in the creation of hydric soils, promote the establishment of hydrophytic vegetation, and result in the creation of an extensive linear marsh along the perimeter of the property. This will offer significant water quality renovation and wildlife habitat benefits. The juxtaposition of the swale with the hardwood forest will create an excellent ecotone ("edge") that should attract a variety of wildlife species. 3. Since the hydrology of the swale will vary significantly with precipitation patterns, it is recommended that the swale be seeded with Wetmix seed mix, available from New England Wetland Plants, Inc. This mix contains seeds of wetland plants that grow in a wide range of hydrologic conditions. The plants should be watered as necessary until they are established. The swale should be lined with 12 inches of topsoil(30 percent amendment with leaf mulch or similar)prior to seeding. 4. Outlet protection should be provided where the proposed swale joins the existing swale south of the pond. 5. In order to increase the travel distance of runoff through the biofilter swale, I recommend constructing low diversion berms within the swale. Connecticut Ecosystems LLC Design Professionals,Inc. Page 4 Re:DST Output Expansion 02107102 125 Ellington Road South Windsor, CT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A more detailed report will be forthcoming, pending final site plans, further site investigations and meetings with the development team and Mr. Jeff Folger, South Windsor Environmental Planner. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this correspondence. Very truly yours, Connecticut Ecosystems LLC s Edward M. Pawlak Registered Soil Scientist Certified Professional Wetland Scientist Connecticut Ecosystems LLC DESIGN PROFESSIONALS, INC. civil engineers .planners . surveyors . gis . gps DST Output Expansion Direct Abutters List DPI Project No. 02-1567 February 8,2002 Ma lLot No. Property Owner(s) Mailine Address 5/28 Meyer Gage Company, Inc. 230 Burnham St. South Windsor, CT 06074 5/29 Meyer Gage Company, Inc. 230 Burnham St. South Windsor, CT 06074 6/2 State of Connecticut R020 Ellington Road South Windsor, CT 06074 6/4 Morgan J. Bradley, Jr. 423 Chapel Road South Windsor, CT 06074 6/7 Kenneth F. Comeau 164 School St. East Hartford, CT 06108 6/18 Dominic A. Maulucci 150 Bolton Road Bolton, CT 06043 6/21 Dennis J. &Maryann C. Coughlin 328 Burnham St. South Windsor, CT 06074 6/27 Joseph W. Jones 15 Waterslide Ln. West Hartford, CT 06107 165 South Satellite Road, South Windsor, Connecticut 06074 Tel: (860)291-8755 • Fax: (860) 291-8757 DESIGN PROFESSIONALS, INC. civil engineers . planners . surveyors . gis .gps Transmitted via certified mail February 8, 2002 Dear Current Abutting Property Owner Re: DST Output Expansion DPI Project No. 02-1567 125 Ellington Road South Windsor,Connecticut In accordance with regulations of the Inland Wetlands Agency and the Planning&Zoning Commission, we are required to notify you that an application has been filed on the property abutting yours and is subject to a hearing(s)by the Inland Wetlands Agency and Planning& Zoning Commission. The applications and plans are on file with the South Windsor Planning Department in the Town Hall. As an abutting property owner you are invited to the hearing(s) to ask questions and/or give comments,however,you are not required to attend. You may also submit written comments regarding the application(s)prior to the meeting if you so desire. For further information regarding the specific date this application will be heard,please contact Kelli Gaetano, Administrative Secretary,Michele Lipe, Deputy Planning Director,or Jeffrey Folger, Environmental Planner,at the South Windsor Planning Department at 644-2511, ext. 253, 252 or 229,respectively. Thank you. Sincerely, DESIGN PROFESSIONALS,INC. By: J , Peter R DeMallie Principal cc: Jeffrey Folger Marcia Banach Matthew Galligan, Town Manager Bob Wolpert,DST Output Tom McGee, DST Realty John Brush, DST Realty Dale Meyer, TranSystems Corp. Irwin Hausman,Esq. 165 South Satellite Road, South Windsor, Connecticut 06074 Tel: (860)291-8755 • Fax: (860) 291-8757 DESIGN PROFESSIONALS, INC. civil engineers .planners . surveyors . gis . gps Narrative Statement DST Realty Connecticut, Inc. February 8,2002 In the summer of 1998,DST Realty,Inc. received approval from the Town of South Windsor,Connecticut to build a new 150,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility for Output Technologies, Inc.,a wholly owned subsidiary of DST Systems, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri. DST Realty Connecticut,Inc. subsequently acquired the 25.58-acre site adjacent to Interstate 291 (Exit 4) and U.S. Route 5 and contracted with the J.E. Dunn Construction Co., also of Kansas City,to erect the building,which was completed and occupied in 1999. The building now contains some 300 associates. DST Realty Connecticut subsequently acquired an additional 21.73 acres, and now plans to expand the facility to over 250,000±square feet by erecting a 102,772 square foot addition, providing new production,receiving and warehousing capabilities for DST Output, Inc. (formerly Output Technologies, Inc.). DST Output is planning to expand the South Windsor processing facility to accommodate its long-term business needs and to improve its nationwide disaster recovery capability. With this expansion, the facility will be better equipped to manage future distributive print requirements of large national customers as business needs dictate. The building's architect is Corp.Trans stems Co . of Kansas City, and site engineering is being Y performed by Design Professionals,Inc. of South Windsor. Both firms are members of the original design team Applications are being prepared for submission to various land use regulatory agencies, including the local Planning &Zoning Commission, Inland Wetlands Agency, and the Water Pollution Control Authority, as well as state agencies, including the State Traffic Commission and the Department of Environmental Protection. In preparing the site plans,the design team has had assistance from Town staff, including Town Manager Matthew Galligan. The project's timetable includes municipal application submissions on or around February 8, 2002. Construction is anticipated to commence later this year. DST Output has more than 30 years of experience helping the world's leading companies create lasting,profitable relationships with their customers. The company integrates print and electronic communications solutions for businesses in a variety of industries and produces in excess of 2 billion communications each year. DST Output's 150,000 sq. ft. processing facility on 47.31 acres at 125 Ellington Road in South Windsor boasts cutting-edge technology and an enhanced processing environment,which enables its more than 300 employees to produce accurate and timely communications solutions for clients and their customers. With advanced state-of the-art, high-speed digital equipment, this facility processes checks,statements, brochures, and invoices for various clients,predominately in the mutual funds, video services, and brokerage markets. The company has 4,000 associates at multiple locations throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. 165 South Satellite Road, South Windsor, Connecticut 06074 Tel: (860)291-8755 •Fax: (860)291-8757 t�WN Spq< C7 o ' 70� 4 fi 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. 06074 c sox•c�' AREA CODE 860/644-2511 February 15, 2002 CERTIFIED MAIL Town Clerk Town of East Hartford 740 Main Street East Hartford, CT 06108 Dear Madam/Sir: Re: Notice to Adjoining Municipalities — Appl 02-07P, DST Realty — Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for the construction of an industrial building, stormwater structures, parking and associated improvements on property located easterly of Ellington Road and southerly of I-291 at 125 Ellington Road (Assessor's map # 5 and 6, parcel # 2, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27) I-291 Corridor Development Zone. In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes concerning notification to municipalities regarding Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission applications that could affect the abutting town, we hereby notify you of the application submitted by DST Realty Connecticut, Inc. This application is tentatively scheduled to be heard by the Inland Wetlands AgencyJConservation Commission on March 6, 2002, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madden Room of the Town Hall. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Planning Department at 644- 2511, ext. 229. Very truly yours, ' :fir t effrey H. r Environmental Planner/Conservation Officer JHF/kag Enclosure C V -o SotdA ?40znd4olt y, 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. 06074 , SOR•CO AREA CODE 860/644-2511 February 15, 2002 CERTIFIED MAIL Town Clerk Town of East Hartford 740 Main Street East Hartford, CT 06108 Dear Madam/Sir: Re: Notice to Adjoining Municipalities — Appl 02-07P, DST Realty Connecticut, Inc., request for site plan of development approval for a 130,000± square foot addition on 47.31 acres at DST Output facility, 125 Ellington Road, I-291 CD Zone In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes concerning notification to municipalities regarding Planning &Zoning Commission applications that could affect the abutting town, we hereby notify you of the application submitted by-DST Realty Connecticut, Inc. Please see enclosed a key map of the proposed plan. This application is tentatively scheduled to be heard by the Planning &Zoning Commission on March 19, 2002, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall. If you have any question, please feel free to contact the Planning Department at 644-2511, ext. 253. Very truly yours, Michele R. Lipe, AICP Assistant Director of Planning MRL/kag Enclosure Connecticut Ecosystems u.0 • Wetland Delineation • Wetland & Aquatic Evaluation • Natural Resource Inventories • Mitigation • Project Planning • Permit Assistance • Expert Testimony February 27, 2002 Design Professionals, Inc. Attn.: Mr. Peter DeMallie 165 South Satellite Road South Windsor, CT 06074 Re. DST Output 125 Ellington Road South Windsor, CT CE Job#02-521 Dear Peter: At your request I have conducted a wetland review of the above-referenced project. I met with you and your staff to review preliminary site plans. I have also reviewed the following materials that were part of the original submission for this project: • letters from Rema Ecological Services, LLC dated August 17 and December 30, 1998 • letter from Benson Environmental, Inc. dated February 1, 1999 I inspected the site on February 6 and 27, 2002. On the latter date Mr. Jeffrey Folger, Wetlands Agent for the Town of South Windsor, and Ms. Karen Isherwood, a Project Engineer with your firm, accompanied me on the inspection. Site Description The 47.3-acre property is located south of Route 30 and north of Burnham Street in South Windsor, CT. It contains the DST Output building, parking lots and driveways, a constructed detention pond, mowed grass fields, mixed hardwood forest,narrow hedgerows, a large post-agricultural field and small wetland areas. Soils on the nearly level property are derived from glacial outwash deposits, and consist of loam over stratified sand that is at least four feet deep. An even-aged forest is located at the east end of the site, and supports American beech, red oak, gray birch, black birch, red maple, black cherry and white pine (Photo 5). Average tree size is 12-16 inches diameter at breast height (DBH), although larger trees up to 2-3 feet DBH are present. The shrub stratum is very sparse in this forest. Several shallow dug drainage ditches cross the forest, leading towards a large off-site deciduous wooded swamp. 38 Westland Avenue • West Hartford,CT 06107 • Phone & Fax (860) 5614598 • email ecosys@connico.net Design Professionals, Inc. Page 2 Re:DST Output Expansion 02127102 125 Ellington Road South Windsor, CT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A large post-agricultural field is located at the south end of the site, between the existing DST building and Burnham Street. Corn stubble and plow furrows are indicators of recent agricultural activities in this field. Goldenrods, grasses, teasel, mullein and switch grass grow in the field. A large mowed grass field lies between the DST building and the forest to the east(Photo 6). This field has been graded to drain towards the detention pond to the north. Wetland Areas Three wetland areas are located in the vicinity of the proposed expansion activities, as described below. Detention Pond The largest on-site wetland is a constructed detention pond located at the north end of the property(Photos 2-4). This was originally constructed as a retention pond in 1999, but was converted into a detention pond in 2000 with the addition of an outlet structure that connects to the Route 30 storm drainage system. The pond is equipped with two aerators for circulation and dissolved oxygen enhancement. Runoff from the developed portion of the site flows through a broad swale that connects to the southwest corner of the excavated pond. Five stone check dams have been constructed across the swale (Photo 1). Soils in the swale support only sparse vegetation. The shoreline of the pond consists of bare sandy soils that have been eroded in areas due to a fluctuating water level(Photo 2). Winterberry, red-osier dogwood and elderberry shrubs have been planted on the slopes that rise above the pond. At the east end of the pond the water level has receded approximately 60 feet horizontally from its high water mark due to the extended drought of 2001-02. This has resulted in the exposure of bare sandy soils(Photo 4). A mowed grass strip lies east of the pond, and beyond that is the aforementioned hardwood forest. The detention pond provides several important functions. It protects downstream structures and properties by detaining storm water. The pond renovates storm water runoff quality,primarily through the process of sediment trapping. As it matures and is more fully vegetated, biological renovation processes will begin to operate as well. The pond provides habitat for fish and wildlife. Its depth and groundwater inputs likely make it suitable for trout. Waterfowl, muskrats, painted turtles, deer and many other wildlife species likely utilize this habitat. The pond also is an aesthetic resource on the DST property. Connecticut Ecosystems LLC Design Professionals, Inc. Page 3 Re:DST Output Expansion 02127102 125 Ellington Road South Windsor, CT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Linear Ditch An excavated ditch is located south of the pond, at the edge of a field and extending east into the adjacent forest. Runoff flows intermittently through the ditch into the aforementioned pond. The ditch was likely dug to drain the field for agricultural activities. The ditch is flanked by red maple, multiflora rose, alder and hazelnut in the field, and by mixed hardwood trees in the forest. Its primary function is to serve as a conduit for surface water to the pond. Wet Meadow A small wet meadow is located south of the aforementioned linear ditch, at the northeast corner of a grass field. This area has been disturbed in the past, as evidenced by scattered soil piles. Reed canary grass and alder grow in this small wetland. This small, hydrologically isolated wetland does not provide any significant biological, water quality or hydrologic functions. Additional Areas Previously Flagged as Wetlands Three areas were previously identified and flagged as wetlands on the southerly portion of the property by another Soil Scientist. Along with Mr. Folger I inspected the soils in each of these areas with a soil auger. Based upon these observations it is my professional opinion that these three areas are neither wetlands nor watercourses. The first area is a linear ditch at the southeast corner of the site, which was dry on the latter inspection date. The topsoil in the ditch is dark, and the sandy subsoil contains high chroma mottles. However,the subsoil matrix is at least chroma 3, hence it is not a wetland soil. Neither is it an intermittent watercourse, since there is no evidence of scour/deposition, and no preponderance of hydrophytic vegetation. In my professional opinion this feature is a dug drainage ditch that is characterized by a seasonal high ground water table. The second area is located approximately 120 feet west of the southeast property line, between a narrow hedgerow and sewer line. This disturbed area contains shallow fill over buried topsoil and a bright sandy subsoil with high chroma mottles. These conditions are not indicative of a wetland soil. Rather,this area is characterized by a brief seasonal high ground water table that creates moderately well or somewhat poorly drained soil conditions. The third area is located in a shallow depression in a cornfield at the southeast end of the property. Soils in this area are similar to the two areas described above, and in my professional opinion this area is not a regulated wetland. Connecticut Ecosystems LLC Design Professionals,Inc. Page 4 Re:DST Output Expansion 02127102 125 Ellington Road South Windsor, CT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulated Activities The construction of a 102,772 square foot building addition, along with driveways and parking areas is proposed. Drainage from this expansion will flow into the detention pond, some of which will flow through a 2,500-foot long biofilter/detention swale that will be constructed around the southerly and easterly perimeter of the property. The only direct wetland impact will be the filling of the very small low quality wet meadow, described above, by the construction of the biofilter swale. This will not negatively impact any significant wetland function. In fact,the drainage design may help support and maintain the hydrology(water level) of the detention pond and allow the establishment of a vegetated littoral zone(shoreline fringe). Biofilter Swale The biofilter swale is designed to be 2,500 feet long and 25 feet wide at the bottom(3:1 side slopes). The swale will have a uniform bottom elevation of 55 feet, due to the lack of slope on the site. Thus, flow of water in the swale will be the result of hydraulic head, not due to a slope gradient. It is my understanding that the maximum depth of ponding in the swale will be 1-2 feet following large storms, but will typically be 0.3 feet. It is reasonable to expect that this extended periodic shallow ponding of water will result in the creation of hydric soils, promote the establishment of hydrophytic vegetation, and result in the creation of an extensive linear marsh along the perimeter of the property. This will offer significant water quality renovation and wildlife habitat benefits. The juxtaposition of the swale with the hardwood forest will create an excellent ecotone("edge")that should attract a variety of wildlife species. Since the hydrology of the swale will vary significantly with precipitation patterns, it is recommended that the swale be seeded with Wetmix seed mix, available from New England Wetland Plants, Inc. This mix contains seeds of wetland plants that grow in a wide range of hydrologic conditions. The plants should be watered as necessary until they are established. The swale should be lined with 12 inches of topsoil(30 percent amendment with leaf mulch or similar)prior to seeding. It is estimated that 25 pounds of seed mix will be required to cover the biofilter swale. In order to supplement the seed mix, it is recommended that 1,400 hydrophytic plants be planted in the swale (Table 1). At a 3-foot on-center spacing this will cover approximately 20 percent of the swale. Optimum planting seasons are spring and fall. I recommend that outlet protection be provided where the proposed swale will join the existing swale south of the detention pond. Connecticut Ecosystems LLC Design Professionals,Inc. Page 5 Re:DST Output Expansion 02127102 125 Ellington Road South Windsor CT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Recommendation The previously approved site plans call for the seeding of the existing biofilter swale and the planting of three"benches" along the detention pond shoreline with cattails. It is my understanding that this has not yet been accomplished. However, I recommend that this planting not take place until the current drought has passed in order to increase the chances of plant survival. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this correspondence. Very truly yours, Connecticut Ecosystems LLC Edward M. Pawlak Registered Soil Scientist Certified Professional Wetland Scientist Connecticut Ecosystems LLC Table 1. Mitigation Plants Scientific Name Common Name Acorus calamus Sweetflag Alisma lantago-a uatica Water plantain Carex lurida Lurid sedge Carex stricta Tussock sedge Eleocharis alustris Spike rush Eu atorium er oliatum Boneset Iris versicolor Blue flag iris Juncus canadensis Canada rush Peltandra vir inica Arrow arum Pontederia cordata Pickerelweed Saggitaria lati olia Arrowhead Scirpus atrovirens Dark green bulrush Scir us cyperinus Wool ass S ar anium americanum Burreed Notes: 1. One hundred plants of each species will be planted, for a total of 1,400 plants. 2. Plants will be established in scattered clumps, at a spacing of 3 feet on- center. 3. Plants can be purchased from New England Wetland Plants, Inc. (413) 256-1752. 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