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INLAND WETLANDS, WATERCOURSES AND CONSERVATION APPLICATIQI.,,
Application# G S-U j Date Received
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,
Section 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: JMJ Construction Co., Inc.
Address: 658 Ellington Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
Phone: (work) (860) 282-0628 (fax) (860) 528-7889 (cell) (860) 670-1908
B. Legal owner's name: JMJ Construction Co., Inc.
Address 658 Ellington Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
Phone(work) (860)282-0628 (fax)(860) 528-7889 (cell)(860) 670-1908
(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): Teaberry Estates
1. Contact Person(if further information is needed)
Karen M. Isherwood, P.E., Design Professionals, Inc., 165 South Satellite Road, South Windsor, CT
06074 (work)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.
Assessor's map#35 Parcel# 10 Zone:RR
F. Names of all abutting property owners from records in Town Clerk's office. (use separate sheet
if necessary): See attached.
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).**
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: None.
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.
J. Amount of regulated area disturbance and types of fill(including wetlands and regulated buffers).
3,200 sq. ft. or.07 acres, clean fill will be used.
K. Acreage of wetlands and watercourses in regulated areas to be altered: 0
No development proposed within wetlands.
L. Acreage of wetlands and watercourses to be created: 0
M. Lineal feet of proposed stream alteration: 0
N. Total land area of project and percentage which is wetlands: SRD acreage. 12.0 acres,
Wetlands= 8,854 sq. ft. = 1.68%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.): Planning & Zoning
(pending application), ZBA(applied and voluntarily withdrawn before ruling), WPCA, DEP
' P. The applicant (or designated representative) hereby attests that a sign will be posted at the
following location(s): CV) direcled kw Tm S �
By: Peter R. DeMallie, Design Professionals, Inc.
on or before the followin at As dire to by Town Staff
Signature: WOO
These signs must be disp aged 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 an 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.
for review shall be considered factual
3. All information submitted in the application � , 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 both before and after a final decision has been
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New England Seed Mixes for Mitigation,
Conservation and Erosion Control
New England Wetmix
The 2002 wetland seed mix contains a wide variety of native seeds which are suitable for most
wetland mitigation and restoration sites which are not permanently inundated.All species are best
suited to moist disturbed ground as found in most wet meadow,scrub shrub,or forested wetland
mitigation and restoration areas. This mix is well suited for detention basin borders, and the
bottom of detention basins not generally under standing water.The seeds will not germinate under
inundated conditions.If planted during the fall months,the seed mix will germinate the following
spring.During the first season of growth,several species will produce seeds,while other species
will produce seeds after the second growing season. Not all species will grow in all wetland
situations.This mix is composed of the wetland species most likely to grow in created/restored
wetlands,and should produce more than 75%ground cover in two full growing seasons.
The wetland seeds in this mix can be hand sown,used with a hand-held spreader,or hydro-seeded
on large or hard to reach sites,as long as there is no permanent snow cover.Lightly rake to ensure
proper soil-seed contact. Seeding can take place on frozen soil, as the freezing and thawing
weather of late fall and early winter will work the seed into the soil. If spring conditions are drier
than usual,watering may be required.If planting during the summer months,watering may be
required for at least 2-3 weeks after planting to ensure germination.A non-invasive annual such
as winter rye may be added to the mix to obtain soil stabilization cover in the fall.Do not add
annual ryegrass,Kentucky Bluegrass or perennial ryegrass as these species are very aggressive
and they will inhibit the growth of the wetland seeds.A light mulch of clean,weed-free straw is
recommended.
APPLICATION RATE: 1 LB/5000 SQ.FEET AS AN UNDERSTORY SEEDING
1 LB/2500 SQ.FEET AS A WET MEADOW
COST:$125.00/LB
SPECIES
Fox Sedge (Carex vulpinoidea), Hop Sedge (Carex lupulina), Water Plantain (Alisma
plantago-aquatica), Nodding Bur-marigold (Bidens cernua), Lurid Sedge (Carex lurida),
Soft Rush(Juncus effusus),Grass-leaved Goldenrod(Solidago graminifolia),Bearded Sedge
(Carex comosa),Fringed Sedge(Carex crinita),Boneset(Eupatorium perfoliatum),Flat-top
Aster (Aster umbellatus), Hard-stem Bulrush (Scirpus acutus), Green Bulrush (Scirpus
atrovirens),Woolgrass(Scirpus cyperinus),Spotted Joe-pye Weed(Eupatorium maculatum),
Blue Vervain(Verbana hastata),Ditch Stonecrop(Penthdrum sedoides)
New England Wetland Plants,Inc.,800 Main St.-Office,820 West St.-Nutsery,Amherst,MA 01002
Phone(413)256-1752 27 FAX(413)256-1092
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HIGHLAND SOILS LLc
September 28,2004
Karen Isherwood
Design Professionals,Inc.
165 South Satellite Road
South Windsor,CT 06074
RE. EMERALD GREEN SUBDIVISION
ELLINGTONROAD
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT
Dear Karen:
The inland wetland boundaries on the above-referenced property were field
delineated on May 11,2004. The wetlands were field delineated in accordance with the
standards of the National Cooperative Soil Survey and the definition of wetlands as found
in the Connecticut General Statutes,Chapter 440,Section MA-38. I have reviewed the
plans prepared by your office and have found the representation of the field delineated
wetlands to be substantially correct.
The soils in the on-site wetland were identified,as 1►e1onging to the poorly drained
Wilbraham Series. The wetlands developed in a small depression along the edge of a tilled
farm field. Surface ponding can be expected in the late winter and early spring in this
wetland resource. As with some of the upland soils on this,property the soils of the
Wilbraham Series overlay a compact glacial till. Similtnr soils were noted just off-site and
are associated with seeps along a terrace escarpment.
Upland soils on the property were identified asbelonging to the excessively drained
Manchester Series,the well drained Broadbrook Series and the moderately well drained
Rainbow Series.
If you have any questions,or require additional inf-Drmation,please call me at(860) -
742-5868.
Very truly yours,
)ohn P.lanni
Professional Soil Scientist
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December 14, 2004
Dear Current Abutting Property Owner,
Re: Application of JMJ Construction Co.
Emerald Green& Teaberry Estates
Ellington Road/Route 30
South Windsor, Connecticut
DPI Project No. 1930
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 Michele Lipe, Deputy
Planning Director, or Jeffrey Folger, Environmental Planner, at the South Windsor Planning
Department at 644-2511, ext. 252 or 229, respectively. Thank you.
Sincerely,
DESIGN OFESSIONALS, INC.
A/0'
By:
Peter R. heMallie
President
165 South Satellite Road, South Windsor,Connecticut 06074
Tel: (860)291-8755•Fax:(860)291-8757
Email:dpicivil@aol.com
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Direct Abutters
JMJ Construction Co., Inc.
Ellington Road/Route 30Vi
DPI Project No. 1930
Ma Lot No. Property Owner Mailin Address
35 5 Town of South Windsor 1540 Sullivan Ave
35 6&7 The Unity Church of Hartford 730 Farmington Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06119
35 8 Eric R. &Rachelle Clark 909 Ellington Road
35 11 Timothy M. Friend 887 Ellington Road
35 12 Roger H. &Donna S. Anderson 871 Ellington Road
35 19 Stephen&Paula Looby 59 Quarry Brook Road
35 20 Alan M. & Teresa A. Platteis 71 Quarry Brook Road
35 21 Michael C. & Seidel Strout 79 Quarry Brook Road
35 22 Michael&Virginia Schobin er 89 Quarry Brook Road
35 23 Michael A. &Rosemary Broad 99 Quarry Brook Road
35 24 Albert K. Bement 109 Quarry Brook Road
35 25 Bruce A. &Janet B. Miller 119 Quarry Brook Road
35 26 Robert A. &Joyce A. Burns 129 Quarry Brook Road
35 27 Robert G. &Karen M. Stoker 139 Quarry Brook Road
35 28 David J. Schell 149 Quarry Brook Road
35 29 David P. &Merridy Bilodeau 159 Quarry Brook Road
35 30 Karmela Malone 169 Quarry Brook Road
35 31 William S. &Kathryn L. Perkins 179 Quarry Brook Road
35 32 Benhamin&Debra Carlson 187 Quarry Brook Road
165 South Satellite Road, South Windsor, Connecticut 06074
Tel: (860)291-8755•Fax: (860)291-8757
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To: Design Professionals
165 So. Satellite Road
South Windsor, CT 06074
From: Jeffrey H. Folger—Environmental Planner/Conservation Officer
Date: December 27, 2004
Re: App. #05-03P -Review of the proposed Teaberry Estates SRD—Plans dated 12/15/04.
I have reviewed the proposed plan with the following initial comments:
The plans show test pit data but do not show the location of the test pits. Please show the
location of the test pits.
The grading within the proposed detention basin should be such to maximize the flow of
stormwater through the basin. Details of the basin bottom should also be provided in regards to
top soil depth and composition. The site plan indicated that a type III seed mix will be used in
the basin,but no detail shows what is contained in the type III mix. 1
Stormwater discharged from the proposed detention basin appears to exit onto a slope on Town
owned open space. Based upon existing erosion scars present on the site from overland flow
from the agricultural fields, this flow could pose an erosion problem prior to reaching the
watercourse to the east, which would result in direct wetland impacts. This concern needs to be
addressed.
A soil report has not been received showing soil types present on the site. This should include
both upland and hydric soil types.
A report on the wetland functions and values should be submitted evaluating the project's
potential impacts to wetland function and water quality.
CC. Town Engineer
Director of Planning
MEMORANDUM
To: South Windsor Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission.
From: Jeffrey H. Folger-Zoning/Wetland Enforcement Officer
Date: February 18, 2005
Re: App. #05-03P -Review of the proposed Teaberry Estates SRD -Plans dated 12/15/04.
The project is to build a 25-unit Senior Residence Development(SRD)on approximately 12
acres. Proposed regulated activities include construction and grading of a detention/water quality
basin with in the upland review area.
Site: The site is located in the Podunk River watershed. The parcel is a rectangular piece
oriented east-west. The site is mostly open with 3/ of the site historically used as an agricultural
field. Relief on the site gently slopes to the east and west with a high spot in the middle of the
property. The total site is comprised of approximately 12 acres, approximately 115 of an acre is
mapped as wetlands. Two areas of wetlands are present on the site, one located in the northeast
portion of the site, the other located at the eastern end of the property(1/8th of an acre). The
northeastern wetland is a linear wetland that collects drainage from the center of the site and
directs it to the north. This wetland terminates to the north at the property boundary of the
Lakewood cluster development.
Land uses abutting the parcel are high density residential to the north, and the south,town owned
open space to the east, and two residential houses and Ellington Road to the west.
The wetlands would be characterized as a forested wetlands. There is no evidence of any vernal
pool morphology. The wetlands occur at the edge of the historically cultivated field. The linear
wetland conveys runoff from the field, downslope,ultimately ending up in the small watercourse
that feeds the millpond. The second wetland is a shallow wet depression with little evidence of a
functioning wetland ecosystem.
Major functions of this wetland area would be groundwater recharge, stormwater conveyance,
and some wildlife habitat. The value of the functions are limited due to the relatively small size
and isolation to other wetland areas. The more valuable wetland system is the watercourse to the
east at the toe of the slope. The slope exhibits signs of gullying from runoff from the agricultural
field to the west.
Impacts:
Three quarters of the area of proposed disturbance is currently maintained as a plowed Ag field.
No cover crop was present,however weeds have thrived in the field and have stabilized it
somewhat. The soils are mapped as Rainbow silt loam 3 to 8% slope(RaB) , erosion hazard
medium, Manchester gravelly loam 3 to 8% slope, erosion hazard medium. Broadbrook silt loam
(BrA) erosion hazard high. E&S controls proposed should adequately prevent the migration of
sediment offsite. The likelihood of red water being generated from fine soil particles is good.
The stormwater system is proposed to be directed through two water quality basins, one at the
eastern end of the development and one at the western end. This will pre-treat the stormwater
prior to discharge to the adjacent watercourse.
The discharge of stormwater to the east must occur by directing water to the bottom of the slope
to the east. Leaving the discharge structures on the applicant's property will create a significant
erosion problem over time resulting in gullying of the slope to the east. To address this concern
will entail placing a pipe/level spreader on Town owned open space and bringing the water to the
toe of the slope.
The western stormwater structure was originally planned to discharge into the adjoining church
to the north and then into the Lakewood condo storm pipe system. The current plan is to
discharge the stormwater directly to the Podunk via pipes leading from the stormwater structure,
across Ellington Road, across a private house lot(drainage easement needed) and down the
terrace slope to the Podunk River floodplain., In order to accomplish this, the applicant will
submit an additional application showing the installation design. This will be done to insure that
the proper procedural steps are taken in relation to abutter notification, etc.
The plans will include a proposed stormwater outfall to the east that will be constructed on Town
owned open space. This will entail an outlet pipe,plunge pool and stone-lined swale. The route
will follow an old erosion scar to the toe of the slope. The area has a number of spring seeps
breaking out of the slope 1/3 to '/Z of the way up the slope. The vegetation is indicative of a
wetland area(Sweet pepper bush, spice bush). This area may contain regulated soils so the
applicant was directed to provide data from a soil scientist and ecologist. The applicant must
obtain permission from the Town Council to place the desired structure on Town property.
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March 2, 2005
Marcia Banach, Director of Planning
Jeffrey Folger,Environmental Planner
Town of South Windsor MAR Z005
1540 Sullivan Avenue
South Windsor, CT 06074
RE: Emerald Green and Teaberry Estates
Ellington Road/Route 30
South Windsor, Connecticut
Dear Marcia&Jeff,
On behalf of my client, JMJ Construction Co., Inc., and pursuant to the above-referenced
applications, I hereby grant to the Planning&Zoning Commission an extension of the time within
which to schedule a public hearing not to exceed 35 days, and to the Inland Wetlands Agency a
similar extension not to exceed 15 days. Please advise if additional extensions are necessary.
Respectfully submitted,
DESIGN PROFESSIONALS INC.
D
By:
Peter R. DeMallie
Principal
CC: Atherton Ryan, Esq.
JMJ Construction Co., Inc.
Karen M. Isherwood,P.E.
Richard L. Boston, R.L.A.
165 South Satellite Road, South Windsor,Connecticut 06074
Tel: (860)291-8755•Fax: (860)291-8757
Email:dpicivil@aaol.com
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DATE: March 16, 2005
TO: Jeffrey Folger, Environmental Planner
Town of South Windsor
1540 Sullivan Avenue
South Windsor, CT 06074
RE: Inland Wetlands Application 05-03P&05-13W DPI PROJ NO: 04-1930
Emerald Green Subdivision/Teaberry Estates
3-Lot Subdivision&Senior Residence Development
JMJ Construction Co., Inc.
Ellington Road/Route 30
South Windsor, Connecticut
Dear Mr. Folger:
Upon further review of the landscape plans and the intent for improved water quality of the
stormwater discharge into drainage basins being designed for the above applications on lot 3, we
offer the following planting amendment to the planting plans:
A. Detention basin on lot 3 with discharge to the Podunk River
1. The lower basin on lot 3 will have the entire basin bottom seeded with a
WetMix seeding mixture obtained from New England Wet Plants, Inc. of
Amherst, Massachusetts. This water quality basin seed mixture will seeded at
the rate of one pound per 2,500 square feet with annual rye as a nurse crop to
achieve immediate stabilization.
2. Water quality basin plantings at basin bottom will be provided with 12 inches of
amended soils to achieve a minimum of 20% organics.
3. Wetlands planting Area: approximately 2,625 S.F.
4. Wetlands plantings will include:
a. plantings for water greater than one foot[quantity: 136]
b. plantings for water less than one foot [quantity: 156]
5. Plants for use will be planted at 3 feet on center in basin bottom and will include
the following plants to be coordinated with the Owner's landscape architect and
Town Staff in final placement and quantities of plant stock: &
a. 0"-6" depth- Water Plantain(Alisma Plantago-Aquatica)
Sweetflag(Acorus Calamus)
Canada Rush(Jancus Canadensis)
Tussock Sedge(Carex Stricta)
Spike Rush(Eleocharis Palustris) Fav,-,axt
Soflstem Bulrush( Scirpus Validus)
165 South Satellite Road,South Windsor,Connecticut 06074
Tel:(860)291-8755•Fax:(860)291-8757
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6"-18"depth-Arrowhead(Saggitaria Latiflolia)
Arrow Arum(Peltandra Virginica)
Burreed(Sparganium Americanum)
Pickerelweed(Pontederia Cordata)
B. Detention basin on lot 3 with discharge to town land of South Windsor
1. The upper basin on lot 3 will have the entire basin bottom seeded with a
WetMix seeding mixture obtained from New England Wet Plants, Inc. of
Amherst, Massachusetts. This water quality basin seed mixture will be seeded at
the rate of one pound per 2,500 square feet with annual rye as a nurse crop to
achieve immediate stabilization. Water quality basin plantings at basin bottom
will be provided with 12 inches of amended soils to achieve a minimum of 20%
organics.
2. Water quality basin plantings at basin bottom will be provided with 12 inches of
amended soils to achieve a minimum of 20% organics
3. Wetlands planting Area: approximately 2,625 S.F.
4. Wetlands plantings will include:
a. plantings for water greater than one foot [quantity: 270]
b. plantings for water less than one foot [quantity: 156]
5. Plants for use will be planted at 3 feet on center in basin bottom and will include
the following plants to be coordinated with the Owner's landscape architect and
Town Staff in final placement and quantities of plant stock:
a. 0"-6"depth- Water Plantain(Alisma Plantago-Aquatica)
Sweetflag (Acorus Calamus)
Canada Rush(Jancus Canadensis)
Tussock Sedge (Carex Stricta)
Spike Rush(Eleocharis Palustris)
Soflstem Bulrush( Scirpus Validus)
6"-18"depth- Arrowhead(Saggitaria Latiflolia)
Arrow Arum(Peltandra Virginica)
Burreed(Sparganium Americanum)
Pickerelweed(Pontederia Cordata)
If this is found acceptable to the Commission, they will be added to Teaberry Estates Landscape
Plan, Sheet L2 and Emerald Green Subdivision Landscape Plan, Sheet Ll.
Sincerely,
DESIGN PROFESSION S,INC.
By:
RI
hard Boston, A
Director of Landscape chitecture
165 South Satellite Road, South Windsor,Connecticut 06074
Tel:(860)291-8755•Fax:(860)291-8757
Email: dpicivil@aol.com
New England Seed Mixes for Mitigation,
Conservation and Erosion Control
New England Wetmix
The 2002 wetland seed mix contains a wide variety of native seeds which are suitable for most
wetland mitigation and restoration sites which are not permanently inundated.All species are best
suited to moist disturbed ground as found in most wet meadow,scrub shrub,or forested wetland
mitigation and restoration areas. This mix is well suited for detention basin borders, and the
bottom of detention basins not generally under standing water.The seeds will not germinate under
inundated conditions.If planted during the fall months,the seed mix will germinate the following
spring.During the first season of growth,several species will produce seeds,while other species
will produce seeds after the second growing season. Not all species will grow in all wetland
situations.This mix is composed of the wetland species most likely to grow in created/restored
wetlands,and should produce more than 75%ground cover in two full growing seasons.
The wetland seeds in this mix can be hand sown,used with a hand-held spreader,or hydro-seeded
on large or hard to reach sites,as long as there is no permanent snow cover.Lightly rake to ensure
proper soil-seed contact. Seeding can take place on frozen soil, as the freezing and thawing
weather of late fall and early winter will work the seed into the soil. If spring conditions are drier
than usual,watering may be required.If planting during the summer months,watering may be
required for at least 2-3 weeks after planting to ensure germination.A non-invasive annual such
as winter rye may be added to the mix to obtain soil stabilization cover in the fall.Do not add
annual ryegrass,Kentucky Bluegrass or perennial ryegrass as these species are very aggressive
and they will inhibit the growth of the wetland seeds.A light mulch of clean,weed-free straw is
recommended.
APPLICATION RATE: 1 LB/5000 SQ.FEET AS AN UNDERSTORY SEEDING
1 LB/2500 SQ.FEET AS A WET MEADOW
COST:$125.00/1-B
SPECIES
Fox Sedge (Carex vulpinoidea), Hop Sedge (Carex lupulina), Water Plantain (Alisma
plantago-aquatica), Nodding Bur-marigold (Bidens cernua), Lurid Sedge (Carex lurida),
Soft Rush(Juncus effusus),Grass-leaved Goldenrod(Solidago graminifolia),Bearded Sedge
(Carex comosa),Fringed Sedge(Carex crinita),Boneset(Eupatorium perfoliatum),Flat-top
Aster (Aster umbellatus), Hard-stem Bulrush (Scirpus acutus), Green Bulrush (Scirpus
atrovirens),Woolgrass(Scirpus cyperinus),Spotted Joe-pye Weed(Eupatorium maculatum),
Blue Vervain(Verbana hastata),Ditch Stonecrop(Penthorum sedoides)
New England Wetland Plants,Inc.,800 Main St.-Office,820 West St.-Nursery,Amherst,MA 01002
Phone(413)256-1752 27 FAX(413)256-1092
MEMORANDUM
To: Marcia Banach, Director of Planning
Cc: Jeff Folger, Environmental Planner/Cons a ' n Officer LIAR 2 ;; 2005
From: Jeffrey B. Doolittle, P.E., Town Engineer
Date: 3/22/05
RE: App 05-03P, Teaberry Estates SRD
I have reviewed the revised Site Plan dated 3/10/05 for the Teaberry Estates SRD off Ellington Road
and I have the following comments:
1. The driveway for unit 10 appears to be between 19-20 feet long on the right side from the back of
the sidewalk to the garage. Add a note to the plans that all driveways must have at least 20 feet
from the back of the sidewalk to the garage.
2. 1 did not see a foundation drain from unit 13, 14 or the community building.
3. Several units are very close to the sidewalk and street. Units 1,2, and 25 are 6-7 feet from the
sidewalk. Other units are 12-15 feet from the sidewalk.
4. A swale and a trench drain is needed behind the sidewalk around the proposed cul-de-sac
known as Church Way to catch the runoff from this site.
5. The plan shows grading for drainage swales very close to the back of the buildings. This will be
difficult to make work and to maintain. To insure positive drainage away from the back's of the
buildings install a perforated pipe in a stone trench that runs between yard drains in the back of
the buildings, under a swale. This will collect water and convey it to the yard drains, even if a
patio, landscaping, or some other feature obstructs surface water flow.
6. The proposed grade up the driveway from the cul-de-sac to this development is 8% which is
steep. However, it is short and I suggest this grade be lowered to 6%to match Church Way.
7. Revise the angular change in grade at sta. 19+75 to a vertical curve.
8. There are 7 driveways proposed in the cul-de-sac. Revise this to no more than 3 as stated in the
Public Improvement Specifications so there is room to pile show and to reduce the clutter of
mailboxes, trash cans, utilities, etc.
9. Extend the gravel access drive to the detention basin outlet structure.
10. The proposed discharge from the detention basin must be moved to the toe of the slope and
include a level spreader so there is no erosion from this discharge. Easements from the property
owner(s) must be obtained for this discharge. Show this on the Plot Plan, Topographic Plan and
Sediment& Erosion Control Plan.
11. A detail is needed for the proposed rip rap apron/level spreader.
WILLIAM G. REVELEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Attorneys at Law
117 Hartford Turnpike Atherton B.Ryan,Of Counsel
Tolland, CT 06084 E-mail: AthertonRyan@sbcglobal.net
Tel: (860) 875-3375
Fax: (860)875-5099
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South Windsor Inland Wetlands Agency MAR 2 8 2005
Town Hall
1540 Sullivan Avenue S'OU f N DEP f.
South Windsor, CT 06074-2786
ATTENTION: Jeff Folger, Wetlands Agent
RE: Application#05-03P Teaberry Senior Residence Development
Dear Mr. Folger:
The undersigned represents JMJ Construction Company, Inc. in connection with the above
wetlands application. For reasons stated on the record at the initial hearing on March 16, 2005 it
was agreed that the matter be continued for a continued public hearing on April 20, 2005. To
effect that, the Applicant hereby grants the Inland Wetlands Agency an extension of the time
within which to conclude the public hearing for additional period not to exceed 45 days plus the
statutory 35 days period within which to render a decision following the conclusion of the
hearing, all pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 22a-42a.
Thank-you for your consideration.
Very truly yours,
J.M.J. Construction Company, Inc.
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Karen Isherwood
Design Professionals,Inc.
165 South Satellite Road
South Windsor,CT 06074
RE. TEABERRYESTATES
ELLINGTONROAD
SOUTH WVVDSOR,CT
Dear Karen:
The inland wetland boundaries on the above-referenced property were field delineated on
May 11,2004 and March 16,2005. The wetlands were field delineated in accordance with the
standards of the National Cooperative Soil Survey and the definition of wetlands as found in the
Connecticut General Statutes,Chapter 440,Section 22A-38. I have reviewed the plans prepared by
your office and have found the representation of the field delineated wetlands to be substantially
correct.
The additional field work on March 16,2005 identified the upper limits of off-site wetlands
in the area of a proposed drainage discharge. Only the upper limits of the wetlands were identified
and it should be noted that this wetland area continues downhill and approximates the proposed
drainage easement.
The soils in the on-site wetland were identified as belonging to the poorly drained
Wilbraham Series.. The wetlands developed in a small depression along the edge of a tilled farm
field. Surface ponding can be expected in the late winter and early spring in this wetland resource.
As with some of the upland soils on this property the soils of the Wilbraham Series overlay a
compact glacial till. Similar soils were noted just off-site and are associated with seeps along a
terrace escarpment.
Upland soils on the property were identified as belonging to the excessively drained
Manchester Series,the well drained Broadbrook Series and the moderately well drained Rainbow
Series.
If you have any questions,or require additional information,please call me at(860)742-
5868.
Very truly yours,
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John P.Ianni
Professional Soil Scientist
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March 29, 2005
Marcia Banach, Director of Planning
Town of South Windsor
1540 Sullivan Avenue
South Windsor, CT 06074
RE: Emerald Green and Teaberry Estates
Ellington Road/Route 30
South Windsor, Connecticut
Dear Marcia, 3�
On behalf of my client, JMJ Construction Co., Inc., and pursue to the above-referenced
applications, I hereby grant to the Planning&Zoning Commission a 40-day extension to close the
public hearing and render a decision, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 22a-42a.
Thank you.
Respectfully submitted,
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Peter R. DeMallie
Principal
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JMJ Construction Co., Inc.
Karen M. Isherwood, P.E.
Richard L. Boston,R.L.A.
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RE: Applications (05-02P&05-03P) DPI Proj. No. 1930
Emerald Green Subdivision/Teaberry Estates Senior Residence Development
South Windsor, Connecticut
This memo is in response to Jeff Folgers comment in a memo dated December 27, 2004, requesting a
report on the wetland functions and values, and serves to document the review of the thirteen criteria
pertaining to wetland evaluation of functional value as set forth in the"Method For The Evaluation of
Inland Wetlands In Connecticut", DEP Bulleting No. 9.
1) Flood Control: To evaluate wetlands for their value in flood control,three basic factors are
considered. The estimated volume of storage during a 1% chance flood; the effectiveness of that
storage in relation to the total runoff and other storage in the basin; and the existing need for flood
control downstream(damage potential). As this application is limited to the installation of 12" pipe
at the bottom of an existing eroded channel, and providing the necessary fill to cover the storm pipe
along the slope in addition to stabilizing the receiving soils as required in the 2002 CT Guidelines for
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control, we anticipate no appreciable change in flood storage along the
steep slopes.
2) Ecological Integrity: Evaluating the importance of wetlands to the overall health and function of the
ecosystem. The wetland area this application proposes to disturb is an existing eroded slope
characteristic mostly from the breakout of groundwater. With the proposed introduction of
stormpipe, fill and erosion control blanket within the 20' corridor we do not expect any changes to
the overall health of the receiving wetlands below as this channel currently receives a very limited
area of surface runoff. The receiving wetlands will continue to receive surface runoff supplying it
with dissolved nutrients. As for the impact on the animal community, the proposed disturbance will
be temporary as it affects a narrow corridor for a very limited time during construction. The impact
from new residences will be similar in nature to previously approved developments such as 21 units
at Podunk Ridge, 18 units at River Walk and the more than 50 residences located at Strawberry
Fields. There is also evidence of recent pedestrian traffic throughout the area most likely from area
residents from nearby Lakewood Condominiums and/or residents from the QuarryBrook Drive
development.
3) Wildlife Habitat: The effect on wildlife habitat will again be temporary in nature due to short-term
construction activity within a narrow corridor at the request of the Town to remedy an existing
erosion concern as permitted previously within the Shady Brook Village and Podunk Ridge
developments.
4) Finfish Habitat of Watercourses: N/A, this is not a watercourse.
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5) Nutrient Retention and Sediment Trapping: The disturbance to wetlands as proposed including the
installation of storm pipe, fill and associated stabilizing measures such as riprap stilling basin and
erosion control blanket will not provide an increase in nutrient levels and it will decrease sediment
loads to the receiving wetlands associated with current erosion.
6) Education Potential: This application offers no impact on the educational potential associated with
this form of wetland creation as several others exist nearby and this application considers the repair
of one slope.
7) Visual/Esthetic Quality: As this is a currently eroded slope, methods of repair will alter the physical
condition of the site creating an overall impact on visual quality. However,with the cleanup
associated with the removal of various residential by-products from neighboring communities,
including but not limited an abandoned sofa, wooden bench swing, and black landscape edging, we
expect an improvement in the visual quality within the disturbed areas.
8) Agricultural Potential: Disturbed area not considered viable for agricultural use without significant
fill.
9) Forestry Potential: no forestry potential within Town Open Space.
10)Water-based Recreation(Canoeing,Nonpowered Boating, Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife
Observation): N/A
11)Groundwater Use Potential: There is no appreciable impact to groundwater use potential in the area
of disturbed wetlands. The only effect on groundwater will be the stabilization of a narrow channel
with the intent to keep groundwater from breaking through the sandy soils and continuing the erode
the slope channel.
12)Shoreline Anchoring and Dissipation of Erosive Forces:N/A
13)Noteworthiness: Only a certified soil scientist or wetland biologist would be able to offer additional
comments regarding noteworthiness of a wetland with features giving them a higher value regardless
of any other attribute. I can only offer that similar disturbance, in similar soil conditions, has
previously been permitted by the Town of South Windsor IWACC.
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Attn: Karen Isherwood
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RE: Appl. #05-0313—Teaberry Senior Residence Development, Rural Residential Zone
Dear Ms. Isherwood:
At the May 4, 2005 regular meeting, the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission
approved application #05-03P—Teaberry Senior Residence Development—658 Ellington Road
— Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission—application for regulated activities in connection
with the construction of a 25-lot Senior Residence Development (SRD), stormwater system, and
associated improvements on property located easterly of Ellington Road and northerly of Quarry
Brook Drive. Rural Residential Zone. This approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. One blueprint copy of the entire set of plans and this letter reproduced thereon, must be
submitted to this Commission. This must be completed within 65 days of approval prior
to any construction activity on the site. Plans submitted to Planning &Zoning
Commission shall be considered having met this requirement.
2. The application shall indemnify and hold harmless the Town of South Windsor against
any liability, which might result from the proposed operation or use.
3. The permit is valid for five years and shall expire on May 4, 2010. It is the
landowner(s)/applicant(s) responsibility to track expiration dates and notify the
Commission of a renewal request at least 65 days prior to expiration.
4. All approvals required must be obtained and submitted prior to any activity on the site.
5. A contact person shall be identified on the plans.
Teaberry Senior Residence
May 5, 2005
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6. We recommend a bond in the amount of$30,000 be submitted to the Planning &Zoning
Commission to ensure compliance with the erosion and sediment control measures.
Very truly yours,
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Elizabeth A. Warren, Chairperson
INLAND WETLANDS AGENCY/
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From: Jeffrey B. Doolittle, P.E., Town Engineer
Date: 1/18/06
RE: Teabeny Estates SRD
The Town has received several complaints regarding an increase in stormwater
drainage in the Lakewood development from property to the south owned by Unity
Church and JMJ's Teaberry Estates SRD. Residents of Lakewood claim JMJ took
down hundreds of trees and there is a lot of silt and stormwater flowing across the back
of property owned by Unity Church and causing flooding of yards and basements at
Lakewood.
Jeff Folger and I went out this morning to look at the drainage situation on these
properties. It was raining heavily and had been raining for several hours. We walked in
the back wooded property of Unity Church past the rear detention basin. There was little
water in the rear detention basin and there was not a lot of surface water flowing into this
basin. There were puddles of standing water in various places in the back of Unity
Church's property but the water was clean and this looked normal. There is a natural
earth berm along much of the property line between Unity Church and Teabeny SRD. In
the back of Teabeny SRD, by units 10, 11, and 12, where JMJ had several soil
stockpiles there was a large gap in the silt fence with a few hay bales. There was a
significant amount of dirty brown stormwater flowing from JMJ's project onto Unity
Church property and down the natural drainage channel (past the old couch) onto
TOSW property. None of this stormwater was reaching Lakewood property. Jeff Folger
will contact JMJ about installing hay bales, a berm and more silt fence to stem the flow of
dirty water from JMJ's property onto property owned by Unity Church and the TOSW.
There was some water flowing from Unity Church property onto Lakewood property but it
was clean surface water coming from this property (as it has in the past) not from JMJ's
project. There is a drainage ditch in the back of Lakewood buildings (along the property
line with Unity Church) but there was not a lot of water in this ditch. There was standing
water in back of many homes in Lakewood and wet ground (as indicated by lots of moss
growing) but this was water that fell there, not water from Unity Church property. The
drain at the end of the drainage ditch was covered with leaves. There was no overland
flow from the rear detention basin at Unity Church onto Lakewood property.
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Nancy Jacques
658 Ellington Road
South Windsor CT 06074
Dear Ms. Jacques:
Re: Appl. 05-03,Teaberry Estates IWA
Appl. 06-18P,Teaberry Estates-Buffer
This is to advise you that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted on June 14, 2011 to release the
wetlands bond for the above-referenced project in the amount of $5,000. At that same meeting the
commission voted to release the$50,000 bond for Appl. 06-18P, Teaberry Estates-Buffer.
Advance arrangements should be made to pick up the bond to ensure that the necessary contact person(s)
will be available. If you have any further questions contact the Planning Department at 644-2511,ext.
252. Thank you
Very truly yours,
PLANNING&ZONING COMMISSION
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Attn: Mrs. Michele Lipe
1540 Sullivan Ave.
South Windsor, CT 06074
RE: Bond Release Teaberry Estates SRD—Landscaping Bond Appl. 05-03P
Dear Mrs. Lipe:
We are hereby requesting the release of the Landscaping bond Appl. 05-03P in the amount of
$ 5000 for the Landscaping at Teaberry Estates, the work has been completed
Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions
Sincerely,
"JacquesNan
RECE�V�Q J.M.J. Construction Co., Inc.
M 658 Ellington Road
` South Windsor, CT 06074
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May 8, 2011
Town of South Windsor
Attn: Mrs. Michele Lipe
1540 Sullivan Ave.
South Windsor, CT 06074
RE: 05-03P Teaberry Estates SRD - landscaping bonds
Dear Mrs. Lipe:
We are hereby requesting the release of the outstanding landscaping bonds at Teaberry Estates,
the work has been completed. Our records indicate the below bonds have not yet been returned
to us.
Teaberry Estates—Tree planting bond $ 50,000
" C4Landscaping Bond $ 5,000
" Outstanding Bond $ 5,000
Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions
Sincerely,
Nancy Jacques