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Home My WebLink About06-05P East Hartford Sand & Gravel T C TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM Application No: ° JAN 2 7 2006 Official Receipt Date: Receipt No: APPLICANT: East Hartford Sand& Gravel, Inc., c/o Arthur V. Silvestri, President PROJECT NAME: East Hartford Sand& Gravel ADDRESS: 724 Strong Road, South Windsor, CT 06074 OWNER OF RECORD ON LAND RECORDS: KF Brick Company, Inc. ADDRESS: PO Box 375, South Windsor, CT 06074 COMPLETE LOCATION OF PROPERTY: North side of Strong Road (interior-accessible from Rte 5) ASSESSOR'S MAP #97 PARCEL#7 ZONE RR&I NAME, ADDRESS, TEL &FAX# OF PERSON TO WHOM INQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED: Galen Semprebon,P.E.,Design Professionals,Inc., 165 South Satellite Road,South Windsor, CT 06074 Tel. (860) 291-8755, Fax (860) 291-8757 THIS APPLICATION IS FOR: (Check all that apply): ;- Zone Change to (Public Hearing required and Certified letter to abutters required) lr- Subdivision/Resubdivisio r Open Space Subdivision(Public Hearing Required) F- Subdivision Minor Major Resubdivision(Public Hearingr Minor r Major Conditional Approval Special Exception to Article (Public Hearing, Certified letter to abutters i...._ Site Plan of Development ,I General Plan of fi Earth Filling(Sec. 15)and/or Earth Removal(Sec. 14 - Public Hearing Required) `"tl Regulation f- Zoning IF Subdivision�g (Attach proposed amendment) - ram-Temporary and Conditional Permit for 99-54P (Renewal) - - Major Home Occupation for _`- Other(explain in detail) An Application Pending sign is required to be posted on the property for all applications ten (10) days prior to being heard by the Commissi n: .� Signature of Applicant Signature of Property Owner Appl # 06-05P, East Hartford Sand & Gravel PH 3/14/06 1. Request to continue excavation of sand and gravel in the remaining phase (Phase VII) on property located east of the K-F Brick plant. The sand and gravel excavation is currently occurring on about 2.4 acres on the eastern part of the site. The latest approvals were granted by this Commission in January of 2004 and expired January 27, 2006. A copy of that approval as well as a 2005 aerial of the site have been provided for the Commission. 2. The previous permits included seven phases of gravel excavation. The applicant has finished excavation in Phases 4 and 6, is no longer looking for approval of Phase 5. This request is for the completion of excavation in Phase 7. 3. Access to the site will continue to be from Route 5, via Brickyard Road, as it has been in the past. 4. There are regulated wetlands on the site and the applicant recently received a renewal that expires in March 1, 2011. The IWA/CC placed many conditions on the approval. A copy of that approval is being provided to you. 5. The ARMY Corp of Engineers and the DEP continue to review the wetlands mitigation plan for wetlands disturbances that occurred in Phase 5 on the site and have not issued a permit to complete that work. 6. A bond in the amount of$91,000 has been posted for the reparation of the wetland areas and also for erosion control and reclamation of the property, if necessary. 7. Excavation in Phase-7-has resulted in maximum-cuts-of 12-14-feet and slopes at 1:3. 8. It appears, from viewing an aerial of 2005, that the access drive from the Sylvestri home may still be in use. Staff would recommend a r � restoration plan for this drive to include seeding with topsoil and replanting of the drive with trees. 9. Section 14 of the zoning regulations provides guidelines for the Commission for the approval of sand and gravel operations, including the effect of such removal on surrounding property and the future usefulness of the premises when the operation is completed. This site is owned by the Redland Brick company and is anticipated it will be used by them for the excavation of clay. If approved, the Planning Department request that the previous approval conditions be maintained and an additional condition addressing the access drive. DESIGN PROFESSIONALS, INC. civil engineers ♦ planners ♦ surveyors gis ♦ gps ♦ landscape architects Transmitted via certified mail January 25,2006 Dear Current Abutting Property Owner, Re: East Hartford Sand& Gravel 724 Strong Road South Windsor, Connecticut DPI Project No. 86-119 In accordance with Section 7.3b of the"Town of South Windsor Inland Wetlands, Watercourses and Conservation Regulations"and in accordance with regulations of the Planning&Zoning Commission,we are required to notify you that applications have been filed on the property abutting yours and are subject to hearings by the Inland Wetlands Agency and the 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 meeting to ask questions and/ or give comments,however,you are not required to attend. You may also submit written comments regarding the applications prior to the meeting if you so desire. For further information regarding the specific dates these applications will be heard,please contact Jeff Folger,Zoning/Wetlands Enforcement Officer, or Michele Lipe,Assistant Planning Director at the South Windsor Planning Department at 644-2511, ext. 229 or 252, respectively. Thank you. Sincerely, DESIGN PROFESSIONALS,INC. By: ecky eyer Project Engineer cc: Jeffrey Folger Marcia Banach Art Silvestri KF Brick Company,Inc. 165 South Satellite Road,South Windsor,Connecticut 06074 Tel:(860)291-8755•Fax:(860)291-8757 www.designprofessionalsinc.com DESIGN PROFESSIONALS, INC. civil engineers ♦ planners ♦ surveyors gis ♦ gps ♦ landscape architects Direct Abutters East Hartford Sand& Gravel,Inc. 724 Strong Road South Windsor, Connecticut DPI Project No. 86-119 January 9, 2006 97 6 South Windsor Technologies Center,Inc. 312 Deming Street South Windsor, CT 06074 109 8 South Windsor Technologies Center,Inc. 312 Deming Street South Windsor, CT 06074 99 9 Dorothy&Wojciech A. Smyrak 111 West Road South Windsor,CT 06074 99 8 NONEXISTENT LISTED IN ERROR 87 1 Cynthia L. &Edward P. Zagorski 12304 Capt. Smith Ct. Potomac,MD 20854 87 27 South Windsor Land Cons. Tr. Inc. PO Box 415 East Windsor Hill, CT 06028 86 2 Arthur&Cindy J. Silvestri 724 Strong Road South Windsor, CT 06074 86 6 Sheryl E. Smith 630 Strong Road South Windsor, CT 06074 86 1 Lynda Tomel Busto 434 Strong Road South Windsor, CT 06074 85 14 James T. &Lisa A. Poulin 430 Strong Road South Windsor, CT 06074 85 15 Ramesh K. &Kavita Hemnani 438 Strong Road South Windsor, CT 06074 85 13 Edward A. Fesco,Jr. 412 Strong Road South Windsor, CT 06074 85 12 Christopher L. Sparks 404 Strong Road South Windsor,CT 06074 85 11 388 Strong Road Associates LLC 388 Strong Road South Windsor,CT 06074 85 10 Guy N. Plourde 90 Bayberry Trail South Windsor,CT 06074 85 9 Michael B. &Debra C. Dillon 360 Strong Road South Windsor,CT 06074 85 8 Darren R. Levack 452 Main Street South Windsor, CT 06074 85 7 Thomas&Judith Moran 334 Strong Road South Windsor, CT 06074 165 South Satellite Road,South Windsor,Connecticut 06074 Tel: (860)291-8755 a Fax:(860)291-8757 www.designprofessionalsinc.com DESIGN PROFESSIONALS, INC. civil engineers ♦ planners ♦ surveyors gis ♦ gps ♦ landscape architects 85 6 Lionel& Crystal L. Harris 318 Strong Road South Windsor, CT 06074 85 5 Donald L. Roy 310 Strong Road South Windsor, CT 06074 85 4 Tony R. &Nancy Ann Jackson 306 Strong Road South Windsor, CT 06074 85 3 Ann S. Pola 290 Strong Road East Windsor Hill, CT 06028 85 2 Nila B. Bellody P.O. Box 185 South Windsor, CT 06074 97 8 Nila B. Bellody P.O. Box 185 South Windsor, CT 06074 97 9 AD &M Associates,LLC 1390 John Fitch Blvd. South Windsor, CT 06074 165 South Satellite Road,South Windsor,Connecticut 06074 Tel:(860)291-8755•Fax: (860)291-8757 www.designprofessionalsinc.com PLANNING DEPARMENT IN-HOUSE REFERRAL FORM DATE: 1/31/06 TO: Matt Galligan, Fred Shaw, Michael Gantick, Rich Bond, Bill Lanning, Jeff Doolittle Kris Lindstrom, Ray Favreau, Karl Reichle, Mel Stead, Chris Dougan, Bob Deptula Dennis Sheridan FROM: Marcia A. Banach, AICP, Director of Planning The Planning&Engineering Departments have received plans for the following projects: 06-05P, East Hartford Sand and G ravel Earth Removal Permit Location: North side of Strong Road(interior) ® Site Plan ❑ Subdivision No. Acres 2.43 Zone RR ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial ❑ Residential No. Lots/Units Water: ❑ Public ❑ Private Well Sewerage: ❑ Public ❑ Septic System Project Description: Continuation of earth removal operations in Phase 7 Future Town-owned property involved? ❑Yes ❑No ❑new street(s) ❑ new detention area ❑ new open space/recreation area ❑ active [—]passive Planning Department notes: Please comment by 2/14/06 and return to the Planning Department. Vt/o� S0*4h Sfq co k. 014 iou� ?&U&ot C U a m . 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. 06074 SOR•CO AREA CODE 860/644-2511 CERTIFIED MAIL 7002 3150 0002 0356 3656 February 5,2004 Mr. Silvestri East Hartford Sand&Gravel,.Inc. 724 Strong Road South Windsor, CT 06074 Re: Appl 03-86P, East Hartford Sand& Gravel Site Plan Dear Mr. Silvestri: We 4re pleased to advise you that the Planning&Zoning Commission voted on January 27, 2004 to approve with modifications the above referenced application for renewal of an earth removal permit. -This approval is to allow the earth removal operations for Phase 7 on property located on the easterly side of Route 5 (1440 John Fitch.Boulevard-behind KF Brick Properties), I zone as shown on plans prepared by Design Professionals, Inc., Job No. 119, dated January 19, 2004, as revised. This approval is subject to the following modifications: -1. Prior to commencement of any site work, a meeting must be held with Town Staff. 2. This application is subject to the.conditions of approval of the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission. The existing surety in the amount of$91,000 for wetlands mitigation must be maintained. 3. All plans used in the field by the developer must bear the stamp and authorized signature of the Town of South Windsor. - -4--This-permit-is valid-for-a period-of two-ydars The permit expiration date-is-January 27,-2006. -- - --- --- - The permit must be renewed prior to expiration if sand removal operations are to continue. A progress as-built plan is required with the permit renewal application. 5. Use of the driveway between the Silvestri residence and this site by commercial/industrial vehicles is prohibited, in accordance with Section 3.4 of the zoning regulations. 6. The sequencing of excavation shown on the approved plans must be adhered to. 1 7. The existing bonds in the amount of$5,000 for site reclamation and $20,000 for erosion& sediment control must be maintained. Black and white transparent mylars of Sheet#2 with the above modifications,together with three blueprint copies of the entire set of plans must be submitted to this Commission within 30 days to be stamped and signed. The letter of approval of this Commission must be reproduced on the mylars. After the mylars have been signed by the Commission, they will be returned to you for filing in the Office of the Town Clerk. After filing these plans, a copy of the receipt must be submitted to the Planning Department. Sincerely, Timothy H. Wentzell, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission THW/kak cc: Town Engineer Chief Building Official Assessor Superintendent of Pollution Control Fire Marshal 1 �Barbara Messino Re EH Sand &Gravel From: Bob Deptula To: Messino, Barbara Date: 2/1/06 12:54PM Subject: Re: EH Sand &Gravel no comments >>> Barbara Messino 02/01/06 11:53AM >>> 06-05P Please send comments or no comment Barbara Planning A H Sf4 710'LU 01P siou.t.� 5 t. 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074 r�Osox•co TELEPHONE (860) 644-2511 March 10, 2006 Certified #70020460000197444576 Design Professionals, Inc. Attn: Karen Isherwood 165 South Satellite Road South Windsor, CT 06074 RE: Appl. #99-54P - East Hartford Sand & Gravel Dear Ms. Isherwood: At the March 1, 2006 regular meeting, the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission approved appl. #99-54P- East Hartford Sand & Gravel - IWA/CC permit for the operation of sand and gravel removal operation, existing wetland disturbances and proposed wetland restoration on property located east of John Fitch Blvd., north of Strong Road, I & RR zones (Assessor's map #86, parcel #2). 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 March 1, 2011. It is the landowner(sj/applicant(sj responsibility to track expiration dates and notify the Commission of a renewal request at least 65 days prior to expiration. East Hartford Sand & Gravel March 10, 2006 Page 2 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. 6. Performance bond of$91,000.00 in the form of a letter of credit must be submitted subject to the Town's conditions. 7. Institute the recommendations of Ken Metzler, DEP ecologist in his November 9, 1999 letter to Ruth Ladd from the Army Corps of Engineers. 8. Extend the northern slope of the wetland creation area northward to meet the existing top of slope. Submit a letter from Redland Brick granting grading rights to re-construct the slope. Grading must be shown on the mitigation plan. 9. The limit of proposed disturbance in phase 5 must be located in the field and permanent visual markers must be installed along the limit. The limits must be inspected by Town Staff. 10. The limit of the regulated area on phase 7 must be located in the field and permanent visual markers must be installed along the limit. The limits must be inspected by Town staff. 11. Physical barriers should be placed in areas where there is waterflow (northern junction of phases 4 & 5) to prohibit intrusion and disturbance by operating equipment. 12. Permanent visual markers must be installed along the western edge of the "area of non-disturbance buffer" upon completion of the mitigation plan. 13. Topsoil from phases 6 and 7 must be stockpiled and utilized on-site. 14. Changes to the proposed remediation plan must be submitted for review by this agency. 15. A final planting plan must be submitted to Town staff for review. 16. An as-built survey of the completed mitigation plan must be provided to the Town. 17. Letter from the applicant granting the Town access onto the property must be submitted. East Hartford Sand & Gravel March 10, 2006 Page 3 18. Fill placed in the roadway must be removed from all regulated areas. 19. An annual as-built survey of phases 6 & 7 must be submitted for review by Town staff. 20. The creation of remediation area to be monitored by a third party that is acceptable to Town Staff, for two growing seasons to ensure successful establishment. 21. Control of invasive species, which is monitored by third party that is acceptable to Town Staff. 22. Upon completion of the grading and mining operations, side slopes to be no steeper than 3 to 1. Very truly yours, r. Eilz_abedi A. Warren, Chairperson INLAND WETLANDS AGENCY/ CONSERVATION COMMISSION EAW:dr cc: Chief Building Official Planning & Zoning Commission Town Engineer East Hartford Sand & Gravel t�WN Sf� a 71ovy aleso� ?dkdkA 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. 06074 SOR--C AREA CODE 860/644-2511 CERTIFIED MAIL#7004 2510 0003 9803 0680 March 21, 2006 Mr. Silvestri East Hartford Sand&Gravel 724 Strong Road South Windsor, CT 06074 Dear Mr. Silvestri: Re: Appl#06-05P, East Hartford Sand&Gravel, Inc. Earth Removal Permit We are pleased to advise you that the Planning &Zoning Commission voted on March 14, 2006 to approve with modifications the above-referenced application for a renewal of an Earth Removal Permit. This approval is for earth removal on property located the north side of Strong Road(interior, accessible from Rte 5), I zone, as. shown on plans prepared by Design Professionals, Inc., Job No. 119, January 26, 2006 as revised. 1. Prior to commencement of any site work, a meeting must be held with Town Staff. 2. This application is subject to the conditions of approval of the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission. The existing surety in the amount of$91,000 for wetlands mitigation must be maintained. 3. All plans used in the field by the developer must bear the stamp and authorized signature of the Town of South Windsor. 4. This permit is valid for a period of two years. The permit expiration date is January 27, 2008. The permit must be renewed prior to expiration if sand removal operations are to continue. A progress as-built plan is required with the permit renewal application. 5. Use of the driveway between the Sylvestri residence and this site by commercial/industrial vehicles is prohibited, in accordance with Section 3.4 of the zoning regulations. The applicant must submit a restoration plan for the drive including seeding and tree planting. 6. The sequencing of excavation shown on the approved plans must be adhered to. 7. Construction equipment must not be operated prior to 7:00 a.m. 8. Trucks must use the access on the westerly end of Strong Road on Route 5. Black and white transparent mylars of Sheet #1 with the above modifications, together with three blueprint copies of the entire set of plans (including architectural elevations and landscaping plans) must be submitted to this Commission within 30 days to be stamped and signed. The letters of approval of this Commission as well as the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission must be reproduced on the mylars Sincerely, Patrick Kennedy, Chairman Planning&Zoning Commission PK/bmm cc: Zoning/Wetlands Enforcement Officer- Chief Building Official Assessor Fire Marshal Town Engineer Design Professionals Town of South Windsor Site/Subdivision Surety Policy- The following information is intended to facilitate the submission of surety required in connection with a Planning and Zoning Commission(PZC) and/or Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission approval. The Town of South Windsor will hold the surety for the duration of the project. Upon completion of the required work,the Town(PZC)will release the surety upon written request by the applicant if, after inspection of the required work,town staff and/or appropriate Commission find the work has been completed satisfactorily. Below are the acceptable types of surety for subdivision public improvements, erosion control, wetlands mitigation,landscaping or site improvements. ➢ Letter of Credit—The applicant may provide an irrevocable letter of credit from a bank or other reputable institution acceptable to the Town and in a form satisfactory tq the Town. The wording on the letter of credit should be specific to the approved project. It should reference the application number; Commission approval date;name of the preparer of the plans-including project number and all revision dates; and the specific purpose of the bond(e.g.,landscaping, erosion and sedimentation measures;public improvements). Example attached. ➢ Bank Checks/Certified Checks—The applicant shall submit a bank check/certified check made out to the Town of South Windsor. This check will be deposited into a Town account. The Town will release the monies(and interest earned)as indicated above.A W-9 Form is required to be submitted with each surety posted. The applicant is responsible for any required IRS reporting of interest earnings. Note: Section 8.1.4.1 of the Zoning Regulations and Chapter 3 Section E"Improvement Guarantees"of the Subdivision Regulations detail the bonding procedure and the timeframe for acceptance of public improvements by the Town. �pW N St4 co 4� V&U&Ot 01ps • �� 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074 SOR•G° TELEPHONE (860) 644-2511 Mr. Kenneth Metzler CT DEP 59 Elm Street Hartford, CT 06106 Re: East Hartford Sand & Gravel wetland restoration project. Dear Mr. Metzler: On December 21, 2005 the South Windsor Inland Wetlands/Conservation Commission voted to approve proposed changes to the mitigation plan originally proposed by East Hartford Sand & Gravel in response to inland wetland violations dated January 19, 2000. After a six-year delay, the Commission fervently hopes that the start of construction of this proposed plan will:be in the spring of 2006 to take full advantage of the spring planting season. It is our understanding that your office is responsible for final approval of the plans. We urge you to facilitate the approval of a plan that is acceptable to you so that it can be implemented this spring. Thank you for your attention on this matter. Sincerely yours, F izabe A. Warren, Chair S indsor Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission - R ti, rf - 4 y t v, am ,44 14 44, : r > k , g. r. I Y , .�.e, 'fit,... `� ,� � ,tR _ �•y_ - �cK � j , s `k Y; h t •:. - .-.::. .. -' -.__ ,.. ,: :CSC.' .-.: - --. . -: :.,- fl - l '4: T� ?4 l A x' v I - F: �cL s' • K - _ 4: o • • • , o _ . . - . . ._ 40W N Sf5 o U C+, U y & 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074 °SOR CON TELEPHONE (860) 644-2511 January 2, 2007. Mr. Silvestri East Hartford Sand & Gravel 724 Strong Road South Windsor, CT 06074 Dear Mr. Silvestri: Re: Expiring Letters of Credits, Appl 06-05P- East Hartford Sand&Gravel, Inc. The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding the following Letters of Credit: PROJECTS BANK AMOUNT EXPIRATION Inland/Wetlands SBR $91,000 2/2/07 In accordance with our policy for accepting Letters of Credit in lieu of surety bonds, we must have an amendment to each expiring Letter of Credit well in advance, extending the term for a one-year period from the expiration date. Will you please forward us the amendment promptly? Very truly yours, 3 Michele R. Lipe Assistant Director of Planning MRL/bmm -ice W f4 10 N S 4 T-0 O-Pso� ?d 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE• SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074 r�OsoR•CO TELEPHONE (860) 644-2511 January 25,2007 Mr. Silvestri East Hartford Sand&Gravel 724 Strong Road South Windsor,CT 06074 Dear Mr. Silvestri: Re: Appl 06-05,East Hartford Sand and Gravel This is to advise you that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted on January 23,2007 to reduce the landscaping bond for the above referenced site from$91,000 to$20,000.00. An amended letter of credit should be submitted showing the reduced amount. Very truly yours, t 1 Patrick Kennedy,Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission PK/jsv cc: Town Engineer u t�W N Sf4 %Wf-L �S_0� ?d&U&olt 0 y � w� 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074 �f�Osox'co TELEPHONE (860)644-2511 February 17, 2009 Art Silvestri 724 Strong Road South Windsor CT 06074 Dear Mr. Silvestri: Re: Appl#06-05 East Hartford Sand& Gravel This is to advise you that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted on February 10, 2009 to release the bond for the above-referenced project in the amount of$20,000. 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 Patrick Kennedy, Chairm T PK/ma cc: Town Engineer Received abo mentioned bond by date � > �