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TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR APR 41983
INLAND WETLANDS AND WATER COURSES
APPLICATION
THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE RECEIVED BY THE
INLAND WETLANDS AGENCY ACTION INLAND WETLANDS AGENCY AT THE REGULAR-
LY SCHEDULED MEETING ON THE SECOND MON-
APPLICATION NO. .'� 3U DAY OF THE MONTH AT THE TOWN HALL.
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RECEIVED DATE 414113 THIS APPLICATION MUST BE FILED IN TRIPLICATE
AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK, TOWN OF
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SOUTH WINDSOR, AT LEAST TEN DAYS PRIOR TO
(if necessary) THE REGULAR MEETING DATE.
COMPLETED APPLICATION
�� A SET OF PLANS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE
PERMIT GRANTED DATE TOWN ENGINEER AT LEAST TEN DAYS PRIOR TO
,,,,�,� &�►-�i �k�b5 THE REGULAR MEETING DATE.
PERMIT DENIED DATE
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APPROVAL MAY ALSO BE NECESSARY FROM THE PLANNING AND -ZONING COM-
MISSION.
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(Owner)
Revised 3/78
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swale directs surface water northward into the wetland area in the western por-
tion of Parcel 2. Runoff from Parcel 1 flows either into the unnamed stream to
the west or the Podunk River. The drainage area that supplies the Podunk River
up to the point where it leaves the northern portion of Parcel 1 is shown in the
accompanying illustration. Approximately 1.93 square miles or 1,273 acres are
contained within this area.
FLOOD PRONE AREAS
The flood prone areas bordering the Podunk River, as well as low lying areas,
have been identified in a map prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
A reproduction of part of that map, which identifies the approximate boundaries
for a 100 and 500 year flood is included in the accompanying illustration. A
11100" year flood is a flood with a 1% chance of occurring in any given year whereas
the ."500".year flood has a one chance in 500 (.2%) of occurring in any given year.
It should be noted that this does not mean a flood of 100 or 500 year magnitude
would occur only once in 100 or 500 years, respectively. The chance of occurrence
remains the same each year, regardless of what happens the year before.
Although the map does not indicate flood prone areas in Parcels 2 and 3,
low lying areas within the western limits may be prone to flooding during wet
times of the year or during periods of heavy precipitation.
SOILS
The soils on this parcel, as mapped in The Hartford County Soil Survey, are:
Excessively drained soils - those soils which have a depth to the water
table of over 6 feet and rapid to very rapid permeability throughout
the soil profile.
MgC - Manchester gravelly sandy loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes
Well drained soils - those soils which have a depth to the water table
over 6 feet.
EsA - Enfield silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
EsB - Enfield silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
EsA2 - Enfield silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes eroded
EsB2 - Enfield silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes eroded -
EsC2 - Enfield silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes eroded
NgB - Narragansett stony silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
NgC - Narragansett stony silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
Moderately well drained soils - those soils which have a depth to the
water table between 1.5 and 3.0 feet.
TsA - Tisbury silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
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Very poorly drained soils
SbA - Saco silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
SeA - Scarboro loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
The Enfield soils, except those on 8 to 15 percent slopes, and Tisbury soils
are designated prime farmland soils. Prime farmlandhas the soil quality, a grow-
ing season and moisture supply needed to economically produce sustained high yields
of crops when treated and managed, including water management according to accept-.
able farming methods. However, on this site much of the acreage of these soils
has been disturbed and therefore, affected the quality of the soil. A detailed
on-site soils investigation would be needed to identify the undisturbed soils from these disturbed soils. The remaining soils--Scarboro and Saco--are desig-
nated as inland wetland soils. A permit from the Town inland wetlands agency
would be needed if any development were to occur on these soils.
The area located in the northwest corner adjacent to Nevers Road has poten-
tial to be developed for recreational uses such as baseball, football, and soccer
fields. The soil material there is suitable for these uses. The area is located
far enough away from the homes on Old Farms Road to permit this development. This
parcel also is located in a favorable position to allow access to much of the
remaining land along the Scantic River.
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During the pre-review meeting, it was mentioned that dirt bikes have been
a problem on some of this open space land. It does not appear to be realistic -
I J'A to expect that these vehicles will disappear, so perhaps identifying a designated
area for these vehicles is needed. The area which could be used for the athletic
fields may be such an area. A dirt bike course could be planned in conjunction
�? f with these other uses. Obviously, there may be undesirable affects such as noise
VIV and crust pollution. With proper planning and cooperation among interested parties,
V perhaps a course could be developed. A noise barrier of conifers and/or wood,
enforcement of muffler devices, earth berms, are some possible measures which
could be used. The purpose here is simply to provide additional use for this
town open space. The Soil Conservation Service is available to assist the town
n developing a conservation plan for this area.
A permanent grass mixture of Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue (80%) and Annual Rye
Grass (20%) of 50 lbs per acre should be planted in heavy use areas such as woods,
roads and trails and a minimum of 150-250 lbs per acre used for athletic fields.
Plantings to be in spring (April 15 - June 15) or fall (August 15 - October 1) .
Lime according to soil test or 2 tons of ground limestone per acre. Fertilize
according to soil test or 600 lbs of 10-10-10 fertilizer or equivalent per acre.
Windbreak and screening could be established along the Russo property and
along Nevers Road. Plant two rows of evergreens either even or staggered and
one row of fruiting shrubs. Suggested planting configurations are shown in the
accompanying illustration.
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VEGETATION
The three open space parcels can be divided into eight vegetation areas which
includes 31 acres of mixed hardwood forest, 17 acres of open field, 3 acres of
gravel pit, 4 acres of old field brush.
Vegetation Type Descriptions
TYPE l: Open Field: open soil, sumac, aspen, golden rod, queen anne's lace,
blackcherry, grasses, grey birch, dogwood, bayberry, white pine hedgerow, rasp-
berry. (10 acres)
TYPE 2: Mixed Hardwoods: white ash, willow, grape, multi-flora rose, cotton
wood, red maple, ironwood, swamp white oak, spicebush. This stand lies along
the Podunk River flood plain and is subject to seasonal wetness. Most trees are
pole sized. (6 acres)
TYPE 3: Open Field:, golden rod, milkweed, fern, silky dogwood, speckled
alder, grape, wildflowers. (3 acres)
TYPE 4: Mixed Hardwoods: aspen, white ash, oaks, blackcherry, grey birch,
grape, me sweet, raspberry, goldenrod, speckled alder. This is a seedling-
sapling sized stand. (5 acres)
TYPE 5: Old Field: staghorn sumac, . dwarf sumac, dewberry, raspberry, multi-
flora rose, aspen, scarlet oak, poison ivy, white ash, red maple. This is an
old field in the early stages of succession to hardwood forest. (4 acres)
TYPE 6: Open Field: exposed soil. (4 acres)
TYPE 7: Gravel Pit. (3 acres)
TYPE 8: Mixed Hardwoods: red oak, white ash, black birch, red maple, white
oak, beech, fern, spicebush, poison ivy. (25 acres)
Limiting Conditions and Potential Hazards
Potential hazards include large dead limbs on several large trees which should
be pruned off if they are adjacent to a hiking trail. It should be noted that
trails in types 2 and 3, the Podunk River flood plain, if used extensively, could
experience soil compaction after several years. Vehicular use should be excluded
from these areas.
Management Considerations
Management is limited on this tract as it is to be used for passive recrea-
tion and preservation. White pine and larch can be planted in the gravel pit
to prevent erosion and provide aesthetic enhancement.
The Podunk River should have a "buffer strip" up to 100 feet wide where pos-
sible to protect the water from direct sun and rising water temperatures which
kill f ishlife.
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The nature walk, or hiking trails, should be located as much as possible
on existing roads or to pass near sites with interest. The trails would have
to be mowed twice per summer. Trails also should be well marked.
As the Town wishes to leave this area for passive recreation over most of
the area management will do little to effect the aesthetics of the area. Type
7 can be planted to white pine and larch and a hedgerow planting of white pine
could be done in type 1 to separate type 1 and 3. Large trees should be retained
along trails as points of interest for hikers. Type 3 produces many late summer
wildflowers and should be left as it is,: if possible.
WATER SUPPLY
Water for any purpose could probably be drawn either from areas of thick
stratified drift deposits within the parcels or by tapping the underlying sedi-
mentary bedrock.
Based on information supplied by Availability of Ground Water, Manchester
Quadrangle (R. B. Ryder, 1958), individual wells tapping the thicker stratified
drift deposits overlying bedrock within the parcels can be expected to yield less
than 25 gallons per minute (gpm) . Another source of water within each parcel
is the underlying bedrock, which, based on Ryder's map, can be expected to yield
moderately high yields ranging from less than 10 gallons per minute to as much
as 60 gallons per minute. A study of well data for a well north of the parcels,
which taps the same bedrock unit reported a yield of 50 gallons per minute at
depth of 104 feet. Therefore, it seems likely that if the town wished to utilize
an on-site well within any of the parcels, it could probably do so by tapping
the underlying bedrock or areas of thick stratified drift deposits. The natural
quality of the groundwater on all sites should probably be moderate to good.
PLANNING CONCERNS
The existing gravel pit area should be carefully restored. Section 9 of
the South Windsor Zoning Regulations covers sand and gravel operations and provides
procedures for the restoration of such operations. Hopefully the operation was
initially approved under these regulations. In any event, the Commission may
certainly require that certain conditions be met as part of the subdivision ap-
proval.
The occasional narrow and sliver-like access points to open space areas should
be avoided, if possible. Experience has shown that such access points, if not
clearly defined, tend to disappear and become part of abutting lots. Regardless
of. the width, 20 feet, 40 feet, or more, when they are required between lots it
would be appropriate to define them with some physical feature such as monuments,
piers, fences, walls, or paved walkway.
On the Town's tour of the open space parcels, we came across apiece of property
defined as open space east of Nevers Road and one lot distance south of Old Farm
Road. It appears that this parcel could be used for several types of active recre-
ation pursuits for residents of this expanding neighborhood, or perhaps even the
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entire community. The area is sufficiently large to accommodate ball fields,
soccer fields, tennis and handball courts, etc. Also, the land is of sufficient
size to accommodate off-street parking for those users of the facilities. The
Podunk River meanders through this area but should not deter the future installa-
tion of these facilities if carefully designed.
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It is found growing in well-drained, imper-
fectly drained, and poorly drained, but not ZONE OF PRINCIPAL
droughty soils. Soil pH is not critical,
but for best results soil should be reason- ADAPTATION IN THE
ably fertile. NORTHEAST
Establishment: Establish fledges or block .
plantings by using bare root or container
grown stock. Plant 2 year old nursery
seedlings. If planting your own seed, it
takes 2 years for them to germinate.
When establishing a planting, prepare a
good bed by plowing a few furrows . or by Viburnum trilobum
removing at least four square feet of sod
for each plant. Apply 2 tablespoons of 5-10-5 or any complete fertilizer
r around the plant after establishment. For the first 2 years, .either culti-
vate, weed, or mulch with straw, hay, or sawdust to control competition.
` During the early years of establishment remove all competing vegetation.
As a wildlife border along the edge of woods, plant the highbush cranberry
one or two rows between the open fields and the trees. Space each plant 5 or
6 feet apart. . As a hedge where a medium-tall screen is desired, plant 2 rows
2 feet apart with staggered spacing or one row with ane foot spacing. 1n an
odd area or group planting around a pond, plant in the center or behind low-
growing shrubs. Full growth of the shrub requires 5-10 years.
References:
Edminster, Frank C. , and May, Richard M. 1951. Shrub Plantings for Soil
Conservation and Wildlife Cover in the Northeast. USDA Circular No. 887.
Washington, D.C. _pp. 46-48.
Northeast Technical Service Center
Broomall , Pennsylvania
April 1976
�'SCP SCS- TTc1:4[ W,Ip.76
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cranberry, highbush
PLANTS FOR CONSERVATION IN THE NORTHEAST
USDA - SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
CONSERVATION PLANT SHEET-40
HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY
(Viburnum trilobum Marsh.)
Uses: Highbush cranberry is a good wild-
Tife food and cover plant for small mammals
and birds. Twigs are eaten by deer, moose
and beaver. Fruits are a staple winter `
food for ruffed grouse and are eaten spar-
ingly by pheasants and at least five spe-
cies of songbirds. Humans find the fruit
tart but edible and excellent as a preserve
or sauce. The shrub is useful as a medium-
tall hedge or border for screening or a
windbreak. It is an attractive flowering
landscape plant for use in odd areas or in
group plantings .around homes and farm ponds. '
The fruit is a bright red which increases
its ornamental value'. Combined, its char- r
acteristics make it useful as a dual pur-
pose food plant and ornamental .
Description: An erect native shrub, aver-
aging in height from 6 to 10 feet, occa-
sionally taller on good sites. The plants
are multi-stemmed but do not form thickets by spreading. Close branching
makes for dense shrub. The leaves are opposite, 3-lobed like maple leaves
and from 2 to 5 inches long. In the fall the leaves become scarlet. The
creamy-white flowers , which appear in late May and early June, measure 3 to 4
inches across. Each bloom is composed of an outer ring of large sterile
flowers and an inner ring of tiny fertile ones. The fruit, which ripens in
September and October, resembles the true cranberry in size and color but is
more translucent when ripe. Fruit hangs on the branches all winter.
Varieties : There are no varieties of highbush cranberry.
Adaptation: Highbush cranberry is adapted throughout the Northeast,
although istribution is widely scattered throughout much of its range.
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BRISTLY LOCUST
It will grow on acid soils as low as pH 3. 5 but it thrives best at
a pH of 6.0 and 7.0.
Erosion control ; Bristly locust is perhaps the best erosion control
shrub for steep sloping sites with active erosion. In comparison with
most other shrubs it will excell in seedling vigor. Rill erosion that exposes the roots stimulates root suckering thereby creating a =
denser growth. It has the ability to fix nitrogen in the soil ,. and
with the light shade it makes the invasion of annual and perennial
herbs quite rapid. This action provides additional cover that few
woody plants can Perform.
Varieties : 'Arnot" bristly locust was developed by the USDA, Soil
Conervation Service at the Big Flats Plant Materials Center, Big
Flats, N.Y.
Sources Available as seedlings from both state and private nurseries.
Seed is available from collectors in 'test Virginia, PA and New York.
Establishment: Follow standard tree planting techniques. Planting
stock will be one year old seedlings . Prepare holes large enough to -
take care of entire root system. Fertilizer is not required. Bristly
locust responds to fertilizers high in phosphorous, such as Mag-Amp, -
particularly on acid sites.
Planting date : Plant in early.spring and before seedlings bread bud.Spacing : On steep eroded sites, plant 3 to 4 feet apart in the row,
and space rows 4 to 6 apart. A 6 by 6 foot spacing is satisfactory
where quick cover is not essential .
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ADAPTATPON IN THE
NORTHEAST
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PLANTS 'FOR CONSERVATION IN THE NORTHEAST
USDA - SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
TSC - UPPER DARBY , PA
CONSERVATION PLANT SHEET No. 25
BRISTLY LOCUST
(Robinia Fertilis Ashe) -
Uses : Provides quick, woody,
more adverse critical areas needing stabilizing cover.
Useful for vegetating acid soils with a pH of 3.5 to
4.0, as well as alkaline soils of a pH 8.0.
Especially adapted to stabilizing soils with active
rill and- gully erosion. Bristly locust is primarily
used for surface mine spoil reclamation , industrial
waste piles, roadbanks , cuts and fills, etc. ` ! +
Value for wildlife food, is minimal , but is a very �----
attractive shrub when in bloom.
Decription : It is an open branched, straggly, woody legume of vigorus
growth. Attains a height of 8 to 10 feet in a few years , but normally
when planted on critical sites will grow no taller than 6 to ,7 feet.
_. It spreads rapidly on some sites by root suckers , particularly those
soils light in texture. Where, herbaceous plants are dense, spreading
is severly restricted. Spreading by seed would be similar to that of
black locust.
Numerous small leaflets comprise the compound leaf that occurs alter-
nately on the bristled covered branches. The sweet pea-like- rose
colored flowers bloom in May and June.
Flowering usually begins the second
year. Seed is produced in bristle
covered pods, 2 to 5 inches in length.
Seed is about 3/16th inch in size, .dark
t brown and very hard.
Root suckers may appear the first year,
and the thicket forming growth habit
will be started by the second year.
Leaf litter accumulates early
, and is
held in place by the many small stems =-
that develop from the roots.
Adaptation: It will =-
,� . t -.. grow throughout
the Northeast with the exception of
>.., some areas in northern Maine and New
Hampshire. Bristly locust grows best --
on silt loams and loamy soils with good
drainage; however, it will tolerate '
soils moderately well drained.
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Establishment: As seedlings for borders, hedges, etc. , use 2-0 stock
with a stem caliper of about 3/8th inch. Remove and control all plant
competition from the immediate planting site. Plant in holes or a
furrow deep enough not to restrict roots of seedlings . Apply
fertilizer, if recommended and mix well in the soil . Firm soil well
around the roots of plants set no deeper than the root collar. Apply
water if rainfall is not normal .
"Container" or "balled and burlaped" stock used for specimen plants,
or contract jobs, s ou a inspected prior to delivery for an
adequate root system, liveable condition of stock, age and size.*
Proper planting and care applied the first year.will greatly affect
survival and rate of growth.
Spacing: Plant 3 to 5 feet apart in the row for screens, hedges,
wildlifie borders , etc. Use a double staggered row for a barrier
effect -From wind, snow, and human traffic. Specimen plants should
have a r-, nimum space of twenty feet in diameter for full development.
Management: Cultivate and or mulch to control weeds until plants
reach a height of three to four feet. Replace all dead plants.
Mortality will usually occur during the first growing season -and
the following winter.
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ADAPTATION IN THE
NORTHEAST
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A.rur none ysuckle on the -�
right, illustrating the
long pointed tips of the .
leaves in contrast to
the more blunt tip of
Tatarian as shown on front
page. Note that older
branches have hollow stems, `
whereas the native honeysuckles
have a soli e stern on all branches.
*See "American Standard for Nursery Stock" Ass. of American Nurserymen. ;
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PLANTS FOR CONSERVATION IN THE NORTHEAST
USDA - SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
TSC - UPPER DARBY, PA.
CONSERVATION PLANT GUIDE NO. 23
TATARIAN HONEYSUCKLE AMUR HONEYSUCKLE
(Lonicera tatarica L.) (Lonicera maackii Maxim. )
Uses: Both Tatarian and Amur honeysuckle are ornamental shrubs introduced
into the U.S. from Russia and Manchurea. They are useful as specimen
plants and for borders, hedges, and screens. The fruit is
utilized by at least 17 species of songbirds. It is not ,
readily browsed by livestock, deer or rabbits.
Aesthetically it is a very attractive shrub,
especially when in flower and when fruiting.
Its overall form is rather graceful , and
adapts well for landscaping Purposes. ALI
Description: These are hardwood, deciduous shrubs, of P+ant Growth Form
medium height from 8 to 15 feet tall . They are erect
plants, multi-stemmed, with slightly drooping branches. Foliage and
branching are dense. The growth rate is about one foot per year, and
normally they do not bear fruit until the 4th or 5th year. Leaves are
simple, smooth, oval shaped with pointed
tips. Amur Honeysuckle has distinctly
longer tips. The flowers of Tatarian are
white to pink, whereas Amur has white flowers
that change to yellow.
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The fruit of both species is a bright shin'- P g Y
red berry, with very short stems and arranged
tits , in pairs. They are about the size of a pea.
Fruit of Tatarian matures in mid-summer, but
Amur honeysuckle does not mature until late
fall The red fruit of Amur will be retained
into the winter months in a raisin-like
condition.
#, Adaptation: The honeysuckles prefer rich, well
drained soils, but will grow on slightly
«. doughty soils to somewhat poorly drained soils.
Both will tolerate moderate shade, and there-
fore may spread into old fields, fence rows
�✓ and open woodland. See zone map for northern
limitation of Amur honeysuckle. Tatarian is
adapted throughout the Northeast.
Leoves, Flower, and Fruit
Tatarian honevsuckl, Varieties: There are many named varieties of
Tatarian— honeysuckle providing red, white or
pink flowers. There is only one named variety of Amur honeysuckle, 'Rem-red' .
It is a heavy fruiting variety that retains fruit well into the winter. 'Rem-
red' was developed for the Northeast by the Soil Conservation Service at the
Cape May Plant Materials Center in New Jersey.
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J. v. horizontelis; a narrow-pyramidal or columnar form, J. v. oreba.
Adaptation:. Redcedar has a wide range of adaptability. It is a pioneer
species in abandoned fields and is frequently present in limestone out-
croppings. The seed is spread by birds which may account for the tree being
frequent along fence lines. The tree grows naturally in soils with a pH
ranging from 4.7 to 7.8. It has a wide tolerance to moisture conditions,
from drouthy soils to near-swamp situations. Like most trees, redcedar
grows best on deep, moist, well-drained alluvial sites, where its height may
reach 55 to 60 feet in 50 years of age.
Establishment: Redcedar does not sucker from the roots nor sprout from the
stump. It may be propagated by cuttings and by layering. Many of the orna-
mental forms are propagated by grafting. Nurseries in the Northeast sell
redcedar planting stock as 2-0, 2-29 3-0, and 4-0. Some persons dig
"wildlings" for use when a small number of plants are needed.
Competing plants need to be removed
by plowing or scalping to insure EASTERN REDCEDAR
r survival of newly planted trees.
Follow accepted planting procedures.
The plants should be set in holes ZONE OF PRINCIPAL
deep enough to take the root with-
ADAPTATION IN THE
out bending. Roots and tops may {``
be pruned to about 8 inches in NORTHEAST
length to facilitate planting.
Considerations in Use: Redcedar
is an alternate host of the cedar- 1
apple rust. The disease has minor
effect on the cedar, but is very
damaging to apple trees. Some
states require complete eradication
of all cedars and junipers within 0 Natural range
a mile of an apple orchard. The 0 Adapted if planted
International Shade Tree Conference
rates redcedar as a Quality Class
2 shade tree in the northern part of the Northeast region and a Class 3 tree
in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. -Their Class l is the best and Class
5 is the poorest.
Chemical Control: Where redcedar occurs as an unwanted species, it may be
controlled by drenching the foliage with ammonium sulfamate. The species
is resistant to 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T.
References:
Williamson, M. J. 1965. Eastern Redcedar (Juniperus vir iniane L.)
USDA Forest Service. 1974. Eastern Redcedar--An American Wood. FS-2609 6p
Northeast Technical Service Center
Broomall, Pennsylvania September 1975
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redcedar
PLANTS FOR CONSERVATION IN THE NORTHEAST
USDA - SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
CONSERVATION PLANT SHEET-33
EASTERN REDCEDAR
(Juniperus virginiana L. )
Uses: Eastern redcedar is much used for fence posts because of its great
durability. The odor of the wood repels insects which makes it ideal for
cedar chest and closet lining. The tree is used as an ornamental, and for
hedges, screens, and windbreaks. The twigs and foliage are sometimes eaten
by hoofed browsers, but the chief attraction to wildlife is the bluish-black
berry-like fruit. Although not a
preferred deer food, redcedar may
carry deer populations through
periods when more desirable food
•r plants are in short supply. In
some localities, redcedar is used
as a Christmas tree. Nationally, tv
it is among the top five species
for this use.
Description: Eastern redcedar ;y Y fi
.- is a small tree, 20 to 40 feet in .
height_ except in the southern V
part of- its -range where it may
reach 100 feet. �Ihe- branches are ` +
more or less ascending- which gives
the tree a narrow conical appear-
ance. The evergreen leaves are 4
awl-shaped, about 1/2 inch long on
juvenile foliage, and are scale Left-Habit
like on older trees. The leaves Center-Mature branch
are dark green in the summer months Right-Juvenile branch
becoming reddish-brown during the
late winter. The fruit is a-berry-like cone, bluish or purplish, about 1/4
inch in diameter and covered with a glaucous bloom. The common juniper,
J. communis, has no scale-like leaves which distinguishes it from redcedar.
The bark is thin, light reddish-brown, often somewhat grooved, peeling off
into long, narrow, fibrous strips. The tree is fairly tolerant of shade in
its early years, and becomes intolerant as it grows older. A pound of
freshly collected berries will yield 7 to 10 thousand seeds.
Varieties: Over 30 horticultural or garden forms are recognized. A few of
the recognized varieties are: a pendulous form, J. v. penduls; a.compact
globose form, J. v. log boss; a low shrub with slender spreading branches,
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peting plants is advisable for blocks and other plantings. Roots of seedlings
should be kept moist until planted. Plants are set in furrows or holes deep
enough to take the root to its crown without bending. Long roots and tops can
be pruned to 6 inches , respectively. A scant handful of 5-10-5 or 10-10-10
fertilizer per plant, when well-mixed with the soil , helps start growth on in-
fertile sites. Mulch is advisable on dry sites.
Management: For maximum fruit production, plants should be spaced at least 8
feet apart. Closer spacing to 4 feet may be used for screening and similar
strips. When multiple rows are used, 15 to 20 feet between rows usually is
advisable. When plantations are slow in establishment, weeding, fertilizing,
and mulching are recommended remedies. New plantings may need protection from
deer and rabbits. Autumn-olive may be pruned to satisfactory form.
ZONE Of PRINCIPAL -
ADAPTATION IN THE
NORTHEAST =P
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Regional Technical Service Center
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
April 1969
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USDA - SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
CONSERVATION PLANT SHEET NE-1
AUTUMN-OLIVE
(Elaeagnus umbellata, Thunb.)
Uses : Autumn - olive produces fruits eaten by 4 species of upland game birds , -_
migratory game birds , 20 non-game birds , and 4 mammals. It is browsed by
deer and barked by cottontail rabbits and meadow mice. It is a good nesting
and protective cover plant. Autumn-olive is useful in stabilizing stripmine
spoil ; screening unsightly areas; hedging fields , ponds , and other tracts ;
bordering woods ; and for windbreaks. It is an attractive ornamental , having -
fragrant bloom, and edible but astringent red fruits.
Description: Autumn-olive is a spread- tiF
ing, upright nitrogen - fixing shrub. '-3
It grows to about 15 feet. The brown
or yellowish-brown bark is smooth ex- -
..
cept on very old stems , where it is
somewhat scaly. Twigs are spurred. ,
There is a deep tap - root. The ,
smallish,- alternate leaves vary in
shape from narrow to moderately wide, ; 3 _
with wavy edges. Leaf color is pale ..,
olive - green with a silvery cast; the
latter especially typical of the under-
side. Flowers are small , trumpet - -
shaped, pale - yellow; and abundantly
scattered in clusters along the twigs. = ,a '
The fruits contain one soft, ridged
pit. They vary from dull to bright u
red, minutely speckled. Annual fruit �� }
production starts at about 5 years and � }'
ordinarily is very heavy.
'Varieties : Cardinal is the only named variety. Others are being developed.
Adaptation: Autumn-olive is widely adapted to deep, dry to moist soils , rang- =
ing from acid to alkaline. It grows well on sands, loams , and clay loams , but not on very dry or shallow sites. It is competitive with grasses and weeds ,
although somewhat slowed in growth. Autumn-olive is moderately shade tolerant.
_ Winter injury may occur at temperatures of -300F. , but recovery usually occurs.
Establishment: Seedlings 1 to 2 years old usually are planted during
dormancy in spring or fall . Preparation of planting sites for borders ,
screens , hedges and other strips by plowing, harrowing and allowing soil to
compact pays off in establishment. Scalping or other means of removal of com- -
About the Team
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and regional agencies. Specialists on the Team include geologists, biologists,
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The Team is available as a public service at no cost to Connecticut towns.
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The Environmental Review Team is available to help towns and developers in
the review of sites proposed for major land use activitis. To date, the ERT has
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April 20, 1983
Savin goods/The Balf Company
C/o Robert G. Kaye
301 Hartford Avenue
Newington, Connecticut 06111 CERTIFIED MAIL
Dear Sir:
At the April 18, 1983 meeting, the South Windsor Inland Wetlands
Agency approved with conditions Application NO. 230 for 16 lots and
a water course crossing in Section I of the Open Space residential
subdivision located between Nevers Road and Abby Road, South Windsor,
Connecticut.
The permit is based on the plans entitled "Savin Woods, Section I ,
An Open Space Subdivision in an RR Zone , Property of The Balf Company,
Nevers Road and Abby Road, South dindsor, Conn. , " Sheet 1 of 5, dated
February 6, 1983; Sheets 3 and 4 of 5, dated February 3, 1983;
"Concept Plan, " Sheet 2 of 5, dated February 10, 1983, revised
- March 25, 1983; drawn by Emil _.I. Lucek Associates .
The following conditions must be adhered to for this permit
to be valid:
1. This approval is for Lots # 1 - 6 and 21 - 30 only.
2. There shall be twin pipes at the crossing in accordance
with Town Engineering approval.
3. As tree removal may have adetrimental effect on erosion
control , you shall remove only those trees that are ab-
solutely necessary. All tree removal is subject to
Town Engineering approval .
4. The lot lines of Lot ## 30 shall be altered to avoid
the floodplain.
5. All rubbish and/or debris in the Open Space shall be
removed.
6. The Open Space is to be left in its natural state and
Savin/floods/The Balf Company
c/o Robert G. Faye
301 Hartford Avenue
Newington, Connecticut 061ll -
Letter of Permit - Application No . 230
April 20 , 1983
Page 2.
this is to be so designated on the final plans
filed with the Town Clerk of South Windsor.
7. The applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless the
Town of South Windsor against any liability which might
result from the proposed operation or use.
i 8 . The permit is valid for one year and shall expire if
not initiated and completed within one year from the
date of approval.
Very truly yours ,
Constance Eriks , Chairman
INLAND WETLANDS AGENCY
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
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CC : Edwin Lassman, Attorney
Emil W. Lucek, Emil W. Lucek Associates
A . B . Davies , Deputy Town Engineer
Richard J. Sartor, Town Manager
Edward F. Havens, mayor
Charles Enes , Town Clerk
Wayne C . Gerlt, Town Attorney
Marshall Montana, Chairperson, PZC
Thomas D 'Auria, Building _'flfficial
Peter De Mallie , Director of Planning
Richard Ryan, Town Council Liaison
Peter Bortolan, Chaarman, EDC
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May 23, 1983
The Balf Company
Mr. Robert G. Kaye
301 Hartford Avenue
Newington, Ct. 06111
Dear Sir:
Re: App. #903 - The Balf Company
Savin Woods
Please be advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to
approve the above application for an open space subdivision in an
RR zone, between Nevers and Abbe Roads, as shown on plans prepared
by Lucek Engineering Assoc. , Inc. , dated February 6, 1983, entitled
project 83-1, subject to the following modifications :
1. This approval is for 15 lots numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5, 6 , 21, 22 ,
23, 24, 25, 26 , 27, 28 and 29 , as shown onthe aforementioned
plans.
2. An open space improvement plan, bearing an A-2 certification,
portraying locations of merestones, provisions for identifying
open space access points and boundaries, and landscaping
improvements including land restoration where necessary, must
be submitted to this Commission for its approval. Said plan
shall be prepared after a review of the Environmental Review
Team report concerning open space areas.
3. A deed for the open space must be submitted to this Commission
prior to filing the final plans. Said deedwill be held in
escrow until acceptance of the land by the Town Council, and
must be approved by the Town Engineering Department and Town
Attorney.
4. Deeds for the roadways shall be submitted to this Commission and
are subject to approval by the Town Engineering Department and Town
Attorney. Said deeds will be held in escrow by this Commission
until the roads are accepted by the Town Council.
5. Easements for sanitary sewers and drainage shall be submitted to
this Commission and are subject to approval by the Town Engineering
Department and Town Attorney. Sanitary sewers must be accepted
by the Water Pollution Control Authority prior to recording the
easements.
The Balf Company -2- 5/23/83
6. Concrete sidewalks, built to Town specifications and in accordance
with Section 2. 5h of the Subdivision Regulations , shall be installed
on the east side of Nevers road for the full length of the
property, and in front of all lots on Savin Wood Road and
continuing on the north side of Meadowbrook Road, subject f'o the
approval of the Town Engineer.
The location of the sidewalk along Nevers Road must be shown on
the plans and is subject to the Town Engineer' s approval.
7. The road names "Meadowbrook" and "Savin Wood" must be changed
since there are other similarly named roads in Town. All street
names and location of fire hydrants are subject to approval of
the Fire Marshal, and location of hydrants must be shown on the
plans.
8. Street name signs and supporting posts shall be installed by the
developer in conformance with standards ofthe Town of South Windsor
at no expense to the Town.
9 . All lots shall be connected to the Town of South Windsor sanitary
sewer system and are subject to approval of the Water Pollution
Control Authority.
10. Water shall. be provided to this subdivision by the Connecticut Water
Company.
11. The .driveway for Lot #4 shall be to Meadowbrook Road.
12. The line for the 20' sewer right-of-way on Page 3 of the plans,
above Lots #24 and #25, shall be corrected to show a broken
line rather than a solid line.
13. Lot #2'2 shall portray two front yards and two side yards.
. 14. The lots shown on the key map for the entire subdivision shall be
renumbered- -so--that the are in--numeri-cal -sequence
15. The key map shall indicate "Wood Ponds" rather than"Woods Pond" .
16. Phase I shall be clearly outlined on the plans.
17. A .conservation plan must be submitted and is subject to approval
of the Conservation Commission.
18. This approval is subject to conditions of approval of the Inland
Wetlands Agency.
19. Street lighting shall be installed at the intersections and
cul-de-sac and shall be in accordance with the policy established
by the Town Manager.
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The Balf Company -3- 5/23/83
20 . A drainage assessment fee inthe amount of $750 shall be submitted
to this Commission prior to filing the final plans. -
21. A liability insurance policy shall be submitted to this Commission
naming the Town of South Windsor as an insured with a combined single
limit for bodily injury and/or property damage in the amount
of $1, 000 ,000.
22. Surety bonds in the following amounts must be submitted to this
Commission prior to filing the final plans:
$20, 000 to ensure that no damage will be caused to open space
and detention areas from erosion or encroachment and to ensure
conformance with the open space improvement plan to be
approved by this Commission;
$110, 000 to ensure completion of all subdivision improvements
including roadways, sidewalks and sewers;
$75, 000 to ensure completion of grading on individual lots
($5, 000 per lot)
23. Drainage is subject to the approval ofthe Town Engineer.
24. If, for any reason, finished grading and other site work is not
completed, the Town Engineer shall determine the amount of a
cash bond to ensure final gradin
g g and site work. This cash bond
shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
occupancy. _
25. No building permits will be issued until the final plans have been
filed in the office of the Town Clerk.
26. Prior to the building of any structure on a lot, a topographic
map, drawn to a scale of 1" = 40 ' . shall be submitted for each lot
.in the subdivision, showing proposed contours and elevations. No
building permits will be issued until the proposed contours and
floor 'elevations have been approved by the Town Engineer.
• 27. Black and white transparent mylars for Sheets 1, 2 and 3 shall be
submitted to this Commission prior to August 15th to be stamped
and signed. The letter of approval of this Commission as well
as the Inland Wetlands Agency must be reproduced on the mylar
prior to filing same in the Town Clerk's Office.
Yours very truly,
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
en�. By: A,10je, -
Marshall Montana, Chairperson
CC: R. Sartor, Town Manager
J. Page, Town Engineer
B. McNamara, Assessor
W. Lanning, Fire Marshal
T. D'Auria, Building Official P. DeMallie, Planning Director
Inland Wetlands Agency Emil Lucek Assoc. , Inc.
Water Pollution Control Authority Wayne Gerlt, Esq. , Town Attorney
PLANT LOCATIONS:
P. O. Box 11903 Newington
Newington, Conn. 06111-0903 Manchester
(203) 549-3200 'i F Glastonbury
February 27, 1984
Ms, Constance Eriksson, Chairman
Inland Wetlands Agency
Town of South Windsor
1540 Sullivan Avenue
South Windsor, CT. 06074
Dear Ms, Eriksson:
At its April 182 1983 meeting, The South Windsor Inland
Wetlands Agency approved with conditions our Application
No. 230 for 16 lots and a water course crossing in
Section I of our Open Space residential subdivision
located between Nevers Road and Abby Road.
A major portion of the work in this Section has been
completed, but it would appear that all of the work
will not be completed within one year of the original
approval. Therefore, we respectfully request an
extension of the original permit.
Your cooperation in this matter will be, as always,
deeply appreciated.
Very truly yours,
THE RALF CO.
R. G. Kaye
Director of Development
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cc: Atty. E. A. Lassman
PLANT LOCATIONS:
P. O. Box 11903 Newington
Newington, Conn. 06111-0903 Manchester
(203) 549-3200 Glastonbury
March 5, 1984
Ms. Corinne H. Murray, Clerk
Inland Wetlands Agency
Town of South Windsor
1540 Sullivan Avenue
South Windsor, CT. 06074
Re: Application #230
Savin Woods, See. I
Dear Ms, Murray:
Pursuant to your letter of March 2, 1984, enclosed
.please find our check in the amount of $15.00
representing. the required extension fee.
Please advise when the matter will be on the Inland
Wetlands agenda. Your cooperation is greatly
appreciated.
Very truly yours,
THE BALF CO,
R. G. Kaye
Director of Development
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Enclosure
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1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE . SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. 06074
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Savin Woods/The Balf Company March 21 , 1984
c/o Robert G. Kaye
301 Hartford Avenue
Newington, Connecticut 06111
CERTIFIED MAIL
Dear Sir:
At the March 19, 1984 meeting, the South Windsor Inland Wetlands
Agency approved a one-year extension for Application NO. 230for
Savin Woods, Section Ion hlevers Road, South Windsor
The extension be , Connecticut.
comes effective April 18, 1984 (the expiration
date of the previous approval) through April 18, 1985.
Very truly yo s
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Calvin Lane, Vice-Chairman
INLAND WETLANDS AGENICY
TOt,lN OF SOUTH 4vINDSOR
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cc: A. B. Davies, Deputy Town Engineer
Robert Gilligan, Chairman_ , PZC
Thomas D'Auria, Building Official
Peter De Mallie, Director of Planning
Charles Enes, Town Clerk
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September 13, 1984
MEMORANDUM
Robert F. Gilligan, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
Town of South Windsor
RE: SIDEWALKS AND CULVERT IMPROVEMENTS
At the Inland Wetlands Agency meeting held Monday, September 10, 1984,
it was determined by the Agency that sidewalks and culvert improvements
are acceptable in the Open Space of the South Ridge Estates, Savin
Woods and Wood Ponds Subdivisions for public safety of the residents of
South Windsor. Rowever,it is the Inland Wetlands Agency feelings
that- these sidewalks should follow the road, rather than meandering
throughout the Open Space.
r
Constance Eriksson C irman
Inland Wetlands Agency
CE:chm
cc: R bert Arsenault, Director of Public Works
Robert G. Kaye, The Balf Company, Savin Woods
Wayne C. Gerlt, Wood Ponds
William E. Grace, South Ridge Estates
A. B. Davies, Deputy Town Engineer