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TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR =A
INLAND WETLANDS, WATERCOURSES AND CONSERVATION APPLICATION
Application# Date Received '7
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fifteen applications (15)with map and plans (2 copies) shall be submitted together with the fee set forth
in the Inland Wetlands, Watercourses and Conservation Regulations, Town of South Windsor. (See
Regulations, Section VII—X)
2. The South Windsor Inland Wetlands, Watercourses and Conservation Regulations should be reviewed with
respect to the standards and criteria for application Evaluation. (See Regulations, Sections VII—X)
3. The applicant understands that this application is to be considered complete only when all information and
documents required by the Agency have been submitted. The applicant shall also complete the state filing
form.
A. Applicant's Name: Scannell Properties#234, LLC
Address: 800 East 96th Street, Suite 175 Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone: (home) (work) 317-218-1666 (faK) 317-843-5957
B. Legal owner's name: Scannell Properties#205, LLC
Address 800 East 96th Street, Suite 175 Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone(home) (work) 317-218-1666 (fax) 317-843-5957
(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 and Location Sullivan Avenue Industrial Park 175 Sullivan Avenue (Lot 3)
1. Contact Person(if further information is needed)
Peter R. DeMallie, Design Professionals Inc (work) 860-291-8755 (fax) 860-291-8757
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 # 121 Parcel# 49 Zone I- Industrial
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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:
Time element:less than one year. Purpose of the disturbance is to construct a 167,763 SF distribution center and associated site improvements.
Types of fill are native materials for the building,parking and loading areas.Total site disturbance is 13.85 acres(603,706 SF).Proposed wetland
mitigation area is 31,200 SF(previously approved).Additionally,we are proposing to create a pond(water quality basin)with varying depths of 0.50
acre(21,478 SF).Total wetlands disturbance is 7,135 SF(0.16 acre).Total upland review area disturbance is 68,066 SF(1.56 acres).
I. A class A-2 map of the property drawn to I"= 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 80 foot Upland Review
Area). Upland Review Area Disturbance=68,066 SF.Wetlands Disturbance=7,135 SF.
Types of Fill: native materials for the building, parking,and loading areas.
K. Acreage of wetlands and watercourses in regulated areas to be altered: 0.16 acres (7,135 SF)
L. Acreage of wetlands and watercourses to be created: 31,200 SF (0.72 acres)
M. Lineal feet of proposed stream alteration: 0 LF
N. Total land area of project and percentage, which is wetlands: 13.85 acres
1.18%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.) S;tP plan/(p7 QWPCA; DEEP Stormwater Discharge;_OSTA
P. The applicant (or designated representative) hereby attests that a sign will be posted at the following
location(s) Along Sullivan Avenue frontage
ByDesign Professionals, Inc.Name Ben Wheeler
on or before the following date At least 10 days prior to the meeting
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ILSignature:
These signs must be displayed continuously for at least ten (10) days prior to scheduled meeting (see
Regulations, Section 7.3a)
The undersigned hereby applies for the regulated activities listed in paragraph H above, for 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.
3. All information submitted in the application for review shall be considered factual, or in the case of
anticipated activity, binding. A knowing failure of the applicant or any of her/his agents to provide correct
information, or performance exceeding the levels of activity anticipated, shall be sufficient grounds for
revocation of any permit under these regulations.
4. By making this application, the applicant gives permission to the Inland Wetlands, Watercourses and
Conservation Commission members and/or its representative to enter the portions of the premises which are
subject of the application for the purpose of inspection and investigation and otherwise evaluating the merits
of the application both before and after a final decision has been issued.
Signature of Owner o roperty yy�
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Signature of Applicant
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PIETRAS ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPr LLC
AMENDED WETLANDS FUNCTIONS AND VALUES REPORT
Date: April 28, 2015 PEG JOB#: 2014-120C
Prepared for: Design Professionals Inc.
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21 Jeffrey Drive
South Windsor, CT 06074
Project& Location: Scannell Properties, Sullivan Avenue&John Fitch Boulevard,
a d South Windsor CT
Review of Project Site and Conditions that were present in 2014
Pietras Environmental Group, LLC was retained to identify and delineate the wetlands in the 37.5+/-acre project
area, as well as to prepare a report on the wetlands functions and values. To complete these tasks Thomas W.
Pietras, Professional Wetland and Soil Scientist, conducted site investigations to the subject properties on October
24, & 25, 2014. The results of the investigation for wetland identification and delineation are presented in the
Wetland Delineation Report prepared by Pietras Environmental Report, LLC, dated November 7, 2014. A Wetland
Functions and Values Report, dated December 11, 2014, was prepared. In addition, a Wetlands Mitigation
Report, dated January 16, 2015, was prepared.
The project area is located on the southern side of Sullivan Avenue within that portion of South Windsor referred
to as East Windsor Hill. The landscape of the subject properties can be described as a plain that is situated
between the Scantic River to the north and Bancroft Brook to the south. To the west of the subject properties
across John Fitch Boulevard is a small ravine drainage way that carries flow to the Scantic River. Most of the
terrain on the subject properties is level to gently sloping.
For a long time the properties were utilized for agriculture or a golf driving range. A copy of a 1934 aerial
photograph shows that the nearly all of the lands within the project area were in cropland. Scattered barns
across the fields were likely utilized for processing tobacco. During the October 24 and 25, 2014 investigations
Mr. Pietras spoke with both the owner/operator of the driving range and the farmer who had been working the
agricultural field. According to the landowner, the driving range has been present for over 50 years. Prior to that
the property was used for agriculture. The 16 acre agricultural field was used to produce tobacco, potatoes and
squash. Remains of tobacco barns are still present at the southern edge of the agricultural field. A squash crop
was recently harvested from the field in the fall of 2014. In addition, both the owner of the driving range and the
farmer stated that tile drains extend through both the agricultural field and the driving range. Tile drains were
observed in the bottoms of two deep catch basins that are located at the far western end of the subject property
near John Fitch Boulevard. Considerable flows were observed passing from the tile drains that connect into that
catch basin located in the far southwestern portion of the property. Flows from the two catch basins tie into the
State highway drainage on Route 5 and outlet to the small ravine drainage way that connects to the Scantic
River.
Three wetlands, identified as poorly drained Walpole loamy fine sand (13), are present on the subject properties.
On October 25 &25 2014 Pietras Environmental Group, LLC delineated the wetland boundaries with consecutively
numbered, blue survey tapes. One wetland (Wetland 1) was identified in the agricultural field near Route 5,
while two wetlands (Wetlands 2 &3) occur in the grassed driving range near the railroad tracks. Sizes of the
three mapped wetlands are as follows: Wetland 1 —21,280 sq. ft. or 0.49+/-acres, Wetland 2—5,165 sq. ft. or
0.12+/- acres and Wetland 3— 1,970 sq. ft. or 0.05+/- acres. A very small portion of Wetland 3 appears to
extend off-site to the east towards the railroad.
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Walpole soils developed in a friable, loamy surface that is underlain by sandy and gravelly, sandy outwash. Fine
textured lacustrine deposits are present below the sands. The South Windsor clay pit is located a short distance
to the south of the project area. The poorly drained Walpole wetlands occur as small to medium-sized pockets
within the driving range and agricultural field. From a distance the wetlands are not readily evident. The lands in
the agricultural fields and the driving range have been subject to both land leveling and subsurface drainage.
This has resulted in a homogenous, gently sloping to nearly level landscape. Prior to the colonial days the
wetlands on these properties were likely characterized by depressed features on the landscape. The tile drains
have likely lowered the overall water table elevation on the site, although there may be occasional periods of high
ground water during the very wettest periods.
None of the three Walpole wetlands support hydrophytic vegetative communities. The wetland pocket in the
agricultural field is annually cultivated and produces a vegetable crop. During the 2014 growing season the
agricultural field, including the wetlands, produced a crop of winter squash. Following harvest of the squash the
entire field was tilled and seeded with annual rye grass. The two wetlands in the driving range are dominated by
turf grasses. Some of the turf grasses in the wetlands are slightly yellow in color that may reflect some periodic
wetness. The grasses in the golf driving range are mowed very low in order to facilitate collection of golf balls
from the range.
The three wetlands identified on the property provide were assessed to provide very low wetland functional
values. Findings were based on the facts that these wetlands are very small to small in size, historically altered to
an agricultural or grassed field, long time artificially drained, virtual absence of hydrophytic vegetation and
isolation from other wetlands and watercourses. With the exception of possessing a poorly drained soil coloration
pattern, the three delineated wetlands possess features of uplands.
The CT DEEP Natural Diversity Data Base Map for South Windsor was reviewed online (Map dated June 2014).
According to the DEEP map the northern edge of the subject properties are located within an area that the State
of CT has records for State or Federal Listed Species&Significant Natural Communities. A letter was sent to the
CT DEEP to request for a Natural Diversity Data Base Review. The CT DEEP responded with a letter that was
dated December 2, 2014. The DEEP letter states that there are records of several species of concern either on or
on in close proximity to the project site. Qualified biologists from GEI Consultants were retained to conduct
investigations of the property in order to determine whether these species occur on the project site or are likely
to occur on the project site. Their findings are presented in a report, dated January 5, 2015. None of the DEEP
listed species were found on the property.
Approved Site Development Plans and Proposed Wetland Creation Area
The 37.5+/- acre project area has been subdivided into three parcels. An approval was received from the Town
of South Windsor for construction of a 292,000 square foot (6.7+/- acre) distribution center on Lot 2. The storm
water management system will include an elongated bioswale and a large (1.77+/-acre) water quality basin on
Lot 1. The basin and bioswale will be planted with native wetland seed mixes and shrubs. The construction will
result in filling of the 21,280 sq. ft. (0.49 acre) wetland that was identified in the agricultural field. The approved
development plans include the construction of a 0.72+/- acre wetland creation area to be located in the southern
portion of Lot 3 at the rear of the gold driving range. The wetland creation area will provide mitigation for the
proposed filling of all three of the mapped Walpole wetlands.
The design for the wetland creation includes a U-shaped excavation that is separated by a shallow berm.
Incorporating this design into the wetland creation will result in increasing the flow path of waters that move
horizontally through the wetland. The development of Lot 3 will include shedding of treated storm water runoff
into the created wetland. Any surface water that exits from the created wetland will discharge from the far
southeastern end of the wetland and be directed towards the shallow ditch that is located on west side of the
railroad tracks. A variety of different water regimes will be provided within the wetland creation. One level of the
wetland creation will be at or just below the elevation of the seasonal high ground water table. A wet meadow
will be established at the approximate level of the seasonal water table. Deeper excavations made 1/2 to 1 1/2 feet
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of prolonged to permanent inundation that will support marsh. In addition, several small pockets of shallow,
open water will be made through even deeper excavations. The shallow, open water will have approximately 2 to
4 feet of ponding. The wetland creation will be planted with native wetland seed mixes and shrubs. Wet
meadow will be established by using a native wetland seed mix with some areas developing as shallow marsh
vegetation.
On March 26, 2015 two deep test holes were dug with an excavator in the proposed wetland creation area. One
hole was dug to 8.3 feet, while the second was dug to 9 feet. Both holes contained loamy sandy materials and
no clay bed was encountered. Ground monitoring wells were installed in each test hole and the holes were back-
filled. Water table elevations in these wells will be regularly monitored. Information obtained from the
monitoring will provide a better determination of the seasonal high water table as well as an indication of the rate
of fluctuation in the ground water table during the period of monitoring.
Major Changes that have occurred to the Project Site in 2015
In April 2015 construction activities began on Lot 2. To date these activities were mainly associated with
stripping off the all of the topsoil from Lot 2 and depositing the topsoil into stockpiles on site. The depths of
topsoil on the project site are considerably deep and were often determined to be between 12 and 20 inches
thick. The topsoil stripping on Lot 2 has resulted in the removal of one to two feet of surface soil materials.
Stripping off the topsoil included Wetland 1 that had been identified within the former agricultural field on Lot 2.
Some mineral soil materials from Lot 2 were also dug up and placed into on-site stockpiles. During the stripping
operation a number of broken clay tile drainage pipe was encountered. The next phase of construction will
include the excavation of the large water quality basin that is to be located near Route 5. Development of Lot 2
will continue throughout 2015.
Discussion of Site Observations made between October 2014 and April 2015
To date Pietras Environmental Group has conducted nine site inspections of the subject properties. These
occurred twice in October, once in November following heavy rains, once in December, once in January prior to
the significant snowfalls that occurred in February and March, once in March and three times in April. Soil
conditions in the three mapped wetlands as well as in the upland soils on the project area were noted during
these investigations. During six of the nine site inspections the soils in the mapped Walpole wetlands were
neither saturated nor very moist. Inspections that occurred on 11/19/14, 3/26/15 and 4/24/15 revealed very
moist to saturated conditions in the three mapped wetlands. The 11/19/14 and 4/24/15 investigations occurred
shortly following one to two inch rainfall events, while the 3/26/15 inspection occurred at a time of active snow
melt with rain events. During the latter three inspection dates much of the upland soils on the project site were
also found to contain very moist to saturated soils. The absence of soil saturation in the mapped wetland soils on
both April 16 and 27, 2015 provides evidence that the soils have been drained. By contrast I encountered
saturated soil conditions in off-site wetlands in other parts of Harford County throughout the entire month of
April. The absence of both hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology and the presence of tile drains in the
fields provides strong evidence that the mapped Walpole soils have been artificially drained and no longer
possess wetland hydrology.
Up-dated Evaluation of Wetlands Functions and Values
The conclusion of the Wetlands Functions and Values Report, dated December 11, 2014, stated that the three
mapped wetlands only provide very low wetland functional values due to their small size, historic alteration to
cropland or golf driving range which included land leveling, subject to a long period of artificial drainage, absence
of hydrophytic vegetation and isolation from other wetlands and watercourses. The information gathered from
the nine site inspections through April 2015 confirms these findings. The mapped wetlands on the subject
properties are relic Walpole soils that have retained their redoximorphic coloration patterns in the soil profile
following installation of tile drains. Artificially drained wetland soils still qualify as Inland Wetlands in Connecticut.
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However, the three areas of drained Walpole soils on the subject properties possess features that are more
typical of the moderately well drained Ninigret soils that are prevalent throughout the project area.
Proposed Site Development Plan for Lot 3 and Wetland Impacts
Plans are for the construction of a regional distribution center. Most of the storm water drainage from the roof
and pavement will be directed into the proposed bioswale on Lot 2. Excess water from the bioswale will flow into
the large water quality basin on Lot 1. A portion of the storm water runoff from the development area on Lot 3
will be directed into a proposed water quality basin that will be constructed through an excavation in the
northeastern portion of Lot 3. The basin will be planted with native wetland vegetation in a manner similar to the
planting plan for the large water quality basin that will be constructed on Lot 1. Drainage that outlets from the
Lot 3 basin will flow into a shallow swale that is to be graded along the eastern edge of Lot 3. The swale will
discharge to the wetland creation area which is to be constructed at the southern end of Lot 3.
The proposed development for Lot 3 will result in the filling of the two very small, isolated and drained wetlands
(Wetlands 2 & 3) that are located in the eastern portion of the lot. The combined size of the two wetlands is
7,135 sq. ft. or 0.17 acres. As has been previously reported, these two wetlands only provide very low functional
value. The loss of these wetlands will not result in any significant wetland impact. The design mitigation for the
proposed filling of all three subject properties was for the construction of a 0.72 acre created wetland.
An alternative site development plan for Lot 3 could be made which avoids the two very small wetlands.
However, the preservation of these two wetlands would only provide minimal benefits. The absence of wetland
hydrology in the drained Walpole soils severely limits any wetland functional values. The preferred option is to
provide a viable wetland resource through the proposed wetland creation area. The wetland creation has been
designed to possess a mixture of water regimes capable of supporting a wide range of hydrophyytic vegetative
communities.The proposed wetland creation area for the rear of Lot 3 will provide a functional and diverse
wetland resource.
Respectfully submitted,
PIETRjA�S, ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, LLC
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Thomas W. Pietras
Professional Wetland Scientist and Soil Scientist
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GEIC QFJ5ultants-
Geocechnical Date: May 4, 2015
Environmental To: Jill Marcotte, Scannell Properties
Water Resources CC: Fred Johnson and Matt Glunt, PE, GEI, Inc., Peter DeMallie, Design Professionals, Inc.
Ecological From: Kimberly Bradley, GEI, Inc.
RE: Wetland Assessment and Ecological Survey Updates for Scannell Properties Project
Sullivan Avenue and John Fitch Boulevard,South Windsor,CT
GEI Consultants Inc. (GEI) has prepared this technical memorandum to support the submission of
the Inland Wetland,Watercourses, and Conservation Permit Application for the Scannell
Properties 175 Sullivan Avenue (Lot 3) Project.
GEI has participated in meetings between Jeff Folger,the Conservation Planner for the Town of
South Windsor, Peter DeMallie of Design Professionals, Inc. and Tom Pietras of Pietras
Environmental Group, LLC to discuss the site plans,the engineered stormwater drainage system
components, proposed wetland impacts and wetland mitigation measures. GEI has also reviewed
and supports the findings and of previous reports completed by Pietras Environmental, LLC.
including the Wetland Delineation Report, dated November 7, 2014, Wetland Functions and
Values Report, dated December 11, 2014, Wetlands Mitigation Report, dated January 16, 2015,
and the most recent Amended Wetland Functions and Values Report submitted by Pietras
Environmental on April 28, 2015.
Threatened &Endangered Species Review
As noted by Pietras Environmental,the CT DEEP Natural Diversity Data Base Map for South
Windsor was reviewed online(Map dated June 2014).According to the CT DEEP map,the
northern edge of the subject properties were located within an area that the State of CT has
records for State or Federal Listed Species&Significant Natural Communities.A letter was sent to
the CT DEEP to request for a Natural Diversity Data Base Review.The CT DEEP responded with a
letter that was dated December 2, 2014 and identified eight(8) Connecticut state-listed threated,
endangered, or special concern species (i.e., 6 plants and 2 vertebrate species; NBBD Preliminary
Assessment No.:201411398)on the Scannell Properties.
In December 2014, GEI's ecologist/wetland scientists and botanists conducted a preliminary site
visit and follow-up ecological field surveys of 175 Sullivan Avenue property. Walking transects
were conducted across the subject properties encompassing all of the vegetative cover types, as
well as along the periphery to observe immediate off-site conditions. Observed flora and fauna
species were documented and identified down to the lowest possible taxonomic level. Particular
focus was given towards identification of any rare species, unique and critical habitats on the
subject properties and vicinity.
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The findings of the field survey efforts were documented in a Technical Memorandum entitled:
"Ecological Survey of Scannell Properties situated at Sullivan Avenue and John Fitch Boulevard,
South Windsor, CT"submitted on January 5, 2015 (Attachment A).As described by Pietras
Environmental,the majority of the subject site was covered by introduced vegetation, including
cool season turf grasses, agricultural or winter cover crops,weedy/invasive vines,groundcovers
and shrubs along the outer margins of the cultivated field, and landscaped areas under varying
degrees of site management. Only the eastern and southern periphery was found to support
native vegetation (i.e.,grasses, shrubs and trees). Recent site review completed on April 26, 2015
confirms the findings of the December 2014 conditions.
None of the rare plant or wildlife species identified by CT DEEP were identified by GEI on the
subject site.The field edges along the eastern and southern periphery exhibited the highest
degree of plant diversity.The mixed pine-oak woodland and low-lying pockets that bordered the
properties to the south also provided the highest likelihood for supporting listed rare plant
species, and were carefully scrutinized. However, no positive presence of any listed plant or
animal species was found.
Wetland Impact Assessment
As described by Pietras Environmental,the proposed development for Lot 3 will result in the filling
of the two very small, isolated and drained wetlands that are located in the eastern portion of the
lot.The combined size of the two wetlands is 7,135 sq.ft. or 0.17 acres.As reported in the Pietras
Environmental Amended Wetland Function and Value Assessment,these two wetlands provide
minimal function and value, primarily detention of storm water; recharge of ground water;and
removal/retention/transformation of nutrients.The flat landscape position of these wetlands
facilitates the opportunity for temporary flood storage of stormwater runoff during large storms,
and is also favorable for ground water recharge.The nearly level topography and grass cover in
these wetlands promote the uptake/removal of nutrients.The historic alterations that have
occurred to the wetlands and non-wetland soils on the property have reduced the presence of
hydrophytic wetland vegetation, and drastically limited the potential for the wetland to support
wildlife. Nutrient bonding and stormwater runoff to wetlands has also been reduced as a result of
disturbance.
The approved development plans for Lot 2,which included filling of 21,280 sq.ft. or 0.49+/-acres
of wetland (Wetland 1), provided a plan for the construction of a 0.72+/-acre wetland creation
area to be located in the southern portion of Lot 3 at the rear of the golf driving range.The
wetland creation area (0.72+/-acre) provides mitigation for the proposed filling of all three of the
mapped Walpole wetlands areas, a total of 0.66+/-acre of wetland disturbance across Lot 2 and
Lot 3 .The area of the site where the wetland mitigation is proposed, is located away from the
developed portions of the site, and connects adjacent parcels currently dominated by forested
cover and non-developed conditions.The mitigation plan provides an opportunity to develop a
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0.72 acre wetland area that can support a broader range of wetland function and values than the
disturbed isolated wetlands documented on the site.
As described by Pietras Environmental,the design for the wetland creation includes a U-shaped
excavation that is separated by a shallow berm. Incorporating this design into the wetland
creation will result in increasing the flow path of waters that move horizontally through the
wetland.The development of Lot 3 will include shedding of storm water runoff across a vegetated
upland buffer and/or through a vegetated swale into the created wetland.Any surface water that
exits from the created wetland will discharge from the far southeastern end of the wetland and be
directed towards the shallow ditch that is located on west side of the railroad tracks off the
property.
A variety of different water regimes will be provided within the wetland creation,which will result
in a range of vegetative wetland habitats.One level of the wetland creation will be at or just below
the elevation of the seasonal high ground water table.A wet meadow will be established at the
approximate level of the seasonal water table. Deeper excavations (%to 1%Z feet)facilitate
prolonged to permanent inundation that will support marsh habitat conditions. In addition,
several small pockets of shallow, open water will be made through even deeper excavations.The
shallow, open water will have approximately 2 to 4 feet of ponding.The wetland creation will be
planted with native wetland seed mixes and shrubs. Wet meadow will be established by using a
native wetland seed mix with some areas developing as shallow marsh vegetation.The range of
vegetative conditions proposed will provide potential habitat for a broad range of wildlife.
Proposed Site Development Plan—Stormwater
The current engineered stormwater system for Lot 3 proposes that drainage from the roof and
pavement will primarily be directed into the proposed bioswale on Lot 2. Excess water that flows
through the bioswale will enter into the large 1.77 acre(77,101 sq.ft.)water quality basin on Lot
1.The approved design plans for Lot 2 provides planting plans consisting of native wetland seed
mixes and shrub in the basin and bioswale.The remainder of the stormwater runoff from the
development area on Lot 3 will be directed into a proposed 1.08 acres (47,138 sq.ft.)water
quality basin that will be constructed through an excavation in the northeastern portion of Lot 3.
The basin will be planted with native wetland vegetation in a manner similar to the planting plan
for the large water quality basin that will be constructed on Lot 1. Drainage that outlets from the
Lot 3 basin will flow into a shallow swale that is to be graded along the eastern edge of Lot 3.The
w l willdischargeh w l i r s a e to the wetland creation area which is to be constructed at the southern end
of Lot 3.
It is important to note that the proposed engineered stormwater system for the site provides
"added value"water quality attributes to the project through the implementation of bioswales
and surface water retention basins for handling stormwater. In more traditional designs, storm
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water runs off the asphalt into a storm gutter or along a curb until it reaches the inlet to storm
sewer drain. Bioswales are generally linear,vegetated ditches which allow for the collection,
conveyance,filtration and infiltration of stormwater(NRCS 2005). Bioswales improve water
quality by slowing the flow of water therefore enhancing infiltration of the first flush of storm
water runoff, and filtering the large storm flows they convey.The vegetation in the Swale removes
pollutants and sediment from stormwater(NRCS 2007). In addition,the bioswales, and
particularly to stormwater retention basins can provide additional opportunities for
wildlife/fisheries habitat. It is understood that these low impact stormwater design features
cannot be considered mitigation for wetland disturbance; rather they demonstrate the best
management practice approaches taken by the design team and applicant.
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Attachment A
GEI Ecological Survey Memorandum; January 5, 2015
CLIENT CONFIDENTIAL � )
GE1 {unsultants
Geotechnical Date: January 5, 2015
Environmental To: Jill Marcotte,Scannell Properties
Water Resources CC: Fred Johnson, Matt Glunt, PE, GEI, Inc.,
Ecological From: Laura Schwanof and Bill Jacobs, GEI Consultants, Inc., P.C., Kimberly Bradley, GEI, Inc.
RE: Ecological Survey of Scannell Properties situated at Sullivan Avenue and John Fitch
Boulevard,South Windsor,CT
GEI's Wetland Ecologist conducted a preliminary site visit on December 8, 2014,and GEI Staff
Botanists/Senior Ecologists conducted a follow-up ecological field survey on December 11, 2014 of
the following subject parcels: 59, R004, 89, 135, 175, and 211 Sullivan Avenue(see attached Figure
1).The purpose of the field survey was to conduct a targeted ecological search for eight(8)
Connecticut state-listed threated, endangered, or special concern species (i.e., 6 plants and 2
vertebrate species) listed in the December 2, 2014 DEEP letter(Attachment A- NBBD Preliminary
Assessment No.:201411398)on the Scannell Properties. Prior to conducting our field surveys, GEI
Ecologists conducted a desktop study of the listed species and their habitat requirements, as
shown in Table 1 below:
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON STATE PREFERRED HABITAT* POTENTIAL
NAME STATUS AVAILABLE
HABITAT
VASCULAR PLANT:
Carex squarrosa Squarrose SC Native perennial sedge that prefers Yes
Sedge shaded,seasonal/temporary flooded
wetlands in woods,forest edges,
prairies,sedge meadows&gravelly
seeps.
Dichanthelium Pale-leaved SC** Native perennial grass that prefers Yes
xanthophysum Rosette-panic well-drained woodlots,meadows,
Grass heaths,fields,thickets&cleared
rights of way.
Lygodium Climbing Fern SC Evergreen fern that prefers acidic, No;Off-site
palmatum sandy soil in moist pine-oak-maple wood lot to
woods,moist thickets&stream south
banks.
Schoenoplectus Torrey Bulrush T Rhizomatous perennial that prefers Yes
torreyi shallow water in wetlands on lake
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and pond margins.
Scirpus longii Long's Bulrush SC** Perennial sedge that prefers Yes
seasonally flooded wetlands,riparian
marshes&coastal plains;fire
enhanced propagation.
Triosteum Narrow-leaved E Herbaceous perennial that prefers Yes—
angustifolium Horse Gentian partial shade,mesic to upland Southern field
woodlots,riverbanks,thickets, borders
prairies;fire enhanced propagation.
VERTEBRATE ANIMAL:
Asio flammeus Short-eared T General:Open plains,marshes,sand Foraging
Owl dunes,croplands; Forage: Mice,small habitat
birds,insects;Breeding:ground
nester in shallow surface depressions.
Melanerpes Red-headed E General:Open country, pastures, No;Off-site to
erythrocephalus Woodpecker parks,clearings,flooded south
bottomlands,slashed or burned
groves with an abundance of dead
trees; Forage: Insects,berries,acorns,
seeds&nuts;Breeding:cavity nester
in forest interior of deciduous
woodlands with oak,beech,elm,
maple or hickory,and utility poles.
* References for preferred habitat conditions listed at the end of this memo.
* Identified as extirpated by CTDEEP.
Walking transects were conducted across the subject properties encompassing all of the
vegetative cover types, as well as along the periphery to observe immediate off-site conditions.
Observed flora and fauna species were documented and identified down to the lowest possible
taxonomic level. Particular focus was given towards identification of any rare species, unique and
critical habitats on the subject properties and vicinity.
Findings:
The majority of the subject site was covered by introduced vegetation, including cool season turf
grasses, agricultural or winter cover crops,weedy/invasive vines,groundcovers and shrubs along
the outer margins of the cultivated field, and landscaped areas under varying degrees of site
management. Only the eastern and southern periphery was found to support native vegetation
(i.e.,grasses, shrubs and trees).Table 2 provides a list of plants and wildlife species observed on
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and adjacent to the subject site.While the developed areas that support buildings and other
structures closest to the perimeter roadways were found to be relatively dry, GEI observed
numerous wet pockets on the golf driving range and cropland portions of the subject properties.
None of the rare plant or wildlife species listed in Table 1 were identified by GEI on the subject
site. Of the potentially available habitats on-site,the field edges along the eastern and southern
periphery exhibited the highest degree of plant diversity.The mixed pine-oak woodland and low-
lying pockets that bordered the properties to the south also provided the highest likelihood for
supporting several of the listed rare plant species,and were carefully scrutinized. However, no
positive presence of any listed plant or animal species was found. Given the current and historical
uses and management of the subject property, primarily consisting of plowed agricultural land and
mowed lawn, it is not likely that the listed rare plant species would be present.Also, no red-
headed woodpeckers or short-eared owls were observed on-site, and no field signs(e.g., nest
cavities, ground nests,owl pellets or guano concentrations) indicating potential site utilization by
these two species were identified.The dilapidated barn on-site was also checked for wildlife use,
but no signs of owls, bats or other rare species were found.
REFERENCES:
Bent, C.A. 1961. Life Histories of North American Birds of Prey, Part 2. Dover Publications Reprint
of 1938 Smithsonian Institution United States National Museum Bulletin 170.
Bent, C.A. 1964. Life Histories of North American Woodpeckers. Dover Publications Reprint of
1939 Smithsonian Institution United States National Museum Bulletin 174.
Gleason, H.A. and A. Cronquist. 1991. Manual of Vascular Plants of Northeastern United States
and Adjacent Canada.The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY.
Holmgren, N.H. 1998.The Illustrated Companion to Gleason and Cronquist's Manual: Illustrations
of the Vascular Plants of Northeastern United States and Adjacent Canada.The New York
Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY.
http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/518/articles/breeding. Accessed 12/12/14.
http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/518/articles/conservation.Accessed 12/12/14.
http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/518/articles/habitat.Accessed 12/12/14.
https://gobotany.newenglandwild.org/species/.Accessed 12/10/14.
http://Plants.usda.gov. Accessed 12/15/14.
http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20?search=Triosteum+angustifolium.Accessed 12/10/14.
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http://www.pittstate.edu/department/herbarium/wildflowers/.Accessed 12/10/14.
Rawinski,T.J. 2001. New England Plant Conservation Program Scirpus longii Fern. Long's Bulrush.
Conservation and Research Plan for New England. New England Wildflower Society.
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Table 2(a). Fauna Observed from the Subject Property
Scientific Name Common Name Habitat Found
Branta canadensis Canada Goose Driving range
Corvus brachyrhynchos American Crow Fly-over
Eremophila alpestris Horned Lark Crop field
Larus argentatus smithsonianus Herring Gull Driving range
Odocoileus virginianus White-tailed Deer Tracks across property
Poecile atricapillus Black-capped Chickadee Call/offsite-Woodlot to south
Sitta canadensis Red-breasted Nuthatch Call/offsite-Woodlot to south
Thryothorus ludovicianus Carolina Wren I Crop field
Vulpes vulpes Red Fox Tracks in crop field
Table 2 (b). Flora Observed from the Subject Property
Botanical Name Common Name Habitat Found
Acer rubrum Red Maple East&south periphery
Alnus incana Speckled Alder Offsite-Woodlot to south
Andropogon virginicus Broomsedge East&south periphery
Apocynum spp. Dogbane Crop field
Betula lenta Sweet/Black Birch Offsite-Woodlot to south
Betula populifolia Gray Birch East&south periphery
Celastrus orbiculatus Asiatic Bittersweet Periphery
Chenopodium album Lamb's Quarters Throughout
Cornus sericea Red Twig Dogwood East periphery
Cucurbita moschata Butternut Squash Crop field
Cyperaceae Sedge Driving range
Dichanthelium acuminatum Hairy Panicgrass East&south periphery
Dichanthelium clandestinum Deertongue Grass South periphery, hedgerow
Dichanthelium commutatum Variable Panicgrass Driving range
Erigeron canadensis Horeseweed Crop field
Fagus grandifolia American Beech East&south periphery
Juncus effusus Soft Rush East&south periphery
Juncus spp. Rush Driving range
Leucobryum glaucum Pincushion Moss Driving range
Lycopodium obscurum Ground Pine East&south periphery
Lyonia ligustrina Maleberry Offsite-Woodlot to south
Mitchella repens Partridgeberry Eastern periphery
Monotropa uniflora Indian Pipe South periphery
Myrica pensylvanica Northern Bayberry East periphery
Osmunda regalis Royal Fern East periphery
Panicum dichotomiflorum Fall Panicgrass Hedgerow&periphery
Panicum virgatum Switchgrass East&south periphery
Phegopteris connectilis Long Beech Fern East periphery
Phytolacca americana American Pokeweed Crop field
Picea abies Norway Spruce Northern periphery
Pinus strobus Eastern White Pine East&south periphery
Plantago lanceolata English Plantain Hedgerow&periphery
Platanus occidentalis American Sycamore Offsite-Woodlot to south
Poa annua Annual Bluegrass Driving range
Poa pratensis Kentucky Bluegrass Northern Lawns
Polygonum aviculare Doorweed Crop field
Polytrichum commune Common Haircap Moss East&south periphery
Populus deltoides Eastern Cottonwood East periphery
Quercus alba White Oak Offsite-Woodlot to south
Quercus palustris Pin Oak East&south periphery
Quercus velutina Eastern Red Cedar East periphery
Quercus velutina Black Oak East&south periphery
Quercus x saulii Hybrid Oak Offsite-Woodlot to south
Rosa multiflora Multiflora Rose Hedgerow
Rubus allegheniensis Highbush Blackberry Periphery
Rubus hispidus Swamp Dewberry East&south periphery
Rumex acetosella Red/Sheep Sorrel Throughout
Secale cereale Cereal Rye Crop field
Silene spp. Catchfly Hedgerow
Smilax herbacea Smooth Carrionflower East&south periphery
Smilax rotundifolia Catbrier South periphery
Solidago rugosa Rough-stemmed Goldenrod East&south periphery
Sphagnum spp. Sphagnum Moss South periphery
Suaeda calceoliformis Pursh seepweed Crop field
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern Highbush Blueberry East&south periphery
Verbascum thapsus Common Mullein Crop field
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Connecticut Department of
ENERGY &
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
December 2,2014
Mr. Thomas Pietras
Pietras Environmental Group,LLC
15 Briarwood Lane
Wallingford,CT 06492
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Project: Preliminary Site Assessment for Commercial and Industrial Use Development at Six Properties
at 59 to 211 Sullivan Ave.And John Fitch Boulevard in South Windsor, Connecticut
NDDB Preliminary Assessment No.: 201411398
Dear Thomas,
I have reviewed Natural Diversity Data Base maps and files regarding the area delineated on the map
provided for the proposed preliminary site assessment for the commercial and industrial use development
at six properties between 59 and 211 Sullivan Avenue and John Fitch Boulevard in South Windsor,
Connecticut.According to our records there are known extant species that occur either within or in close
proximity to this property. I have attached a list of species to this letter. Please be advised that this is a
preliminary review and not a final determination.A more detailed review will be necessary to move
forward with any subsequent environmental permit applications submitted to DEEP for the proposed
project. This letter cannot be used or submitted with your permit applications at DEEP. This
preliminary assessment is good for one year.
Natural Diversity Data Base information includes all information regarding critical biological resources
available to us at the time of the request. This information is a compilation of data collected over the
years by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Natural History Survey and
cooperating units of DEEP,private conservation groups and the scientific community. This information
is not necessarily the result of comprehensive or site-specific field investigations. Consultations with the
Data Base should not be substitutes for on-site surveys required for environmental assessments. Current
research projects and new contributors continue to identify additional populations of species and locations
of habitats of concern,as well as,enhance existing data. Such new information is incorporated into the
Data Base as it becomes available. The result of this review does not preclude the possibility that listed
species may be encountered on site and that additional action may be necessary to remain in compliance
with certain state permits.
Please contact me if you have further questions at(860)424-3592, or dawn.mckaygct.gov . Thank you
for consulting the Natural Diversity Data Base.
Sincerely,
Dawn M. McKay
Environmental Analyst 3
79 Elm Street,Hartford,CT 06106-5127
www.ct.gov/deep
Affirmative ActionlEqual Opportunity Employer
Species List for NDDB Request
Scientific Name Common Name State Status
Vascular Plant
Carex scluarrosa Sedge SC
Dichanthelium xanthophysum Panic grass Sc*
Lygodium palmatum Climbing fern SC
Schoenoplectus torreyi Torrey bulrush T
Scirpus longii Long's bulrush SC*
Triosteum angustifolium Narrow-leaved horse gentian E
Vertebrate Animal
Asio flammeus Short-eared owl T
Melanerpes erythrocephalus Red-headed woodpecker E
E = Endangered, T=Threatened, SC= Special Concern, *Extirpated Page 1 of 1
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• May 5, 2015
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• Re: Sullivan Avenue Industrial Park, Regional Distribution Center
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses/Planning& Zoning Applications
175 Sullivan Avenue
Dear Abutting Property Owner:
In accordance with Section 7.3b of the "Town of South Windsor Inland Wetlands, Watercourses,
and Conservation Regulations", we are required to notify you that an application has been filed on
the property abutting yours and it is subject to a hearing by the Inland Wetlands
Agency/Conservation Commission. The application and plans are on file with the South Windsor
Planning Department.
Furthermore, in accordance with the Rules & Regulations of the South Windsor Planning &
Zoning Commission, you are hereby notified that an application has been filed on the property
located at 175 Sullivan Avenue, abutting your property, which will be the subject of a meeting by
the Planning & Zoning Commission. The application and plans are on file with the South Windsor
Planning Department.
As an abutting property owner you are invited to the hearings)/meeting(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 hearing date of the Planning & Zoning application, please contact Michele
Lipe, AICP, Town Planner, at the South Windsor Planning Department at 860-644-2511, ext. 252.
For further information regarding the specific hearing date for the Inland Wetlands &
Watercourses Application, please contact Jeff Folger, Environmental Planner/Conservation
Officer, Planning Department, 860-644-2511, ext. 229.
• If you have any questions regarding the specifics of the plans, please feel free to contact our office
at 860-291-8755. Thank you.
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DESIGN PROFESSIONALS, INC.
Peter R. DeMallie
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17 East Windsor, CT 06028 Cohen Mark S. &Janice L.
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121 46 South Windsor, CT 06074 Kellner Daniel
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1800 East 9th St., Suite 175
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Peter DeMallie
Design Professionals, Inc.
21 Jeffrey Drive
South Windsor, CT 06074
RE: Appl. #15-28P—Regional Distribution Center II, 175 Sullivan Avenue
Dear Mr. DeMallie:
At the May 20, 2015 regular meeting, the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission approved
Appl. #15-28P— Regional Distribution Center II - 175 Sullivan Ave., Lot#3 - IWA/Conservation
Commission application for an industrial site plan. The site is located southerly of Sullivan Ave, and
easterly of John Fitch Blvd (RT-5). Industrial (1) Zone, with the following conditions:
1. The final approved copy of the entire set of plans and this letter reproduced thereon must be
submitted to the Planning Department. 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 applicant 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 20, 2020. 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. Bond shall be collected in the amount of$20,000 for installation and maintenance of erosion and
sediment controls; $20,000 for installation of stormwater controls.
5. Reconfiguration of peninsula in the mitigation area to maximize the travel path of water flow
through the mitigation area to be shown on plans.
6. Check dams on the interconnecting swales to be shown on plans.
7. Coordination with town staff on maintenance and vector control in the created water bodies, to be
added to Maintenance Plan.
8. All approvals required must be obtained and submitted prior to any activity on the site.
9. A contact person shall be identified on the plans.
Very truly yours,
INLAND WETLANDS AGENCY/CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Elizabeth A Warren, Chairperson
cc: Director of Planning
Chief Building Official
Attorney Gerlt