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CONSERVA= TION COMMISSION/INLAND WETLAND AGENCY

CONTINUA= TION OF PUBLIC HEARING

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WATERTOW= N HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY CENTER

THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2006 - 7:30 P.M.

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APPLICAT= ION #540 – ARTHUR HOWLAND

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PRESENT: &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Bernard Beauchamp=

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Lucia DiBona

= ; &n= bsp; = ; = G= len Duplissie

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Ron Jones, Secretary

= ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; Joseph Polletta

= &nb= sp; = ; &= nbsp; Edwin Undercuffler, Vice Chairman

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; James Zawadzki, Chairman

ABSENT: = ; &n= bsp; = ; = Charles Thermer

ALTERNATES PRESENT: &nbs= p; Martha Sturgis

ALTERNATES ABSENT: = ; <= /span>Peter Peluso

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Denise Russ

OTHERS PRESENT: &n= bsp; = ; Chuck Berger, Town Engineer=

= ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; Moosa Rafey, Assistant Wetlands Enforcement Officer

1. = Call Meeting To Order

Mr. Zawadzki, Chairman, called the Public Hearing to order at 7:35 p.m.

2. &nb= sp; Roll Call

Mr. Jones, Secretary, executed the Roll Call.

Mr. Zawadzki, Chairman, asked Ms. Sturgis to sit in for Mr. Thermer, in his absence.

CONSERVATION COMMISSION/INLAND WETLAND AGENCY=

CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING

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MARCH 9, 2006

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Mr. Zawadzki, Chairman, read aloud the Ground Rules for the record as follows:<= o:p>

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Ground Rules

1.&n= bsp; = ; The applicant or his representative will make his formal presentation to the Commission stating the proposed regulated activities, the wetland impacts, and the alternative that was proposed by t= he applicant.

2.&n= bsp; = ; All comments, discussions, observations shall be ma= de through the Chair, after proper recognition by the Chairman. This is necessary to ensure that o= nly one person at a time speaks on any issue, thus making it easier for everyon= e to understand and for clearer legal transcription.

3. = All persons addressing the Commission shall begin by first clearly stating their name and address for the record. If necessary the person may be ask= ed to spell his name for the record.

4. = Following the presentation of the application, the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetland Agency will ask specific questions of the applica= nt.

5. = After the Commission has asked its questions of the applicant, I sh= all then allow any member of the public who wishes to speak either in favor of = the application or against it to address the Commission.

6. = I shall then allow the applicant to respond to the comments of the members of the general public.

7. = I shall then allow any members of the general public who wish to present any additional information or clarifying discussion to do so.<= /o:p>

8. = I shall then provide an opportunity for the applicant to respond to these additional remarks if he or his representative so wishes.<= /span>

9. = The Conservation Commission/Inland Wetland Agency has 35 days from = the date of the public hearing commences to complete the public hearing. The Commission may ask the applica= nt for a 35 day extension of the public hearing if the Commission requires any additional information or wishes to schedule a site walk to observe the situation for themselves.

10. = The Conservation Commission/Inland Wetland Agency has 65 days from = the date that the public hearing is closed to render its decision.

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3. = Hearing of Applications

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&= nbsp; A. Continuation of Public Hearing from February 9, 2006, Application #540 of Arthur Howland= for construction of 11 lot Cider Hill subdivision located on the west side of O= ld Baird Road and south side of Woodbury Road, Watertown, CT.

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&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Recess or Adjourn Public Hearing must be Closed by March 9, 2006, unless applicant grants a time extension.

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CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING

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&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Mr. Rafey: I received a lette= r from the applicant; withdrawing their application at this time.

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&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Mr. Zawadzki, Chairman, read aloud the following letter for the record as follo= ws:

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&= nbsp; &nbs= p; “From: Secor, Cassidy & McPartland

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Attorneys At Law

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; 41 Church Street

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Waterbury, CT

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&= nbsp; &nbs= p; To: Town = of Watertown

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Conservation Commission/Inland Wetland Agency

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; 51 Depot Street – Suite 502

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Watertown, CT 06795

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&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Dated: March 6, 2006

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&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Re: Appli= cation #540, Arthur Howland

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; 11 Lot Cider Hill Subdivision

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Old Baird Road and Woodbury Road, Watertown

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; SCM File #050035

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&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Dear Commissioners:

Please be advised that we are withdrawing the above mentioned application.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Please do not hesitate to contact = me if you have any questions. Thank= you.

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&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Very truly yours,

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&= nbsp; &nbs= p; James R. Strug”

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&= nbsp; &nbs= p; MOTION: (Mr. Duplissie, sec. Mr. Undercuffler) to Close the Public Hearing for App. #540= , of Arthur Howland for construction of 11 lot Cider Hill subdivision located on= the west side of Old Baird Road and south side of Woodbury Road, Watertown, CT.=

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Discussi= on: = ; None

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MOTION P= ASSED UNANIMOUSLY

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CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING

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&nbs= p; Public Hearing Closed at 7:45 p.m.

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Respect= fully submitted,

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Ronald = Jones, Secretary

Conserv= ation Commission/

Inland Wetland Agency

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&nbs= p; Lynn M. LaForme, Minutes Secretary