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Town of Montville
Conservation Trails
208 IWC 8
Date Received by Commission: 3-20-08
Terminal Date: 5-24-08
Assessor’s Map
Wetlands Map
Applicant Request
- Maintenance of the existing trail system
- Maintenance of the existing bridge
- Abandoning of a well on site
- Gravel Parking area resurfaced
Background Information
Property has become overgrown over the years
Various groups have helped to clear up portions of the trails
The Uncas Health District is mandating that the existing well be abandoned
Activity Description
Clearing of brush and trees to provide a 6 ft wide path
Removal of hanging limbs within the path
Railings of the bridge are to be replaced. No work will be done on the footings
2 inch process aggregrate will be used to resurface and grade the parking area
Wetland Disturbance Area
0 sq ft
Upland Review Disturbance Area
65,000 sq ft
Watercourse/ Waterbody Disturbance Area
0
Staff Comments
The maintenance of the trails would allow for easy travel through the paths
The area can be used for educational purposes
The abandonment of well would be a reduction in the Town’s Liability
None of the activities proposed would have a significant impact on any regulated areas
Other Agency Comments
Draft Motion
After giving due consideration to all relevant factors including those in Section 10 and or Section 4 of the Montville Inland Wetland Regulation and Section 22a-41 of the Connecticut
General Statutes, I move to approve application
208 IWC 8 Town of Montville: An application for work within a regulated area in conjunction with the creation of trails and the maintenance of trails located on the property at the
Conservation Center next to Fair Oaks School, Chesterfield Road, Montville, Ct. Assessor’s Map 29 Lot 68 as depicted on the plans titled “Conservation Center Proposed Trails and Maintenance
dated 3/14/08” and the application and narrative dated 3/14/08
This is a conditional approval. Each and every condition is an integral part of the Commission decision. Should any of the conditions, on appeal from this decision, be found to be void
or of no legal effect then this conditional approval is likewise void. Should any of the conditions not be implemented by the applicant or his successors within the specified permit
time period, then this conditional approval is void.
Conditions of approval are:
Standard Reasons for Approval
1. The environmental impact of the proposed project does not have a significant effect on the inland wetland's and watercourse's capacity to support fish and wildlife, to prevent flooding,
to supply and protect surface and groundwater, to control sediment, to facilitate drainage, to control pollution, to support recreational activities, and to promote public health and
safety.
2. The Commission has determined that the relationship between the short-term uses of the environment and the maintenance and enhancement of long-term productivity will have no impact
on the surrounding wetland system
3. The proposed activity will not have irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources.
4. The proposed project will not change the character and or add degree of injury to, or interference with, safety, health, or the reasonable use of property, including abutting or downstream
property.
5. The proposed activity use is suitable to the area.
6. The applicant has taken all feasible measures to mitigate the impact of any aspect of the proposed regulated activity.