HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Center Staff Report 3-17-08 (2)ID 08172
Project Location Conservation Center Chesterfield Rd
Assessor's Map/Lot 029/068-000
Lot Area Zone Government
Engineer NameApplicant Name
Town of Montville
310 Norwich New London Tpke
860-848-3030 Attorney Name
Date Received by Commission/Terminal Date 3/20/2008
Public Hearing Date/Terminal Date
Wetlands/Watercourses including buffer to be disturbed 65,000 sq ft
Activity Description
Maintenance of existing trails, creation of 2 new trails and maintenance of the parking
area
Alteration
Construction
Depositing of Materials 10 cy
Pollution
Removal of Material 10 cy
Application Number 208 IWC 8
Wetlands Agent Comments
March 20, 2008
1. The Town is proposing the following at the Conservation Center next to Fair Oakd School on
Chesterfield Rd
- Maintenance of the existing trail system
* to include clearing of brush and trees to provide 6 foot wide path
* hanging limbs up would be removed
- Maintenance of the existing bridge
* only the railings would be replaced at this time. There are no actual wetland or
buffer activities planned for this part of the project
- Abandoning of a well on site
* it was determined that since the well will no longer be used it should be
abandoned to avoid any future liabilities
- Gravel Parking area
* 2 inch process aggregrate will be used to resurface and grade the existing
parking area
2. The trail maintenance will be completed by hand and the only large machinery that may be used
is a wood chipper. As per the instruction of the Commission the chipped material can remain
onsite or be removed. It has been determined that wood chips are not a suitable sub-base for a
trail system because of high maintenance and are effective only in small areas
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Wetlands Staff Report