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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report (2)\\planning\planningoffice$\CurrentProjects\IWC\Past Years\2020\220 IWC 18 (Gas Station) 612 Route 82\Staff\Staff Report 1-21- 21.doc Applicant: Shahani Inc. Address: 612 Route 82 (058-009-00A) Date Received by Commission: November 19, 2020 Meeting Date: January 21, 2021 Applicant Request  Grading for new septic system in regulated area Activity Description Wetland Disturbance Area 0 sq ft Upland Review Disturbance Area 0 sq ft Watercourse/ Waterbody Disturbance Area 0 Project Description  This project is located at 612 Route 82 (058-009-00A) and is .93 acres located in a C-1 zone.  History of Property a. This property has been a gas/convenience store since 1975. Staff Comments a. At this time the application is incomplete. The application package is missing the following: 1. No description of disturbance area (square footage) on application 2. No narrative of what is being proposed 3. List of abutters 4. Wetland Officer must be notified when E & S (silt fence) is installed 24 hour prior to construction 5. Name of Soil Scientist not indicated on the application 6. The soil scientist should sign plans 7. Provide a soil scientist letter that assess the potential for wetland impact. 8. Provide calculations to show that the CTDEP 2004 Manual Water Quality Volume (WQV) is met. 9. Clarify the limits of clearing and locations of Erosion and Sedimentation (E&S) controls. 10. Provide a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPP). 11. Show soil stockpile locations and appropriate E&S. \\planning\planningoffice$\CurrentProjects\IWC\Past Years\2020\220 IWC 18 (Gas Station) 612 Route 82\Staff\Staff Report 1-21- 21.doc b. This application was received by the Commission on November 19, 2020 the terminal date of sixty-five (65) days have been reached. The Commission should make a decision at this meeting and/or ask for an extension from applicant to February meeting. Draft Motion for Denial 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 deny without prejudice the application of Shahani, Inc. for the construction of a new septic system, within the review area on the property located at 612 Route 82 (058-009-00A) Oakdale, CT. Reason for denial is the applicant has failed to address the comments of the Town Soil Scientists, letter dated December 11, 2020 and an incomplete application. Draft Motion for approval 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 220 IWC 18 Shahani, Inc An application for the construction of a new septic system, within the review area on the property located at 612 Route 82 (058-009-00A) Oakdale, CT and depicted on plan “Property Survey/Resurvey prepared for: Leemilt’s Petroleum, Inc. 612 Norwich-Salem Turnpike (Route 82) Oakdale (Montville), Connecticut” dated 2/24/2020 revised pg. S-2 10/23/2020. 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: 1. Wetland Officer must be notified when E & S (silt fence) is installed 24 hour prior to construction 2. \\planning\planningoffice$\CurrentProjects\IWC\Past Years\2020\220 IWC 18 (Gas Station) 612 Route 82\Staff\Staff Report 1-21- 21.doc (Standard Reasons of Approval Apply) 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.