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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report (3)\\planning\planningoffice$\CurrentProjects\IWC\Past Years\2020\220 IWC 18 (Gas Station) 612 Route 82\Staff\Staff Report 2-18-21.doc Applicant: Shahani Inc. Address: 612 Route 82 (058-009-00A) Date Received by Commission: November 19, 2020 Meeting Date: February 18, 2021 Applicant Request  Grading for new septic system in regulated area Activity Description Wetland Disturbance Area 0 sq ft Upland Review Disturbance Area 750 +/- sq ft Watercourse/ Waterbody Disturbance Area 0 Project Description  This project is located at 612 Route 82 (058-009-00A) and is .93 acres located in a C-1 zone.  History of Property a. This property has been a gas/convenience store since 1975. Staff Comments At this time the application is incomplete.  Staff has contacted the Applicant numerous time since we received this application on November 20, 2020  The application package is missing the following: 1. A plan signed by the original soil scientist who flagged the Wetlands. The plan references “Environmental Planning Services” and field located by “North Star Surveying & Engineering, LLC. The name of soil scientist and the date of the flagging is not indicated. 2. A letter from the original soil scientist who flagged the wetlands. The letter provided has the name of Scott Poryanda P.E., L.S. There is no signature and it is not known if he is a soil scientist. 3. The Town Engineers comments dated February 1, 2021 that state that the surface stormwater flow at the southeast corner of the pavement must be collected and treated. The end of the existing culvert extending from the existing catch basin must be shown on plans. The arrangement of the catch basin and the oil/water separator must be clearly shown. It is noted that, presently, stormwater flows untreated off the back of pavement Comments have not been addressed. 4. The limits of tree clearing and disturbance in the upland review area are not clearly shown on the plan. \\planning\planningoffice$\CurrentProjects\IWC\Past Years\2020\220 IWC 18 (Gas Station) 612 Route 82\Staff\Staff Report 2-18-21.doc 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 an incomplete application and plans. 1. The Town Engineers comments dated February 1, 2021 have not been addressed. 2. Soil Scientist information has not been provided and plans have not been signed. 3. Soil Scientist report has not been filed 4. Disturbance area and clearing limits are not defined At this time the applicant has an outstanding Engineering Review Fee. This must be paid before applicant may apply for any new permits. \\planning\planningoffice$\CurrentProjects\IWC\Past Years\2020\220 IWC 18 (Gas Station) 612 Route 82\Staff\Staff Report 2-18-21.doc 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. A plan signed by the original soil scientist who flagged the Wetlands must be provided . 2. A letter from the original soil scientist who flagged the wetlands must be provided 3. The Town Engineers comments dated February 1, 2021 must be addressed 4. Payment of Engineering Review Fee of $55.00 to CLA Engineers \\planning\planningoffice$\CurrentProjects\IWC\Past Years\2020\220 IWC 18 (Gas Station) 612 Route 82\Staff\Staff Report 2-18-21.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.