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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report\\planning\planningoffice$\CurrentProjects\IWC\2021\221 IWC 4 (87 E Cottage Rd) Patio, Wall Repair & Tree Removal\Staff\(IWC 4) Staff Report 4-15-2021.doc Applicant: Matthew Basch Owner: Deborah Morrison Address: 87 E Cottage Road (063-005-000) Date Received by Commission: March 18, 2021 Meeting Date: April 15, 2021 Applicant Request  Repair of wall along Gardner Lake, creation of patio and steps, new retaining wall Activity Description Wetland Disturbance Area 0 sqft Upland Review Disturbance Area 900 sqft Watercourse/ Waterbody Disturbance Area 0 Staff Comments (4-15-2021)  Length of existing wall is 55’ +/-  Length of new wall will be 30’ +/-  Patio will be approximately 400 sqft Staff Comments (3-18-2021)  The applicant is requesting permission to o Install a flag stone patio with fire ring. o Reinforce the existing stone wall along the lake with 6” to 10” stone and the top course of wall stones will be reset o Install 12 to 16 large stone steps and flag stone walkway for lake access. o Construct new retaining wall around patio  Six (6) inches of top soil will be removed from the proposed patio and step area. This will be set aside for finish grading.  All stonework will be constructed on a compacted crush stone base with stabilizing mat.  Patio and walkway jointing will be completed with polymer sand joint material  Equipment to be used on this site will be compact excavator, skid steer and rigging.  Affected lawn will be repaired with existing and new top soil and re-seeded.  Proposed start date is June 2021 and may take two (2) week for completion.  The dimensions of the area must be indicated on the plan in order to determine the upland review disturbance area. \\planning\planningoffice$\CurrentProjects\IWC\2021\221 IWC 4 (87 E Cottage Rd) Patio, Wall Repair & Tree Removal\Staff\(IWC 4) Staff Report 4-15-2021.doc Draft Motion 1 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 221 IWC 4 Applicant: Matthew Basch Owner: Deborah Morrison An application for the construction of a new retaining wall , patio, steps to lake and repair of old retaining wall within the review area on the property located at 87 E Cottage Rd, Oakdale, CT. As shown on Assessor’s Map 63 Lot 5 as depicted in the application and narrative dated 2-19-2021. Narrative and Sketch revised 4-2-2021. 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. Sediment fence must be placed behind existing stone wall prior to work starting on patio and walkway (Standard Reasons for 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.