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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report (2)\\planning\planningoffice$\CurrentProjects\IWC\2021\221 IWC 4 (87 E Cottage Rd) Patio, Wall Repair & Tree Removal\Staff\Staff Report 3-18- 2021.doc Applicant: Matthew Basch Owner: Deborah Morrison Address: 87 E Cottage Road (063-005-000) Date Received by Commission: March 18, 2021 Meeting Date: March 18, 2021 Applicant Request  Repair of wall along Gardner Lake, creation of patio and steps, new retaining wall and tree removal Activity Description Wetland Disturbance Area 0 sq ft Upland Review Disturbance Area 900 sq ft Watercourse/ Waterbody Disturbance Area 0 History  The site consists of 0.31 acres and abuts Gardner Lake. There was a cottage on the property since the 1970’s. A new Single Family Residence was built in 2019. Staff Comments  The applicant is requesting permission to o Install a flag stone patio with fire ring. o Reinforce the existing stone wall along the lake with 6” to 10” stone and the top course of wall stones will be reset o Install 12 to 16 large stone steps and flag stone walkway for lake access. o Construct new retaining wall around patio o Remove a large tree that has significant die-off  Six (6) inches of top soil will be removed from the proposed patio and step area. This will be set aside for finish grading.  All stonework will be constructed on a compacted crush stone base with stabilizing mat.  Patio and walkway jointing will be completed with polymer sand joint material  Equipment to be used on this site will be compact excavator, skid steer and rigging.  Affected lawn will be repaired with existing and new top soil and re-seeded.  Proposed start date is June 2021 and may take two (2) week for completion.  The dimensions of the area must be indicated on the plan in order to determine the upland review disturbance area.  The Commission may want to hold a site walk. \\planning\planningoffice$\CurrentProjects\IWC\2021\221 IWC 4 (87 E Cottage Rd) Patio, Wall Repair & Tree Removal\Staff\Staff Report 3-18- 2021.doc "Significant Activity" means any activity, including, but not limited to, the following activities which may have a major effect or significant impact on the area for which the application has been filed or on another part of the inland wetland or watercourse system: 1. Any activity involving a deposition or removal of material which will or may have a major effect or significant impact on the regulated area or on another part of the inland wetland or watercourse system; or 2. Any activity which substantially changes the natural channel or may inhibit the natural dynamics of a watercourse system; or 3. Any activity which substantially diminishes the natural capacity of an inland wetland or watercourse to support desirable fisheries, wildlife, or other biological life, prevent flooding, supply water, assimilate waste, facilitate drainage, provide recreation or open space or other functions; or 4. Any activity which causes substantial turbidity, siltation or sedimentation in a wetland or watercourse; or 5. Any activity which causes a substantial diminution of flow of a natural watercourse, or ground water levels of the regulated area; or 6. Any activity which causes or has the potential to cause pollution of a wetland or watercourse; or 7. Any activity which destroys unique wetland or watercourse areas having demonstrable scientific or educational value. Regarding Significant Activity finding, I offer the following suggested language for a motion: M O T I O N # 1 (Finding that there is or is not a significant impact) I move that the Commission find that the proposed activities in the wetlands and upland review area as presented in the Application (221 IWC 4) and in the presentation made to the Commission at its March 18, 2021 hybrid regular meeting, meets OR does not meet the criteria of a significant impact activity as outlined in the Town of Montville’s Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Regulations. \\planning\planningoffice$\CurrentProjects\IWC\2021\221 IWC 4 (87 E Cottage Rd) Patio, Wall Repair & Tree Removal\Staff\Staff Report 3-18- 2021.doc Draft Motion 1 After giving due consideration to all relevant factors including those in Section 10 and or Section 4 of the Montville Inland Wetland Regulation and Section 22a-41 of the Connecticut General Statutes, I move to approve application This is a conditional approval. Each and every condition is an integral part of the Commission decision. Should any of the conditions, on appeal from this decision, be found to be void or of no legal effect then this conditional approval is likewise void. Should any of the conditions not be implemented by the applicant or his successors within the specified permit time period, then this conditional approval is void. Conditions of approval are: 1. (Standard Reasons for Approval Apply) Standard Reasons for Approval 1. The environmental impact of the proposed project does not have a significant effect on the inland wetland's and watercourse's capacity to support fish and wildlife, to prevent flooding, to supply and protect surface and groundwater, to control sediment, to facilitate drainage, to control pollution, to support recreational activities, and to promote public health and safety. 2. The Commission has determined that the relationship between the short-term uses of the environment and the maintenance and enhancement of long-term productivity will have no impact on the surrounding wetland system 3. The proposed activity will not have irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources. \\planning\planningoffice$\CurrentProjects\IWC\2021\221 IWC 4 (87 E Cottage Rd) Patio, Wall Repair & Tree Removal\Staff\Staff Report 3-18- 2021.doc 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.