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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report\\planning\planningoffice$\CurrentProjects\IWC\2021\221 IWC 8 (157 Doyle Rd Unit B) Demo Existing House & Replace\Staff\(221 IWC 8) Staff Report 4-15-2021.doc Owner/Applicant: Elisa B. & Steven C. Pierce Engineer: Mark Reynolds Address: 157 B Doyle Rd (057-010-00B) Date Received by Commission: April 15, 2021 Meeting Date: April 15, 2021 Applicant Request  Demolition and replacement of Single Family Residence with two (2) wells in upland review area Activity Description Wetland Disturbance Area 0 sqft Upland Review Disturbance Area 10,302 sqft +/- Watercourse/ Waterbody Disturbance Area 0 Staff Comments  The applicant is requesting permission to drill two (2) wells in the Upland Review Area (URA).  At this time the application is incomplete. The application is missing the following: o No description of disturbance area (square footage) on application o No narrative of what is being proposed o Approval from the Uncas Health Department o There is a patio in URA not depicted on site plan  The Commission may want to hold a site walk. \\planning\planningoffice$\CurrentProjects\IWC\2021\221 IWC 8 (157 Doyle Rd Unit B) Demo Existing House & Replace\Staff\(221 IWC 8) Staff Report 4-15-2021.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 2) and in the presentation made to the Commission at its February 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. 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 \\planning\planningoffice$\CurrentProjects\IWC\2021\221 IWC 8 (157 Doyle Rd Unit B) Demo Existing House & Replace\Staff\(221 IWC 8) Staff Report 4-15-2021.doc 221 IWC 4 Applicant: Matthew Basch Owner: Deborah Morrison An application for the construction of a new retaining wall and patio, 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. (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.