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Staff Report
Application 221 IWC 9
Regular Meeting – Thursday, July 15, 2021
Applicant: Daniel Coleman
Address: 5 Rebecca Court (044-015-004)
Date Received by Commission: May 2, 2021
Meeting Date: July 15, 2021
Applicant Request
An application for activity in upland review area in conjunction with clearing brush and
large boulders to be used in continuance of wall
Activity Description
Wetland Disturbance Area 0 sqft
Upland Review Disturbance Area 1,000 sqft
Watercourse/ Waterbody Disturbance Area 0
History
When Rebecca Court was constructed it appears as though stockpiles and large boulders
were left on 5 & 6 Rebecca Court at the end of the Drainage Swale
Staff Comments
The applicant would like to move the boulders and place them along the back of property
where are boulders have been placed by the developer
The applicant would like to remove all overgrown weeds and woodchips.
The applicant would like to use a small excavator to clean-up weeds and woodchips and
to move the boulders; however, if it is not permitted the owner is capable of doing the
work by hand. The owner will not be contracting this project out.
Attached are pictures and a sketch of the site and proposed work
Have sent the Public Works Director an email to indicate that material will be removed
and that rip/rap needs to be replaced at the end of drainage pipe
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Draft Motion 1 (Permitted Use as of Right)
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 11 – 5 Rebecca Court, Oakdale CT (044-015-000) Owner/Applicant: Daniel
Colemen An application for activity in upland review area in conjunction with clearing weeds
and woodchips and moving boulders as a “Permitted Use as of Right”
Draft Motion 2 (Permit Needed)
221 IWC 11 – 5 Rebecca Court (044-015-000) Owner/Applicant: Daniel Colemen An
application for activity in upland review area in conjunction with clearing weeds and woodchips
and moving boulders within the review area on the property located at 5 Rebecca Court,
Oakdale, CT. As shown on Assessor’s Map 44 Lot 15-4, as depicted in the application and
narrative dated 6/2/2021.
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:
(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.
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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 t
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