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Hull Forest Products
4 Fellows Rd & 810 Route 163
211 IWC 23
Meeting Date: October 20, 2011
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Assessors/Wetlands Map Applicant Request - Timber Harvest with crossing
Activity Description Wetland Disturbance Area 0sq ft
Upland Review Disturbance Area 0 sq ft
Watercourse/ Waterbody Disturbance Area 100 sq ft
Staff Comments
- The property is approximately 10 acres with harvest area 8 acres - There are existing wood roads which will be used for skid trails - One crossing is needed over an intermittent watercourse - Corduroy will be used for the crossing area
- 40 cords will be taken which is approximately 176 trees
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Draft Motion 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
211 IWC 23 Hull Forest Products/Chris Cassadei: An application for a timber harvest with crossing on the property located at 4 Williams Rd Montville, Ct. As shown on Assessor’s Map 38 Lot 14 and 810 Route 163, Montville, Ct as shown on Assessor’s Map 38 Lot 11 as depicted on the plan titled “Talar Timber Harvest” dated 8/23/2011 and the
application and narrative dated 9/6/11. 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:
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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.