HomeMy WebLinkAbout515 Fitch Hill Rd inspection report 5-21-09Town of Montville
Planning Department Inspection Report
Date: 5/21/09 Location: 515 Fitch Hill Road Purpose of Inspection: Complaint
Inspected By
Inland Wetlands Officer
Staff received a letter into the office regarding activity within a wetland area at 515 Fitch Hill Road. A notice of Inquiry was sent to the property owner. Upon receipt Mr. Briggs
called the office to discuss the matter with Staff. She indicated that they were constructing a new deck off the back of their house. She did not believe that they were in a wetland area, however when they dug one of the footings they hit some ground water.
Staff went out to look at the possible violation. The deck was outside the review area,
however the material that was removed while constructing the deck had been place in the wetland. A stockpile had been created using a small tractor about 25 ft from the brooks edge and within a wetland area. In addition there is a small stockpile of debris within the same area. Rocks removed from the excavated area were placed on the existing stone
wall.
Mrs. Briggs also indicated that over the years they have been crossing the brook with the tractor and depositing brush on the opposite side of the brook. This area is also part of the wetland system that runs along the rear portion of the property.
Staff indicated to Mrs. Briggs that all activity must Cease in the area and that she would be receiving a Cease and Desist Order.