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218 IWC5
25 Laurel Pt Dr & 1499 Old Colchester Rd
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
APPLICATION# 218IWC5
REGULAR MEETING – THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018
Prepared by Liz Burdick, Zoning & Wetlands Officer
Applicant: Jason Bronson
Property Owner: Jason Bronson
Address: 25 Laurel Point Drive & 1499 Old Colchester Road (Map 105,
Lots 38-1 & 38)
Meeting Date: May 17, 2018
Date Received by IWC: April 19, 2018 (DRD 06/22/2018)
Applicant Requests: Permit for Regulated Activities for Construction of a New Single-
Family Residence and Associated Site Improvements.
Activity Description:
Wetland Disturbance Area 280 SF
Watercourse/Waterbody Disturbance Area 0 SF
Upland Review Disturbance Area 5,510 SF
STAFF COMMENTS:
In review:
- Applicant is requesting a permit for regulated activities for construction of a new single-
family residence and associated site improvements. The limits of the inland wetlands
were delineated by Mark Sullivan, C.P.S.S. on 8/9/2011 and the total area of wetlands on
both sites is about 1.25 acres. The IWC, at its November 9, 2012 meeting, approved a
permit for Applicant, Jason Bronson & Property Owner, Sarah Elizabeth Bronson for the
exact same project at the time the lot was created.
- The Applicant is proposing to construct a new 36’ x 42’ single-family dwelling with porch
and 30’ x 36’ attached garage with footing & roof drains. Access to 25 Laurel Point Drive
will be by an easement area over 1499 Old Colchester Road.
- Activities proposed in upland review areas include: The proposed silt fence locations, a
portion of the proposed footing drain & outlet, gravel driveway & driveway grading.
- Activities proposed in regulated wetlands: 20’ of 12”HDPE pipe by owner – 6’ of pipe to
be added to easterly side of driveway for grading purposes. This pipe exists so that water
doesn’t get trapped on either side of driveway.
- A permit may be issued without a hearing following the petition period 14 days after receipt
of application. No petition for a hearing was received since 04/19/2018, subsequently the
Commission may take action at its 05/17/2018 meeting.
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR ACTION:
1. If the Commission is inclined to approve the request of the Applicant for a permit for
proposed activity, the following language for a motion of approval is suggested:
M O T I O N # 1 (A Motion to Approve)
After giving due consideration to all relevant factors, including those in Section 10 of the Montville
Inland Wetland Regulations and Section 22a-41 of the Connecticut General Statutes, I move to
approve the application of Jason Bronson for a permit for Regulated Activities for Construction of
a New Single-Family Residence and Associated Site Improvements at 25 Laurel Point Drive (Map
105, Lot 38) & 1499 Old Colchester Road (Map 105, Lot 38-1), Oakdale, CT as more fully
described in the application and on a plan entitled “Overall Boundary & Wetlands Map, Plot Plan
and Detail Sheet, Prepared for Jason Bronson, Laurel Point Drive, Montville, CT, Tax Map No.
105 – Lot No. 38, Prepared by McMinn & Associates, Dated August 1, 2012, Revised to 10-15-
12” with the following condition:
1. Declaration of Permanent Driveway Easement (copy attached) shall be filed on the
Montville Land Records prior to the start of work.
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.