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TO: THE CHESTERS
FROM: COLLEEN BEZANSON
SUBJECT: 1399 OLD COLCHESTER RD
DATE: 1/29/2008
Please find attached a copy of the minutes from the November 15, 2007 meeting of the
Commission. At the meeting, Mr. Diamantini submitted the as-built for the work that had been done
on his property. The Commission reviewed the as-built and told Mr. Diamantini that he would have
to file for a permit for the work that was done. Included within the permit would be some form of
remediation of disturbed areas. The next meeting of the Commission will be on December 13, 2007
at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall Council Chambers.
If you would like a copy of the meeting CD or a copy of the as-built, as presented to the
Commission at the meeting, please give me a call..
Have a wonderful Holiday!
Colleen Bezanson
Planner II/ Wetlands Agent
MEMO
TO: RAY CHESTER
FROM: COLLEEN BEZANSON
SUBJECT: 1399 OLD COLCHESTER ROAD
DATE: 1/29/2008
Please find attached the material in reference to 1399 Old Colchester Rd from the October 18th
meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission. The next meeting of the Commission will be on
November 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. If you have any questions please
call the office.
Colleen Bezanson
Planner II
Town of Montville
Inland Wetlands Commission
310 Norwich New London Tpke
Uncasville, Ct 06382
Phone (860) 848-8549 ext 379 Fax (860) 848-2354
November 16, 2007
John Diamantini
1399 Old Colchester Rd
Oakdale, Ct. 06370
Dear Mr. Diamantini:
During the November 15, 2007 meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission the Commission determined
that an Inland Wetlands permit must be filed for the work that has been done on your property located at
1399 Old Colchester Road in Montville, Ct. as shown on Assessor’s Map 44 Lot 4-3. Please find attached a
copy of the permit application. As part of the application package you shall submit the as-built of the
property indicating the square footage of all disturbance areas and possible remediation in those areas. This
application must be filed before the December 13, 2007 meeting of the Commission.
Until such time as the application is filed with the Commission and the Commission has made the
determination that you have addressed their concerns the Cease and Desist Order for the activity taking
place on the above referenced property will remain in place.
You are so ordered based on the following facts:
1) The Town of Montville Inland Wetlands Commission has the authority and responsibility to
regulate inland wetlands and watercourses within the Town of Montville under section 22a-36
through 22a-45 of the Connecticut General Statutes and the Inland Wetlands and
Watercourses Regulations of the Town of Montville.
2) It has been determined that you or your agents have been conducting regulated activities
without a permit including but not limited to: depositing of material within a regulated area
and removal of trees
3) These activities have occurred without the required permit (Section 22a-42a, Connecticut
General Statutes and Sections 6.1, 6.1.1, and 6.2 of the Town of Montville Inland Wetlands
and Watercourses Regulations) and constitute a violation of the law, contrary to the public
policy set forth on Section 22a-36, Connecticut General Statutes.
This order is issued in accordance with Section 22a-44 of the Connecticut General Statutes and Section
13.3 of the Town of Montville Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this order will subject you to the penalties provided in Section
22a-44 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
This matter will be brought up at the December 13, 2007 meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission at
7:00 pm in the Town Hall Council Chambers, Montville Town Hall 310 Norwich New London Tpke
Uncasville, Ct.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (860) 848-8549 Ext 379.
Sincerely,
Colleen Bezanson
Planner II / Wetlands Agent
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Town of Montville
Inland Wetlands Commission
310 Norwich New London Tpke
Uncasville, Ct 06382
Phone (860) 848-8549 ext 379 Fax (860) 848-2354
January 16, 2008
John Diamantini
1399 Old Colchester Rd
Oakdale, Ct. 06370
Dear Mr. Diamantini:
During the January 10, 2008 Special Meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission your application in
response to a violation on your property located at 1399 Old Colchester Road (Assessor’s Map 44 Lot 4-3)
was received by the Commission. The Commission has determined that the following information is
needed in order to evaluate your activity request:
1. An Environmental Impact Study of the area of disturbance is required
2. The Study is to be conducted by Certified Wetland Biologist
3. A remediation plan as proposed by the above noted qualified professional
4. The application should indicated that there are restrictions on the property
5. The application should indicated that the activity is within a watercourse area
At this time your Cease and Desist order will remain in effect. No further work is permitted within any
regulated area.
The next meeting of the Commission is on February 21, 2007. If you have any questions please call the
office.
Sincerely,
Colleen Bezanson
Planner II
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Town of Montville
Inland Wetlands Commission
310 Norwich New London Tpke
Uncasville, Ct 06382
Phone (860) 848-8549 ext 379 Fax (860) 848-2354
September 13, 2007
John Diamantini
1399 Old Colchester Rd
Oakdale, Ct. 06370
Dear Mr. Diamantini:
An inspection of your property, located at 1399 Old Colchester Road in Montville, Ct. as shown on
Assessor’s Map 44 Lot 4-3, was made on September 6, 2007. During the inspection it was noticed that you
had removed some trees and deposited material within a regulated area. Any activity within 50 feet of a
regulated wetland area requires a permit from the Inland Wetlands Commission.
At this time you are being issued a Cease and Desist Order for the activity taking place on the above
referenced property.
You are so ordered based on the following facts:
1) The Town of Montville Inland Wetlands Commission has the authority and responsibility to
regulate inland wetlands and watercourses within the Town of Montville under section 22a-36
through 22a-45 of the Connecticut General Statutes and the Inland Wetlands and
Watercourses Regulations of the Town of Montville.
2) It has been determined that you or your agents have been conducting regulated activities
without a permit including but not limited to: depositing of material within a regulated area
and removal of trees
3) These activities have occurred without the required permit (Section 22a-42a, Connecticut
General Statutes and Sections 6.1, 6.1.1, and 6.2 of the Town of Montville Inland Wetlands
and Watercourses Regulations) and constitute a violation of the law, contrary to the public
policy set forth on Section 22a-36, Connecticut General Statutes.
This order is issued in accordance with Section 22a-44 of the Connecticut General Statutes and Section
13.3 of the Town of Montville Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this order will subject you to the penalties provided in Section
22a-44 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
This matter will be brought up at the September 20, 2007 meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission at
7:00 pm in the Town Hall Council Chambers, Montville Town Hall 310 Norwich New London Tpke
Uncasville, Ct.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (860) 848-8549 Ext 379.
Sincerely,
Colleen Bezanson
Planner II / Wetlands Agent
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TOWN OF MONTVILLE
INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION
310 NORWICH NEW LONDON TURNPIKE
UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT 06382
PHONE (860) 848-8549 ext 379 - FAX (860) 848-2354
October 22, 2007
John Diamantini
1399 Old Colchester Rd
Oakdale, Ct. 06370
Dear Mr. Diamantini:
During the October 18, 2007 meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission, the
Commission made the determination that the following information was needed to
address the Cease and Desist Order placed on your property located at 1399 Old
Colchester Rd, Oakdale, Ct. as seen on Assessor’s Map 44 Lot 4-3. The following
information is requested by the Commission:
1. As-built of the property which must include
- Overlay of existing usage over original subdivision plan
- Location of fill, storage of material, and any structures within any
regulated areas
2. Calculation of any disturbance within a regulated area. This includes any wetland
and/or buffer areas.
In addition the Commission has requested that Staff take additional pictures on the
property. This will be scheduled with you within the next week.
If you have any questions please contact the office.
Sincerely,
Colleen Bezanson
Planner II/ Wetlands Agent
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TOWN OF MONTVILLE
INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION
310 NORWICH NEW LONDON TURNPIKE
UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT 06382
PHONE (860) 848-8549 ext 379 - FAX (860) 848-2354
Initial Inquiry
September 5, 2007
John Diamantini
1399 Old Colchester Rd
Oakdale, Ct. 06370
Dear Mr. Diamantini:
It has come to my attention that there is a possible wetlands violation on your property
located at 1399 Old Colchester Rd, Oakdale, Ct. as seen on Assessor’s Map 44 Lot 4-3.
The activity in question includes but is not limited to: removal of trees, creation of a
beach, ATV use, vehicles in the water other then watercraft and placement of rocks
within a waterbody. Any activity within 50 ft of a wetland or watercourse is required to
have a permit from the Inland Wetlands Commission.
Please respond to the office within 10 days of the receipt of this letter. Failure to comply
will result in the issuance of a Cease and Desist.
Sincerely,
Colleen Bezanson
Planner II/ Wetlands Agent
Cc: Glen Knowles- Oxiby Farm Resident Association. Inc
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TOWN OF MONTVILLE
INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION
310 NORWICH NEW LONDON TURNPIKE
UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT 06382
PHONE (860) 848-8549 ext 379 - FAX (860) 848-2354
September 5, 2007
Glen Knowles
1394 Old Colchester Rd
Oakdale, Ct. 06370
Dear Mr. Knowles:
Your name was provided as the contact for the Oxiby Farm Resident Association. Please
find attached a letter that was sent to Mr. John Diamantini, a homeowner at Oxiby Farms.
There is a possibility that the violations in question are within the greenway area and
violate the restrictive covenants in this area. After contact with Mr. Diamantini, I will
forward all pictures and correspondence to you for your use. If you have any questions
please call the office.
Sincerely,
Colleen Bezanson
Planner II/ Wetlands Agent
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