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TOWN OF MONTVILLE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
310 Norwich New London Tpke
Uncasville, CT. 06382
Phone: (860) 848-6779
March 23, 2022
Thomas McNally, Chairman
Montville Town Council
310 Norwich-New London Turnpike
Uncasville, CT 06382
RE: C.G.S. §8-24 Review - 911 Route 32 (M/B/L 083-029-000) Uncasville, CT
Eagle Scout Project for Creation of a Hiking Trail (“Horton Cove Trail”) on
Town Property
Dear Chairman McNally:
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its March 22, 2022 regular meeting, voted
unanimously for forward a FAVORABLE REPORT to the Town Council pursuant to
C.G.S. §8-24 (Municipal Improvements) for an Eagle Scout Project for construction of a
walking trail at 911 Route 32, Uncasville, CT with the condition that permanent parking
is provided. Attached please find a copy of my memorandum for the record, dated March
22, 2022.
Please contact me at (860) 848-6779 with any questions. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Liz Burdick
Planning Director
Enclosures
C: Sara Lundy, PZC Chair
Terry Hart, Finance Director
Ronald McDaniel, Mayor
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TOWN OF MONTVILLE
OFFICE OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR
310 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville, CT 06382
Telephone: (860) 848-6779
Email: lburdick@montville-ct.org
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
March 22, 2022 PZC Meeting
Prepared by Liz Burdick, Planning Director
on 03/22/22
Property Address: 911 Route 32, Uncasville, CT (Public Safety Building Site)
Application: C.G.S § 8-24 Referral for Creation of a Hiking Trail (“Horton
Cove Trail”) on Town Property
Scout, Tyler Lawton, with assistance from the Planning Dept., is requesting the
Planning & Commission forward a Favorable Report to the Town Council in
accordance with C.G.S. §8-24 (Municipal Improvements) for a Scout project as
proposed in his “Horton Cove Trail Proposal”, dated March 2022, a Power Point
Presentation entitled “Horton Cove Trail, Tyler Lawton, Troop 93”, received March
2022 and on a trail map prepared by CLA Engineers, dated Dec. 2021. In his
proposal, Lawton documents goals, benefits, location, trail design & layout, trail
highlights, site work and cost & funding.
The proposed hiking trail will be located on an undeveloped portion of the site
north of the public safety building and adjacent to lands of Theodore T.
Wisniewski Sr. Revocable Living Trust & Horton Cove.
The creation of the about ¾-mile long trail will include blazing of the route,
construction of wetlands/watercourse crossings including Bog, Beam & Beam
with Railings Bridges to make the trail easier & protect on-site wetlands & upland
regulated areas, and install appropriate.
The following Motion is suggested for any favorable recommendation:
I make a Motion to forward a Favorable Report in accordance with C.G.S. § 8-24
to the Town Council for creation of the “Horton Cove Trail” on Town property at
911 Route 32, Uncasville, CT on the northern portion of the site as outlined in the
proposal documents prepared by Life Scout Tyler Lawton, dated March 2022 and
map prepared by CLA Engineers, dated December 2021 that will benefit the
Town of Montville and provide a new location for local residents to enjoy a
recreational hiking trail. Condition of Favorable Review: Permanent Parking must
be provided.
Should the Commission vote to forward an unfavorable report to the Town
Council, it shall state the reasons for same.