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Staff Report
Application # 22 IWC 17
Regular Meeting – Thursday, September 15, 2022
Prepared by Meredith Badalucca, Zoning & Wetlands Enforcement Officer
Applicant: Town of Montville Conservation Commission
Owner: Town of Montville
Engineering Info: N/A
Soil Scientist: N/A
Attorney Info: N/A
Address: 836 Old Colchester Rd and Chesterfield Rd (029-068-000)
Submitted: August 5, 2022
Date Received by IWC: August 18, 2022 (DRD – 10//22/2022)
Applicant Request: As of Right determination for a maintenance of trail and parking lot.
Activity Description:
Wetland Disturbance/Activity 1,680 SF +/-
Watercourse/Waterbody Disturbance Area 0 LF
Upland Review Disturbance Area 0 SF +/-
Staff Comments in Review:
The IWC, at its 8/18/22 meeting, reviewed the application for an As of Right Determination for trail
maintenance and improvements to existing parking area at 836 Old Colchester Rd. The
Commission determined at that time that the activity was not a Permitted Non-Regulated Use
and, therefore, permit is required.
A permit may be issued without a hearing following the petition period 14 days after receipt of
application and the application was tabled to the 9/15/2022 IWC meeting. No petition for a hearing
was received.
Considerations for Action:
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:
After giving due consideration to all relevant factors, including those in Section 4.2 of the
Montville Inland Wetland Regulations and Section 22a-40 of the Connecticut General Statutes, I
move to approve Application # 22 IWC 17 - Applicant, Town of Montville Conservation
Commission – Property Owner, Town of Montville for proposed maintenance of trail and
parking area improvements at 836 Old Colchester Rd (029-068-000), Oakdale, CT as more fully
described in the Application, dated 8/5/2022 and supporting documentation.
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Standard Reasons for Approval Apply:
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.