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Staff Report - Application # 22 IWC 19
Regular Meeting – Thursday, October 20, 2022
Prepared by Meredith Badalucca, Zoning & Wetlands Enforcement Officer
Applicant/Owner: Steve Middel/Steve & Lori Middel
Address: 190 Pruett Place (MLB 111-009-000)
Submitted: August 18, 2022
Date Received by IWC: September 15, 2022 (DRD – 11/19/2022, tabled to 10/20/22)
Applicant Request: After-the-fact application to authorize activities within regulated uplands
areas associated with the relocation of shed and installation of walking bridge accessory to a
single-family residence.
Activity Description:
Wetland Disturbance Area Unknown
Watercourse/Waterbody Disturbance Area Unknown Upland Review Disturbance Area Unknown
Staff Comments in Review: The IWC, at its 9/15/22 meeting, reviewed the after-the-fact
application of Steve Middel for a permit to authorize activities within regulated uplands and
wetland areas associated with the relocation of a shed and installation of a walking bridge
accessory to a single-family residence.
A site walk was held on October 13, 2022.
A permit may be issued without a hearing following the petition period 14 days after receipt of
application. The application was tabled from the September 15, 2022 meeting until the October
20, 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 10 and or Section
4 of the Montville Inland Wetland Regulations and Section 22a-41 of the Connecticut General
Statutes, I move to approve application 22 IWC 19 – Owner: Steve & Lori Middel Applicant:
Steve Middel for work in regulated upland review areas in conjunction with the relocation of a
shed and installation of a walking bridge at 190 Pruett Place (111-009-000), Oakdale, CT as
depicted in the application and narrative dated August 18, 2022
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Standard Reasons for Approval apply as follows:
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.