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Staff Report
Application # 22 IWC 11
Regular Meeting – Thursday, May 19, 2022
Prepared by Tiffany E Williams, Zoning & Wetlands Enforcement Officer
Applicant: Lawrence J. Darling Jr.
Property Owner: Lynne King
Address: Ridge Hill Rd (M/L/B 06-015-000)
Engineer: Edward H. Wenke III, PE
Agent: Susan Mattern, PLS, DGT Associates Inc.
Submitted: May 16, 2022
Date Received by IWC: May 19, 2022 (DRD 7/23/2022)
Applicant Requests: Permit for work in regulated upland review area in conjunction with the
construction of a single-family residence (piped driveway, grading)
Activity Description:
Wetland Disturbance Area 2,740 SF Watercourse/Waterbody Disturbance Area 0 +/- LF
Upland Review Disturbance Area 9,300 +/-SF
STAFF COMMENTS:
Ridge Hill Rd. (M/B/L 006-015-000) consists of 7.313 acres (318554SF) located in the WRP-
160 zoning district with regulated inland wetlands and watercourses.
The Applicant is proposing a single-family residence & associated site improvements, including
a driveway and wetlands crossing.
The application, plan and supporting documents have been referred to Town Soil Scientist, Bob
Russo on 5/17/2022 for review and comments. Bob Russo in his letter dated 5/19/2022 (copy
attached) concluded the proposal consist of significant impact activity and requires a Public
Hearing.
Final Plan shall be signed and dated by a Certified Soil Scientist.
The Engineer for the applicant states in the application addendum that “regulated areas to be
disturbed as follows:
- 2,740 SF (0.06 Ac) of tree clearing, permanent fill with l2'W gravel driveway & 18" diameter
culvert within the Regulated Wetland Limits. Estimated Fill Volume within Regulated
Wetland Limits= 150 +/-CY.
- 6,100 SF (0.16 Ac) of tree clearing, permanent fill with 12 'W gravel driveway within the
Eastern 50' URA Limits. Estimated Fill Volume within Eastern 50' URA Limits= 100 +/-CY.
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-3,200 sf (0.07 Ac) of tree clearing, permanent fill with 12'W gravel driveway within the
Western 50' URA Limits. Estimated Fill Volume within Western 50' URA Limits = 100 +/-
CY.
Gross Fill/Disturbance in Regulated Wetlands = 2,740 SF with 150 +/- CY.
Gross Fill/Disturbance in Regulated 50' URA= 9,300 SF with 200 +/- CY.”
Detailed alternatives were considered in the attached addendum.
Significant Impact:
Where uses/proposals are determined to meet the criteria of a significant impact as defined in the
Regulations, a public hearing must be scheduled by the IWC.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the IWC make a finding the regulated activities are significant impact activities pursuant to the application, plans & supporting documentation and the letter of Bob Russo letter, dated 5/19/2022. The following MOTION is suggested:
I make a Motion that the regulated activities proposed for Application # 22 IWC 11- Ridge Hill Rd (M/L/B 006-015-000) Oakdale CT – Applicant: Lawrence J. Darling Jr. Owner: Lynne King for regulated activities within wetlands and upland review areas for a driveway crossing in association with a single-family residence are significant impact activities pursuant to the application, plans & supporting
documentation and the letter of Bob Russo, dated 5/19/2022 and set a Public Hearing for June 16, 2022 in
accordance with Section 9.1 (Public Hearings) of the Montville Inland Wetlands Regulation. Additionally, Staff recommends the IWC set a date to conduct a site walk and table Application #22
IWC 11 until its June 16, 2022 meeting. .