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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22 IWC 13 Staff Report 1 061422 \\planning\planningoffice$\IWC\Applications\2022\658 Old Col (Timber Harvest)\Staff\22 IWC 13 Staff Report 1 061422.docx STAFF REPORT APPLICATION# 22 IWC 13 PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING – THURSDAY, JUNE 16., 2022 Prepared by Meredith Badalucca, Zoning & Wetlands Officer Applicant: Logan Thompson Property Owner: David Apanashk Address: 658 Old Colchester Road (M/B/L 022-012-000), Uncasville, CT Meeting Date: June 16, 2022 Date Received by IWC: June 16, 2022 (Decision Required Date – August 20, 2022) Applicant Request: As of Right Determination for Timber Harvest Activity Description: Wetland Disturbance Area 0SF Watercourse/Waterbody Disturbance Area 0SF Upland Review Disturbance Area 0SF STAFF COMMENTS: - Application is for an As of Right Determination for a Timber Harvest in accordance with Montville Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations Section 4.1.a and C.G.S. Section 22a- 40. - On January 19, 2017, the Inland Wetlands Commission approved Timber Harvest Application # 217 IWC 1 at this property, but the project was never commenced. The current application for the same property owner, is being submitted by a new forester, Logan Thompson, who will be harvesting +/- 32,500 board feet and +/- 15 cords. - Under the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act C.G.S. Section 22a-40 and Montville Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations (“Regulations”) Section 4.1.a, farming is as “Permitted operation and use”. Forestry is defined as farming or agriculture under C.G.S. 1-1q. - The site is located in the R-120 zone on about 34.34 acres, contains regulated wetlands & watercourses and is developed with an existing single-family residence. - The Applicant states the operation is “A selective harvest to remove the diseased and rotted trees, as well as the trees that have reached their maturity.” Additionally it states “To promote natural regeneration of seed trees by managing the forest and creating opportunities for new growth.” - The amount of forest products to be harvested is 28 acres and trees have been marked with blue paint. - The site will be accessed from an existing curb cut from Old Colchester Road and the wetland crossing will be crossed with timber mats that are 5 x 18 feet long. - The Commission will need to make a finding as to whether or not the proposed activities are “As of Right” activity and, therefore, do not require a permit. - There is no proposed relocation of watercourses with continual flow or filling or reclamation of wetlands or watercourses with continual flow associated with the proposal \\planning\planningoffice$\IWC\Applications\2022\658 Old Col (Timber Harvest)\Staff\22 IWC 13 Staff Report 1 061422.docx associated with the timber harvest and, therefore, staff recommends approval of the proposal as an “As of Right” activity. CONSIDERATIONS FOR ACTION: If the Commission is inclined to approve this application, the following language for a motion of approval is suggested: M O T I O N # 1 (A Motion to Approve) After giving due consideration to all relevant factors, including those in Section 4 of the Montville Inland Wetland Regulations and Section 22a-40 of the Connecticut General Statutes, I move that Application# 22IWC13, submitted by Logan Thompson on behalf of property owner, David Apanashk for a Timber Harvest and more fully described in the Application, dated 5/30/2022 and Notification of Timber Harvest dated 3/18/2022 with associated Timber Harvest Map dated 5/6/2022 is a Permitted Use As of Right and, therefore, no permit is required.