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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
APPLICATION# 23 IWC 18
REGULAR MEETING – THURSDAY, December 14, 2023
Prepared by Stacy Radford, Zoning & Wetlands Officer
Applicant: Frank Crandall
Property Owner: Frank and Linda Crandall
Address: 10 Daisy Hill Drive (Parcel ID: 011-002-004)
Meeting Date: December 14, 2023
Date Received by IWC: December 14, 2023 (DRD – February 17, 2024)
Applicant Request: As of right determination for activities within the wetlands and the upland
review area in conjunction with the proposed removal of fallen/uprooted trees, cutting of dead
trees and removal of invasive vines on 20.32 acres.
Activity Description:
Wetland Disturbance Area Applicant states approx. 4800 SF Watercourse/Waterbody Disturbance Area 0 LF
Upland Review Disturbance Area Applicant states approx. 8350 SF
STAFF COMMENTS:
- The property is located on 20.3 acres in the R-40 zoning district with approximately 25 feet
of frontage on Daisy Hill Drive. The property is currently developed with a single-family
residence.
- The Applicant had a previous IWC Application (#220IWC8) for the construction of a
driveway crossing.
- This Application is for an as of right determination for activities within the wetlands and
the upland review area to remove fallen/uprooted trees, cut dead trees and remove invasive vines
which the Applicant states damage/kill trees (photos attached with the Application). The proposed
trees to be removed have been marked by the Applicant in green with a red circle around them on
the plan entitled, “Plot Plan Frank Crandall Lots 3 and 4 New London Turnpike (Rt. 85) and Daisy
Hill Drive, Montville CT, dated July 9, 2020”.
- The Applicant is proposing to maintain the existing pathway around the pond and to keep
it free of trash.
- The Applicant is also proposing to maintain the existing driveway, to include the removal
of downed trees and replacement of stones that may be washed away creating pot holes.
- The Applicant proposes to utilize a previously purchased amphibious machine (a picture
which is attached with the Application) to conduct any and all work.
CONSIDERATION FOR ACTION:
Should the Commission find this Application to be an “As of Right Determination”, the following
language for a Motion for Approval is attached.
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
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move that Application# 23 IWC 18, submitted by Owner/Applicant Frank Crandall for activities
within the wetlands and the upland review area to remove fallen/uprooted trees, cut dead trees
and remove invasive vines, more fully described in the Application, dated 11/29/2023 is a
Permitted Use As of Right and, therefore, no permit is required.
Should the Commission find that this Application requires a Permit, Staff recommends IWC
receive and review Application 23 IWC 18, set a date for a site walk (if desired) and table the
application to the January 18, 2024 meeting.