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STAFF REPORT
APPLICATION# 23 IWC 19
REGULAR MEETING – THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024
Prepared by Stacy Radford, Zoning & Wetlands Officer
Applicant: Glenn Johnson
Property Owner: Jabez Financial, Inc.
Address: 30 Route 82 (060-003-00A), Oakdale, CT
Meeting Date: December 14, 2023
Received by IWC: December 14, 2023 (Decision Required Date – February 17, 2024)
Applicant Request: Proposal for regulated activities to construct a driveway apron within the
Wetlands and URA.
Activity Description:
Wetland Disturbance Area Applicant states 0 Watercourse/Waterbody Disturbance Area 0 Upland Review Disturbance Area 1900 +/- square feet
STAFF COMMENTS IN REVIEW:
- The property is located in the R-120 zone on about 9.29 acres and contains regulated
uplands, wetlands and a stream. This property has approximately 69.59 feet of frontage on Route
82 and is currently undeveloped.
- The Applicant is proposing to construct a driveway apron which requires removal of trees
and brush for sight line purposes, as indicated on plan entitled, “Plan prepared for Jabez Financial,
LLC Proposed Driveway, 30 Norwich Turnpike (Route 82), Montville, CT, Sight Line Plan &
Profile dated 9/26/2023”.
- The curb cut is within the upland review area and the clearing limits to the Northwest of
the property are within the wetlands area, as indicated on plan entitled “Approximate Inland
Wetland Limits, Proposed Driveway, 30 Norwich Turnpike Route 82), Montville, CT dated
11/29/2023 prepared by CLA Engineers, Inc.”
- The wetlands in the area of the apron location were flagged by Robert Russo, Certified Soil
Scientist in 2023. It was indicated on the Application that there is approximately 845 square feet
(0.02 acres) of wetlands in Right of Way at the apron location.
- The Applicant states “I am requesting authorization to cut the curb and pave an apron at
the above-mentioned address simply to make access to the property feasible from the road as
outlined in the provided drawings from CLA Engineers, LLC.”
CONSIDERATION 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:
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After giving due consideration to all relevant factors including those in Section 6 and/or Section
10 of the Montville Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations and Section 22A-41 of the
Connecticut General Statutes, I move to approve Application 23 IWC 19 - Owner: Jabez Financial,
Inc., Applicant: Glenn Johnson, for regulated activities to construct a driveway apron within the
wetlands and URA of property located at 30 Route 82 (Parcel ID: 060-003-00A), Oakdale, CT as
depicted in the Application and narrative dated December 6, 2023.
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.