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INLAND WETLAND APPLICATION MEMORANDUM
To: Town of Montville
Land Use & Development Department
Matthew Davis / Director
From: Casey J. Burch / Solli Engineering
Subject: Proposed 1-Lot Resubdivision of 958 Route 163
958 Route 163, Montville, CT (MBL: 046-008-000)
Date: October 23, 2024
Solli Engineering, LLC has prepared this memorandum to provide a description of the project to satisfy Section VII.
Project Description of the Town of Montville Inland Wetlands Application.
Property Description:
The property of 958 Route 163 is located along Connecticut Route 163, approximately 800 feet south of Raymond
Hill Road in Montville, Connecticut. The current residence is located along the eastern edge of the property and is
accessed via an existing bituminous concrete driveway fronting Route 163. The project and surrounding
neighborhood are presently within a Residential (R-120) Zone. The property is approximately 30.66 acres and has a
property frontage of approximately 969 linear feet along Route 163.
The 30.66-acre site currently consists of a 1,809 square-foot (footprint) residential dwelling, detached garage, and
associated site improvements. Electric, telephone, and cable services are provided from Route 163 via overhead
wires. The residence consists of an existing sanitary sewer system, located to the west of the dwelling. Water is
provided by an on-site well.
A site visit was conducted on January 26, 2023, by James M. McManus of JMM Wetland Consulting Services, LLC.
According to his observations, wetlands were found in the northwestern portion of the property and at the southeastern
boundary between this property and Route 163, approximately 900 linear feet from the existing dwelling and 580
linear feet from the existing dwelling, respectively . The site consists of approximately 1.62 acres of on-site wetland
area.
According to the FEMA Flood Map Service Center (MSC), flood map number 09011C0331G, effective on
7/18/2011, the project site falls within “Zone X” as defined by FEMA. Zone X is defined as “the areas between the
limits of the base flood and the 0.2-percent-annual-chance (or 500-year) flood”. This indicates that the project site is
not within a flood zone and requires no special considerations relative to flooding for its implementation. According
to information taken from ARCGIS Public Water Supply Watersheds, the property is not located within a Public
Drinking Water Supply Watershed. The Town of Montville does not have any existing aquifer protection areas;
therefore, the project is also not located within an Aquifer Protection Area.
Project Narrative:
The applicant, The Nevar Company, seeks to subdivide the existing property of 958 Route 163 into two lots (Lot 1
& Lot 2). Lot 1 will be approximately 12.187 acres and will be comprised of the existing residential dwelling and
associated driveway, septic system, and well service. The frontage of Lot 1 will be 500.4 linear feet along Route 163.
Lot 2 will be approximately 18.470 acres and will consist of the existing farmland and wooded area to the west. The
frontage of Lot 2 will be 462.0 linear feet along Route 163. Refer to the Subdivision Plans (Sheet 1 of 2 & Sheet 2 of
2) submitted as part of this application for more information regarding the subdivision layout, areas, and frontages.
Lot 1 will retain its electrical service via existing overhead wires from Route 163. The existing well and septic system
will also be maintained as part of this subdivision. The project provides the design and layout of a new reserve
leaching system area for the existing dwelling located on Lot 1. Refer to the Potential Development Plan (Sheet 2.11)
for more information regarding the utility design and infrastructure associated with Lot 1.
Lot 2 will be designed for a solar photovoltaic facility with a capacity of 0.999 MW AC and associated equipment
inclusive of all solar panels, transformers, electrical switchgear, monitoring equipment, and access roadways. The
solar array has been approved by the Connecticut Siting Council under Petition No. 1601.
All proposed work will be outside of the existing on-site wetlands and the associated regulated buffers. The proposed
solar panels are approximately 310 feet away from the closest on-site wetlands, adjacent to Route 163.
Soil Erosion & Sediment Control:
The soil erosion and sediment control measures proposed for this project have been developed in accordance with
the Town of Montville Subdivision Regulations, as well as the 2024 Connecticut Guidelines for Soil Erosion and
Sediment Control, prepared by the Connecticut Council on Soil and Water Conservation in cooperation with the
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
The soil erosion and sediment control measures that will be proposed as part of this project include geotextile silt
fences, a construction entrance, and dust control measures. The proposed measures can be seen on Sheet 2.31.
The anticipated starting date for construction is Spring 2025 with completion anticipated by Fall 2025 (approximately
6 months). Appropriate erosion control measures as described herein shall be installed by the contractor prior to the
commencement of site clearing or construction activity.
All sedimentation and erosion control measures, including the construction of stone construction entrance anti-
tracking pads, will be installed prior to the start of clearing and grubbing operations. Following installation of all
sedimentation and erosion control measures, the contractor shall not proceed with grading, filling, or other
construction operations until the Engineer of Record (or representative of Engineering of Record) has inspected and
approved the installations. The contractor shall take extreme care during clearing and grubbing operations so as not
to disturb unprotected wetland areas or sedimentation and erosion control devices. Following the completion of
clearing and grubbing operations, all areas shall be stabilized with topsoil and seeding or processed aggregate stone
as soon as practical. All removed invasive plant species material shall be fully removed from the site and taken to an
approved and/or acceptable disposal location.
During the removal and/or placement of earth as indicated on the Potential Development Plan (Sheet 2.11), topsoil
shall be stripped and appropriately stockpiled for reuse. All stockpiled topsoil shall be seeded, mulched with hay, and
enclosed by a siltation fence.
Prior to excavation/filling, all sedimentation and erosion control devices shall be properly implemented, maintained,
and fully installed, as directed by the Engineer of Record and as shown on the permitting plans. All fill material
adjacent to any wetland areas, if applicable to this project, shall be good quality, with less than 5% fines passing
through a #200 sieve (bank run), shall be placed in lift thickness not greater than that specified in project
specifications. Lifts shall be compacted to 95% max. dry density modified proctor. As general grading operations
progress, any temporary diversion ditches shall be raised or lowered, as necessary, to divert surface runoff to the
sediment traps.
Silt fences shall be installed at the downhill sides of mud pump discharges and utility trench material stockpiles. Hay
bales may be used if shown on the erosion control plans or if directed by the Engineer of Record.
No cut or fill slopes shall exceed 2:1 except where stabilized by rock faced embankments or erosion control blankets,
jute mesh and vegetation. All slopes shall be seeded, and any road or driveway shoulder and banks shall be stabilized
immediately upon completion of final grading until turf is established. After construction of topsoil, final seed, mulch
and landscaping, remove all temporary erosion control devices only after all areas have been paved and/or grass has
been well established, and the site has been inspected and approved by the Town of Montville Land Use Agent.
For the installation of the proposed siltation fence, the Contractor shall dig a six-inch trench on the uphill side of the
designated fence line location. Position the post at the back of the trench (downhill side) and hammer the post at least
1.5 feet into the ground. Lay the bottom six inches of the fabric into the trench to prevent undermining by storm water
runoff. Backfill the trench and compact. All siltation fences shall be inspected as a minimum weekly or after each
rainfall. All deteriorated fabric and damaged posts shall be replaced and properly repositioned in accordance with
this plan. Sediment deposits shall be removed from behind the fence when they exceed a height of one foot.
Refer to the Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Plan (Sheet 2.31) for more detail regarding layout and design of the
soil erosion and sediment control measures implemented as part of this project.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
FIGURES
Figure 1 – Site Location Map
Figure 2 – FEMA Flood Map
Figure 3 – Soil Survey Map
Figure 4 – Public Water Supply Watershed Map
PLANS
See under separate cover the Civil Permitting Set titled “Proposed 1-Lot Resubdivision of 958 Route 163,
dated September 30th, 2024; prepared by Solli Engineering.
· Sheet 0.00 – Cover Sheet
· Sheet 1 of 2 – Property & Topographic Survey
· Sheet 2 of 2 – Property & Topographic Survey
· Sheet 1.11 – Subdivision Plan (Sheet 1 of 2)
· Sheet 1.12 – Subdivision Plan (Sheet 2 of 2)
· Sheet 1.40 – 100’ Radius Map
· Sheet 2.11 – Potential Development Plan
· Sheet 2.31 – Soil Erosion & Sediment Control, Notes & Details
· Sheet 3.01 – Construction Details
LOT 2 LOT 1LOT 1ENGINEERING
22109401Project #:
Plan Date:
Scale:958 ROUTE 163
MONTVILLE, CONNECTICUT
Figure:
11 Vanderbilt Ave, Norwood, MA 02062
T: (781) 352-8491 F: (203) 880-9695
NOTE: BASE MAP INFORMATION TAKEN
FROM CT DOT TRU MAP NUMBER 084
1,000 0 500 1,000
09/30/24
1" = 1,000'
1
SITE LOCATION MAP
PROJECT AREA
LOT 1LOT 2LOT 1
ENGINEERING
22109401Project #:
Plan Date:
Scale:958 ROUTE 163
MONTVILLE, CONNECTICUT
Figure:
11 Vanderbilt Ave, Norwood, MA 02062
T: (781) 352-8491 F: (203) 880-9695
09/30/24
NOTE:BASE MAP INFORMATION TAKEN FROM
FEMA FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, MAP
NUMBER 09011C0331G, EFFECTIVE 07/18/2011.
2
FEMA FLOOD MAP
500 0 250 500
1" = 500'
LOT 1
LOT 2
LOT 1
ENGINEERING
22109401Project #:
Plan Date:
Scale:958 ROUTE 163
MONTVILLE, CONNECTICUT
Figure:
11 Vanderbilt Ave, Norwood, MA 02062
T: (781) 352-8491 F: (203) 880-9695
09/30/24SOIL SURVEY MAP
500 0 250 500
1" = 500'
NOTE: BASE MAP RESOURCES TAKEN FROM THE
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, URL:
https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov
3
LOT 2 LOT 1LOT 1ENGINEERING
22109401Project #:
Plan Date:
Scale:958 ROUTE 163
MONTVILLE, CONNECTICUT
Figure:
11 Vanderbilt Ave, Norwood, MA 02062
T: (781) 352-8491 F: (203) 880-9695
NOTE: BASE MAP INFORMATION TAKEN FROM
CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH GIS MAP
2,000 0 1,000 2,000
09/30/24
1" = 2,000'
4
PUBLIC SUPPLY
WATERSHED MAP
LEGEND: