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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
APPLICATION# 25 IWC 5
REGULAR MEETING – THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025
Prepared by Stacy Radford, Zoning & Wetlands Officer
Owner/Applicant: 38 Laurel Point Drive Owner LLC
Address: 38 Laurel Point Drive (Parcel ID: 105-007-000) Oakdale, CT
Date of Receipt: April 8, 2025
Date Received by IWC: April 17, 2025 (DRD – June 21, 2025)
Applicant Request: Regulated activities within the upland review area in conjunction with the
proposed single family residential redevelopment of this legally existing non-conforming lot
located in the R-80 Zoning District.
Activity Description:
Wetland Disturbance Area 0 SF
Watercourse/Waterbody Disturbance Area 0 LF
Upland Review Disturbance Area Approx. 175 sq ft (temporary)
STAFF COMMENTS IN REVIEW:
• This Application is for regulated activities within the upland review area in conjunction
with the proposed single family residential redevelopment of this legally existing non-
conforming lot located in the R-80 Zoning District.
• The property is located on 0.53 acres with approximately 58 feet of frontage onto Laurel
Point Drive. The property is currently undeveloped.
• The Applicant proposes to construct a single family residence with a garage, onsite septic
disposal system, and potable water supply well; construction to begin in June and be
completed by November 30, 2025.
• The Applicant proposes to strip the surface soil in the area of construction of the dwelling
house, yard and driveway area and stockpile same for use to stabilize disturbed areas.
• In review of the Plan submitted with this Application, entitled Septic System Design Plan
Prepared For 38 Laurel Point Drive, LLC dated March 22, 2025; the Applicant is proposing
disturbance within the 50’ upland review area for the installation of a well, footing drain
outlet, and grading.
• On July 19, 2024 Assistant Planner, Meredith Badalucca and myself conducted a site walk
on this property. A copy of the Inspection Report is attached for your review.
NEW STAFF COMMENTS:
• At the April 17, 2025 meeting, Commissioner Majewski suggested that the silt fence to be
installed North of the proposed single family residence be backed with haybales for
additional protection of the wetlands.
• On April 24, 2025 Attorney Harry Heller, on behalf of the Applicant, delivered revised
Plans to our office taking the suggestion of Commissioner Majewski into consideration.
Attorney Heller also had a note added to the Plan that “the well driller shall not wash out
his equipment in the area that has a positive grade towards the Lake”; which was another
concern raised by Commissioner Majewski at the April 17, 2025 meeting.
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CONSIDERATIONS 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:
After giving due consideration to all relevant factors including those in Section 10 and/or Section 6 of the Montville Inland Wetland Regulations and Section 22a-41 of the Connecticut General Statutes, I move to approve application number 25 IWC 5 – Applicant/Owner: 38 Laurel Point Driver Owner LLC, for regulated activities associated with the construction of a
single family residence and appurtenant facilities within the upland review area, per the
application and associated documents dated April 7, 2025 and Plan titled “Septic System Design Plan Prepared for 38 Laurel Point Drive, LLC. #38 Laurel Point Drive, Montville, Connecticut dated 3/22/2025 revised 4/19/2025”. Standard reasons for approval and standard conditions of approval apply.