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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
APPLICATION# 25 IWC 6
REGULAR MEETING – THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025
Prepared by Stacy Radford, Zoning & Wetlands Officer
Owner/Applicant: Town of Montville (Public Works)
Address: Bridge Street (between #30 & #31) Uncasville, CT
Date of Receipt: April 9, 2025
Date Received by IWC: April 17, 2025 (DRD – June 21, 2025)
Applicant Request: Regulated activities within the wetlands and upland review area in
conjunction with the removal of the existing deteriorated bridge deck and beams, and the
installation of a new precast concrete bridge panels and pavement surface.
Activity Description:
Wetland Disturbance Area 1,000 +/- sq ft (temporary)
Watercourse/Waterbody Disturbance Area 30 +/- LF (temporary)
Upland Review Disturbance Area Approx. 4,000 +/- sq ft
STAFF TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMENTS:
• Please advise if the Town needs to acquire temporary right for access on the property of
30 Bridge Street and 257 Maple Avenue.
• Please correct the address on Plan Sheet C-101 for 257 Maple Avenue from 275 Maple
Avenue.
STAFF COMMENTS:
• This Application is for regulated activities within the upland review area in conjunction
with the removal of the existing deteriorated bridge deck and beams, and the installation
of a new precast concrete bridge panels and pavement surface.
• The existing bridge is located approximately 165’ east of the Bridge Street and Maple
Avenue intersection.
• The existing bridge deck is constructed of asphalt and steel plating over timber and steel
beams, as it was the former Central Vermont/New England Central Railroad tracks. The
asphalt and plating have been repaired in the past and are beyond their useful life. The
asphalt surface and plating have continued to deteriorate, and potholes are present over the
bridge.
• This project will require the temporary disturbance of approximately 1,000 sq ft of inland
wetlands below and around the existing bridge crossing. The disturbance is required for
the installation of temporary scaffolding and planking under the bridge to install the
temporary bracing between the existing abutments, to install debris netting, and for
personnel to access the underside of the bridge.
• The Applicant will remove all temporary measures after construction is complete and
restore the areas to the condition that are equal to or better than what currently exists. All
restoration work will be completed under the direct supervision of the Town Soil Scientist.
• The Town Soil Scientist has issued his report and believes that if the project is performed
per the plans and the proper best management measure maintained, there will be no adverse
wetland impacts.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the IWC receive and review Application 25 IWC 6, set a date for a site walk
(if desired) and table the application to the May 15, 2025 meeting.