741 Colonel Ledyard Highway  
Ledyard, Connecticut 06339  
TOWN OF LEDYARD  
Inland Wetland and Water Courses  
Commission  
Meeting Minutes  
Chairman  
Justin DeBrodt  
Regular Meeting  
Tuesday, April 4, 2023  
7:00 PM  
Council Chambers -Hybrid Format  
I.  
CALL TO ORDER  
Chairman DeBrodt called the Regular Meeting of the IWWC to order at 7:00 PM. The meeting  
was hybrid with some attending in person and others via zoom.  
II.  
ROLL CALL  
Staff Present: Juliet Hodge, Director of Planning and Development, Len Johnson, Wetlands  
Enforcement Officer, and Makenna Perry, Land Use Administrative Assistant.  
Chairman Justin DeBrodt  
Present  
Vice Chair Paul Maugle  
Commissioner Lynmarie Thompson  
Commissioner Beth E. Ribe  
Alternate Member Gary St. Vil  
Commissioner Dan Pealer  
Late  
III.  
CITIZENS COMMENTS  
No comment.  
IV.  
A.  
OLD BUSINESS  
Application #IWWC22-18URA of Avery Brook Homes, LLC, 1641 Rte. 12, Gales Ferry, CT  
06335 for URA activities associated with the siting of new single-family homes with associated  
grading and utilities on 9 of 26 lots in a proposed 8-30g Re-Subdivision located on 94, 96, 98  
and 100 Stoddards Wharf Rd, Ledyard CT.  
The Commission reviewed the 'Criteria for Decision' outlined in section 10.2 of the Ledyard  
Wetlands Regulations. The Commission discussed the data that was presented to them by the  
applicant and intervener (Groton Utilities).  
Through their deliberations, the Commission confirmed its jurisdiction to consider the impact of  
the development as a whole on the surrounding wetlands and watercourses as well as the impact  
on public drinking water supply. The Commission identified the following concerns but were not  
limited to; the impact the development would have on the drinking water supply and quality;  
impact to wetlands from excessive and long-term nutrient loading from things like fertilizer use,  
run-off and leachate from septic systems; ground water pollution from septic effluent return to  
groundwater given the high permeability of the soils; the inconclusiveness of Ian Cole's Soil  
Scientist Report; actual impact to the wetlands over time vs. the estimated impact as concluded  
in the various reports submitted by applicant; use of average discharge rate of 45 GPD per  
bedroom vs. the DPH standard of 150 GPD per bedroom when determining the nitrogen  
concentration (renovation analysis) and other inconsistent use of standards such as the Effluent  
travel time/Bacterial travel time to wetlands in a sensitive area (i.e. location within watershed  
and proximity to the reservoir) vs. a non-sensitive area; incomplete mapping of the groundwater  
contours; and the overall density of houses with septic systems and wells in such a small and  
sensitive area. Commission discussed alternatives such as a much less dense development.  
Overall, the Commission felt that there was not enough information submitted to determine that  
there would be no significant adverse impacts to the wetlands.  
The Commission will allow Attorney Landolina and Planner Director Juliet Hodge to create  
possible motions for both approval and denial with findings.  
Chairman DeBrodt continued the discussion until the next Regularly Scheduled Meeting on  
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM.  
CONTINUE  
RESULT:  
IWWC#23-1URA of Boundaries LLC, 34 Coachman Pike, Ledyard CT, 06339, to construct a  
New Single Family Home with the house, septic system, well driveway, grading, and clearing  
within the 100’ Upland Review Area.  
B.  
The Commission explained that they had conducted a site walk and discussed the application.  
Wetlands Enforcement Officer, Len Johnson, explained that he had not identified any problems  
with the application.  
Commissioner Thompson motioned to classify the application as Class B, not a significant  
impact, seconded by Commissioner Pealer. Motion passed unanimously.  
Commissioner Pealer motioned to approve Application IWWC#23-1URA, seconded by  
Commissioner Ribe. Motion passed unanimously.  
APPROVED AND SO DECLARED  
Dan Pealer  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Beth E. Ribe  
SECONDER:  
V.  
A.  
NEW BUSINESS  
Notification of Timber Harvest of Cliff Allyn and James Allyn at 1009R Shewville Road,  
Ledyard, CT 06339.  
Paul Crider spoke on behalf of the applicant. The Commission asked questions about the type of  
harvest Mr. Crider was conducting, where his truck would be located on site, and how he  
planned to re-enforce the original bridge to make it safe for large equipment. Mr. Crider  
explained that he plans to conduct a selective harvest. He explained that he will lay 16 foot long  
'crane's mat' across the original bridge for re-enforcement and unload his truck near the road so  
that only the equipment would be driven over the bridge vs his truck and the equipment.  
The Commission found that the Timber Harvest Notification as presented was sufficient and that  
the Wetlands Enforcement Officer could act on it.  
Application IWWC#23-2URA of Gales Ferry Intermodal LLC, 549 South Street, Quincy, MA  
B.  
02169, for activity in the upland review area at the Gales Ferry Intermodal LLC property, 1761  
CT Route 12, Ledyard, CT 06339 in conjunction with aggregate removal and site preparation for  
the creation of building locations to accommodate the siting of future industrial buildings  
(mixed-use / industrial).  
Attorney Andrew McCoy of Heller, Heller and McCoy, 736 New London Tpke, Uncasville, was  
present for the Application. He requested that the Commission schedule a site walk on the  
property.  
The Commission accepted the Application and scheduled a Site Walk for Wednesday, April  
26th, at 5:00 PM.  
CONTINUE  
RESULT:  
REPORTS  
VI.  
A.  
Wetlands Enforcement Officer Report  
Wetlands Enforcement Officer, Len Johnson, reviewed his report for March/April. He explained  
that he attended the site walk for IWWC#23-1URA at 34 Coachman Pke. Mr. Johnson reviewed  
the Zoning permits that he approved for projects on properties that contained wetlands but would  
have no impact on the wetlands.  
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
March 7, 2023, Meeting Minutes  
A.  
Motion was made by Commissioner Ribe and seconded by Commissioner Pealer to  
approve the March 7, 2023 minutes. Motion passed unanimously.  
APPROVED AND SO DECLARED  
Beth E. Ribe  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Dan Pealer  
SECONDER:  
VIII. MEETING REVIEW  
The Commission reviewed their meeting noting that the technology worked well, and that they  
had received their reports ahead of time. Chairman DeBrodt asked that correspondence be  
included on the agenda.  
IX.  
X.  
CORRESPONDENCE  
Preparing for Drought in Connecticut  
Justin DeBrodt presented the Preparing for Drought in Connecticut article from the Connecticut  
Association of Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commissions, Inc during the meeting.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Motion was made by Commissioner Pealer and seconded by Commissioner Ribe to  
adjourn at 8:46 P.M. Motion passed unanimously.  
This was Approved and so declared.  
APPROVED AND SO DECLARED  
RESULT:  
Dan Pealer  
MOVER:  
Beth E. Ribe  
SECONDER:  
______________________________  
Chairman, Justin DeBrodt  
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