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.