Conservation Commission Agenda (linked)

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
TOWN OF WATERFORD, CT
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Date: October 8, 2024
To: Waterford Conservation Commission
From: Maureen FitzGerald, Environmental Planner
Re: Application #C 24-08 — 234 Bloomingdale Road
Application Review Comments
Proposed Regulated Activity
The application requests authorization to construct a residential on-site septic system within the upland
review area of two (2) isolated wetland pockets on a residential lot at 234 Bloomingdale Road.
The 2.41 acre site is “L-shaped”, with frontage on Bloomingdale Road. The rear portion of the lot abuts
the riparian wetland and channel of Hunts Brook. The front southern portion is bordered to the east and
west by single family residences along Bloomingdale Road. [Refer to attached site location map].
The area of disturbance in the URA is approximately 6,500 sq. ft. (0.15 acre). Regulated activities
include excavation and grading adjacent to inland wetlands for installation of the sub-surface leaching
areas and septic tank and conversion of the existing wooded area to residential use.
Wetland Description
A revised wetland delineation and functional evaluation report was submitted September 26, 2024,
prepared by CLA Engineers, Inc. Wetland areas #1 and #2 are described as seasonally saturated/flooded
isolated wetlands in forested canopy. Wetland #1 is noted to potentially provide breeding habitat for
amphibians due to seasonal ponding. The proposed clearing and construction limits extend to within 50
feet of the southern edge of the two wetland areas. [Refer to attached map].
A larger forested wetland (Wetland #3) borders the northern and eastern portions of the lot. This is a
forested riparian wetland associated with Hunts Brook. The eastern property boundary abuts Hunts
Brook. No activity is proposed within 100 feet of this wetland.
Application Review Comments:
1. The wetland delineation report (Sept. 25, 2024) does not include the date of the site plan showing the
delineated wetland boundary and proposed development.
2. The discussion of the soil units in the report does not agree with the soil map and Table | soil types.
The Rippowam soil is the poorly drained soil associated with wetland #3. The well-drained Agawam soil
is associated with the proposed are of residential development.

3. The referenced rationale list for the Corps wetland functions/values evaluation form was not included
in appendix D.
4. The proposed limits of permanent clearing and disturbance should be included on the plan.
5. Measures to provide long-term vegetative buffers to the isolated wetlands and the riparian wetland
along Hunts Brook should be considered. Maintenance of a vegetated buffer adjacent to the wetland
boundary would serve to filter surface run-off, stabilize soils, provide habitat connectivity and protect the
potential vernal pool habitat.
6. The application should address the potential impact to the venal pool habitat associated with the
development area and loss of upland woodland adjacent to wetland #1. The report indicates the
installation of proper erosion controls would mitigate the potential impact to wildlife habitat from the
proposed regulated activity. Protection of adjacent upland area would help in preserving the possible
unique wildlife habitat value.
7. The report recommends that wetland #1 be cleared of debris and restored to an “original condition”.
Additional description of the work associated with this activity should be provided as this involves
excavation within a wetland. The glass, metal and debris continues below the surface layer of this
wetland. What are the proposed restoration measures (depth of excavation, restoration of surface soil
layer, planting, etc.). The site plan will need to include the location of stockpiles, equipment and any
associated clearing around the wetland perimeter.
Maureen FitzGerald
Environmental Planner
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