July 12, 2023
Present: Fred Jones, David Tolli, Susan Okie, Vickie Dirienzo, and Aurelle Locke, IWWC Agent Kate Bednaz and Land Use Coordinator Renee Deltenre. Absent: Nicholas Dethlefsen and John Laudati
The Inland Wetlands and Waterways Commission (IWWC) received a permit application for 37 Hartford Avenue, Vessel RE Holdings, LLC, to construct a 48-unit apartment complex and associated improvements within a regulated area. The entire site is just over 2.5 acres located on the southwest side of Hartford Avenue and consists of approximately 932 square feet of wetlands. The proposed layout for site development is like a plan approved in 2007 for the construction of a 45-foot-tall office building.
Due to the nature of the application, it was requested that a public hearing be scheduled for the next regular meeting. Soil scientist James Sipperly conducted a field survey and delineated the wetland boundaries, in which no direct wetlands impacts are proposed. Roughly 8,168 sq. ft. of disturbance will occur within the 100-foot wetland upland review area and 12,528 sq. ft. of disturbance will occur within the 200-foot watercourse upland review area. Moran discussed pre-existing conditions and the storm water management system previously approved and partially installed as part of the 2007 approval.
He discussed the proposed system for the new development, which will connect into an existing outfall that leads to the rear of the property. The site will be served by public water and a private septic system. An application of the proposed system is under review by the Farmington Valley Health District. Bednaz met with the project team to discuss the proposed development. She provided feedback and noted that Town Engineer Kevin Clark will review the proposed storm water management prior to the next meeting.
The commission voted to receive the application and scheduled an Aug. 9 public hearing.