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IWWC approves 939 Long Cove Rd subdivision with conditions; Lambtown Rd culvert hearing continued

LedyardNov 18, 20252 min read

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At the November 18, 2025 Inland Wetland and Water Courses Commission meeting (Council Chambers - hybrid), commissioners re-elected officers, approved the Kineo Estates (939 Long Cove Rd) subdivision with conditions and forwarded a favorable report to the PZC, and scheduled a site walk and continued the public hearing for the Lambtown Rd culvert replacement to December 2, 2025. Staff reported on a potential clearing/soil‑testing activity at 109 Christy Hill Rd.

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Scheduled a site walk and continued the public hearing for application IWWC#25-19SITE (Lambtown Rd Extension culvert replacement) to the IWWC Regular Meeting of December 2, 2025; public hearing opened 11/18/25 and discussion/decision tabled.
Commission found the proposed regulated activities (referenced in the minutes as Application #IWWC25-19) do not meet criteria for significant impact and are Class “B” activities (result 5-0).
Approved application IWWC#25-22SUB (Kineo Estates / 939 Long Cove Rd) for regulated activities related to a 3‑lot subdivision with site improvements, subject to five conditions including installation and inspection of soil erosion and sediment controls, plan note revision to reference Connecticut Guidelines effective March 30, 2024, and review/approval of Upland Review Area permits for future home construction (result 5-0).
IWWC forwarded a favorable report on the 939 Long Cove Rd subdivision to the Planning & Zoning Commission per Section 11.5 of the Inland Wetland and Watercourses Regulations (result 5-0).
Approved the IWWC Regular Meeting Schedule for 2026 with a noted November meeting date adjustment due to election day (result 5-0).
Re‑elected Justin DeBrodt as Chairman and Beth E. Ribe as Vice Chair (result 5-0).
Approved the IWWC Regular Meeting Minutes of August 5, 2025 (result 5-0) and tabled/approved the October 7, 2025 minutes as amended to correct voting counts (result 5-0).

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