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IWWC meeting: permit transfer approved; two applications tabled; two As‑of‑Right determinations approved; wetlands violations discussed

LedyardMay 5, 20263 min read

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The Ledyard Inland Wetland and Water Courses Commission met May 5, 2026 (hybrid). Commissioners approved transfer of IWWC#26-2SITE, tabled IWWC#26-6RESUB and IWWC#26-7SITE to June 2, approved As‑of‑Right determinations for IWWC#26-10AR (230 Iron St.) and IWWC#26-11AR (77 Homestead Rd. temporary dock), tabled Sustainable CT Action 8.3.b to June 2, approved minutes (Apr. 7 and Apr. 24 as amended), and heard staff reports on wetlands violations and restoration work at 208 Gallup Hill Rd. Meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

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Inland Wetland and Water Courses Commission

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Approved transfer of permit for IWWC#26-2SITE (31 Church Hill Road) from David Holdridge to Ty Curtis.
Tabled IWWC#26-6RESUB (84 Silas Deane Road & 58/59 Seabury Avenue; 23‑lot resubdivision) to the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026 to address Town Engineer comments.
Tabled IWWC#26-7SITE (1947 Center Groton Road; proposed 72‑unit multifamily development) to the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026 to address Town Engineer comments.
Approved As‑of‑Right determination for IWWC#26-10AR (230 Iron Street) pursuant to Section 4.2 of the IWWC regulations (land clearing for nursery crop expansion at Prides Corners Farm).
Approved As‑of‑Right determination for IWWC#26-11AR (77 Homestead Road) pursuant to Section 4.2.e for installation of a temporary dock while repairs/insurance are finalized.
Tabled Sustainable CT Action 8.3.b (CT DEEP municipal training submission) to the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026.
Approved IWWC Regular Meeting minutes of April 7, 2026; approved April 24, 2026 site walk minutes as amended.
Received Wetlands Report (May 5, 2026) and discussed restoration measures for a wetlands violation at 208 Gallup Hill Road; staff reported compliance with cleanup at 241 Gallup Hill Road (timber harvest follow-up).

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