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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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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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May 5, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambers -Hybrid Formatscheduled

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REMOTE MEETING INFORMATION
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL AND APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS TO AND/OR CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
CITIZENS PETITIONS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
PRE APPLICATION DISCUSSION AND/OR WORKSHOP
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPLICATIONS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
IWWC#26-2SITE - 31 Church Hill Road, (Map ID: 40-490-31) Ledyard, CT - Agent, Peter Gardner, L.S, - Property Owners, David & Sara Holdridge, for regulated activities associated with the construction of a driveway, including two wetland crossings and associated site improvements, to serve a future single-family residence. Application APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS by the IWWC on 3/3/26. Applicant requests Transfer of the Approved Permit to Ty Curtis per Section 11.10 (e).
IWWC#26-6RESUB - 84 Silas Deane Road (MAP ID: 42-2220-84) & 58 & 59 Seabury Avenue (MAP ID: 42-2200-58) (MAP ID: 42-2200-59), Owner/Applicant - 84 Silas Deane Road, LLC - Agent, Dieter & Gardner, LLC for regulated activities associated with a proposed 23-Lot Resubdivision, including the construction of a new public road, stormwater drainage system and installation of a dry hydrant (Submitted 3/26/26, Date of Receipt 4/7/26, Site Walk 4/24/26, Tabled 5/5/26, DRD 6/10/26)
IWWC#26-7SITE-1947 Center Groton Road (Map ID:67-430-1947), Ledyard CT,-Applicant, EG Home LLC-Agent, William Sweeney, Esq.- Property Owners, 1947 Center Groton Road LLC, for regulated activities associated with construction of a 72-unit multifamily development & associated site improvements. (Submitted 4/1/26, Date of receipt 4/7/26, Site walk 4/24/26, Tabled 5/5/26, DRD 6/10/26)
NEW BUSINESS
IWWC#26-10AR- 230 Iron Street (Map ID: 56-1110-219) Ledyard CT, Agent, Rick Souza, Property Owner, Mark Sellew, Three Sons Ledyard, LLC, for As of Right Determination for land clearing to support the expansion of nursery crop cultivation at Prides Corners Farm per Section 4.2 (Submitted 4/28/26, Date of receipt 5/5/26, DRD 7/8/26)
Sustainable CT - Train Municipal Representatives Action 8.3.b: Discussion of content learned through CT DEEP Municipal Inland Wetlands Agency Comprehensive Training Program
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
IWWC Regular Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2026
IWWC Special Meeting Site Walk Minutes of April 24, 2026
CORRESPONDENCE
REPORTS
Wetlands Report of May 5, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
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