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Enforcement updates: Staff said a long‑running compliance matter at 2904 Winstead Road remains unresolved but that the property owner has begun outreach to retain survey and wetland professionals; staff will allow 30 days for an interim submission before pursuing additional enforcement steps, including possible legal action. The site involves large stockpiles near wetlands and prior enforcement activity concerning a bridge in the floodway. Staff described the property’s condition as having “massive stockpile” material placed near wetlands and temporary measures (concrete blocks) that are under stress.

Regarding 516 Mountain Road, staff reported that the commission had given the owner until July 16 to show proof of engaging a surveyor, engineer and wetland scientist; if those engagements are not provided, staff said it will file in superior court. The commission discussed concerns the property owner has repeatedly retained and then dismissed consultants; staff said it will require a clear timeline and professional retentions for future meetings.

Administrative items: Staff introduced a proposed jurisdictional-determination checklist and said the city will implement an online application capturing required elements for exemptions (agriculture, forestry, utilities, reasonable home activities) and red flags (prior enforcement history). Staff asked commissioners — particularly those with farming experience — to review the checklist before it is launched to avoid overburdening bona fide farmers while deterring misuse of the exemption process.

Training: Staff notified commissioners of a new state requirement that inland wetlands commissioners complete DEEP wetlands training modules once every four years. Staff said the modules are online, self‑paced and may be completed in pieces, and that staff will circulate links and instructions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 1, 2025 | Inland Wetlands Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Staff reported progress and next steps on long‑running enforcement files at 2904 Winstead Road and 516 Mountain Road, proposed a new jurisdictional‑determination checklist/application to reduce abuse, and outlined a new DEEP wetlands training requirement for commissioners.","taxTitle","Torrington, Northwest Hills County, Connecticut","taxId",52777,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6552286,"Commission rules proposed timber harvest on Goshen Road is an as‑of‑right forestry activity",123,1835000,1958000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5120751-5004f85151dd6b03469e6ed749a26593&start=1835&end=1958","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5120751-5004f85151dd6b03469e6ed749a26593/thumbnail_1835000.jpg","/articles/6552286/Torrington/Northwest-Hills-County/Connecticut/Commission-rules-proposed-timber-harvest-on-Goshen-Road-is-an-asofright-forestry-activity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552286-b768eda09f08104a21c9e5fbd7809df0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167311&Signature=HxvNM8P8u4pzAU4mTQKNh1IhwEtrTRdbwXnv-hIIvlCSeinyPcm76fxByQT3H1UZ3~OBhkHyefCZOsVje5Xr1c4BD8LPJdzCovrcewPmjxyBvvkZt4LeoXmApCUn-C6wZDA3Jtp6qUXaOYg-w0MfkbUGx9FXxmBYB3NHnmaxqLfYw7PcXQxQNM~Lpn3Gb8OSVuz78CbVJI9~UzPEfX6D240AjNkYOYNO6q9VEFaSbvGE5P4jzLXWNm0CEZ1jr--CRMYP4dyltEp-ezdGvtV3imG1pmvQmtMuxCRD5-yVvj9jG2rMUvswDJGufz2rPu1NJOvt3je2GyxhAa1Fedb0Pg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Torrington Inland Wetlands Commission accepted a jurisdictional determination for a timber harvest on a parcel at Goshen Road (assessor map 215, block 004, lot 006), ruling the proposed activity is an as‑of‑right forestry operation that does not require an inland wetlands permit.

Staff reviewed the notice of timber harvest submitted by forester Jonathan Ziner and inspected mapping and conclusions in the application. The application indicated no proposed perennial or intermittent stream crossings; staff said that absence of stream relocation or crossing is a key reason the activity does not trigger a wetlands permit requirement. Staff also noted Ziner’s experience as a long-standing forester for the Torrington Water Company (now Aquarion) and his record of prior jurisdictional filings.

A motion to accept the activities as an as‑of‑right farming/forestry use carried by voice vote.","The commission accepted a jurisdictional determination that a proposed timber harvest on a Goshen Road parcel is an as‑of‑right forestry activity and does not require a wetlands permit, based on plans submitted by forester Jonathan Ziner and a review that found no proposed stream crossings.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6552291,"Commission accepts William Clark subdivision application and conditions shared driveway, wetland signage",1662,2070000,3732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5120751-5004f85151dd6b03469e6ed749a26593&start=2070&end=3732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5120751-5004f85151dd6b03469e6ed749a26593/thumbnail_2070000.jpg","/articles/6552291/Torrington/Northwest-Hills-County/Connecticut/Commission-accepts-William-Clark-subdivision-application-and-conditions-shared-driveway-wetland-signage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552291-1655f598808088373a4794e27a15d9f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167311&Signature=c2jqQSDGfid3v-pcDIb5yCnltFYhq1nQOyr2aYYZX7SXoGf7eBe0k7TNnTgsv3D6jVz976i0JKOtadNcB0uwJZS~NazVRob3iqkUW2JFEbl2UU~gALkfU2QC2hsnP3pDAd-hy~NlarOG910j9APOKgt6CzzbGzluXXXVA8S3arrRN2kZX6UoxwOL1VBttAyUz0cTCifLe7g-wFDsvfkLBV2vzARaTPCA8GYjbq6wbk8wdEnxqkcsUDlZ~iH1slihUvbal~RR-VWvJ~jdWZ7GQ68Xw-EUOrTYxIJwr4W-k3p7nlgv1KhowejJgrgtFjECYx2eJXZtHVHXA-mSUAyzYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Torrington Inland Wetlands Commission accepted an application from William (Todd) Clark for a subdivision and driveway upgrade at 660 Toringford Street (WP-25-18) and determined the project is not a significant activity requiring a public hearing.

Clark, a land surveyor representing the applicant, described a proposal to upgrade an existing gravel driveway to a 12-foot width, perform limited grading, and create two building lots with concept house footprints. Clark said the existing gravel drive was installed about 12–15 years ago and that some portions are currently steeper than modern standards; he said the plan would extend grading so flow sheets rather than create channels at the driveway edge and that erosion and sediment controls would be beefed up per the city engineer’s request.

Staff noted the property is affected by two drainage features that create wetlands (runoff from an older subdivision) and that parts of the proposed lots lie within the upland review area. Staff recommended the subdivision was not a significant activity but asked the applicant to help minimize wetland impacts by considering whether water service could be installed with a single service line rather than multiple lines. The commission conditioned acceptance on: requiring the driveway be used as a common driveway with a shared access easement; requiring wetland signage to be posted to the inland wetlands agent’s satisfaction within 30 days of filing the subdivision; and requesting that the applicant comment on the likely amount of fill required for water lines and pursue reduced disturbance options where feasible.

The commission approved the motion to accept the application and the non-significant determination by voice vote. The action includes direction that the applicant coordinate water-line placement with the water company and city engineering and that final house footprints and detailed wetland impact work will return to the commission when the house permit(s) are filed.","The commission determined WP-25-18 (660 Toringford Street) is not a significant activity and accepted the application to upgrade an existing driveway and subdivide for two single-family homes, conditioned on a shared access easement, wetland signage and review of water-line impacts.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6552296,"Commission OKs wetlands permit for single-family house at 357 West Pearl Road with posting and signposting conditions",503,1280000,1783000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5120751-5004f85151dd6b03469e6ed749a26593&start=1280&end=1783","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5120751-5004f85151dd6b03469e6ed749a26593/thumbnail_1280000.jpg","/articles/6552296/Torrington/Northwest-Hills-County/Connecticut/Commission-OKs-wetlands-permit-for-single-family-house-at-357-West-Pearl-Road-with-posting-and-signposting-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552296-1febbdf4a9517ad2f3b5e41db0b92418/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167311&Signature=FNVibIlwvyX50Z7jhzSxFOL5~0dfBQ3QA2IhZm0SUvIdm-xz8chQ5dmR0j78grR403KXRKizTv-gxfn1PH643kvtWXLUREZ0lw2uEr7urFErWfml4TncF2YzSX~~tz1m9gTMKxnaDQXD5kAK6~Y58fuq1g26uAMgVz1WCuOG5srA1GR2KQ1sLjZTyscSP6a2ZDW2~YSvfK~slO28nTbLUsBmUFOpverdkj2q4sPay6RUr-PtPr2ASlOFJ0X95Ulm4t3wtpA3WA8mQRYMCDyP1oYDW1E5xLxRZjFu9I1oJCXVdETTKKsksip-Kxd9rXEYMPpRjlNU5nANS9Qc7RwH0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Torrington Inland Wetlands Commission on July 1 approved a wetlands permit for a single-family house at 357 West Pearl Road (WP-25-16), authorizing grading and construction of a footing drain and roughly 2,800–4,800 square feet of disturbance within the upland review area under specified conditions.

Applicant Megan Miller presented site plans and described the project as a building envelope placed outside the upland review area with localized impacts limited to a footing drain apron and minor grading. Miller said the lot is 1.44 acres and largely undeveloped; the proposed structure and most stormwater infrastructure are outside the upland review area. Miller explained the project includes an underground infiltration system for roof runoff and an infiltration trench to handle driveway runoff.

City staff recommended approval with the commission’s 11 standard conditions and three additional conditions: posting surveyed wetland boundaries with metal markers (design and spacing to be approved by the inland wetlands enforcement officer); amending the construction sequence to include signposting prior to clearing; and addressing city engineer comments dated June 19, 2025. The city engineer’s comments, staff said, related largely to work outside the upland review area (pavement cutting, spot grades, additional details) and would be covered under the permit as conditioned.

After brief discussion and confirmation that the applicant had addressed engineer comments or would do so before final administrative clearance, the commission approved the permit by voice vote. The motion carried.","The commission granted WP-25-16 to Megan Miller for grading and installation of a footing drain within the upland review area at 357 West Pearl Road with standard conditions, a requirement to post wetland boundary markers, signposting prior to clearing, and addressing city engineer comments.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6552301,"Torrington wetlands commission approves AJK LLC permit with erosion controls and 15-foot buffer",906,352000,1258000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5120751-5004f85151dd6b03469e6ed749a26593&start=352&end=1258","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5120751-5004f85151dd6b03469e6ed749a26593/thumbnail_352000.jpg","/articles/6552301/Torrington/Northwest-Hills-County/Connecticut/Torrington-wetlands-commission-approves-AJK-LLC-permit-with-erosion-controls-and-15-foot-buffer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552301-9ee5c95666d4f08c03191476e852a396/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167311&Signature=F3liu9vQpR-883HGP-ypdMevsCVZnta9ElQeeUerDi69OngsNly-2N8u6xIWPghiL6fNKaKDk6M3GQjg62qk~Wgx4eNcgF3nHVkCJgVtZiEGsZRgXkqK96T-lQFzKtDQT3S6X6speIwBK-busHBsgwY7mhvkti5YSi~1x5Hz1mOsy2zo0bokuEl-mfY3x-WW7bGTmkzqztsfGSzaMUhkQVxSbJz0M-OjibKihP99iV8kFuJfdg2u99Yi6fxY6WPzL31bBjJ5XDwPW4IhCwvKUYRnG6bKfIQyZPA1YiCgkUYd4~6vFh-K~ygDpksqXTOI2Zr7PKorZSSY5medZdOYLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Torrington Inland Wetlands Commission on July 1 approved a wetlands permit allowing AJK LLC to continue existing material recycling operations at 3350 Winstead Road, contingent on conditions intended to limit runoff and protect adjacent wetlands.

The permit (WP-25-12) was approved after the applicant’s attorney and wetland professionals described recent site visits and recommended corrective measures. Attorney David Sherwood, representing AJK LLC, told the commission that staff visits in November 2024 and May 2025 found only “very minor activity within inland wetlands” and minor activity within the upland review area. Sherwood said the applicant will not expand operations, will not clear trees, and intends to implement measures recommended by the wetland scientist and city staff.

The commission’s action follows a memorandum from the applicant’s wetland scientist and staff site visits that identified two primary areas needing attention: (1) a swale that discharges into the wetland where staff recommended lining the swale with rock and installing stone check dams to slow runoff and control sediment, and (2) an existing linear rock stockpile (a berm) along the easterly side of the northerly pond that staff agreed should remain because it functions as a sediment barrier. David Sherwood said the berm “is acting as a sediment barrier to prevent the sediment from running into the pond.”

The permit includes the 11 standard conditions the commission applies to inland wetlands permits and several additional, project-specific conditions: installation of riprap and a stone check dam to control concentrated runoff in the identified swale; retaining and improving the rock berm that protects the northerly pond; posting surveyed wetland boundary markers adjacent to active operations with design and spacing to be approved by the wetlands enforcement officer; addition of stone to an existing dirt swale nearest the permanent barrier; and a 15-foot buffer between pond edges and equipment storage to be delineated with boulders or similar barriers. Staff also recommended conditioning final approval on receipt of any required comments from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) relating to the site’s natural diversity database record.

Commissioners discussed an on-site gasoline-powered pump located in a material storage area and confirmed it is used to fill a tank truck for dust control; applicant operations staff estimated no more than about 1,000 gallons per week would be pumped for dust suppression and that water would ultimately return to the pond.

The commission voted to approve the permit by voice vote; the motion carried. The approval was conditioned on implementing the easement of measures described above and on coordination with the wetlands enforcement officer prior to any expansion of activity.","The commission approved wetlands permit WP-25-12 for AJK LLC at 3350 Winstead Road to continue material recycling operations in the upland review area with standard conditions, riprap/check-dam work and a 15-foot buffer delineated by boulders or similar barriers.","actionData","errors"]

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