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Votes at a glance

- 150 Shore Drive (IWWC 20‑5‑1): Commission granted a full 65‑day extension to the applicant to allow continued review of a house‑construction permit modification. Motion approved unanimously.

- 874 West Wakefield Boulevard (IWWC 25‑5): Commission approved the removal and replacement of an existing dock with a new aluminum floating dock; approval included a condition requiring removal of existing concrete piers during the fall drawdown and a pre‑installation notification to the wetlands agent. Vote: 4 in favor, 1 abstention.

- 201 East Lake Street (IWWC 25‑6): Commission accepted the application from Drew Jones to rebuild six feet of lake wall and add granite steps; the application was accepted for review and site visits were scheduled. Motion to accept the application passed unanimously.

- 265 West Lake Street (IWWC 25‑7): Commission accepted an application from Matthew Boyle to expand and replace an existing waterfront deck, install a new dock, conduct seawall maintenance and construct a rear deck. The commission accepted the application for review and requested additional construction details for next month; vote to accept was unanimous.

Meeting notes

Commission staff emphasized that some files still need supporting materials — surveys, construction specifications, and DPW/engineering input — and asked applicants to submit those at least a week prior to the next meeting. In several items staff recommended a DPW review or site visits; in one instance the commission asked the applicant to provide contractor specifications in writing.

Several enforcement and compliance items were discussed during the staff reports, including ongoing property matters and questions about drainage and silt fence controls at other lakefront projects. The wetlands agent reported follow‑up inspections will continue and that some applicants may return with revised materials.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Winchester Town Inland Wetlands Commission Regular Meeting - April 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 16 meeting the Inland Wetlands Watercourse Commission accepted two new applications, granted a 65‑day extension for 150 Shore Drive and approved a dock replacement at 874 West Wakefield; commissioners also accepted an application for seawall work at 201 East Lake and a multi‑part application at 265 West Lake.","taxTitle","Winchester Town, Litchfield County, Connecticut","taxId",80535,"location","Connecticut","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6030111,"Commission approves dock replacement at 874 West Wakefield with conditions; removal of concrete piers deferred until fall drawdown",1326,639000,1965000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5540443-e3a6cdbf5489d20544eeb8519495cafa&start=639&end=1965","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5540443-e3a6cdbf5489d20544eeb8519495cafa/thumbnail_639000.jpg","/articles/6030111/Connecticut/Commission-approves-dock-replacement-at-874-West-Wakefield-with-conditions-removal-of-concrete-piers-deferred-until-fall-drawdown","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6030111-5efa3954183ae8271cda0edc204779de/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179002&Signature=F5pBBvka--wtUjUT~4vzbp2NnFMDPivTRiF~Fwp10D~3lu-cTP9n6pJLltOUI3tmvAkRqX1UGonQ4gNYUxafQrQ2Y0ublxWXEL2ryZY7WKLHFCzSpek6lny0u0lRJaoUKgiEiOUXvAvayqsq8nuWARzd-KL6S50RcnqS3IVsMB7Mzf64WZBLKDV-7Ah7ZRxelF0eSidU5DsHPuDkVEYUxw7YTGRuFxxrUVAJf2Nnbn5w2Up~~Oiqs0Tw6SP6SeP7cpOhAiDFN9rpMMyrtWDcesZuLUrVEjv~X~K-3Oya9~3l6CWlKv8mTi~wSs~8KKfkKqRzNArh2l-1UlmisuCfRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Inland Wetlands Watercourse Commission voted April 16 to approve a permit to remove an existing dock and replace it with a new aluminum floating dock at 874 West Wakefield Boulevard (IWWC 25‑5). The commission set conditions: the concrete piers are to be removed when water levels are down in the fall, and the applicant must notify the wetlands agent before positioning the new floating structure.

Alan Hebbie, representing the applicant, told the commission the contractor expects the on‑water removal and replacement work to take two days and that workers would avoid placing heavy machinery in the lake bed; for removal of concrete pillars the applicant said they would wait for lower water levels in the fall. \"They ... believe it would only take 2 days, but they would wait until the fall when the water level is brought back down to remove the concrete pillars,\" Hebbie said.

The commission and staff discussed the dock’s configuration in detail. The proposal described a floating platform composed of multiple 5‑by‑10 foot units and a shorter terminal section, producing a total length that scaled to about 30–34 feet from the shoreline depending on ramp length. Commissioners confirmed a 10‑foot maximum dock width applies under the town’s dock and mooring ordinance and advised the applicant to work with the wetlands agent and surveyor to place and stake the dock precisely; the commission cautioned the applicant had little lateral tolerance because the property frontage is about 30 feet.

Commissioners debated whether to require a bond to ensure pier removal. After discussion they decided a bond was not necessary; instead the commission made pier removal an explicit condition of approval. Staff also required the applicant to notify the wetlands agent prior to final placement so staff could oversee positioning.

The motion to approve included the removal of the existing piers when water levels drop; the vote was recorded as four in favor with one abstention. The commission recorded that one commissioner abstained (Jeremy).","The IWWC approved replacing a private dock at 874 West Wakefield Boulevard with an aluminum floating dock and required removal of existing concrete piers when water levels fall, plus pre‑installation notification to the wetlands agent.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6030115,"Winchester IWWC grants 65-day extension for 150 Shore Drive amid concerns about unpermitted work",356,202000,558000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5540443-e3a6cdbf5489d20544eeb8519495cafa&start=202&end=558","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5540443-e3a6cdbf5489d20544eeb8519495cafa/thumbnail_202000.jpg","/articles/6030115/Connecticut/Winchester-IWWC-grants-65-day-extension-for-150-Shore-Drive-amid-concerns-about-unpermitted-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6030115-3b6012e1100346ff64cfb140f4875b8e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179002&Signature=QxVFgu2WrHfle1UsOX44WJEeVzPamXNcTbjYOX1wxEnh~xZc~ptQS-bTXrBLE3tVFBZVYwSZAvqNlDWQiTN5ljwEiojgQfVWClkuwMlfOVgJ6N0vVIna02RlPTPvk1S60Acdup4HJCYgDTw-5AUcqaSgDhVbhP7vZG0nOagOlLAnwI6dlLlypjMo0DI9OXg4tK9gTtYiokc4IX1EIuIdM6TDPKBHX-Dgh-OxJdiElL~WlOwY8KF-jmXCfkLEDAETDye4DWvOlY4xKrgosMp-vSSvcbKO4VG0E-MGskQGvh1Dx47cbtIaJRhFwZJlsfdU-n-fCor55NSeOyu0DsaJOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Inland Wetlands Watercourse Commission on April 16 approved a requested 65‑day extension for the permit application to modify the property at 150 Shore Drive, moving the review to the commission’s June meeting. The commission also flagged possible unapproved construction near the property line and asked staff to follow up.

Commission Chair Steven Molinelli opened the item confirming the application (IWWC 20‑5‑1) and noted that consultants requested the full 65‑day extension. The extension was approved by motion and the vote was recorded as unanimous.

Commissioners said they had observed site work that may go beyond the approved plans. One commissioner reported seeing a stairwell or entrance cut toward the neighboring parcel and estimated the structure might bring the building closer to the property line by an additional 4 to 6 feet. Commissioners asked staff to inspect the stairwell and the cellar entrance and to determine whether the work exceeds the approved plans.

Staff and commissioners discussed enforcement capacity. The commission heard that the town currently has an interim building official and that the full building official is on site part‑time; commissioners said limited building‑department availability has made follow‑up slower and urged the town to make enforcement a priority. The commission asked staff to review the building plans with a building inspector and report back before the June meeting.

The commission emphasized that if the work built in the field is inconsistent with the approved plan the property owner may be required to remove non‑conforming elements. The commission did not order removal at the meeting; it granted the extension while directing staff to inspect and report.

Larger procedural notes: commissioners said the applicant’s surveyor is still completing a survey that staff expects to receive before the June meeting, and the engineer has indicated drainage work is pending that survey.

The extension motion passed unanimously; no fines or enforcement directives were issued at the meeting, but staff will follow up on the stairwell and any plan inconsistencies.","The Inland Wetlands Watercourse Commission granted a full 65-day extension for a modification application for 150 Shore Drive but raised concerns about a stairwell built near the property line and limited building‑department staffing to enforce approvals.","actionData","errors"]

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