The Milford Inland and Wetland Agency convened on September 17, 2025, to address several key issues related to wetlands, flooding, and habitat management within the jurisdiction of the agency. The meeting began with a reminder to focus discussions on topics pertinent to wetlands, brooks, rivers, and flooding, while zoning issues were noted as outside the agency's purview.

The first significant agenda item was a public hearing regarding the application IW-25-003634 for a property located at Buick Avenue. The hearing has been extended to October 1, 2025, as the applicant is scheduled to meet with the city engineer next week. Consequently, no action was taken during this meeting on this item.

Following this, the agency moved to old business, specifically item E1, concerning the proposal for 1 Bayshore Drive. The applicant, 1 Bayshore LLC, seeks to raise and rebuild a single-family home within 100 feet of a wetland and watercourse in the South Central Shoreline watershed. The plan involves demolishing the existing structure and constructing a flood-compliant home that aligns with the applicant's needs. The site is adjacent to Cap Penn Meadow Brook and contains both inland and tidal wetlands.

The proposal includes work in approximately 81 square feet of inland wetlands and 2,268 square feet of upland review area. The agency noted that the existing rear deck and stairs encroach upon the wetlands. A watering basin is also proposed within the inland wetland area. The agency conducted a site walk on September 10, 2025, and the minutes from that visit are on file.

During the discussion, it was highlighted that revised plans were received shortly before the meeting, making it impractical for the agency to review them in detail. These plans will be submitted to the city engineer for further evaluation.

Several outstanding questions from previous meetings were addressed, including concerns about contractor compliance with sedimentation and erosion control plans, the sequencing of construction, and measures to protect existing structures during the construction process. The agency is awaiting detailed responses to these inquiries to ensure that environmental protections are upheld throughout the project.

In conclusion, the meeting underscored the agency's commitment to thorough review processes and environmental stewardship as it navigates the complexities of development near sensitive wetland areas. The next steps include awaiting further information from the applicant and the city engineer's review of the revised plans.