Milford inland wetlands agency pauses 34 Buick Avenue 53‑unit 8‑30g proposal, orders third‑party hydrology review

The Milford Inland Wetlands Agency opened a public hearing July 16 on a proposed 53‑unit, Connecticut General Statutes §8‑30g housing project at 34 Buick Avenue and took public testimony before continuing the hearing and directing staff to obtain an independent technical review focused on hydrology, hydraulics and floodplain impacts.

Applicant representatives presented a package of site plans and a stormwater approach based on permeable concrete pavers and on‑site infiltration features. The project team said the 1.9‑acre parcel contains approximately 0.02 acres (about 871 square feet) of on‑site wetlands along Stubby Plain Brook, that the proposed building and most parking lie outside the 100‑foot upland review area, and that the stormwater design would retain the required water‑quality volume and reduce peak run‑off rates for design storms.

The agency’s decision to pause the hearing followed extensive public comment raising questions about stormwater design, tree removal, wildlife, snow‑storage impacts, maintenance and the long‑term performance of permeable pavers in a cold, flood‑prone site.

Attorney Kevin Kersaden introduced the applicant team; Robert Weiwei, professional engineer with Codas Bodie and Associates, gave the site and…