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Wetlands commission approves 53 McDermott subdivision; permit transfer, maintenance conditions required
Summary
The commission granted a subdivision permit for 53 McDermott Ave with 11 conditions in staff memo dated Feb. 4, 2025, and required transfer of an existing administrative permit (D230401) to new owner within 65 days of sale.
The City of Torrington Inland Wetlands Commission on Feb. 4 approved a permit for a re-subdivision at 53 McDermott Avenue and attached the 11 conditions listed in a staff memo dated Feb. 4, 2025.
Galen Semperbon (recorded as Galen Semprebon in the meeting), senior project manager with East West Engineering, said the proposed subdivision removes a single brick building and a right-turnout and that the changes are outside the Upland Review Area. Nate Nardi Cyrus told commissioners the water-quality basin and storm piping tied to the site remain subject to maintenance requirements established during earlier permitting for the site’s prior use.
Why it matters: Approval transfers obligations for stormwater-system maintenance to the new parcel owner and requires an administrative permit transfer so the commission can confirm basin maintenance and any outstanding corrective work has occurred.
Key conditions: Staff recommended that administrative permit D230401 be transferred to the new owner by the commission within 65 days of sale and that the new owner demonstrate compliance with periodic maintenance and any corrective work needed to bring the water-quality basin and piping into proper functioning condition. The commission approved the permit by voice vote after a motion and second.
Outcome and next steps: The permit was granted with the conditions enumerated in the Feb. 4 staff memo (conditions 1–11). The commission indicated the new owner must apply to the commission to effect the transfer of the administrative permit and to present the status of required maintenance work at that time.
