Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Wetlands Septic topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Torrington wetlands commission logs withdrawal after septic-design delays at 2480 Newfield Road
Summary
Applicant Jonathan Miller withdrew an inland wetlands application for 2480 Newfield Road after the commission found the septic design missing; staff set resubmittal deadlines and directed enforcement if the application is not refiled.
Jonathan Miller, an applicant on behalf of the property at 2480 Newfield Road, told the City of Torrington Inland Wetlands Commission on Feb. 4 that his contractor and engineer had not yet produced a final septic-system design needed to complete a wetlands permit application.
The commission discussed relocation of an existing storm sewer tied to a 15-inch reinforced concrete pipe and overlapping septic-system issues. Nate Nardi Cyrus, wetlands enforcement officer and assistant city planner, told the commission the missing septic design prevents a combined approval and recommended that the applicant withdraw the current submission and resubmit when the engineer’s stamped plans are ready.
Why it matters: Commission staff said the wetlands permit and the septic approval must be coordinated; without the septic design, staff recommended denial. The commission instructed staff to process the application as a withdrawn submission and set firm resubmittal deadlines to avoid prolonged unresolved violations.
Key details: Miller said the work will involve relocating a storm manhole and rerouting pipe along the property line and that engineer Bill Colby would supply stamped dimensions. The commission discussed maintaining a five-foot clearance, and Miller noted possible grade constraints, seasonal frost limitations and that some sewage effluent “is running on top of the ground at times.” Nardi Cyrus said contaminated soil from ongoing effluent discharge has not yet been addressed and should be included in any resubmittal.
Timing and enforcement: Commissioners agreed that a new application submitted in time for the March meeting would mean the earliest formal approval would come in April. Staff gave two filing deadlines: Feb. 26 is the final submittal cutoff for the March meeting; March 26 is the final cutoff for the April meeting. Nardi Cyrus said the office will proceed with enforcement — including referral to zoning enforcement and potential citations — if a complete application is not received by the March 26 deadline for the April meeting.
Outcome: The commission recorded the item as a withdrawn application to be processed administratively; no permit was granted. The commission authorized staff to pursue enforcement if the applicant does not resubmit by the stated deadline.
Next steps: Miller said he will coordinate with Bill Colby to produce stamped drawings and apply concurrently to the local health department for septic permits. The wetlands office said it will coordinate with the health department to accelerate review when a full submission is received.
