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Staff reports mapping progress at 3350 Winston; citations continue for 2904 Winstead enforcement case

January 07, 2025 | Torrington, Northwest Hills County, Connecticut


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Staff reports mapping progress at 3350 Winston; citations continue for 2904 Winstead enforcement case
Commission staff reported progress on an enforcement and mapping matter at 3350 Winston Road and provided an update on a long-running enforcement case at 2904 Winstead Road.

On 3350 Winston Road, staff said attorney David Sherwood has been in regular communication and supplied proofs that wetlands had been mapped; the property’s surveyor is expected to mark flags and staff expects the item could be ready for the February agenda. "He provided me with those prints," the staff member said, and told the commission he is "confident that they'll get on for the February agenda."

On 2904 Winstead Road (the Fregale property), staff reviewed a history of noncompliance. The commission revoked a permit after finding the property owner had not built according to the approved plan, had piped a watercourse beyond permitted limits and had not completed required wetland restoration. Staff told the commission that, after authorization to issue citations, the office issued citations in early December; the property owner is being charged a daily fine for noncompliance and has engaged consultant Bill Colby to prepare corrective plans. "He's getting cited a $100 a day for noncompliance," the staff member said.

Staff described visible consolidation of material on-site and small amounts of material "bleeding" into adjacent wetlands, and said additional documentation and a complete site plan will be required to address the violations. The staff presentation noted historical issues related to the floodway and bridge at the site dating back to prior enforcement actions.

Staff said they are hopeful the owner will submit required materials for review before the next meeting; citations will continue until the matter is resolved or further action is taken by the commission.

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