Norwich commission delays decision on Canterbury Turnpike subdivision after wetlands, septic and grading questions

The Norwich Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission postponed consideration of IWWCC 25-889, a proposed subdivision on Canterbury Turnpike, after hearing the applicant describe plan revisions intended to reduce wetland impacts and answer commissioners’ questions about septic systems, driveway grading and future lot-level approvals.

Project engineer Greg Fettis of Fettis Engineering told the commission that the applicant had revised plans in response to the town engineer and planner review letters and had shaded and quantified disturbances within the 100-foot regulated review area. “I believe we got feedback from the town engineer saying all comments have been addressed,” Fettis said, summarizing changes that include locating preliminary septic and well sites, showing limits of clearing, adding anti-tracking pads, and adding stockpile locations.

Why this matters: Commissioners signaled they want clearer assurances about how individual lots will be developed and how future buyers will be informed of build limitations before the subdivision is finally approved. Several commissioners asked for more detail about…