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Planning Board approves two‑lot subdivision at 90 Haviland Road with wetlands conditions and EPB oversight
Summary
The Planning Board voted 3–0 (one abstention) to approve Subdivision 4053, splitting a 2‑acre parcel at 90 Haviland Road into two 1‑acre lots. Approval includes conditions drawn from Environmental Protection Board recommendations: a conservation easement, markers, and EPB wetlands permits before any site development.
The Stamford Planning Board on April 8 approved Subdivision 4053 (90 Haviland Road) by a vote of 3–0 with one abstention, subject to conditions recommended by the Environmental Protection Board (EPB).
Applicant Steve presented technical studies and said engineering and EPB specialists found that the proposed scheme could be built without adverse impacts; he also said site planting will increase vegetation buffers around the wetlands. Several neighbors provided written comments opposing the subdivision over concerns about wetlands and vernal pools.
Planning staff summarized EPB’s review: after initial delay to gather information, EPB issued a second letter recommending approval with conditions, including requiring a conservation easement and markers at the time of final map filing and prohibiting site development on each proposed lot until the relevant wetlands permits are secured. Staff noted EPB and engineering would continue to review site‑level permits; if vernal pools were identified during spring surveys, EPB would recommend additional mitigation measures.
Board discussion focused on outstanding vernal‑pool surveys and mitigation. The board added a condition requesting EPB pay “special note” to potential vernal pool discovery and to recommend mitigation if found. Chet Salat moved to approve with conditions; Bill Levin seconded. The motion passed 3–0 with Ravi Subramanian recorded as the abstention.
The approval sets the subdivision framework; any future homes, driveways or pools will be subject to EPB permit review and additional oversight at later permitting stages.
