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Conservation commission outlines habitat protections in review of wetland permit for 75 Greenham Road
Summary
At its Feb. 17 meeting, the Simsbury Conservation Commission discussed recommendations on a wetland permit application for a proposed 40-unit residential development at 75 Greenham Road, urging tree-protection measures, native plantings, lower color-temperature lighting, and a transmittal to the zoning commission.
The Simsbury Conservation Commission on Feb. 17 reviewed an application identified in the record as “CSC number 20Five-twenty5” for a wetland permit that would allow construction of 40 new residential units and associated wetland crossings at 75 Greenham Road.
Commissioners said their role that night was to consolidate conservation-focused recommendations for the zoning commission rather than to approve zoning changes. Speaker 1 described the packet and said the commission would emphasize preservation and enhancement of high-quality meadow and forest edges and prioritize native species in any planting plans.
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