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IWWCC keeps cease‑and‑desist after large disturbance at 18 Brownwood Lane
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Summary
Staff reported substantial unauthorized disturbance and relocation of a watercourse at 18 Brownwood Lane. The commission kept the cease‑and‑desist and required remediation plans; the homeowner has contracted consultants to prepare a restoration plan.
The commission voted unanimously to keep a cease‑and‑desist order in effect for work at 18 Brownwood Lane after staff reported extensive, unauthorized disturbance in a regulated area and apparent relocation of a watercourse.
Staff said they inspected the site with the town engineer and observed significant earthmoving and removal of stones from wetland areas. They reported that temporary stabilization — including check dams — had been installed and that the homeowner has contracted CLA and a soil scientist and engineer to develop a remediation plan when conditions allow work.
“We were immediately ordered to stop work and put up a series of check dams in the watercourse to prevent more silt from washing down into the wetlands,” staff said while showing photographs to the commission.
Commissioners discussed next steps, including requiring a bond when the remediation plan returns to the commission. Brandon asked about the use of a bond for remediation; staff said a bond could be added when the project returns for review. The commission made and seconded a motion to keep the violation order and cease‑and‑desist active until a remediation plan and application are submitted; the motion carried unanimously.
Staff said the likely timeline is that the remediation application will return to the commission at the next meeting; until then the stop‑work order remains in place.
