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At a glance: Torrington Inland Wetlands actions — March 17, 2026
Summary
The Inland Wetlands Commission granted a permit for a two‑lot subdivision at 1118 Highland Ave and accepted applications for 516 Mountain Road (dredging) and 660 Touringford/Toringford St for processing; details and conditions listed.
The City of Torrington Inland Wetlands Commission held several formal actions on March 17.
• 1118 Highland Avenue (WP26‑2) — Motion passed to grant wetlands permit WP26‑2 for the re‑subdivision of a vacant lot into two building lots with standard conditions, plus requirements that surveyed wetlands boundaries be posted with metal markers within 30 days of lodging the map with the city clerk and that wetlands approval does not imply approval of the concept design. The motion passed by voice vote.
• 516 Mountain Road (WP26‑3) — The commission accepted application WP26‑3 (phase 1 dredging and maintenance) for processing; follow‑up permit modifications will be required for phases 2 and 3. Staff will verify erosion controls and site preparations prior to dredging.
• 660 Touringford/Toringford Street (WP26‑5) — The commission accepted the application and delayed the determination of significance to the next meeting so staff and the applicant can clarify limits of clearing, shared driveway standards and structural concerns about existing culverts/bridge elements under Porter Brook.
Votes: Most motions passed by voice vote; one commissioner recused from the 516 Mountain Road matter because of an office affiliation. Specific vote tallies were not recorded beyond voice affirmations in the meeting transcript.
Next meeting: The commission continued the public hearing on 1685 Highland Ave to April so the applicant may provide required crossing profiles and construction sequence details.
