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WIC committee approves Lockley Lane stormwater treatments for private-road runoff
Summary
The WIC committee approved a suite of three stormwater practices on Lockley Lane to capture runoff from a steep private road and protect a cross-culvert that drains to the lake. Committee members discussed eligibility under the state’s developed-lands guidance and the project’s place within funding limits.
The WIC committee approved a set of three adjoining stormwater projects on Lockley Lane designed to intercept and treat runoff from a steep private road, stabilize an eroded drainage channel and reduce sediment and phosphorus reaching the lake.
Hillary Solomon, speaking for the conservation district, described three treatments: a biofiltration area on the uphill side that will treat runoff before it crosses the road, a drainage stabilization area where erosion has formed an unplanned channel, and a second biofiltration area on a neighboring lot that will infiltrate driveway runoff. "So Mark has a similar sort of trying to improve the conveyance of water, keep it off the driveway, and then infiltrate it at the bottom," Solomon said.
Committee members pressed whether the problem originated on-site or off-site and whether the projects should be classified as developed-lands stormwater or as ineligible gully repairs. Chris from the state (TEC) advised that gullies are generally ineligible except when they result from developed lands; he deferred to DEC staff and the basin planner who had reviewed the projects on fundability.
The project cost comes in under the committee's updated stormwater project limit ($49,422), and Solomon said state staff had indicated the work was fundable. Adam Luge moved approval; Dan Redondo seconded and the committee approved the motion by voice.
Landowners present described variable seasonal flow and debris issues at culvert outlets; committee members discussed maintenance (the state credit program signs maintenance agreements and is responsible for contractor fixes during the maintenance term) and recommended staff finalize scoring and contract language before implementation.
The project will proceed to contracting and construction scheduling under normal state and district procedures.
