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Inland Wetlands panel deems Noble Energy proposal significant; schedules April 15 public hearing
Summary
The Town of Farmington Inland Wetlands Commission voted to classify Noble Energy Real Estate Holdings’ proposal for 8261 Phenomenon Road as a "significant activity," scheduling a public hearing for April 15 after commissioners raised concerns about vernal-pool habitat, truck-parking impacts and stormwater controls. The applicant will submit spring vernal-pool surveys and additional habitat calculations.
The Town of Farmington Inland Wetlands Commission on March 18 voted to classify the site plan submitted by Noble Energy Real Estate Holdings for 8261 Phenomenon Road as a "significant activity" and scheduled a public hearing for April 15.
The commission’s concerns centered on potential effects to nearby vernal-pool habitat, the proximity of planned truck parking and circulation to wetlands, and stormwater treatment for areas draining truck traffic. "We staked out the parking lot behind the warehouse for the tractor trailers. That was the closest point to the vernal pool and it was I believe about 100 ft away," an applicant representative said. Commissioners requested additional verification and mitigation…
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