Engineers present plan for convenience store and fuel island at 616 Main Street; environment checks noted

Representatives for an applicant seeking redevelopment at 616 Main Street presented plans to the Southbury Inlands, Wetlands and Watercourse Agency on June 17 for a single convenience store with an on‑site fueling island.

Scott Lucowski of engineering firm Daimar said the proposal would remove two existing service buildings and replace them with one 40x60 convenience store, an underground gasoline storage system with pumps, 13 parking spaces (including two accessible spots), a new septic system and connection to the public water line. The design includes a water infiltration basin for stormwater quality treatment, hooded catch basins and a CDS unit, and underground utilities. Lucowski said erosion controls — including double silt fence rows — will protect a stream running across the rear of the property.

During questions about contamination, the applicant Islammed reported that a Phase I and Phase II environmental review was completed and "we did not identify any contamination." The team discussed NDDB (Natural Diversity Data Base) mapping that shows the site’s tributary may be associated with species such as turtles and certain aquatic fauna, and staff asked the applicant to coordinate any required DEP measures to protect species during construction.

Commissioners and staff discussed floodplain mapping and whether portions of the property lie within a 500‑year or Zone X area; the applicant’s consultant said part of the tributary corridor falls in the 500‑year special flood zone and other parts are Zone X. The applicants said they would provide additional drawings and details at the next hearing and coordinate sidewalk and construction timing with town staff.

No decision was made; the application is scheduled for continued review, and the agency will perform a site visit ahead of the next hearing.