Agency receives subdivision referral at Advent Hill Road and a shed application at Sunny Hill Drive

At the July 6 meeting the Madison Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency received two new items for future review.

Subdivision referral (26-1719 Advent Hill Road): Staff advised the agency that the wetland review area crosses proposed Lot B and that the soil scientist’s letter highlights several wetland functions — flood-flow alteration, sediment and toxicant retention, nutrient removal and wildlife habitat. Members discussed the need to review the referral text and to consider a site walk or drive-by ahead of the next meeting so the agency can provide informed referral comments to planning and zoning when the full application arrives.

Shed application (26-2152 Sunny Hill Drive): Staff noted the submitted materials were incomplete for receipt — the site drawing showed the proposed shed as close as 10 feet from the wetland and the full site plan was not uploaded. Michelle Ford performed a limited delineation on the flatter side; members accepted the receipt and agreed to revisit the item next month when the applicant supplies a complete plan and any alternate siting options.

Next steps: staff will place both items on next month’s agenda with any revised plans; the agency recommended walking the Advent Hill Road site if a revised plan is not provided before the next meeting.