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Norfolk officials say Laurel Way Extension repaving and pipe repairs appear routine, not permit-triggering
Summary
Public Works plans to mill and re-asphalt a long section of Laurel Way Extension with in-kind catch basin and pipe replacements; the Inland Wetlands Commission agreed the work appears to be routine maintenance and not subject to an individual wetlands permit, while requesting contact if the scope grows.
First Selectman Henry Tirrell told the Inland Wetlands Commission on July 6 that Public Works plans to mill and resurface a large section of Laurel Way Extension and expects to replace some catch basins and piping in-kind.
Tirrell said the work would involve milling the existing roadway and re-asphalting, with repairs conducted in-kind. Stacey Sefcik, the town’s inland wetlands enforcement officer, said the town informed the commission so staff could confirm whether the activity required wetlands permitting. Sefcik added that the Public Works Supervisor is a certified wetlands agent and aware of erosion-and-sedimentation controls that may be necessary.
Commissioners Jill Chase and Bill Millard described the plan as routine maintenance. Myron Kwast cautioned that projects sometimes expand beyond initial scope and requested that the Public Works Supervisor contact Ms. Sefcik if additional or different work would be needed. The commission did not require an individual wetlands permit based on the information provided at the meeting.
No timing, contractor names or funding sources were discussed on the record. The commission thanked the First Selectman for notifying the body.
