Development News for Wallingford Center, Connecticut

Wallingford Commission Approves Bezac Mountain Cliffside Trail Protection Application

The Wallingford Inland Wetlands Water Course Commission considered application A26-4.2 for 218 High Hill Road, Bezac Mountain Cliffside Trail, for protection by the Conservation Commission. No one was present for the application, and it was indicated that there were no real issues to deal with concerning the Conservation Commission, as they also aim to protect the area. The commission voted to deem the activity not a significant activity and approved the application. This involves establishing a conservation easement or similar protection for the trail area.

Wallingford Commission Maintains Violations for Tractor Supply, Cookill Road, and Other Properties

The Wallingford Inland Wetlands Water Course Commission discussed several violations. Violation 181.2 related to Tractor Supply, concerning an aggressive plan to control knockweed and multiflora rows, with an initial 80% success rate. The commission had directed the applicant to plant a specific list of plants, with bond return contingent on success. The commission is to investigate if the agreed-upon plants were planted and if the weeds have returned, impacting the visibility of the Tractor Supply building from North Colony Street. Violation concerning 250 Cookill Road remains, as the owner is perceived as uncooperative and has not engaged a professional to assess pre-impact conditions or propose solutions. The commission is considering involving the law department. Violation at 67 Schoolhouse Road was cleaned up and eliminated. Violation number four, which has a long history, also remains in effect due to the owner's lack of engagement. A motion was made and passed to keep all current violations (items H, numbers one, two, three, and four) in effect.

Wallingford Commission Approves 368 Church Street Application After Discussing Wetlands and Flood Concerns

The Wallingford Inland Wetlands Water Course Commission reviewed and discussed application A26 3.3 for 368 Church Street, Yalesville. After addressing comments from the town engineer and consultant, and confirming that proposed activities were in the upland review area and not impacting wetlands, the commission voted to deem the activity not significant and subsequently approved the application. The commission also discussed the storm water management and catch basin aspects, noting their primary jurisdiction lies with Planning and Zoning. Key activities in the upland review area included installing a sanitary sewer manhole, placing fill and a modular block wall, and revising calculations for an overflow line with an upsized rip rap spill pad. The commission confirmed that buildings were several feet above the 100-year flood elevation. Concerns about the property's history of flooding were addressed by explaining FEMA designations for floodways and floodplains, and confirming the buildings' elevations were well above these areas. The commission also addressed the requirement for stamped prints, confirming that stamped plans were indeed present.