Groton Inland Wetlands Agency - 10/28/26

The Groton Inland Wetlands Agency meeting on October 28, 2026, included a preliminary discussion of a proposed 22-by-30-foot attached garage with an accessory dwelling unit above it at 186 Heather Glen Lane. Staff and members explained that the property falls within the upland review area of mapped wetlands, and members cautioned that a permit could be difficult to obtain; no application or permit decision was before the agency. The prospective applicants were advised that a wetland delineation and a detailed site plan would be needed to assess the proposal further, and the agency did not direct them to incur that expense or guarantee approval. No procurement activity was identified.

The agency approved its proposed 2027 meeting schedule by motion and vote. Staff also reviewed Public Act 25-73, which requires anyone submitting certain environmental, health, traffic, or economic impact studies for a pending land-use application to disclose the study’s cost, who paid for it, and any conflicts of interest; staff said it would likely develop a form for these disclosures. No new applications were reported.