Wetlands permit up for Brainard Road development

Susan Danseyar, Journal Inquirer, Manchester, Conn.
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Sep. 12—ENFIELD — The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will review an application for a wetlands permit from Washington Associates of Enfield to develop a 42-unit single-family detached senior residential development on Brainard Road.

J.R. Russo and Associates, land surveyors and engineers in East Windsor, submitted the application for what would be called Brainard Gardens at the southeast corner of Brainard and George Washington Roads. According to the application, the single-family detached condominiums units will be serviced by public sewer and water, and a privately maintained roadway, drainage system, and infrastructure.

The site includes three parcels that will be merged into a single 20.92-acre parcel. The site's surface includes a compacted bare soil area in the northwest portion of the parcel, an exposed sand dune area in the central portion, and a mature wooded area in the southern portion.

The proposed stormwater management system would have pipes sized to accommodate peak flows during a 24-hour, 25-year storm event. J.R. Russo and Associates states its goal for the stormwater management system is to provide zero increase in peak runoff rates for larger and smaller storm events.

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency is awaiting a wetlands assessment report and staff report for the project before scheduling the proposed development for a public hearing.

Documents provided by the developers so far can be found on the Planning and Zoning Department website at enfield-ct.gov.

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