Madison Zoning Commission Approves 3-Lot Subdivision

The Madison Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to approve a three lot subdivision on Neck Road at a meeting this month.

The proposal for the 4.5 acre parcel was proposed by The Estate of Francis M. Nugent. The property is bounded by Neck Road, Long Island Sound, and Stone Road.

Here are the key details as reported in meeting minutes:

The proposal is to create three lots: Lot 1 is 69,817 square feet, about 1.6 acres; Lot 2 is 86,473 square feet, or about 1.9 acres; and Lot 3 is 43,698 square feet, or about 1 acre. Lots 1 and 2 have a shared driveway. A fence will be put up, and there will be no further disturbance to the wetland.

A proposed open space parcel of 5.3 acres of land rests directly across the street, Mr. Criscuolo stated.

Commissioner Miller asked about the time frame to develop all three lots, and Mr. Criscuolo stated that it would depend on market demand—it could be completed in one year or it could be 10 years, depending on the market.

There were previous plans that had five lots on the parcel, but there is a love for the land that the estate wanted to preserve; the estate did not want to see the parcel impacted by high density development, according to Mr. Criscuolo.

In addition, the Conservation Commission has asked the estate to retain a professional to look at any invasive species, and that has been agreed upon, he stated.

Commissioner Miller asked for the current state of the 5.3 acre open space component, and Mr. Criscuolo stated that it is about five acres of salt marsh.

Commissioner Millhiser asked how the non-disturbance line is being documented. It is shown on a map, it will have a split rail fence, and the non-disturbance line will be a part of the land deeds, Mr. Criscuolo stated.

He read an exact quote taken from a letter written by the Conservation Commission, which is included in the plans. In part, it states that there will be a split rail fence, invasive species will be removed, and any gaps will be planted with native species, according to Mr. Criscuolo.

Invasive species is to be removed from both the parcel to be developed, as well as the open space parcel.

Town Planner David Anderson reported the state Department of Energy and Environmental

Protection (DEEP) reviewed the Coastal Site Plan and found it to be consistent with the goals and policies of the Connecticut Coastal Area Management Act (CAM).

There is also a letter from the Land Trust indicating its acceptance of the 5.3 acre parcel for open space.

Commissioner Millhiser made the motion to approve the site plan approve the site plan, as presented; it was seconded by Commissioner Clark and unanimously approved.