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DEEP weighs in on navigation impact of proposed Candlewood Isle docks

A representative of the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has filed a brief with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission about the proposed expansion of an existing marina at Candlewood Isle in New Fairfield.  Based on the Boating Division's review, Robert Hannon said the docks at the northern end, from a navigational perspective, do not pose a concern. 

But Hannon says the proposed docks adjacent to the tennis courts would likely cause navigation conflicts and transiting congestion between the proposed docks and the danger buoy in the middle of the waterway.  The two southernmost proposed docks would restrict access to the northern end of the cove, would likely limit the maneuvering area, and would force boaters to transit through a hazardous rocky/shallow area that is currently marked by the danger buoy.  The Boating Division recommends that these two dock sections be removed from the proposal. 

DEEP supports the proposed waiver of the shoreline vegetative buffer zone requirement for the slips proposed at the Clubhouse location, based on historical usage of that portion of the property for boating and beach-related activities.  The Department supports the installation of the enhanced vegetation buffer area along the shoreline associated with the tennis courts.

As part of its review of the proposed project, FirstLight has required the management of stormwater, removal of invasive species, removal of current lawn areas and the restoration of native plants.

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