Otis Conservation Commission
AGENDA
Tuesday, October19, 2021 – 6:00 PM
Location: Remotely via Zoom
- Opening Items: Introductions
- Notice that meeting is recorded
- Next Meeting is Tuesday November 16, 2021 @ 6:00 PM – Remotely via Zoom
- Deadline for receipt of applications for the 11/16/21 meeting is Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
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Topic: Conservation Commission
Time: Oct 19, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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- Approval of Minutes from Last Meeting: September 21, 2021 Remote Meeting minutes.
- Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted by Berkshire Engineering, Inc., on behalf of Steve Cope, 1831 No. Main Rd., map 22 lot 8, regarding the repair, upgrade and replacement of retaining wall & landscape features, within the BZ of Hayden Pond.
- Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted by Clyde D. Small, Jr., 569 Pine Rd., map 17D lot 10, regarding the removal of two trees below HWM, and within the BZ of Otis Reservoir.
- Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted by Chris Cortigiano, on behalf of Lake Avenue West Association, ROW between Crawford Way & Pine Grove Ridge, map 15D lot 98/99, regarding the repair of existing retaining wall, stairs & railing that are in disrepair, within the BZ of Otis Reservoir.
- Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted by Barbara B. Case, 62 Ryan Lane, map 15 lot 101, regarding the replacement of an existing deck, levelling of the back yard & re-seeding of the existing lawn, within the riverfront area of the Farmington River.
- Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted by Diane Langevin, 587 Pine Road, map 17D lot 16, regarding the removal of several trees, within the BZ of Otis Reservoir.
- Public Hearing – NOI – Submitted by David & Pamela Peak, 21 Poplar Lane, map 16B lot 18, regarding the 12’ x 12’ addition to existing dock, within the BZ of Otis Reservoir.
- Public Hearing – NOI – Submitted by R. Levesque Associates, Inc., on behalf of Michele Zalot, 752 Tolland Road, map 17 E lot 10, regarding the demo and rebuild of existing home & septic system with associated site improvements, within the BZ to bank of Otis Reservoir.
- Public Hearing – RDA – Continued from 9/21/21 Meeting – Submitted by James & Zoe Buckley, 27 N. Main St., map 10D lot 6, regarding the removal of several more tree(s) within the riverfront of the FR & associated BVW.
- Public Hearing – NOI – Continued from 9/21/21 Meeting – Submitted by White Engineering, on Behalf of Julie Judd, 5 S. Gate Isle. Rd., map 17C lot 22, regarding a septic system upgrade within the BZ of Otis Reservoir.
- Public Hearing – RDA – Continued from 9/21/21 Meeting – Submitted by Patrick & Carla Patterson, 142 Kibbe Rd., map 17C lot 46, regarding the removal of asphalt on ramp (driveway), within the BZ of OR. Continued as additional info (supporting documentation) required in order to move forward.
- Public Hearing – RDA – Continued from 9/21/21 Meeting – Submitted by Mary Fischer, 355 Stanley Road, map 16A lot 2, regarding the renovation and addition to existing home within the BZ of Big Pond. Continued as additional info (supporting documentation) required in order to move forward.
- Public Hearing – RDA – Continued from 9/21/21 Meeting – Submitted by Joe Tremblay w/Tremblay Mason, on behalf of David DelVecchio, 73 D’Wolfe Dr., map 7B lot 5, regarding the rebuilding of existing dwelling within the BZ of Watson Pond. Continued as additional info (supporting documentation) required in order to move forward.
OTHER BUSINESS
- Enforcement Order(s)/Letters (the following EO items are on this agenda for follow up only):
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- Enforcement Order – James & Cheryl McIntire, 512 North Main Rd., map 6 lot 127, regarding unauthorized clearing of trees, brush and vegetation within the 200’ resource area of the west branch of the Farmington River. OCC gave applicant/agent until September to submit filing.
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- Enforcement Order – David Roffo, 134 Kibbe Road, map 17C lot 45, regarding unauthorized paving within the BZ of Otis Reservoir.
- Emergency Certifications:
- Forest Cutting Plan(s):
- Extension of OOC:
- Certificates of Compliance:
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- Public Hearing – Request for COC – Submitted by Fox Homes, on behalf of Sally Laufer, 20 Soucie Lane, map 6 lot 116, regarding the request for COC for work completed under DEP File 254-0418, regarding the removal of trees, demo of existing home, and construction of new modular home by Fox Homes, within the riverfront of the west branch of the Farmington River. Work is certified to be completed, by Fox Homes.
- Any topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair:
- Next Office Hours: Wednesday, November 3rd – 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. @ Otis Town Hall
- Deadline for November 16, 2021 meeting Applications is Wednesday November 3, 2021 by 5 PM – NO EXCEPTIONS!
- Next meeting: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 – 6:00 pm ** Remote Meeting via Zoom
*** Please Note: The order of the posted agenda, may not necessarily represent the order of applications heard at our meeting ***