Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes 12/19/2023

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TOWN OF OTIS

CONSERVATION COMMISSION

12/19/2023 MEETING MINUTES

 

Location:  Otis Town Hall, One North Main Road, Otis – Zoom Meeting

Conservation Commission Members present:  Dave Sarnacki, Bruce Wall, Jeff Laramy, Domenic Battista

Conservation Commission Members absent:  Roger Meyer, Jenn Cole

Staff and others present:  Candy Chaffee OCC Admin Secretary

Opening items/Introduction of Commission members and staff.  Dave opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. and noted that the meeting is being recorded. The deadline for applications for the January 16th, 2024 @ 6:00 PM meeting is on Wednesday January 3rd, 2024 @ 6:00 PM. The next office hours, for the January 16th, 2024 meeting, is on Wednesday January 3rd, 2024 from 6:00 –9:00 PM. Dave introduced the members of the commission, and asked everyone to turn off/down their cell phones for the duration of the meeting.

Minutes:  Dave made a motion to approve minutes from the December 6th, 2023 meeting; JL 2nd the motion and the Commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes for the December 6th, 2023 meeting.

 

Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted by Berkshire Geo-Technologies, on behalf of Rosette Odulio, 341 Brookman Drive., map 18C lot 22 regarding proposed new dock and boat lift within the BZ of Otis Reservoir. With all the being said, Dave made a motion of a -3 determination with standard conditions with addition that the home owner is responsible to obtain all other applicable permits.  BW 2nd the motion and the Commission voted unanimously to issue a -3 determination

 

  • Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted by LeGrand Trust & Trustees, 59 Pine Grove Ridge., map 15D lot 7, regarding the removal of a half dead tree, within the BZ of Otis Reservoir. With all that being said, Dave made a motion for a -3 determination with standard conditions; with addition that the trees must be flushed cut. DB 2nd the motion and the Commission voted unanimously to issue a -3 determination w/standard conditions.

 

  • Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted by Elisa Romm, 23 N. Lake Ave., map 18A lots 39, 40, & 41, regarding the removal of 4 dead trees, within the BZ of Otis Reservoir. After discussion the board requested a 5th dead tree to be removed as well. Dave made a motion to amend the Originally RDA to include the removal of a 5th dead tree. DB 2nd the motion and the commission voted unanimously to amend the RDA to include the 5th dead tree. With all that being said, Dave made a motion for a -3 determination standard conditions with the amended RDA; with addition that the trees must be flushed cut. BW 2nd the motion and the Commission voted unanimously to issue a -3 determination w/standard conditions with the amended RDA.

 

  • Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted by Eric Hollander, 52 Drive G., map 18C lot 6, regarding the replacement of previously removed trees with shrubs, within the BZ of Otis Reservoir and BVW. With all that being said, Dave made a motion for a -3 determination with standard conditions with addition that there is a planting plan. BW 2nd the motion and the Commission voted unanimously to issue a -3-determination w/standard conditions.

 

  • Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted by Chaffee Construction, on behalf of Tom Demontigny, 164 Kibbe Rd., map 17C lot 48, regarding the rebuilding of existing seawall, addition of a block wall w/2 sets of steps, tree removal, installation of patio, and installation of sod on all disturbed lawn areas, within the BZ of Otis Reservoir. With all that being said, Dave made a motion for a -3-determination with standard conditions. BW 2nd the motion and the Commission voted unanimously to issue a -3 determination w/standard conditions.

 

  • Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted by 66 Mallard LLC, 66 Mallard Rd., map 11F lot 95, regarding the upgrading of landscaping and the addition of a stone patio, within the BZ.

Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted by Robert Bailey, 17 Elm Ln., map 16B lot 21, regarding the removal of a maple tree, improvement of retaining wall, grading of lawn and improved drainage, within the BZ of Otis Reservoir. With all the being said, Dave made a motion of a -3 determination with standard conditions. JL 2nd the motion and the Commission voted unanimously to issue a -3 determination w/standard conditions.

 

Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted by Jeffrey & Lauren Harrison, 14 East Shore Rd., map 12B lot 25, regarding the rebuilding and expansion of existing deck, within the BZ of Big Pond. With all that being said, Dave made a motion for a -3 Determination with standard conditions. BW 2nd the motion and the Commission voted unanimously to issue a -3 determination w/standard conditions.

 

Dave Sarnacki recused himself and Domenic Batista took over as chair.

Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted by Dave Sarnacki, Pine Road Extension., map 17C lots 94 & 96, regarding the placement of a temporary boat lift next to the existing dock, within the BZ of Otis Reservoir. With all that being said, Domenic made a motion for a -3 determination w/standard conditions with addition that the home owner is responsible to obtain all other applicable permits. JL 2nd the motion and the Commission voted unanimously to issue a -3 determination w/standard conditions.

 

Public Hearing – RDA – Follow up from 10/17/23 meeting – Submitted by SLR Intl. Corp., on behalf of The Town of Otis, Reservoir Rd., map, regarding the replacement of 2 existing 6ft diameter culverts, stream restoration up and down of culverts: repair of roadway crossing the bridge (Reservoir Rd).

 

 

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

  • Discuss email received from Nicolas Pietroniro, in regards to hiring an outside agent to conduct site visits to assist in the WPA permitting process. After discussion, Dave made a motion to invite Nicolas to next meeting pending conversation with Town Admin on this matter. BW 2nd this motion and the commission voted

 

Forest Cutting Plan:

Extensions of Orders of Condition:

Certificate of Compliance Requests:

Unanticipated Business:

 

 

Next office hours:  Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 6-9 p.m. at Otis Town Hall.

Next meeting:  November 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Otis Town Hall, or Remote via Zoom.

 

Dave made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:33 PM. BW 2nd the motion and the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.