Conservation Commission Minutes

Meeting date: 
Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Agenda Conservation Commission, May 8, 2018

Pursuant to Chapter 131, Section 40 MGL, the Tolland Conservation Commission held public hearings May 8, 2018 beginning at 3:00 PM at Tolland Town Hall, 241 West Granville Rd, Tolland, MA         

The listing of matters, are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair, which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.

Commission members present: Alan Binder, Valerie Bird, David Spidal

Others/Guests: Jon Lyons (Friends of Dance New England), David Danielson (FDNE), David and Joann Dirico, Jean Armitage

HEARINGS  began at 3:00 PM 
  1. RDA- Submitted by Friends of Dance New England of 1266 East Otis Road. Applicant seeks to remove large rocks in meadow, install a power pole and take down 8 trees within the buffer zone of wetlands. RDA 2018-04.  Unanimous decision for negative determination. Valerie and Dave did site visit with Mr. Lyons and saw all areas of work.  No evidence of impact on environment.   Straw waddles prescribed for certain areas to prevent erosion.
  2. RDA- Submitted by Jean Armitage of 55 Lakeside Drive. Applicant seeks to remove 4 trees in the buffer zone of Cranberry Pond. RDA 2018-05.  Unanimous decision for negative determination. Alan did site visit and shared pictures. Removal of trees which are damaged willhelp other vegetation protect lake better.
  3. Amended NOI- (306-0070) Submitted by David Dirico of 119 Lands End Drive. Applicant seeks to add a deck to an existing recently built cottage. Unanimous decision to approve amendment. Details of work for the amendment are listed in document prepared by Cold Spring Environmental Consultants.

CLOSE HEARINGS at 3:26

Old Business   None

New Business  None

Alan Binder                                        Valerie Bird                                        Dave Spidal

Chair                                                    Agent                                                   Recorder