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Minutes of Conservation Commission, 01/02/2018

AGENDA: Conservation Commission

RECEIVED 01/08/2018 10:30am
Michele R. Grande – Redding Town Clerk

MINUTES
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
7:30 p.m. – Old Town House

Present: David Pattee, Chairman; William Hill; Stuart Green; Susan Robinson; Tina Miller; Wallace Perlman.

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

I.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES  – Meeting of December 19, 2017
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of S. Green, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 12/19/17 Meeting Minutes.

II.    REGULATORY
Application #17-14, Florian Spiekermann/Lisa Tancredi, 6 Long Ridge Road.  To receive and discuss an application for construction of a dry stone bridge over a stream. Site Walk 12/3/17. Discussion 12/5/17.   Per D. Pattee, Aimee Pardee is reviewing flood plain regulations.  A variance of the sight line will be required by ZBA. Mr. Pattee noted possible outcomes as there is already an approved driveway.

Application #17-17, Nancy Herron Ruben (owner), Nazzaro, Inc. (agent), 14 Ridgewood Drive. Received 12/19/17. Discuss an application to repair a septic system within the regulated area.
As a follow up to 12/19/17 discussion, a Site Walk was scheduled for 1/7/18 at 9:00 a.m.

Application #18-01, Eric L. and Courtney P. Cowles (owners), Rob Sanders Architects, LLC (agent), 221-229 Lonetown Road. To receive and discuss an application to construct a new two-car garage and replacement of a dilapidated pool house within the regulated area.
Rob Sanders was present for the applicant.  He noted that he has received ZBA approval. The proposal was reviewed in detail and a Site Walk was scheduled for 1/7/18 at 9:20 a.m.
Mr. Sanders was requested to place stakes or concrete blocks at the four corners of the proposed pool house and garage locations.

Discussion of the Town of Redding Open Space Plan 2018.  Commissioners reviewed edits and proposed changes. Emma Borjigin-Wang attended via Facetime.
Commissioners should be prepared to review Sections 1.6-1.10 at the next meeting.

III.   CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
No items.

On the motion of T. Miller and the second of W. Hill, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m.

Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly