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Notes from the Conservation Commission, November 28, 2023, hybrid

Harrison Pesce, Superior Propane, formerly Osterman Propane, reported on work at their property with respect to storm water run-off, and 23000 square feet of impervious surface. To satisfy Stockbridge bylaws, they must determine distance to the resource area and determine if certain tanks are empty. Superior was asked to document their presentation at the next ConCom meeting as local laws have been skirted in the past.

82 Interlaken — permits granted two years ago, but White Engineering, on behalf of the Brause family, is requesting an amendment to their Order of Conditions. 

Consultant David Cameron was asked to comment but was unable. He was on Zoom and therefore could not see the plans and documents. No one on Zoom could. It seemed, though, that they were asking for major changes — moving the driveway “12 feet to the south.” That driveway will cross more than one lot line. There are three separate and contiguous lots owned by the Brauses, what happens if they sell one and driveway bridges more than one? Also, since there is more than one lot — they are requesting more than one dock — the bylaw allows one per property.

Ben Handy, native arborist, requested an emergency permit to remove a red oak on Shamrock Street which is leaning dangerously. Permit granted on condition that three trees are planted when the one old tree is removed.


Photo: Lionel Delevingne.

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