Conservation Commission Meeting November 21, 2024
6:15pm - 7:15pm
Holyoke Conservation Commission
November 21th, 2024
6:15 PM
This meeting will be held remotely, in accordance with temporary changes to Open Meeting Law. Access to this meeting is available to the public by computer or phone as follows:
– Computer Access: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81077625222
– Phone Access: Call +1 301-715-8592 and enter the Meeting ID followed by #: 810 7762 5222
Contact Yoni Glogower for questions about meeting access: glogowery@holyoke.org or 413-322-5615
(All meetings are recorded)
- Call to Order
- Request for Determination of Applicability ̶ Filed 10/25/24
Applicant: AE-ESS Holyoke, LLC c/o Agilitas Energy, Inc.
Representative: Level Design Group, L.L.C.
Location: 0 Bobala Road / Kelly Way (MBP 176-00-004A)
Description: Installation of a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS)
- Request for Certificate of Compliance – DEP WE# 186-0280
Applicant: John Roche/ Holyoke Landing
Representative: Solli Engineering, LLC
Location: Lower Westfield Road (MBP 117-00-005)
Description: Commercial redevelopment within the Buffer Zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands.
- Request for Certificate of Compliance – DEP WE# 186-0297
Applicant: David Askew/ Eversource Energy
Representative: Tighe & Bond
Location: Transmission Lines 1428-1447 ROW
Description: Replacement of utility lattice structure with associated tree trimmings and tree removal within Riverfront Area and Bordering Land subjected to Flooding.
- Public Hearing ̶ Notice of Intent Filed 11/05/24 (DEP File # Pending)
Applicant: Holyoke Community College
Representative: Fuss and O’Neill
Location: 303 Homestead Avenue (MBP 155-00-004)
Description: Entrance drive improvements within the Buffer Zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and Bank.
- Public Hearing ̶ Notice of Intent DEP WE# 186-0308
Applicant: LN Berneche, LLC.
Representative: R Levesque Associates, Inc.
Location: 37 Appleton Street (MBP 036-01-002)
Description: Proposed construction of a motor vehicle repair garage within the Buffer Zone to the Canal Wall of Land Under Water Bodies and Waterways.
- Request for Emergency Certification ̶ Submitted 10/28/24
Applicant: MassDOT
Location: I-91 to I-90 Connector
Description: MassDOT has proposed selective trimming and removal or hazardous trees that pose a danger to the public along the shoulder of the I-91 southbound to I-90 connector ramp.
- Enforcement Order and Administrative Hearing ̶ Issued 10/7/24 (continued from 10/24/24)
Location: Main Street (MBP 180-00-010)
Description: Construction debris stockpiling and vegetation clearing within Riverfront Area.
- Enforcement Order and Administrative Hearing ̶ Issued 10/29/24
Location: 639 West Cherry Street (MBP 202-00-036)
Description: Clearing of mature canopy trees across within the Buffer Zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands without prior permitting or approval.
- Discussion and Vote on Email from Mayor Garcia Regarding Materials from the Municipal Boards and Commissions Meeting
- Formal Vote – Minutes from 10/24/24 Meeting
- Discussion – Upcoming Items for 12/12/24 Meeting
- Mail/other items not reasonably anticipated by the Chair
- Adjourn