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Members said there were two small fires in recent months (one possibly arson, one possibly an illegal campfire; the cause was described as not fully known and \"not specified\" in the meeting). Several commissioners warned that Coventry’s western, forested areas are vulnerable and that the town’s fire department is currently thinly staffed — the meeting referenced a small volunteer complement for parts of the district.

Commissioners asked staff (Josh Chase) to gather the town’s existing fire‑code materials and to circulate them to members by email. A member suggested contacting Frank Brown (referred to in the meeting as the fire chief) to ask where official fire regulations and enforcement guidance are stored and whether the commission should provide input. Members emphasized they want to be involved in drafting or advising on a forest‑management plan but do not want sole responsibility for writing the full plan; they prefer an advisory role with staff and planning department support.

Separately, members discussed small grant ideas to support stewardship and public education — for example installing signage at Johnson Pond and along Lake Tioga to inform visitors about environmental protection and appropriate recreation. Miles Provost said he has not yet prepared grant applications and that he has been coordinating informally with management services; he noted the commission does not currently control grant submissions and that planning or management services would likely handle formal applications.

Next steps recorded in the meeting: staff were asked to collect and circulate fire‑code references (the meeting noted multiple fire districts may use different rules), to contact the fire chief for guidance on document locations and enforcement, and to invite planning leadership (Doug McClain was suggested) to an upcoming meeting so the commission can clarify its role and future involvement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Coventry Conservation Commission Meeting - 08 Jan 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the Jan. 8 meeting the Coventry Conservation Commission discussed a forest‑management plan, recent small fires, the town’s limited fire staffing and potential grant projects such as signage at Johnson Pond and Lake Tioga.","taxTitle","Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island","taxId",79575,"location","Rhode Island","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6116063,"Coventry review raises drainage, traffic concerns for proposed Arnold Road commercial pre‑application",2013,801000,2814000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2734685-e37a0c65de8c6de899dc0ac374217a2d&start=801&end=2814","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2734685-e37a0c65de8c6de899dc0ac374217a2d/thumbnail_801000.jpg","/articles/6116063/Rhode-Island/Coventry-review-raises-drainage-traffic-concerns-for-proposed-Arnold-Road-commercial-preapplication","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116063-da26da76e10398101e2c067ae1bf4d4e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139924&Signature=ZnqpFMhMqWBbqU1wstvkCu~yw-sSNZWKd~yc-O4IfjScMy4Lh6KXNgnY8reUyMcKIHilGj27nj3Kwu-I4YzZlQ9CQZruHwAIWGy3RPbhToKZeOFgvM4i6sJaChy4U5O6nk9sSyJ-Pw-JWCbhQ3OuB4PmUyAqVg0X5tVFIXS7BhKgsu~LyzLod5krswEBsAVnqahl6YpBrqkk4BGWWC6LszQUrsyQyt6QdERBhPytQAgqpHptsu5UCxj8rqhIyhyPxj3DLv1UHSUIO1PwnI3ra0Hk6G8dLEUsV~tbSwNUhAWCMuK0z4l6w4ymL3DelRaWuTlXwC5KRBumc-fR-DGXXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Jan. 8 meeting, the Coventry Conservation Commission reviewed a developer pre‑application for two parcels at Arnold Road and New London Turnpike near Lake Tioga and raised multiple technical concerns about stormwater, grading and traffic.

Commission members said the proposal — shown on the pre‑application as commercial uses including restaurants and a coffee shop across from a Cumberland Farms — covers about 17 acres and appears heavily paved, which would produce large runoff volumes in design storms. \"If this is all paved, that means…every bit of runoff,\" a commission member said during the meeting.

Commissioners and staff pressed several technical points. They noted the site plan includes detention basins but questioned whether the basins and proposed drainage would handle runoff from an assumed design storm (commission discussion referenced a 6‑inch, 24‑hour design standard used by contemporary designers). Members also pointed to steep topography on the site (a roughly 15‑foot differential in places), large anticipated cut or fill operations, and the proximity of existing drainage paths that ultimately feed toward Lake Tioga. One participant said a full traffic study will be required because the development abuts a state roadway.

The pre‑application is being routed to the town's technical review committee for comment on Jan. 18. Commission members explained that the technical review meeting is a departmental review (heads of planning, engineering, public works, fire and police) and that the planning commission chair has conflict restrictions and does not attend technical review sessions. The meeting reminder states public comment is not taken in person at the technical review; written comments are accepted in advance. Staff gave an email contact for written comments (dudmcclain@coventryri.gov) and said the planning office can forward submissions to the reviewer list.

Commissioners discussed the procedural path ahead: the project will also require additional permits and code actions beyond technical review. The group noted the developer is pursuing changes that will require town council action (code changes/variances) in addition to planning commission review; the commission said a state DOT permit may also be needed depending on whether the roadway is a state highway.

Members urged careful review of runoff calculations, detention sizing and whether percolation (dry wells) or direct discharge plans are proposed, and emphasized uncertainty about where runoff will ultimately drain. A commission member suggested drafting written comments; another recommended filing comments from individuals rather than the conservation commission because the technical review step does not accept in‑person public testimony.

Next steps: the commission will monitor the Jan. 18 technical review and members said they would consider submitting written comments to the planning staff in advance of that meeting. No formal commission endorsement of a position on the pre‑application was recorded at the Jan. 8 meeting.","At its Jan. 8 meeting the Coventry Conservation Commission reviewed a commercial pre‑application for property at Arnold Road/New London Turnpike near Lake Tioga, flagged potential stormwater, grading and traffic impacts and noted the project goes to a technical review on Jan. 18; public comments must be submitted in writing.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6116052,"Coventry conservation commission approves Nov. 13 minutes, adjourns Jan. 8 meeting",2809,199000,3008000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2734685-e37a0c65de8c6de899dc0ac374217a2d&start=199&end=3008","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2734685-e37a0c65de8c6de899dc0ac374217a2d/thumbnail_199000.jpg","/articles/6116052/Rhode-Island/Coventry-conservation-commission-approves-Nov-13-minutes-adjourns-Jan-8-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116052-d55e329847d4c238a7d4cc7ce15a356a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139924&Signature=Z4yReNZdo9~fdbosfy0Hbj-htVPf-z-Uqp1MVA3UyqWAqeiB4gvf4TXx5Y16nEHrI3QnJIBl3Jm44-YEzP~vJWnYkWnFxSLgfhXrUW~LqN0mXFO8Ym29uskks4-k7AMfFtH~8wwKX4NnScizIZhIJLo05QQe9p8IVnOftMcvQHFQxptYrA2WacwYFrOT49SHaI-efhfrsnAG40rJe~ESQ13KBiJKTn-7DJOC4x4p0Wg7hte4cFVUAFmmQudyhVysJp4nj2urT4jAri2md7-0fo-~e3cGfSJX5HnIT2H415HQIlRq2qPvOHGDLL25e80VVQ2KaNHGaIzHGRBJSoQ4~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coventry Conservation Commission approved the minutes of its Nov. 13, 2024 meeting by voice vote at the Jan. 8 meeting. A member moved to approve the minutes and another member seconded; the chair said, \"All in agreement. Okay. All good.\" The minutes were recorded as approved.

At the end of the meeting a member moved to adjourn and a second was recorded; the chair closed the meeting and there was no further business on the record.

No other formal motions or roll‑call votes on ordinances, resolutions or contracts were recorded in the provided transcript of the Jan. 8 meeting.","At the Jan. 8 meeting the Coventry Conservation Commission approved its Nov. 13, 2024 meeting minutes by unanimous voice agreement and later moved to adjourn; no other formal votes were recorded in the transcript.","actionData","errors"]

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Coventry conservation commission asks staff to compile fire‑code and to consider forest‑management involvement, signage grants

Coventry review raises drainage, traffic concerns for proposed Arnold Road commercial pre‑application

Coventry conservation commission approves Nov. 13 minutes, adjourns Jan. 8 meeting