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Middlebury commission approves runoff-reduction and stabilization plan for Round Cove Farm at 9 Bristol Road
Summary
The Middlebury Conservation Commission approved Application #533 from Round Cove Farm LLC to install privacy trees, stabilize a berm, pave an existing gravel driveway to reduce runoff, and surface a riding area with LiteStride; the approval is conditional on stabilizing the berm and following the approved plant list.
The Middlebury Conservation Commission on April 28, 2026 approved Application #533 from Round Cove Farm LLC to reduce runoff and stabilize an equestrian area at 9 Bristol Road.
Applicant representative Ryan Faber described plans to plant a row of privacy trees along Route 64 to reduce runoff, pave a previously approved gravel driveway to help prevent additional runoff, construct a replacement berm where trees were removed and plant approved species from the list provided by George Logan, and surface a muddy riding area with LiteStride and a wood border intended to last roughly 30 years. The applicant requested to begin planting immediately while the season is suitable.
Member George Tzepos moved to accept the application on the condition that the new berm be stabilized now; Joseph Martino seconded the motion. The minutes record the motion as approved unanimously. The commission’s acceptance included the planting plan and the site-stabilization requirement; the commission also discussed timing and sequence of construction to limit erosion during work.
The commission did not record a detailed roll-call in the minutes; the approval is noted as unanimous. The approved work is intended to reduce sediment and runoff from the property onto Route 64 and to provide a more stable riding surface. Any required permits beyond local conservation approval were not recorded in the minutes.
The commission adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
