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Board approves conditional permit for homeowners’ lake treatments, pending paperwork
Summary
After confirming state CEQA and DEC approvals, the board voted to issue a conditional permit for a two‑phase lake treatment (herbicide and algicide) for the Blake Valhala homeowners association, contingent on a lake-management narrative, contractor licensing and timing details.
Chair summarized the applicant’s request: a two‑phase treatment program to remove invasive plants and to control a harmful cyanobacterial bloom. The Chair noted the state had already issued a negative declaration under CEQA and that DEC permits for wetland impacts and in‑water treatment were in hand.
Chair moved that staff (Max and Chair) prepare the paperwork and issue a conditional negative declaration; Committee member seconded the motion. Chair and members asked that the applicants provide a short narrative describing the lake‑management strategy, identify whether Solitude Lake Management or another licensed contractor will perform pesticide applications, and supply contractor licensing and timing details before work begins.
Board voted by voice on the conditional permit motion; the board approved the conditional permit pending receipt and review of the requested narrative and contractor information. Staff will assemble the paperwork and circulate materials for review before final permit issuance.
Next steps: Staff (Max and Chair) to prepare conditional permit paperwork and circulate the applicant’s lake management narrative, treatment map and contractor details for the board’s review before work begins.
