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Present for the applicant: Jay Sklar, Lexington Conservation Stewards Directors Mr. Sklar described a proposal to install a new unpaved trail entering from conservation land off of Conestoga Road into the Katahdin Woods trail network. Comments from the Commission as follows: Mr. Langseth asked about entering off of the top of Conestoga and distinguishing it as public land. Steve Kline of 9 Conestoga Road stated that he is opposed to this plan because he is concerned about people entering the conservation area on his driveway and because of concern about increased traffic in the neighborhood. The Commission agreed to set up a site visit on Tuesday, June 12 at 6 pm to look at both Conestoga entries. Motion made and seconded to continue the hearing to June 19, 2012 at the applicant’s request, 6-0 in favor. 8:20 pm Meeting – RDA, 52 Hartwell Avenue, NSTAR DET 12-11 Documentation: RDA application Present for the applicant: David Hallowell & Emily Anderson, NSTAR Mr. Hallowell described a plan to install a mobile capacitor at the NSTAR substation at 52 Hartwell Avenue. He clarified that steel plates would be replacing the concrete footings shown on the plan. Comments from the Commission as follows: Mr. Langseth commented that a quantitative floodplain analysis is needed. Ms. Miller read a report from the Engineering Division into the record. Mr. Kennedy commented that an NOI may be necessary for such extensive work in the floodplain. Mr. Bitkso asked what would be done with the material removed for the gravel. Mr. Wolk commented that containment of fluids is important. . Motion made and seconded to issue a positive determination, 6-0 in favor. 8:38 pm Meeting – RDA, Concord Avenue, Belmont Country Club DET 12-12 Documentation: RDA application Diesel Generator Set Specs Letter from EcoTech, Inc., May 28, 2012 Present for the applicant: Kelly Cardosa, Eco-Tech, Inc & Michael Rose, Belmont Country Club Ms. Cardosa described a plan to install a concrete pad to with a diesel generator to provide back-up power for the irrigation pond at the Belmont Country Club. She described the refueling process, which is intended to prevent spillage.