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Susan Ward of 15 Robinson Road requested that the grading of the sidewalk be carefully done. Motion made and seconded to continue the hearing to February 25, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the request of the applicant, 5-0 in favor. 7:07 pm Hearing – 39 Arcola Street, NOI DEP# 201-931, BL 891 Applicant: Tim Walls Construction of an addition including a garage, driveway and deck within the 100-foot Buffer Zone Present for the Applicant: Tim Walls, New England Investment Properties, Mary Trudeau, Representative, and Mike Juliano, Eaglebrook Engineering Ms. Trudeau gave a description of proposed work and the existing conditions on site. Ms. Trudeau explained the second story addition and garage, as well as removal of the existing shed. Comments from the Commission as follows: Mr. Langseth asked for a clarification whether the calculations were done only on the impervious area within the 100’ buffer zone or the entire site. Ms. Trudeau and Mr. Juliano gave a brief explanation of the slight reduction in impervious area on the entire lot. Ms. Mullins asked if the overhang was included in the drainage calculations. Mr. Juliano replied that the overhang was not included due to the fact that pervious surface was underneath. Mr. Wolk asked if the current home contained a sump pump. Mr. Walls commented that a sump pump is located in the garage. Mr. Hamilton stated the Commission cannot approve the wetland line with no soil data. Mr. Langseth suggested that the Town Engineer review the plan with infiltration before the next meeting. Motion made and seconded to continue the hearing to February 25, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the request of the applicant, 5-0 in favor. 8:05 pm Cont. Hearing – 520 Waltham Street, NOI DEP# 201-924, BL 884 Applicant: Finnegan Development Raze and rebuild a single-family dwelling and associated site appurtenances within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetland Present for the Applicant: Scott Smyers, Oxbow Associates and Fred Russell, PE Mr. Smyers submitted a revised plan with the erosion controls moved. Comments from the Commission as follows: Mr. Hamilton asked how the sizing of the sump pump was determined. Mr. Russell explained that the sizing choice was based on the soil types on site. Motion made and seconded to close the hearing, 5-0 in favor. 8:11 pm Cont. Hearing – NOI, 48 Valley Road DEP# 201-907, BL 867