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Motion made and seconded to issue a negative determination of applicability with conditions as stated, 6-0 in favor. 7:00 pm Hearing – 200 Hanscom Road, NOI DEP# 201-936 Applicant: MassPort Authority Implementation of a vegetation management plan that addresses vegetative obstructions to protected airspace surfaces at the four runway ends within the 200-foot Riverfront Area Present for the Applicant: Tom Ennis, MassPort Authority and Randall Christensen, Stantec Mr. Ennis gave a description of the area at Hanscom Field. Mr. Christensen explained the proposed vegetation management plan is the third phase of vegetation management that has been completed in previous years. Mr. Christensen stated the proposed plan will cover approximately 35 acres over the next five years. Comments from the Commission as follows: The Commission discussed the approach light plane which will be converted to meadow during growing season. Mr. Langseth asked for clarification on the influence of the Advisory Circular versus the Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Motion made and seconded to close the hearing, 6-0 in favor. 7:42 pm Hearing – 8 Holton Road, NOI DEP# 201-935, BL 895 Applicant: Amy Wrenn 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: Rich Kirby, LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc., Al Gala, Gala Simon Associates, Inc., and Amy and Joe Wrenn, Ravenscroft Homes Mr. Kirby gave a brief description of the site and stated that the wetland delineation from 10 Holton Road was used for this proposed project with the exception between A-2 and the culvert. Mr. Kirby explained that the footprint of the house was reduced and its closest point is 91’ away from the wetlands. Comments from the Commission as follows: Mr. Kennedy asked about construction sequencing regarding the demolition of the house and drainage construction to minimize tree removal. Mr. Kirby submitted a revised plan with a minor change for a bump out on the house. Ms. Miller read the engineering review into the record. Mary Frey of 6 Holton Road asked when the project is planned to begin and end. Amy and Joe Wrenn replied ideally the project will start as soon as the permits can be issued and the average build time would be from four to six months for a projected sale in September. Motion made and seconded to close the hearing, 6-0 in favor.