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lawn area and convert to a naturalized planting area with shrubs, natives, and groundcover plants. Questions and Comments from the Commission: — What is the plan to minimize the impact to the large trees adjacent to the bikeway? — Is there a replanting plan for the area? — Concerned about the necessity for a turnaround area of the driveway within the 50-foot buffer zone since there is little traffic on Hancock Street, as well as the necessity for the walkway behind the garage to the proposed deck. — Request that the turnaround driveway area be removed or made of pervious pavement to provide air and water to the tree in close proximity. — Is there crushed stone in the drainage ditch? — Is there a plan to create a wetland or let the water flow out of the area? — Check that the roof overhang is included in the calculations as it doesn't appear so on the plans provided. Responses from the Representative: — Perhaps a certified arborist could be hired to ensure the work is being done to the best extent in terms of tree protection. — Anticipate the area to be replanted but it is up to the property owner or a creative landscape designer. — There were many cars parked on the street during the site visits. — It appears that the previous owners put a pvc pipe in the bed of crushed stone and that's what the drainage area in the back is connected to. — The area will always be wet but removing the berm may relieve some of the ponding. Not intending to drain the wetland. Ms. Ladd asked about the drain inlet between the driveway and the house and Mr. Kirby responded that he will provide more information at the next meeting and that the Historic Commission prefers no gutters on the left side of the house that abuts the Minuteman Bikeway. Ms. Katherine McCarey, abutter and property owner of 11 Brigham Road, asked questions about the restoration area to the rear of the property. Responding to her questions, Mr. Kirby stated that the black gum tree would generally (over many decades) become just as tall as the other trees in the area. Mr. Kirby also stated that there shouldn't be any expansion or significant spread of the Bulrush mixture beyond the restoration area. Also,there is no disruption in the ditch between the properties being proposed. Ms. Emily Patel, abutter and property owner of 11 Hancock Avenue, stated that she supports the proposal and the efforts of restoration by the property owners. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Mr. Langseth, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to the June 7, 2021 meeting at the applicant's request. Record of vote as follows: