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Mr. DiNisco briefly explained the landscape plan for the exterior of the school. He stated that more detail will be added to the plan as the process goes on. Comments and concerns from the commission: Mr. Hamilton entered the engineering report into the record. The commission questioned the quality of the existing stormwater treatment system. The commission asked if they examined it. Because they are relying on the system so heavily, the commission asked that they get more confidence that the system is functioning. The commission requested that there be measures put in place so that sediment cannot find its way to the existing drainage systems during construction. Mr. King told the commission they could temporarily take the drainage system offline during the construction phase. The commission requested more detail into how the roadway sub drain would work. The commission confirmed that the construction along Sedge Road would be pulled away from the wetland. The commission asked what the mitigation was for the widening of the service road along the fence was. Mr. King answered that the run off from the whole road, which is currently running directly into the wetland, is getting treated by the stormwater system. The commission requested that more detail be put into the planting plan as well as an effort to quantify the amount of trees being taken down. The commission requested some clarification on the detail of the bio-retention basin. The commission requested that more information be gathered regarding the rain garden and seed mix near the entrance to the school. Questions and Comments from the Audience: Sharon Fray-witzer, 27 Burlington Street, asked how this project would affect the water table. Would there be slower drainage into her property. Mr. King answered that he does not expect a change in the water table. th Motion to continue to January 25 at the applicant’s request made by Mrs. Miller and seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 7:41pm DEP File No. 201-1014, BL 971 NOI, 17 Stedman Road, Clark School Applicant/Owner: Town of Lexington