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Home My WebLink About2022-01-10-Concom-min RECEIVED OVS MORNING oma, d S uim, S ui °m 0 TOWN CLERK a g zw sLEXINGTON MA PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES APRIL p- Conservation Commission Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia LEXIN G't O� AGENDA Monday, January 10, 2022, 6:30 p.m. This Conservation Commission meeting was held remotely via Zoom, an online meeting platform. Public Participation via calling in or using your computer was encouraged. Commissioners Present: Kevin Beuttell, Duke Bitsko, Alex Dohan, Philip Hamilton, Ruth Ladd and Holly Samuels (not present: David Langseth) Associate Members Present: Vinita Bose (not present: Jason Hnatko) Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director and Meghan McNamara, Department Assistant 6:36 PM New Business/Pendine Matters 675 Waltham Street, Stone Meadows Golf Course, the Carroll Family - License request to use an area of encroachment on Hayden Woods Conservation Area for golf course operations Mr. William J. Dailey, Jr., Attorney representing Mr. Scott Carroll and the Carroll Family, informed the Commission that the Stone Meadows Golf Course is currently operating business on approximately 7,700 square feet of Conservation-owned land. Due to the classification of conservation land being permanently protected under Article 97, the Conservation Commission deemed that a license would not be the appropriate avenue for them to approve said request to allow encroachment and use of conservation land for such purpose. However, several commissioners did express a willingness to consider an Article 97 land swap request by the Carroll Family for areas of the Carroll golf course land that are undeveloped forested open areas (upwards of approximately 37,000 sf) as a swap for the approximate 7,700 sf area of conservation land. To further discussions with the Conservation Commission regarding feasibility of a land swap, it was determined that greater details would need to be prepared and produced, including preparation of a professional land survey of the golf course parcel and the conservation land with areas of proposed swap metes and bounds identified. The Carroll Family expressed interest in pursuing the land swap Article 97 process with the Commission and agreed that they would pursue engaging a professional land surveyor to produce a survey plan for follow-up discussions with the Conservation Commission. 7:02 PM Certificate of Compliance: 25 Oxbow Road. ViewPoint Cloud Permit# COC-21-37, DEP4201- 1213, CNOI-21-1 RECEIVED 2022 28 Jain, 915 ui °m TOWN CLERK LEXINGTON MA Ms. Mullins stated that the property is being sold to new owners and they are requesting the Certificate of Occupancy. The site will need to be permanently stabilized prior to issuance of the full certificate. On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Kevin Beuttell —Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:04 PM Certificate of Compliance: 16 Cedar Street(Full), ViewPoint Cloud Permit#COC-21-34, BL 1061 (bylaw only) On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to issue a Full Certificate of Compliance. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Kevin Beuttell —Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:07 PM Request to expend funds in an amount up to $6,000 from Lexington Nature Trust Fund for purchasing materials and supplies for the Spring 2022 Native Pollinator Plant Kit sale On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the expenditure request of up to $6,000 from the Lexington Nature Trust Fund. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Kevin Beuttell —Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye RECEIVED 2022 28 Jain, 915 ain't Holly Samuels -Aye TOWN CLERK Phil Hamilton-Aye LEXINGTON nn 7:09 PM New Public Meetings/Hearings 81 Hill Street-Request for Determination of Applicability ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CDOA-21-22 Applicant/Property Owner: Srinivasan Yuraraj Miriyala and Meera Nagarajan Project: second story addition and front first-floor addition to accommodate a small covered porch and staircase. Proposed work within the 100-foot buffer zone to BVW Documentation Submitted: - WPA Form 1 Request for Determination of Applicability application; Prepared by: InkStone Architects; Date signed: 12/14/2021; - Second Story Addition plans; Prepared by: InkStone Architects, LLC; Not dated; - Narrative for RDA; Prepared by: Brigitte Steines, InkStone Architects; Date: 12/14/2021; - Photographs of site; Not dated; - Proposed Plot Plan; Prepared by: Rober Survey; Date: 5/6/2021; Ms. Brigitte Steins, InkStone Architects,presented before the Commission. A formal delineation was not performed as part of the submission and the Commission confirmed via a site visit that the proposed work appears to be greater than 50 feet away from wetlands. The applicant has proposed an erosion control barrier to the rear of the dwelling however soil disturbance is only expected in the front of the dwelling. Ms. Steins said she doesn't think construction vehicles will operate in the rear of the house and that there is a full asphalt driveway and a patio beyond that. The Commission will condition that orange fencing be installed at the end of the driveway (furthest away from the street) for the limit of work line. On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to issue a Negative Determination with Conditions. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko-Aye Kevin Beuttell -Aye Alex Dohan-Aye Ruth Ladd-Aye Holly Samuels -Aye Phil Hamilton-Aye 7:20 PM Continued Public Meetin2s/Hearin2s 181 Marrett Road: Notice of Intent ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CN0I-21-42, DEP#201-1245 Applicant:/Property Owner: Glenn Herosian RECEIVED 2022 28 Jain, 915 ui °m TOWN CLERK LEXINGTON MA Project: construction of an addition to a single-family dwelling and repairs to in ground swimming pool and patio within the 100-foot buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and 200-foot Riverfront Area Previous Meeting Date: 11/22/2021, 12/20/2021 Supplemental Documentation Submitted: - Permit Site Plan of Land; 2 Sheets; Prepared by: Patriot Engineering; Stamped and signed by: Michael J. Novak, PE Civil No. 50696; Date: 10/25/2021 and revised through 1/2/2022; - Stormwater Analysis and Calculations; ; Prepared by: Patriot Engineering; Stamped and signed by: Michael J. Novak, PE; Date: 10/25/2021 and revised through 1/3/2022; Mr. Mike Novak, Patriot Engineering,presented the modifications made to the site plan and stormwater report to the Commission. Mr. Novak stated that the size of the system has increased and the overflow at the downspout has been eliminated. The applicant is willing to remove all the impervious area to the east of the site on town-owned land and offered to install signs on the existing fence rather than FENO markers. Ms. Mullins stated that four FENO markers are proposed along the mitigation planting area as shown on the LEC planting plan. Comments from the Commission: - The loam and seed used to revegetate the encroachment area on Conservation owned land should be a native plant mixture. - FENO markers should be placed on the property line to prevent any future encroachment. - Erosion control should be put in place around the portion of the driveway that will be removed. - Suggest two additional FENO markers along the east property line to prevent any future encroachment. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to close the hearing. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Kevin Beuttell —Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:30 PM Notice of Intent: 440 Bedford Street ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CN0I-21-37, DEP#201-1243 Applicant: Elisha Long, Trammell Crow Company Property Owner: Ashok Patel, Ayushi LLC RECEIVED 2022 28Jain, 915 ui °m TOWN CLERK LEXINGTON MA Project: proposed life science lab building with associated parking structure within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands, 200-foot Riverfront Area, and Bordering Land Subject to Flooding Previous Meeting Date: 9/27/2021, 12/20/2021 Supplemental Documentation Submitted.- - ubmitted:- Site Development Plans; Date: 8/20/2021 and revised through 12/22/2021 - Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan; Prepared by: Kelly Engineering Group; Date: 12/23/2021; Mr. Garrett Horsfall, Kelly Engineering Group, Mr. Eli Long, Trammell Crow Company, Mr. Rob Adams, Halvorson, and Mr. John Rockwood, EcoTec Inc., were present during the meeting. Mr. Horsfall stated that the plans have been revised to have the pipe size updated based on peer review comments. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)was submitted, and after receiving peer review comments on the day of the meeting, the SWPPP will be updated once the contractor information is known and an estimated construction schedule will be included as well. The project applicant is agreeable to having the peer reviewer on site to examine and inspect the soils beneath the stormwater structures (while being constructed) and will cover that cost. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to close the hearing. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko-Aye Kevin Beuttell -Aye Alex Dohan-Aye Ruth Ladd-Aye Holly Samuels -Aye Phil Hamilton-Aye 7:35 PM On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to issue the Order of Conditions. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko-Aye Kevin Beuttell -Aye Alex Dohan-Aye Ruth Ladd-Aye Holly Samuels -Aye Phil Hamilton-Aye 7:36 PM RECEIVED 2022 28 ,Iain, 915 airy°m TOWN CLERK LEXINGTON MA 3 Goffe Road: Amendment to the Order of Conditions ViewPoint Cloud Permit#AOOC-21-11, DEP#201-1192, CNOI-20-21 Applicant/Property Owner: Lily Y Li Family Trust Project: after-the-fact approval for construction of landscape walls, sinks, island,patio and driveway resulting in an increase of 1,805 square feet of impervious surface within the 100-foot buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Previous Meeting Date: 11/22/2021 *Applicant has requested a continuance to the January 24, 2022 meeting On a motion by Ms. Samuels and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to the January 24, 2022 meeting at the applicant's request. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Kevin Beuttell —Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:37 PM 511 Waltham Street: Request for Determination of Applicability ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CDOA-21-21 Applicant: Lexington Veterinary Associates Property Owner: 511 Waltham Street LLC Project: resurfacing of an existing parking area within the 100-foot buffer zone to BVW Previous Meeting Date: 1212012021 *Applicant has requested a continuance to the January 24, 2022 meeting On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to the January 24, 2022 meeting at the applicant's request. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Kevin Beuttell —Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:37 PM New Business/Pendine Matters, Continued RECEIVED 2022 28 Jain, 916 ain't TOWN CLERK FY 2023-2027 Conservation CPA Capital Request Update LEXINGTON MA Ms. Dohan presented at the last Community Preservation Committee meeting and the CPC is going to recommend approval of$15,000.00 for hazard materials testing and an architectural final design package and $140,000.00 to actually implement the architectural bid document. Schedule site visits for 1/24/2022 meeting The site visits will take place on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 10:30 AM. Approve Minutes: 12/20/2021 On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the Minutes of the January 20, 2021 meeting. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Kevin Beuttell —Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:45 PM Reports: Bike Advisory, Community Gardens, Community Preservation Committee, Greenway Corridor Committee, Land Acquisition, Land Management, Land Steward Directors, and Tree Committee, HIP Working g Group Ms. Samuels stated that she recently potted 75 plants for the native plant nursery and the hoop house at Lower Vine Brook. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Kevin Beuttell —Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:54 PM RECEIVED 2022 28 Jain, 916 ain't TOWN CLERK Respectfully Submitted, LEXINGTON MA Meghan McNamara Conservation Office Assistant Approved: 1/24/2022