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Erosion controls have been proposed for the entire site. A SWIPP for the entire site will be submitted as well. Some trees are proposed to be removed, but are trying to keep as many trees as possible. They have run the stormwater calculations and the project will meeting the Lexington by-law in both Lexington and Lincoln. Mr. Hamilton entered the Planning Board Comments into the record. Questions and comments from the Commission: The Commission asked if they explored the option of pulling the road back from the areas in which it is already encroaching within the wetlands. Mr. Garvin explained that they are going to leave the existing road in the same location to minimize disturbance. The commission asked if it was possible to relocate the field access road away from the wetlands. Mr. Garvin stated that they will look into this option, but they are somewhat limited because of shape of the fields. The commission asked if the stormwater analysis was just for the Lexington side of the project. Mr. Garvin stated that it was just for the Lexington side, but there will be a peer reviewer who will look at both sides of the project. The commission asked Ms. Mullins for more details regarding the peer reviewer. She stated that they will be using the same peer reviewer as Lincoln, CEI, for continuity in the project. The Commission has used CEI for peer reviewing in the past. The commission asked if they are using any green infrastructure on the site. Mr. Garvin stated that most of the BMPs are in Lincoln, but they are proposing several to be green infrastructure. The commission stated that they noticed several invasive species were proposed to be planted. Mr. Garvin stated they will work with the Town of Lincoln, the School environmental programs, and the National Park service to revise this list. They added that they will look at the Lexington List of Native Species. The commission asked to see a copy of the snow management plan. The applicant stated that they will provide the commission with the plan. The commission asked if invasive species management was proposed as part of this plan. Mr. Garvin stated that the school environmental program will be implementing a program. Samiotes will work with the school and the National Park service to create the plan. The commission asked what road construction traffic will use. The applicant explained that the construction vehicles will use the existing road and they will resurface the road after. Motion to continue the hearing to 4/18/17 at the applicant’s request made by Mrs. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor.