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Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Conservation Commission ___________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA Monday, May 6, 2024, 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, Alex Dohan, Philip Hamilton (Chair), Jason Hnatko, Ruth Ladd (Vice-Chair); Not present; Duke Bitsko and Tom Whelan Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director, Amber Carr, Conservation Coordinator; Not present: Megan Downer, Department Assistant 6:30 PM New Business/Pending Matters Enforcement Update: 843 Emerson Gardens, Approve Riverfront Area and CR Restoration Plan Mr. Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental, presented. He stated that the enforcement order was issued for patio work in the rear and front of the property. Mr. Kirby stated that the restoration plan is to mitigate for the trees removed without prior permission and to improve the Riverfront area. He stated that the planting restoration includes all of the lawn area up to the 50-foot buffer zone with 4 Feno markers along the rear. Mr. Kirby stated that the proposed fence is a rail fence with netting. Mr. Kirby stated that the applicant is requesting the tree work and fence installation be approved to begin prior to the implementation of the restoration plan. The planting plan for the front of the property that is being proposed will be presented at the 5/20/2024 meeting for approval, after the Commission has had time to review the proposal. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the restoration plan. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Philip Hamilton – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Review of ADA Garden bed design at Idylwilde by Scout Jeffrey Liu