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MINUTES - LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION 4/11/00 PAGE 2 Commissioners who visited the site were concerned that the trees that provide a canopy for the brook, which helps maintain shade and temperature, not be removed. The By-Law requires a 25- foot buffer between landscaping and a brook. They would be reluctant to have any trees cut within 50 feet, except for small shrubs. This project would be considered a minor activity under the Riverfront Act and would be exempt from filing if nothing were done within 50 feet of the brook. Mr. Fonarev asked if he could plant more trees or shrubs near the brook to replace a large tree, located approximately 45 feet from the brook,that he would like to take down. Mr. Bitsko suggested the reinforced planting near the brook would enhance the protection of the brook so that removal of any trees further into the yard would not have a negative affect on the brook area. It was decided that Mr. Fonarev should come back with a sketch showing what he would propose for the area. A continued discussion was scheduled for April 25 at 7 45 Cont'd. DET #00-4 35 Haves Lane. P Johnson. drainage/single-family house and street widening 8:30 pm A memo was read from representative, Gary Larson, agreeing to a continuance of the hearing to April 25 It was moved, seconded and voted to continue the hearing to April 25, 2000. Order of Conditions. Hayden Recreation Centre - BL-423 It was moved, seconded and voted to approve the Order of Conditions for the Hayden Recreation Centre as amended. Certificate of Compliance. 2 Highland Avenue - DET #99-16 It was moved, seconded and voted to issue the Certificate of Compliance for 2 Highland Avenue. Conservation Restriction - 22 Revere Street (201-404. CR#821 It was moved, seconded and voted to approve the Conservation Restriction for 22 Revere Street. Conservation Commission Tee Shirts were distributed to Commissioners who had not received them. It was decided that we will not sell the Commission tee shirts. Garden Club Planting— Shaker Glen - It was decided that a plan should be submitted for approval. Lexington Park Development Open Land - Ms. Nordby reported that Jerry Maloney, the builder, has asked if the Commission would be interested in having the open land in the upcoming Lexington Park subdivision deeded to conservation or would rather have it remain in the subdivision ownership with a conservation restriction placed over it. The Commission will have responsibility of the land if they own it. The Commission decided that a CR is preferred but that public access was important. Before a decision can be made, a plan showing the proposed open space needs to be reviewed. REPORTS