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Owner/Applicant: Town of Lexington Project: Dam Restoration Mel Higgins- Weston and Sampson, Michael Sprague- Town Engineer Documents: Plans 2/2/2018, Memo 2/2/2018 Mr. Higgins explained that since the last meeting, they have addressed the issues brought up by the commission. They were able to change the slope from a 3:1 to a 2.5:1 which decrease the amount of permanent disturbance from 1000sq. ft.to 250 sq. ft. They have also proposed two seed mixes for the downstream slope. They have updated the invasive species monitoring to include the MIPAG species and will monitor it for five years. They have talked with the recreation department regarding the Frisbee golf course and do not believe there will be any impacts. If there are impacts, they will temporally move the course and then replace it. They also spoke with the recreation department regarding access to the water for fishing. The recreation department stated that they felt there was not a need for water access along the dam. The applicant also spoke with the school department and the school is open to additional plantings on their property. 40 new trees are proposed to be planted. Questions and comments from the Commission: The commission stated that they would like to visit the replication area during construction to determine if that is the best location. The commission stated Ms. Mullins could act as their representative during this process. The commission asked if the rocks on the back of the slope could be covered with loam to help with the stabilization process. The applicant stated that they cannot because of water flow. Motion to close the hearing made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Ladd. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 7:16pm DEP 201-1089, BL 1043 NOI, 45, 65, and 75 Hayden Ave Owner/applicant: King Street properties Project: New office building, garage, and associated site work Doug Hartnett- High Point Engineering, Jesse Agular- High Point Engineering, Rob Albrow- King Street Properties Documents: Memo 2/1/2018, Hayden Ave Sun Shadow Cast 2/5/2018, Conservation Restriction comparison plan 1/31/208 Mr. Hartnett explained that they are in front of the commission with some updated information. They have revised the Conservation Restriction so that it lines up with other Conservation Restrictions in the area. They have also added language about maintaining the utilities in the CR area.