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DEP 201-1066, BL 1023 NOI, 960-1010 Waltham Street Owner/applicant: Symmes Life Care dba Brookhaven at Lexington Project: Addition of assisted living facility and associated site work Mr. Hamilton explained that he has watched the LexMedia video from the last meeting and has signed the affidavit. Mr. Wolk recused himself from the hearing. Bill Dailey- Attorney, Jim Friedlich- President, Jim Borabach- Project Engineer, Jeanne Krieger- President of the Board of Trustees Mr. Dailey explained that since the last meeting on 8/7/2017, they have met with the planning board and had a positive meeting. They are continued with the Planning Board until they receive Conservation approval. Mr. Borabach stated that they have addressed the commission's issues regarding snow and ice removal. Snow fencing will be placed along 100 ft. of drive near the brook and include signage. The sidewalks will be treated with a drop spreader. They have also worked with the neighbors to calm some of their concerns. The team has met with the Engineering Department several times to review the project and have now received their approval. Engineering has since allowed them to bring the water line across the culvert crossing rather than under the brook. The O and M plan has been modified. Additionally, the applicant has provided pictures and Stream Stats showing the portion of Chester Brook on site to be perennial. One wing of the new building has been moved outside of the 50 ft. buffer. The wetland replication plan has been changed slightly to alleviate some the concerns regarding the separation of the roadway and the replication area. Mr. Hamilton entered the engineering report into the record. Questions and comments from the Commission: The commission asked if there was a provision for public access to the public land behind the property. Mr. Friedlich stated that there is access through sidewalks on the property. They are working with GCC to ensure this. Motion to close the hearing made by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Mrs. Dohan. Vote: 4-0 in favor. 9:26pm DET 17-21 RDA, 5 Battle Green Road Owner/applicant: Poline Gasparian Project: Emergency connection to town drainage system This hearing has been withdrawn.