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MINUTES – LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION January 24, 2012
Commissioners present: Phil Hamilton, Duke Bitsko, Dick Wolk, David Langseth (7:38)
Others present: Louise Vinci, Conservation Clerk
Vice Chair Phil Hamilton opened the meeting at 7:38 pm in the Room G-15, Town Office
Building
7:38 pm Cont. Hearing: NOI, 359 Lincoln Street,
DEP# 201-504, BL 462; Map 34, Lot 113
Present for the applicant: Fred Conroy, applicant
Documentation: NOI Application
Due to present and past commissioner absences, there is a lack of quorum for this
hearing. Mr. Conroy told the Commission that he wished the hearing to be closed.
Motion made and seconded to close hearing, 4-0 in favor.
7:39 pm Cont. Hearing: NOI, 2013 & 2027 Massachusetts Avenue,
DEP# 201-837, BL 795; Map 49, Lot 2 and Map 57, Lot 12
Motion made and seconded to continue hearing to February 7, 2012 at the
applicant’s request, 4-0 in favor.
7:41 pm Hearing: 44 Winthrop Road,
DEP# 201-846, BL 804; Map 40, Lot 239
Present for the applicant: Michael DeRosa, DeRosa Environmental
Michael Juliano, Eaglebrook Engineering
Bill Ericson, Bechtel Erickson Architects
Catherine Bauer, applicant
Documentation: Notice of Intent with attachments
Public Notice
Phil Hamilton read public notice into record.
Phil Hamilton noted that due to snowy conditions the Commission had not
completed a site inspection of the property.
Michael DeRosa presented riverfront and wetland analysis, proposed
construction, drainage proposal and planting plan.
Comments from the Commission as follows:
Duke Bitsko questioned inconsistencies between the seasonal high ground water
level and the elevation of the proposed rain garden. Duke Bitsko was concerned
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MINUTES – LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMMISSION MEETING January 24, 2012
about invasive plants proposed. Mr. Bitsko would like to see demarcation of the
twenty-five foot buffer to wetlands. David Langseth would like details submitted
regarding the construction of the proposed bridge replacement. The Commission
questioned the existing drainage system, how the new system connected into it
and requested further details be submitted. Phil Hamilton and Dick Wolk were
concerned about the increasing degree of noncompliance.
Motion made and seconded to continue hearing to February 7, 2012 at the
applicant’s request, 4-0 in favor.
8:21 pm Hearing: 2 Forbes Road,
DEP# 201-845, BL 803; Map 43, Lot 9C
Motion made and seconded to continue hearing to February 7, 2012 at the
applicant’s request, 4-0 in favor.
8:23 pm Cont. Hearing: 111 Grant Street,
DEP# 201-839, BL 797; Map 55, Lot 45
Present for the applicant J. Dan Bremser, Hancock Associates
Ayman and Erica Labib, applicants
Documentation: NOI Application Revised Notice of Intent Plan 1/17/2012
Dan Bremser presented an alternative analysis to the first proposal and outlined
proposed changes.
Comments from the Commission as follows:
David Langseth requested the submission of an alternative analysis which
included a proposal where the garage faced the street. Dick Wolk questioned if
alteration calculations included all areas within the limit of work or just
impervious surfaces.
Motion made and seconded to continue hearing to February 7, 2012 at the
applicant’s request, 4-0 in favor.
Land Donation, rear of 187 Woburn Street,
Motion made and seconded to accept land donation, 4-0 in favor.
8:53 pm Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting, 4-0 in favor.
Respectfully submitted by,
Louise Vinci
Conservation Clerk
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