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TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, September 4, 2012 7:30 pm Parker Room, Town Office Building 1625 Massachusetts Avenue Chair Joyce Miller opened the meeting at 7:33 pm in the Parker Room of the Town Offices Building. Commissioners present: Joyce Miller, Phil Hamilton, Stew Kennedy, Jane Warren, David Langseth (arrived 7:37), Duke Bitsko, and Dick Wolk Others present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Administrator and Michelle Tassi, Conservation Department Assistant 7:35 pm Meeting – RDA, 45 Winthrop Road, Lewis W. & Constance D. Counts DET# 12-17 Invasive species management within the 200-foot Riverfront Area Documentation: RDA Application Present for the Applicant: Lewis W. Counts, Homeowner Mr. Wolk recused himself due to the fact that he is a long-time friend of the owner. Mr. Counts proposed the removal of invasive species and replacing them with natives, the removal of Norway Maples as marked on the plan, the removal of burning bush within the 100-foot buffer zone in the northwest corner of the lot, construction of a 2 foot high stone wall, and replacement of the walkway. Comments from the Commission as follows: Mr. Kennedy asked about the size of the maple tree and if the stump would be left. Mr. Kennedy requested details and dimensions of the decorative wall. Mr. Langseth asked what the letters “r” and “a” stood for on the plan. Ms. Warren inquired about the other invasive species near the property. Mr. Langseth asked the Commission how they felt about the applicant removing two trees on town owned land. Mr. Bitsko commented that the applicant should be aware that the Norway Maple is known to re-sprout, even from a stump. Ms. Miller asked if there would be excavation on the walkway and requested details on the removal process. Ms. Mullins asked if the Commission wanted a fully pervious walkway. Mr. Langseth suggested that a condition be written for the management of the excavated soil.