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TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, March 12, 2013 7:30 P.M. Legion Room, Cary Hall 1605 Massachusetts Avenue Chair Joyce Miller opened the meeting at 7:41pm in the Legion Room of Cary Hall. Commissioners Present: Joyce Miller, Jane Warren, Stew Kennedy, Phil Hamilton, Dick Wolk (Arrived at 8:05), Duke Bitsko and David Langseth Others Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Administrator and Michelle Tassi, Community Development Department Assistant 7:42 pm Meeting – RDA, 51 Bridge Street DET# 13-05 Construction of a second story addition to a single-family dwelling within the 100-foot Buffer Zone Documentation: RDA Application 2/20/2013, Site Photographs and Colored Site Map Received at the Meeting on 3/12/2013 Present for the Applicant: Rich Kirby, LEC Environmental and Ed Cain, Candlewick Properties Mr. Kirby proposed construction of a second story addition to a single- family dwelling with no land alterations. An orange construction fence will be used for erosion control along the 25’ Buffer Zone. Comments from the Commission as follows: Mr. Hamilton stated that the Commission cannot approve the proposed wetland line because they were not able to see it. Mr. Langseth asked if any plans included with the application show the topography. Mr. Bitsko agreed with the use of an orange construction fence and asked if any work was proposed for the driveway or the front walkway. Mr. Cain and Mr. Kirby explained that the only work proposed is a second story addition. Mr. Langseth commented on the enhancement of the hedgerow and the applicant should allow the wetland to be left undisturbed. Mr. Kirby stated that there could be additional plantings to create a tighter hedgerow. Mr. Kennedy agreed with the additional plantings and allowing the wetland to go fallow.