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TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, May 20, 2014 6:30 P.M. Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Town Office Building 1625 Massachusetts Avenue Chair Joyce Miller opened the meeting at 6:41 pm in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room of the Town Office Building. Commissioners Present: Joyce Miller, Phil Hamilton (arrived at 7:31 pm), Stew Kennedy, Dick Wolk, Duke Bitsko, Jane Warren, and David Langseth Others Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Administrator and Michelle Morelli, Community Development Department Assistant PENDING MATTERS 6:42 pm Wetlands restoration plan: 442 Marrett Road Dean Curtin, Owner and Rich Kirby, LEC Environmental Consultants were present for this discussion. Mr. Kirby explained that the proposed plan to restore the site will encompass removal of fill, re-creation of a drainage swale, re- vegetation with native plantings and ten trees in which they will monitor for two growing seasons. Mr. Langseth asked for a clarification on the slopes of the drainage swale and anchoring details for securing the erosion control fabric. Mr. Bitsko commented on the seed mix and upland species. Ms. Mullins gave a brief history of the site and violations that have occurred. Motion made and seconded to amend the enforcement order which will include a pre-construction meeting and monitoring more than once a year, 6-0 in favor. 7:02 pm Land Use Permit Application: Turning Mill Road parking area, Friends of the Burlington Landlocked Forest Martha Simon, President of the Friends of the Burlington Landlocked Forest was present for this discussion. Ms. Simon explained that they have held prior events within the previous three years and there were no complaints regarding parking. Ms. Simon stated that mountain bikers were notified of the hours of the event. Ms. Mullins commented that an abutter will address the parking situation on the th June 10 Conservation Commission and stewards joint meeting. William Lenderking of 4 Grimes Road stated that he appreciated Martha’s effort to protect the forest and agrees that parking will not cause any problems. Motion made and seconded to approve the use of the Turning Mill Road parking st area and entrance into the Burlington Landlocked Forest on June 1 from 10 am to 2 pm, 6-0 in favor. thrd 7:17 pm The Commission postponed approving the minutes from May 6 until June 3.