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TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, July 15, 2014 6:30 P.M. Parker Room, Town Offices Building 1625 Massachusetts Avenue Chair Joyce Miller opened the meeting at 6:38 pm in the Parker Room of the Town Offices Building. Commissioners Present: Joyce Miller, Dick Wolk, Jane Warren and Duke Bitsko (arrived at 6:37 pm) Commissioners Absent: David Langseth and Phil Hamilton Others Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Administrator and Michelle Morelli, Community Development Department Assistant PENDING MATTERS 6:38 pm Review of Idylwilde Old Garden Site restoration process and discussion The Commission discussed their thoughts on the restoration of the area. Ms. Warren suggested plantings and establishment of meadow. Ms. Miller commented on the maintenance of the path. Mr. Bitsko suggested short term invasive species identification and management. He stated possibly creating a simple map showing invasive species and developing a strategy for areas, which could include mowing. 6:43 pm Plan change modifications for proposed addition: 82 Pleasant St, DEP# 201-909, BL 869 John Noonan, Noonan McDowell and Albert Huang, Homeowner were both present for this discussion. Mr. Noonan explained the changes, which included the foundation installation, erosion control placement, removal of the rock wall and placement of rocks on the ground surface for a rock garden. The foundation was not installed closer to the wetlands than the proposed roof overhang, but the erosion control was placed closer to the wetlands. Mr. Noonan stated use of wood strapping to protect the tree inside the limit of work line. Mr. Huang explained the discrepancies between the architectural drawings and the engineering plans. Mr. Bitsko asked for clarification between the original plan and the proposed plan changes. Ms. Miller commented on the lawn area within the 50’ buffer zone and the possibility of the need for another hearing on the matter. Mr. Bitsko asked for a letter and a site visit to see the changes. The Commission will do a site visit to this property following the submittal of a revised plan and letter summarizing the plan changes. 7:00 pm Follow-up on Turning Mill Road management Ms. Miller commented that the Land Management Sub-Committee will be following up at the end of August when Mr. Hamilton returns.