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Ron Thompson gave a description of the area and replacement of a retaining wall. Comments from the Commission as follows: Mr. Bitsko asked if the wall would be replaced with a wall the same height. Mr. Thompson commented that the wall would be replaced in-kind. Mr. Bitsko asked if construction activity would be done from the site or bike path. Mr. Thompson stated that work would be done from the site, but they may need to do minor activities. Mr. Bitsko suggested a condition for an erosion control along the bike path. Motion made and seconded to issue a negative determination with conditions, 4-0 in favor. 7:09 pm Meeting – 7 Coach Road, RDA DET# 14-15 Applicant: Eyal Ron & Mary Rose Scozzafava Sunroom construction activities and landscape improvements within the 100-foot Buffer Zone Mr. Bitsko recused himself from this meeting. Due to lack of a quorum the th meeting will be continued to October 6. Motion made and seconded to continue the meeting to October 6, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the request of the applicant, 4-0 in favor. 7:12 pm Cont. Hearing – Concord Avenue between Spring Street & Waltham Street, NOI DEP# 201-930, BL 890 Applicant: Town of Lexington Department of Public Works Construction of a new sidewalk along the southern side of Concord Avenue between Spring and Waltham Street, replacement of the culvert under Concord Avenue at Hardy’s Pond Brook, installation of a driveway for the Town to access the existing pump station, milling and repaving of Concord Avenue in the project area, and demarcation of a bicycle lane Present for Applicant: David White, Project Engineer, Woodard & Curran, Mike Flamang, Town of Lexington Engineering Department Mr. White explained the information regarding cross sections on the revised plans. He gave additional detail on wetland mitigation; there would be an increase of 210 sq. ft. of permanent alteration, 510 sq. ft. total Bordering Vegetated Wetland alteration, and 1,040 sq. ft. of Bordering Vegetated Wetland replication proposed. Comments from the Commission as follows: Mr. Hamilton asked for details of the work occurring to replicate the wetland. Mr. White explained that excess soil will be removed and disposed of, organic top soil brought in, and plantings will follow. Mr. Bitsko suggested use of coir logs to provide stability for plant establishment and longevity in the bank restoration. Motion made and seconded to close the hearing, 4-0 in favor.