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TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Monday, October 6, 2014 6:30 P.M. Parker Room, Town Offices Building 1625 Massachusetts Avenue Chair Phil Hamilton opened the meeting at 6:33 pm in the Parker Room of the Town Offices Building. Commissioners Present: Phil Hamilton, Joyce Miller, Alexandra Dohan, Dick Wolk and David Langseth Commissioners Absent: Duke Bitsko Others Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Administrator and Michelle Morelli, Community Development Department Assistant PENDING MATTERS 6:33 pm Wetland Restoration Update: 14 Winthrop Road, DEP# 201-885, BL 844 Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. was present to give an update on 14 Winthrop Road. A partial certificate of compliance was issued and the applicant will be submitting paperwork for a full certificate of compliance due to the completion of the wetland restoration. 6:35 pm Informal Discussion: 65 Winter Street, Iodice property, Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. and Mark Barons, Contractor were both present for this discussion. Mr. Kirby gave an overview of the iodice property at 65 Winter Street. The applicant is looking to get a sense of the Commission’s views on development, restoring the wetlands, invasive species management and a possible vegetation management plan. Mr. Langseth asked about the existing conditions of the area. The Commission discussed cluster developments near the wetlands. Riverfront area is not associated with this site. Ms. Mullins commented that each development needs to meet the 50’ setback. Mr. Langseth commented on the lack of land management associated with cluster developments. The commission discussed functioning relic wetlands. Mr. Kirby explained that part of the proposal would include restoring hydrology in the area. 6:57 pm Motion made by Ms. Miller and seconded by Mr. Wolk to issue an Order of Conditions for 124 Adams Street, DEP# 201-952, BL 910, 4-0 in favor. Mr. Langseth cannot vote due to not being present at the last meeting. Motion made by Ms. Miller and seconded by Mr. Wolk to issue an Order of Conditions for 149 Wood Street, DEP# 201-951, BL 909, 4-0 in favor. Mr. Langseth cannot vote due to not being present at the last meeting.