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RECEIVED <br /> 2021 21 IIDoc,4':33 P. <br /> „warn <br /> `OVS MOROV, ,n <br /> PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES LEMNG1 ON <br /> Conservation Commission <br /> APNILK- Meering broadcasted by LexMedia <br /> LEXIN G't O� <br /> AGENDA Monday, October 25, 2021, 6:30 p.m. <br /> This Conservation Commission meeting was held remotely via Zoom, an online meeting <br /> platform. Public Participation via calling in or using your computer was encouraged. <br /> Commissioners Present: Kevin Beuttell, Duke Bitsko, Alex Dohan, Philip Hamilton, Ruth Ladd <br /> and Holly Samuels (not present: David Langseth) <br /> Associate Members Present: Vinita Bose and Jason Hnatko <br /> Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director <br /> 6:30 PM New Business/Pendine Matters <br /> 475 Bedford Street—informal discussion on conceptual plan for new development <br /> Mr. Ed Nardi, Cresset Lexington LLC, Ms. Laura Laich, VHB, and Mr. Dale Horsman, VHB, <br /> continued the discussion on a conceptual design for a laboratory building and associated parking <br /> structure at 475 Bedford Street. Ms. Laich provided an overview on existing wetland conditions <br /> at the site and the proposed wetland replication areas, and requested feedback from the <br /> Commission on the potential for rain gardens as an option for wetland replication. Mr. Horsman <br /> identified a few potential areas for stormwater management, emphasizing multiple utility <br /> easement constraints and shallow groundwater on site. <br /> Members of the Commission provided feedback on the wetland replication, asking if the <br /> consultant could promote an herbaceous wetland replication in the easement area, given the large <br /> easements and vegetative maintenance/cutting performed by Eversource on a yearly basis. A <br /> concern was raised about the steep slope and retaining wall in the proposed loading zone area, <br /> and the tight turn for large vehicles. Feedback from the Commission was also provided on the <br /> retaining wall adjacent to wetland replication areas and that it may eliminate burrowing habitat <br /> for certain species on the slopes. <br /> Certificate of Compliance: Between Marrett Rd Substation and 443 Lincoln St(Eversource <br /> Conduit Installation), ViewPoint Cloud Permit# COC-21-23, DEP4201-1110, BL 1068 <br /> This will be continued to the next meeting. Conservation staff are coordinating a compliance site <br /> visit. <br /> Certificate of Compliance: 96 Lowell Street, ViewPoint Cloud Permit# COC-21-29, DEP4201- <br /> 1146, BL 1103 <br />