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PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Conservation Commission ___________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA Tuesday,September 5,2023,6:30 p.m. This Conservation Commission meeting was held remotely via Zoom,an online meeting platform.Public Participation via calling in or using your computer was encouraged. Commissioners Present:Kevin Beuttell,Duke Bitsko,Alex Dohan,Philip Hamilton (Chair), Jason Hnatko and Ruth Ladd Staff Present:Karen Mullins,Conservation Director,Meghan McNamara,Department Assistant 6:30 PM New Business/Pending Matters 36 Oakmount Circle Enforcement Order (EO-23-2);Soil disturbance and landscaping and driveway replacement activities within the 100-foot Buffer Zone without Conservation Commission authorization. Ms.Mullins stated that a building permit for a second-story addition was applied for by Mr. Michael Baccari,Property Owner,and upon review it was noted that there was significant soil disturbance and tree removal taking place within the wetland buffer zone and without approval by the Conservation Commission.Six trees were removed within the wetland buffer zone and the Commission will require a landscape and planting plan to be submitted to staff for approval prior to implementation.The Commission informed Mr.Baccari that the tree bylaw would not take effect because the footprint of the building is not increasing by 50%,but the Commission has the authority to require replanting of native species. On a motion by Ms.Ladd and seconded by Mr.Beuttell,the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to issue the enforcement order,which will require the property owner/applicant to provide a more detailed landscape and replanting plan. Record of Vote as Follows: Duke Bitsko –Aye Kevin Beuttell –Aye Alex Dohan –Aye Ruth Ladd –Aye Jason Hnatko –Aye Phil Hamilton –Aye 7:01 PM