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TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday April 4, 2017 6:30 P.M. Hudson Room, Cary Hall 1605 Massachusetts Ave Chair Philip Hamilton opened the meeting at 6:36pm in the Hudson Room of Cary Hall Commissioners Present: Phil Hamilton, Duke Bitsko, Alex Dohan, David Langseth Others present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Administrator and Casey Hagerty, Conservation Department Assistant 6:36pm Request for Insignificant Plan Change at 91 Woburn Street DET 16-26 Gary Larson, Landscape Architect Mr. Larson explained the applicant’s proposal to the Commission.. Some of these changes include softening lines on the driveway, removing the asphalt curving on the driveway, porous pavers being added to a portion of the driveway, a fence addition, and a low timber retaining wall along the western edge of the property. Mr. Larson stated that the wall would start at a height of 0 inches and end at 36 inches. Questions and comments from the commission: The Commission stated that they were concerned about trees in the area where the retaining wall was being proposed. Mr. Larson explained that he has created a tree protection area around the trees of concern and stated that they should not be affected. The Commission asked for clarification regarding the contour lines along the area where the wall will be located. Mr. Larson explained that the proposed conditions will be shallower than the existing conditions and create a better situation for preventing erosion. The commission expressed concern that there would be disturbance on the neighbor’s property during the construction of the wall. Mr. Larson explained that they will offset the wall six inches off the property line so damage will be minimal. The applicant also agreed to repair any damage to the abutter’s property if it does take place. The commission asked if there will be some sort of drainage associated with the wall. Mr. Larson told the commission there will be no drainage needed.