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TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday September 5, 2017 6:30 P.M. Estabrook Hall, Cary Hall 1605 Massachusetts Ave Chair Phil Hamilton opened the meeting at 6:33pm in the Hudson Room. Commissioners Present: Duke Bitsko, Alex Dohan, Ruth Ladd, David Langseth, Phil Hamilton Others present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Administrator and Casey Hagerty, Conservation Department Assistant 6:33pm Enforcement: 91 Woburn Street Rich Kirby- LEC Environmental and Dominique Weyl- Owner Mr. Kirby explained that Ms. Weyl had removed invasive species from the rear of her yard in an area that she was not supposed to disturb. He explained that the owner believed that pulling invasive species was an allowed activity. He has submitted a planting plan for the commission to review and approve. The contractor doing the work will access the rear of the property through the neighbor's lot. Questions and comments from the Commission: The commission asked for clarification regarding the areas of restoration. Ms. Weyl explained that the whole area is going to be replanted except for an area where there was no pulling. The commission stated that they want to require three years of twice annual monitoring by a professional. The commission stated that they have considered issuing a fine because of the extent of the clearing, but will not in this case because of the perceived lack of clarity in the website. 6:52pm Enforcement: 37 Justin Street Aziz Rahman and Paula Karim- Homeowners Mr. Rahman explained that they are seeking approval for some changes that took place during the construction of the new home. They have provided additional drainage calculations to show that their infiltration system can handle the additional volume from the sump pump that was connected.