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OVS MORN,^,G Off` OP a �w PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Conservation Commission rxc'j°� L£x APRIL Meering broadcasted by LexMedia� AGENDA Monday,March 29, 2021, 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor's March 15, 2020 and subsequent Orders imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the Lexington Conservation Commission will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so, despite best efforts, we will post on the Town of Lexington website or through LexMedia an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. 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: Philip Hamilton, David Langseth, Duke Bitsko, Alex Dohan, Kevin Beuttell, Ruth Ladd and Holly Samuels Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director and Meghan McNamara, Department Assistant 6:30 PM New Business/Pendine Matters Request for Enforcement Action at 180 East Emerson Rd by abutter Mr. and Mrs. Chen, 184 East Emerson Road; DEP4201-1047, BL# 1004 Attorney Susan Bernstein and Mr. Kyle Burchard, PE,presented to members of the Commission on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Chen, property owners of 184 East Emerson Road. Mr. Burchard presented the discrepancies he found between the approved Amendment to the Order of Conditions and the submitted as-built including: difference in spot shots and existing grade contours, various areas of increased grade in the backyard where the infiltration system is placed and around the side yard of 184 East Emerson Road, and an additional rise on the front side of the house. Attorney Bernstein is concerned that the changes made to 180 East Emerson Road have caused significant flooding and pooling of water on her client's property. Ms. Mullins informed Attorney Bernstein and Mr. Burchard that the Order of Conditions has not expired because of the tolled Order, and that she is organizing a site visit with the property owners of 180 East Emerson Road and will reconvene when more information is available from the Certificate of Compliance request and site visit. 1