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PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Conservation Commission AGENDA Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 6: 30 p.m. Meering broadcasted by LexMedia 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 limitations 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, Alex Dohan, Kevin Beuttell, Ruth Ladd, Duke Bitsko and Holly Samuels Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director and Meghan McNamara, Department Assistant 6:34 PM New Business/Pendine Matters Informal Meeting - discuss a proposed deck expansion and associated mitigating measures for 17 Augustus Road, LEC Environmental Mr. Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental, informally presented a proposal to tear down an existing deck and build a larger deck that is within a portion of the brick patio. Overall the proposal would create a reduction in impervious area, a portion of the buffer zone would be revegetated, and the lawn area would be converted to an area with native plantings and shrubs. The Commission asked if an egress is being proposed from the deck to the ground, and Mr. Kirby responded that he is not sure. Mr. Hamilton said that he would feel more comfortable if there was no egress at all, not only because it is a pervious surface but serves to keep people out