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MINUTES – LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION March 6, 2012
Commissioners present: Phil Hamilton, Charlie Wyman, Stew Kennedy, Duke Bitsko, Dick
Wolk, David Langseth
Commissioners absent: Joyce Miller
Others present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Administrator; Louise Vinci, Conservation Clerk
Chair Phil Hamilton opened the meeting at 7:30 pm in the Room G-15, Town Office Building
7:30 pm Hearing: NOI, Old Reservoir,
DEP# 201-849, BL 807; Map 33, Lot 99
Present for the applicant: David Cannon, Lexington Engineering Dept.
Bernward Hay, The Louis Berger Group, Inc.
Jim Robinson, The Louis Berger Group, Inc.
Documentation: Notice of Intent with attachments
Public Notice
David Cannon introduced project. Bernward Hay described project background.
Jim Robinson presented overview of project including two options.
Comments fro m the Commission follow: Stew Kennedy question the projects
time line. The Commission questioned the retention basin. They were concern
about number of trees removed, questioned operation and maintenance plan,
suggested using plants and soils to treat runoff and would like to see a smaller
basin that would reduce the amount of natural vegetation removed. The
Commission would like to see the applicant revisit design.
Motion made and seconded to continue hearing to April 3, 2012 at the applicant’s
request, 6-0 in favor.
8: 25 pm Meeting: RDA, 8 Lake Street
DET# 12-05, Map 50, Lot 151
Present for the applicant: Robert Leslie, applicant
Documentation: Request for Determination of Applicability with attachments
Public Notice
Robert Leslie presented a plan to remove a pool and patio.
Comments from the Commission follow: The Commission would like to
condition that erosion control be installed.
Motion made and seconded to issue a negative determination with conditions, 6-0
in favor.
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MINUTES – LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMMISSION MEETING February 21, 2012
8:30 pm Hearing: NOI, 9 Apollo Circle
DEP# 201-853, BL 811; MAP 32, Lot223
Present for the applicant: Rich Kirby, LEC Environmental
Al Gala, Gala Simon Associates, Inc.
Documentation: Notice of Intent with attachments
Public Notice
Rich Kirby presented a proposal to construct an addition and a deck.
Comments from the Commission followed: Stew Kennedy was concerned about
the proposed infiltration system damaging surrounding trees. David Langseth
questioned if more of the roof runoff could be directed into the infiltration system.
Motion made and seconded to close hearing, 6-0 in favor.
8:30 pm Hearing: NOI, 17 Justin Street
DEP# 201-851, BL 809; MAP 83, Lot 127
Present for the applicant: Rich Kirby, LEC Environmental
Al Gala, Gala Simon Associates, Inc.
Documentation: Notice of Intent with attachments
Public Notice
Rich Kirby presented a proposal to construct an addition.
Comments from the Commission follow: David Langseth questioned if sump
pump would overload infiltration system.
Motion made and seconded to close hearing, 6-0 in favor.
8:55 pm Hearing: ANRAD, Philip Road
DEP# 201-850, BL 808; Map 15, Lot 67B
Present for the applicant: Mary Rimmer, Rimmer Environmental Consulting, LLC
Documentation: Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation with
attachments
Public Notice
Mary Rimmer submitted and presented revised delineation, based on the findings
of the site visit.
Motion made and seconded to close hearing, 6-0 in favor.
9:02 pm Cont. Hearing: NOI, 20133 & 2027 Massachusetts Avenue,
DEP# 201-837, BL 795; Map 49, Lot 2 and Map 57, Lot 12
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MINUTES – LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMMISSION MEETING February 21, 2012
Motion made and seconded to continue hearing to March 20, 2012 at the
applicant’s request, 6-0 in favor.
9:03 pm Cont. Hearing: 44 Winthrop Road,
DEP# 201-846, BL 804; Map 40, Lot 239
Present for the applicant: Michael DeRosa, DeRosa Environmental
Michael Juliano, Eaglebrook Engineering
Bill Ericson, Bechtel Ericson Architects
Catherine Bauer, applicant
Documentation: Revised Plans, revision date February 7, 2012
Michael DeRosa outlined project and rational for revisions. Michael Juliano
presented bridge construction as-well-as existing and proposed drainage systems.
Comments from Commission followed: Stew Kennedy questioned depth of peat
moss at test pit. David Langseth questioned infiltration detail. David Langseth
questioned foundation used for bridge. Dick Wolk was concerned about the
increasing degree of non-conformance.
Motion made and seconded to close hearing, 6-0 in favor.
9:28 pm Cont. Hearing: 14 Whittier Road
DEP# 201-847, BL 805; Map 76, Lot 54
Present for the applicant: Zoltan Juhasz, Uniterra Consulting
Scott Zhu, applicant
Documentation: Revised Proposed Site Plan, dated March 1, 2012
Zoltan Juhasz went over revision wetland flags.
Motion made and seconded to close hearing, 6-0 in favor.
9:34 pm Cont. Hearing: 19 Ledgelawn Avenue
DEP# 201- 848, BL 806; Map 71, Lot 21
Present for the applicant: Zoltan Juhasz, Uniterra Consulting
Stephen Parus, applicant
Documentation: Alternatives Analysis, dated March 1, 2012
Revised Proposed Site Plan, dated March 1, 2012
Zoltan Juhasz outlined revisions.
Motion made and seconded to close hearing, 6-0 in favor.
Update: 187 Woburn Street Land donation
Administrator Mullins informed the Commission of issues raised by the
prospective buyer at the front of 187 Woburn Street.
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MINUTES – LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMMISSION MEETING February 21, 2012
Approve Minutes: April 12, 2011
Motion made and seconded to approve minutes, 6-0 in favor.
Approve Minutes: June 28, 2011
Motion made and seconded to approve minutes, 6-0 in favor.
Approve Minutes: December 12, 2011
Motion made and seconded to approve minutes, 6-0 in favor.
Approve Minutes: January 12, 2012
Motion made and seconded to approve minutes, 6-0 in favor.
Approve Minutes: February 2, 2012
Motion made and seconded to approve minutes, 6-0 in favor.
9:46 pm The Commission voted by roll call vote to go into executive session for the
purpose of discussing land acquisition and announced that it would not be
returning to open session. It is declared that an open session would have a
detrimental effect on the Town’s negotiating position. The Commission will not
return to open session at the conclusion of executive session.
Respectfully submitted by,
Louise Vinci
Conservation Clerk
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