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TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
7:30 P.M.
Parker Room, Town Office Building
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Chair Joyce Miller opened the meeting at 7:30 pm in the Parker Room of the Town
Office Building.
Commissioners Present: Joyce Miller, Stew Kennedy, Phil Hamilton, Dick Wolk, and
David Langseth
Commissioners Absent: Duke Bitsko
7:35 pm Meeting - RDA, Lincoln Park
DET# 12-08
Reconstruction of a paved pathway
Documentation: RDA Application
Present for the Applicant: Marc Valenti, Highway Superintendent
Mr. Valenti described a proposal to renovate a paved pathway. The
bituminous concrete would be removed and replaced with new bituminous
concrete as well as gravel if needed.
Comments from the Commission as follows:
Mr. Kennedy asked for a clarification on the plan and it contained the
entire pathway from end to end. Mr. Langseth questioned the type of
equipment that would be used. He suggested that work cease when it is
too wet out and no re-fueling should occur on site. Mr. Kennedy
commented that detour signs should be installed for people using the
pathway. Mr. Wolk asked when the pathway was constructed.
Motion made and seconded to issue a negative determination with
conditions, 5-0 in favor.
7:45 pm Cont. Hearing - NOI, 18 Brent Road
DEP# 201-855, BL 813
Construction of a new pool house
Documentation: NOI Application
Present for the Applicant: Rich Kirby, LEC Environmental and David
Santo, Santo Construction
Mr. Kirby proposed construction of a new pool house which will expand
to the south and reconstruction of a concrete patio in front of the pool
house. Mr. Kirby described design of a shower basin to ensure rainwater
does not get in. He stated that the slab of the shower will be 4-6” higher
than grade and the ramp will be pitched away from the shower basin.
Comments from the Commission as follows:
Mr. Langseth asked for an explanation of the plan and where the shower is
open. Mr. Santo clarified the opening of the shower.
Motion made and seconded to close the hearing, 5-0 in favor.
PENDING MATTERS
7:55 pm Motion made and seconded to approve the plan change for 4 Alcott Road,
DEP# 201-838, BL 796, 4-0 in favor.
8:00 pm Dana Home Conditions Discussion
The five Commissioners deliberated on the conditions for the Dana Home.
Ms. Miller discussed the three new parking spaces and questioned an area
on the plan. Mr. Langseth suggested that a different type of erosion
control be used instead of hay bales and silt fences. Mr. Wolk stated that
in the general description there needs to be a statement about moving the
2013 Mass Ave house. Mr. Hamilton reported that a special condition will
be added for curbing and the engineer and wetland specialist need to
oversee it. Mr. Kennedy described the invasive management plan. All
five Commissioners contributed to minor word and sentence corrections.
Mr. Langseth questioned if trash removal should be a part of the invasive
species removal plan.
8:40 pm Kevin Buteau spoke at the meeting to show his interest in becoming a
Conservation Commissioner.
8:43 pm Bill Martin of 24 Ingleside Road expressed his frustration in trying to get a
Certificate of Compliance for his property.
The Commission discussed aspects of the property and different measures
that need to be taken to get a Certificate of Compliance. They stated that
they will speak to Ms. Mullins in order to provide this document.
8:52 pm Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting, 5-0 in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Tassi
Conservation Department Assistant