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TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
Tuesday, January 3, 2013
5:30 P.M.
Parker Room, Town Office Building
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Chair Joyce Miller opened the meeting at 5:34 pm in the Parker Room of the Town
Office Building.
Commissioners Present: Joyce Miller, Jane Warren, Stew Kennedy, Duke Bitsko, Phil
Hamilton, and Dick Wolk
Commissioners Absent: David Langseth
Others Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Administrator and Michelle Tassi,
Community Development Department Assistant
5:35 pm Banks Avenue, NOI, DEP# 201-858, BL 816
Comments from the Commission as follows:
Mr. Hamilton stated that he is in favor of the project because it meets the
performance standards and it cannot be denied due to drainage issues from
other properties. Mr. Wolk disagreed with approving the project and
suggested that a letter be sent to the Selectmen to raise awareness about
the flooding that occurs in the area. Mr. Bitsko agreed that others should
be involved to help the area and the project meets the performance
standards. Mr. Kennedy agreed that a letter should be written to the
Selectmen and he will approve the project. Ms. Warren agreed to approve
the project and commented that the area needs help with flooding. Ms.
Miller agreed with all the comments that were made. Mr. Bitsko suggested
that an infiltration test be done before the chambers are put in. Mr. Wolk
mentioned that a sump pump will not be allowed without written consent
from the Conservation Commission. Ms. Mullins read special condition
number 2.
Motion made and seconded to approve the project as most recently
proposed and to issue an Order of Conditions with special conditions for
Banks Avenue: DEP# 201-858, BL 816, 5-1 in favor. Mr. Wolk voted not
to approve the project as most recently proposed.
5:55 pm Motion made and seconded to approve the project as most recently
proposed and to issue an Order of Conditions for Route 2 MassDOT:
DEP# 201-879, BL 837, 6-0 in favor.
5:57 pm Motion made and seconded to approve the project as most recently
proposed and to issue an Order of Conditions for 13 Sherburne Road:
DEP# 201-880, BL 838, 6-0 in favor.
5:58 pm Motion made and seconded to approve the project as most recently
proposed and to issue an Order of Conditions for 80 Bloomfield Street, the
wetland line will not be approved at this time: DEP# 201-881, BL 839, 6-0
in favor.
5:59 pm Motion made and seconded to approve the project as most recently
proposed and to issue an Order of Conditions for 19 Wellington Lane Ave:
DEP# 201-883, BL 841, 6-0 in favor.
Reports
Mr. Kennedy reported that he will be filing a Notice of Intent with other
stewards to replace bridges in Conservation Land.
Mr. Hamilton reported that a part-time ranger position was requested as
part of the budget.
6:30 pm Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting, 6-0 in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Tassi
Conservation Department Assistant