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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-06 CONCOM-min TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, May 6, 2014 6:30 P.M. Parker Room, Town Office Building 1625 Massachusetts Avenue Chair Joyce Miller opened the meeting at 6:33 pm in the Parker Room of the Town Office Building. Commissioners Present: Joyce Miller, Phil Hamilton, Stew Kennedy (arrived at 6:33 pm), Dick Wolk, and Duke Bitsko Commissioners Absent: David Langseth and Jane Warren Others Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Administrator and Michelle Morelli, Community Development Department Assistant PENDING MATTERS 6:33 pm Plan changes: 9 Vine Brook Road, DEP# 201-890, BL 849 Ian Rubin, Markey and Rubin, Inc. presented the plan changes at 9 Vine Brook Road. Mr. Rubin described the eco-stone paver patio with a fire pit and retaining wall. Mr. Rubin also discussed native shrub and tree plantings in the area. Mr. Hamilton asked Mr. Rubin to point out the location of the 25-foot Buffer Zone and Mr. Rubin stated that all work will occur within the 50-foot Buffer Zone. Ms. Miller asked for submittal of runoff calculations and paver details. Mr. Wolk asked for a plan showing the original approved project and the plan changes. Mr. Hamilton commented that the plan changes need to be submitted to the Commission as an Amendment to the Order of Conditions. Mr. Kennedy agrees with Mr. Hamilton. Mr. Bitsko asked for more information regarding the drainage calculations with the inclusion of a summary table for the original calculations and addition of the plan changes. 6:44 pm Compliance order: 20 Banks Avenue, DEP# 201-858, BL 816 Steve Lawrenson, Contractor and Ian Rubin, Markey and Rubin, Inc. were present for this discussion. Mr. Kennedy asked if the pumping of water on neighboring properties had ceased. Motion made and seconded to approve the plan change to add 7.5 inches of concrete to the basement floor elevation, 5-0 in favor. 6:55 pm Wetlands restoration plan: 442 Marrett Road Ms. Mullins gave a brief update stating the property owner engaged Rich Kirby to develop a restoration plan to be implemented. The Commission postponed the restoration plan proposal until May 20, 2014. 6:56 pm Motion made and seconded to issue an Order of Conditions 200 Hanscom Road, DEP# 201-936, 4-0 in favor. 6:57 pm Motion made and seconded to issue an Order of Conditions 8 Holton Road, DEP# 201-935, BL 895, 4-0 in favor. Motion made and seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for L.G. Hanscom Field, DEP# 201-751, 5-0 in favor. 6:58 pm Reports: Bike Advisory, Community Preservation Committee, Land Steward Directors, Housing Partnership, Tree Committee, Land Management, Land Acquisition, etc. Ms. Mullins gave a reported to the Commission that the Dunback Meadow community garden site needs a policy developed for fill being brought in as well as compost to the plots. The Commission will set up a site visit. th Ms. Mullins reported that on June 10 there will be a joint Conservation Commission and stewards meeting. 7:02 pm Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes from April 22, 2014 with a minor edit, 5-0 in favor. 7: 05 pm Meeting – Route 2A, Marrett Road, RDA DET# 14-04 Applicant: MassDOT – Highway Division Roadway maintenance resurfacing work within the 100-foot Buffer Zone Present for the Applicant: Renata Welch, MassDOT - Highway Division, District 4 Ms. Welch proposed roadway work within the right-of-way from Spring Street to Wilson Road. Sidewalks and handicap ramps will be improved in select locations. Comments from the Commission as follows: Mr. Kennedy asked if the Town Engineer had reviewed the project. Ms. Mullins replied that John Livsey, Town Engineer, reviewed the proposed project with MassDOT before filing. Mr. Bitsko asked if the mulch tube will be biodegradable. Ms. Welch stated that it will be removed after the work is completed and silt sacks will be installed for sediment control. Motion made and seconded to issue a negative determination of applicability with conditions as stated, 5-0 in favor. 7:13 pm Meeting – 11 Bellflower Street, RDA DET# 14-03 Applicant: Eric & Tulin Fuselier Site grading and removal of trees within the 100-foot Buffer Zone Present for the Applicant: Eric and Tulin Fuselier Mr. Fuselier proposed the expansion of the back yard, construction of a tiered retaining wall and removal of three trees. Comments from the Commission as follows: Mr. Kennedy asked if all of the work was to occur outside the 50-foot Buffer Zone. Mr. Bitsko asked if the Commission was approving the wetland line. Connie Dugan of 12 Bellflower Street commented that there are water issues in the area. Ms. Dugan asked if a pipe would be necessary to direct the water to the culvert. Diane Bigelow of 15 Bellflower Street raised concerns of water in the area. Motion made and seconded to issue a negative determination of applicability with conditions as stated, 5-0 in favor. 7:27 pm Meeting – 3 Crescent Road, RDA DET# 14-02 Applicant: Heather Yu Installation of a fence and removal of a tree within the 100-foot Buffer Zone Present for the Applicant: Heather Yu, Homeowner Ms. Yu proposed the removal of a tree and installation of a fence at 3 Crescent Road. Comments from the Commission as follows: Mr. Bitsko asked if there was vegetation in the area of the pond. Ms. Yu stated that lawn accounts for the area to the pond. Mr. Bitsko explained how the Commission views land area and vegetation according to the regulations. Mr. Hamilton asked the Commission if the fence would lessen the intrusions to the wetland. The Commission discussed the close proximity of the proposed fence to the pond. Motion made and seconded to continue the meeting to May 20, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the request of the applicant, 5-0 in favor. 7:53 pm Cont. Hearing - 85 Reed Street, NOI DEP# 201-925, BL 885 Applicant: Brian Powderly Raze and rebuild a single-family dwelling Motion made and seconded to continue the hearing to May 20, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the request of the applicant, 5-0 in favor. 7:54 pm Cont. Hearing - 79 Maple Street, NOI DEP# 201-921, BL 881 Applicant: Ronald Smith Raze a single-family dwelling and driveway and construct a new single-family dwelling, deck, driveway, rooftop infiltration, associated grading and utilities within the 100-foot Buffer Zone and 200-foot Riverfront Area Motion made and seconded to continue the hearing to May 20, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the request of the applicant, 5-0 in favor. 7:55 pm Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting, 5-0 in favor. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Morelli Community Development Department Assistant