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Home My WebLink About2014-10-06 CONCOM-min TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Monday, October 6, 2014 6:30 P.M. Parker Room, Town Offices Building 1625 Massachusetts Avenue Chair Phil Hamilton opened the meeting at 6:33 pm in the Parker Room of the Town Offices Building. Commissioners Present: Phil Hamilton, Joyce Miller, Alexandra Dohan, Dick Wolk and David Langseth Commissioners Absent: Duke Bitsko Others Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Administrator and Michelle Morelli, Community Development Department Assistant PENDING MATTERS 6:33 pm Wetland Restoration Update: 14 Winthrop Road, DEP# 201-885, BL 844 Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. was present to give an update on 14 Winthrop Road. A partial certificate of compliance was issued and the applicant will be submitting paperwork for a full certificate of compliance due to the completion of the wetland restoration. 6:35 pm Informal Discussion: 65 Winter Street, Iodice property, Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. and Mark Barons, Contractor were both present for this discussion. Mr. Kirby gave an overview of the iodice property at 65 Winter Street. The applicant is looking to get a sense of the Commission’s views on development, restoring the wetlands, invasive species management and a possible vegetation management plan. Mr. Langseth asked about the existing conditions of the area. The Commission discussed cluster developments near the wetlands. Riverfront area is not associated with this site. Ms. Mullins commented that each development needs to meet the 50’ setback. Mr. Langseth commented on the lack of land management associated with cluster developments. The commission discussed functioning relic wetlands. Mr. Kirby explained that part of the proposal would include restoring hydrology in the area. 6:57 pm Motion made by Ms. Miller and seconded by Mr. Wolk to issue an Order of Conditions for 124 Adams Street, DEP# 201-952, BL 910, 4-0 in favor. Mr. Langseth cannot vote due to not being present at the last meeting. Motion made by Ms. Miller and seconded by Mr. Wolk to issue an Order of Conditions for 149 Wood Street, DEP# 201-951, BL 909, 4-0 in favor. Mr. Langseth cannot vote due to not being present at the last meeting. Motion made by Ms. Miller and seconded by Mr. Wolk to issue an Order of Conditions for Concord Avenue between Spring St and Waltham St, DEP# 201- 930, BL 890, 4-0 in favor. Mr. Langseth cannot vote due to not being present at the last meeting. 7:00 pm Meeting – Off Marrett Road within Dunback Meadow Conservation Area, RDA DET# 14-16 Applicant: Eric Michelson Smith Memorial bench installation within the 100-foot Buffer Zone Present for the Applicant: Eric Michelson, Applicant Mr. Michelson proposed the mowing of an area in Dunback Meadow for installation of the Smith Memorial bench. The area near the community gardens located in Dunback Meadow would be avoided during construction activities. Mr. Michelson outlined the area that will be mowed on a map presented to the Commission. It will be approximately 60’ x 60’ x 60’ at the location where the Allen Street path and Clematis Road path meet. Mr. Michelson explained the structure as a round, dry-stone wall with a foundation underneath. The foundation will be dug by a small bobcat. Mr. Michelson proposed hay bales for the erosion control. Comments from the Commission as follows: Mr. Langseth asked if the path is wide enough for the bobcat to get to the location and stated he would like to see the clippings left in the area after mowing. Mr. Langseth asked for a clarification on the concrete caps. Mr. Michelson explained that the caps are fieldstones cemented together. Mr. Wolk asked the Commission if the clippings would affect the area with invasive species surrounding. Ms. Mullins stated a pre-construction meeting is required before work can start and erosion controls can be established during that time. Mr. Michelson commented that an F150 would also be used for equipment. Motion made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Miller to issue a negative determination with conditions, 5-0 in favor. 7:15 pm Cont. Meeting – 7 Coach Road, RDA DET# 14-15 Applicant: Eyal Ron & Mary Rose Scozzafava Sunroom construction activities and landscape improvements within the 100-foot Buffer Zone Present for the Applicant: Ginna Johnson, Esker Company Landscape Architecture and Mary Rose Scozzafava, Homeowner Ms. Johnson explained that the proposed project includes construction of an addition, a bluestone terrace, and landscape improvements. Ms. Johnson submitted revised drainage calculations showing a different soil type. The limit of work line and erosion controls are shown on the plan along the buffer zone. Ms. Johnson described a 12’ wide access area. Comments from the Commission as follows: Mr. Langseth suggested the inspection port be brought up to existing grade. Mr. Langseth commented on the lining of the infiltration trench and stated the lining should remain pervious. Motion made by Ms. Miller and seconded by Mr. Wolk to issue a negative determination with conditions, 5-0 in favor. 7:24 pm Cont. Hearing – 9 Tufts Road, AmendOOC DEP# 201-835, BL 793 Applicant: Miljana Bovan Installation of an infiltration system in the front yard within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetland Present for the Applicant: Miljana Bovan & Rasko Ojdrovic, Homeowners During the meeting, Mr. Ojdrovic submitted responses to Mr. Langseth’s comments, which were sent via email on October 3, 2014. The system, as installed, will meet the requirements of the Conservation Commission’s regulations. Comments from the Commission as follows: Mr. Langseth commented that drainage calculations from the submittal on May 2014 shows the volume of runoff for the trench is acceptable. Mr. Langseth stated that he is comfortable with the proposal with the additional chambers in the front yard. Motion made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Miller to close the hearing, 5-0 in favor. Motion made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Miller to issue an Amendment to the Order of Conditions for 9 Tufts Road, DEP# 201-835, BL 793, 5-0 in favor. 7:31 pm Motion made by Ms. Miller and seconded by Mr. Wolk to issue a Certificate of Compliance for 9 Brigham Road, DEP# 201-890, BL 849, pending a site visit from the Administrator, 5-0 in favor. The Commission postponed issuance of a Certificate of Compliance for 9 Brown Road, DEP# 201-772, BL 731. Motion made by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Ms. Miller to approve the minutes from September 22, 2014, 5-0 in favor. 7:34 pm The Commission began discussion of the issues at 2 Diamond Road. Mr. Hamilton gave an overview of the property and the outstanding issues concerning drainage in the area. Mr. Hamilton stated the installation of the drain is reasonable due to supporting evidence of a pipe existing. Mr. Langseth evaluated the elevations listed on the as-built plan. Ms. Mullins explained the amendment proposes the construction of a brick walkway and installation of the drain, which connects to the town drain. The Commission voted to approve the drain installation at the elevation of 184.3 as shown on the as-built plan and approve the construction of the brick walkway. Motion made by Ms. Miller and seconded by Mr. Wolk to amend the Order of Conditions, 4-0 in favor. Mr. Langseth cannot vote due to not being present at the last meeting. 7:53 pm Reports: Bike Advisory, Community Preservation Committee, Land Steward Directors, Housing Partnership, Tree Committee, Land Management, Land Acquisition, etc. Mr. Hamilton updated the Commission on the dog issues at Willard’s Woods and stated that they are filming to show leashing rules and acceptable behavior of dogs. The Town of Lexington will be posting for the ranger position to monitor and enforce regulations. Ms. Dohan stated that if she is on the Greenway Corridor Committee and Conservation Commission she can participate on both, but cannot vote for the Greenway Corridor Committee if she is a liaison for the Conservation Commission. Ms. Dohan will follow up with Lynne Pease in the Selectmen’s Office. 8: 03 pm Motion made by Ms. Miller and seconded by Mr. Wolk to adjourn the meeting, 5-0 in favor. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Morelli Community Development Department Assistant