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Home My WebLink About2021-08-16-CONCOM-min JS MORNIN ?�G 2=W ,O O ,Q PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Conservation Commission APRIL tYTM Meering broadcasted by LexMedia LFXING'�O� AGENDA Monday,August 16, 2021, 6:30 p.m. This Conservation Commission meeting was held remotely via Zoom, an online meeting platform. Public Participation via calling in or using your computer was encouraged and a recording will be available through LexMedia as soon as possible after the meeting. Commissioners Present: Kevin Beuttell, Duke Bitsko, Alex Dohan, Philip Hamilton, Ruth Ladd, David Langseth and Holly Samuels Associate Members Present: Jason Hnatko and Vinita Bose Staff Present: Meghan McNamara, Department Assistant 6:35 PM New Business/Pendine Matters LUPA-58; vote to approve goat grazing and educational walks at Chiesa Farm for 2021; Hal6 Sofia Schatz and Laurene Beaudette. On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Langseth, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the Land Use Permit until the end of the 2021 calendar year. Record of vote as follows: Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye Duke Bitsko —Aye 6:43 PM Conservation Plan Modification/Insignificant Plan Change: 43 Sanderson Road, ViewPoint Cloud Permit#CPM-21-19, DEP4201-1198, BL# CNOI-20-24 Mr. Evan Freeman and Ms. Michelle Yanetti, property owners of 43 Sanderson Road, requested permission from the Commission to use a mini-excavator to install one concrete sono-tube footing. Due to the soil conditions on the site, one helical pier footing was unable to be installed as per the original scope of work. Ms. Mullins previously met with the property owners and their contractor on site. On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the Insignificant Plan Change. Record of vote as follows: Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye Duke Bitsko —Aye 6:45 PM 15 Volunteer Way- Ashok Patel, update on expansion of work limit and changes to the site within the 100-foot buffer zone This discussion will be continued to the August 30, 2021 meeting at the request of the representative. Issue Order of Conditions: Drummer Boy Way, ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CNOI-21-33, DEP4201-1234 On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to issue the Order of Conditions. Record of vote as follows: Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Recused Duke Bitsko —Aye Discussion of issues raised at continued public hearing of 8/9/2021 The Commission discussed recommendations and proposed changes to the bylaw and regulations. New Public Meetings/Hearings None Continued Public Meetings/Hearings 7:05 PM Notice of Intent—8 Paddock Lane ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CN0I-21-29, DEP#201-1230 Applicant/Property Owner: Sabrina and Raffi Afeyan Project: proposed front and rear additions, and the addition of a patio, deck, walkway and stairs to a single-family dwelling located within the 100-foot buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Previous Meeting Dates: 7/6/2021, 8/2/2021 Supplemental Documentation: — Response to comments; From: Steven Lee, Allen & Major Associates, Inc.; To: Lexington Conservation Commission; RE: A&M Project#2931-01 Engineering Review of 8 Paddock Lane; Date: 8/9/2021; — Revised Plans; "Existing Conditions", "Site Plan and Demolition", "Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan", and "Details"; Prepared by: Allen & Major Associates, Inc.; Stamped and signed by: Carlton M. Quinn, PE Civil No. 49923; Date: 6/15/2021; Revised: 7/26/2021 and 8/9/2021; — "Drainage Report"; Prepared by: Allen & Major Associates, Inc.; Prepared for: Sabrina List Afeyan, Property Owner; Date: 6/15/2021; Revised: 7/26/2021 and 8/9/2021; Mr. Steven Lee, Project Engineer with Allen & Major Associates, Inc., presented the modifications made to the Commission. Questions and Comments from the Commission: — Is there a planting plan? Recommend native plantings — Recommend Feno markers at the 25-foot buffer boundary — Don't normally approve overflow from the infiltration basin — Don't require an inspection port in every row, but won't make the applicant remove — Would require a blanket erosion control if slope is 3:1 or greater, in addition to seeding and planting Responses from the Representative: — The homeowner is open and willing to implement a planting plan and install Feno markers. — Slope is 3:1 all the way The Commission will include the following special conditions in the Order of Conditions: Install native plantings approved by staff on the slope, overflow be at the downspouts, limit of work line be moved uphill from the Maple, and install 4 Feno markers On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to close the hearing. Record of vote as follows: Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye Duke Bitsko —Aye 7:26 PM (56:34 LexMedia) ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CN0I-21-20, DEP#201-#### Notice of Intent: 75 Concord Avenue Applicant/Property Owner: American Towers LLC Project: to perform a boardwalk repair, fence installation and vegetation maintenance around the AM radio tower site within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Previous Meeting Date: 5/24/2021 Supplemental Documentation: — Memorandum; From: Shane Crevier, J Lee Associates; RE: Lexington- Fence and Walkway repair/Hand Clearing; Date: 7/28/2021; Mr. Luke Hurley, Gove Environmental Services, Inc., presented before the Commission. Mr. Hurley provided explanation on responses to the Commission's comments from the previous meeting on May 24, 2021. Questions and Comments from the Commission: — Is pressure treated wood being used in the wetland? May allow pressure treated wood but request information on the lumber specifics and don't want the cutting done on site. — Is the proposed fencing chain-link or wood? — Will require a funnel to be used when pouring concrete into the sonotube. — Is there a proposed vegetative maintenance plan around the wires and fencing? Ms. Kayleen Duclos, representative from American Towers stated that since the towers are AM there are specific regulations that don't allow use of metal material around the towers. Wood fencing is the preferred use for this scope. Mr. Jeff Johnson, Broadcast Construction Manager at American Towers, confirmed that the sonotube footings are 2-foot diameter and will be 3 feet deep. No gasoline equipment will be used when installing the sonotubes and all will be installed by hand, using post-hole diggers and shovels. The cement mixing will be done outside the wetlands and brought in by wheelbarrows. A DEP number has not yet been issued and the representative will discuss it with the regional office. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to the August 30, 2021 meeting at the applicant's request. Record of vote as follows: Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye Duke Bitsko —Aye 8:01 PM Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation: 475 Bedford Street ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CORD-21-1, DEP#201-#### Applicant/Property Owner: Cresset Lexington LLC Project: confirmation of resource areas Previous Meeting Date: 7/19/2021 Supplemental Documentation: None *The Applicant has requested a continuance to the August 30, 2021 meeting On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to the August 30, 2021 meeting at the applicant's request. Record of vote as follows: Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye Duke Bitsko —Aye 8:02 PM New Business/Pendine Matters, Continued Schedule site visits for 8/30/2021 meeting No site visits were scheduled. Approve minutes: 8/2/2021 Meeting This will be continued to the August 30, 2021 meeting. Reports: Bike Advisory, Community Gardens, Community Preservation Committee, Greenway Corridor Committee, Land Acquisition, Land Management, Land Steward Directors, and Tree Committee, HIP Working Group Ms. Dohan stated that she will be providing a brief presentation regarding the Wright Farm Advisory Subcommittee at the August 30, 2021 meeting. On a motion by Ms. Samuels and seconded by Mr. Langseth, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM. Record of vote as follows: Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye Duke Bitsko —no vote, left meeting at 8:20 PM Respectfully Submitted, Meghan McNamara Department Assistant Approved: 8/30/2021 Archived: 8/31/2021