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Home My WebLink About2022-02-22-Concom-min RECEIVED OVS MORNING 2022 22 I I", Z23 ppm O .p a „ i Ar PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Conservation Commission I CLERK APRIL IV- Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia LEXIN G'tG� LEXINGTON AGENDA Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 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. Commissioners Present: Duke Bitsko, Alex Dohan, Philip Hamilton, Ruth Ladd, David Langseth and Holly Samuels (not present: Kevin Beuttell) Associate Members Present: Vinita Bose, arrived at 7:15 PM (not present: Jason Hnatko) Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director and Meghan McNamara, Department Assistant 6:30 PM New Business/Pendine Matters Discuss and vote to approve passive avian point count surveys at Lexington Conservation areas in Spring and Summer 2022 for Graduate student research, LUPA-76 On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the Land Use Permit Application. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 6:35 PM Discussion, allow for public comment, and vote on proposed policy updates for Idylwilde Community Garden Ms. Amber Carr, Conservation Coordinator, informed the Commission that Conservation staff and the Community Garden coordinators will administer a survey at the end of the 2022 season to gather feedback from gardeners on the recent policy changes. On a motion by Ms. Samuels and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the policy updates for Idylwilde Community Garden. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 6:44 PM Discussion and public comment on the draft Wright Farm Management Plan Mr. Bitsko asked if anyone has considered both not mowing the meadow and also building a boardwalk. Ms. Carr responded that the back field was targeted as part of the meadow preservation program and said it would be beneficial to see if the significant wetness becomes a pattern to decide what approach is necessary and how long a boardwalk would need to be, if proposed to be built. Mr. Bitsko also asked what type of nest boxes are being proposed and Ms. Carr responded that bluebird and bat boxes would be appropriate, but will need further discussions. Ms. Dohan stated that a monitoring study should be implemented to investigate the water usage as more foliage begins to grow. Ms. Samuels asked for clarification on deer browse management on town-owned properties. Ms. Carr responded that there is currently no deer management allowed on Lexington town properties. Ms. Samuels commented that brush piles can become scaffolding for invasive vines and suggests covering the ground with a biodegradable surface before brush piles are established. Ms. Carol Reynolds asked if there is a plan for accommodating bikers and who is responsible for trail planning. Ms. Reynolds also requested more transparency to abutters and stewards during the planning process. Ms. Carr responded that all user types will be taken into consideration when the greater trail management plan comes into play, and that trail planning will be a transparent,public process with the outside consultant to gather feedback. The public comment period will continue to March 4, 2022 and the Commission will vote on the Land Management Plan at the March 7, 2022 meeting. Update on 46 Turning Mill Road driveway and sewer connection Mr. David Santos, owner of 46 Turning Mill Road,provided an update to the Commission regarding a small section of the driveway and utilities on the adjacent Conservation-owned property. Mr. Santos' attorney provided documentation that the house and driveway were in place before the town took ownership of the adjacent lot, and because of this, the town can allow the utilities under the existing area of encroachment with no further approval process necessary. The Conservation Commission will vote to approve the Condition at the March 7 I meeting once documentation is provided by Town Counsel responding to Mr. Santo's lawyer's statement. 7:15 PM New Public Meetings/Hearings 18 Blueberry Lane—Request to Amend the Order of Conditions ViewPoint Cloud Permit#AOOC-22-2, DEP#201-1199, CNOI-20-29 Applicant/Property Owner: 18 Blueberry Lane LLC Project: installation of hot tub and planter, a portion of which is within the 100-foot buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Documentation Submitted.- - ubmitted:— Letter Describing Requested Amendments and attachments; Prepared by: Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Date: 1/31/2022; — Site Plan; Prepared for: DND Homes, LLC; Prepared, stamped and signed by: Frederick W. Russell, PE Civil No. 36713; Date: 10/23/2020 and revised through 11/17/2021; — Stormwater Analysis; Prepared, stamped and signed by: Frederick W. Russell, PE; Date: 10/23/2020 and revised through 11/17/2021; Mr. Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental,presented the proposed amendment to the Commission. There were no questions from the Commission or those in attendance. On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to close the hearing. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:19 PM On a motion by Ms. Samuels and seconded by Mr. Langseth, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the amendment to the Order of Conditions. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:20 PM Continued Public Meetinufflearin2s 18 Saddle Club Road: Notice of Intent ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CN0I-22-2, DEP#201-1252 Applicant/Property Owner: Yousaf Sami Project: raze deck and walkway to construct an addition on piers, deck on sonotubes, concrete pad, infiltration, associated utilities and grading within 200-foot Riverfront Area and Bordering Land Subject to Flooding Previous Meeting Date: 2/7/2022 Supplemental Documentation Submitted: — "Plot Plan of Land"; Prepared for: Yousaf Sami; Prepared by: Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC; Stamped and signed by: John D. Sullivan III, PE Civil No. 41586; Date: 1/13/2022 and revised 2/8/2022; — "Stormwater Analysis"; Prepared by: Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC; Stamped and signed by: John D. Sullivan III, PE; Date: 1/17/2022 and revised 2/8/2022; — Engineering Comments; From: Marissa Liggiero, Engineering; To: Karen Mullins, Conservation; Subject: 18 Saddle Club Rd NOI Engineering Comments 3; Date: 2/11/2022; *Vote to issue the Order of Conditions if the hearing is closed On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to close the hearing. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:22 PM On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to issue the Order of Conditions. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:23 PM 4 Young Street: Notice of Intent ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CNOI-22-1 (local bylaw only) Applicant/Property Owner: Wenyi Gao, 4 Young Street LLC Project: raze and rebuild a single-family dwelling and associate site appurtenances within the 100-foot buffer zone to an off-site Isolated Vegetated Wetland(IVW). Previous Meeting Date: 2/7/2022 Supplemental Documentation Submitted: None On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Langseth, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to close the hearing. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:25 PM 12 Ledgelawn Avenue: Request to Amend Order of Conditions ViewPoint Cloud Permit#AOOC-22-1, DEP#201-1235, CNOI-21-32 Applicant/Property Owner: Amy Hung Project: Modifications to the approved stormwater infiltration system, site grading, and retaining wall design, driveway expansion, removal of 3 trees, installation of fence Previous Meeting Date: 2/7/2022 Supplemental Documentation Submitted: — "Drainage Plan"; Prepared by: Gala Simon Associates Inc.; Stamped and signed by: Alberto M. Gala, PE Civil No. 36434; Date: 6/22/2021 and revised through 2/10/2022; Ms. Julia Hoogeboom, LEC Environmental,presented to the Commission. The applicant is proposing to plant a total of ten trees with at least two being northern red oaks and two being eastern red cedars. Ms. Dohan raised a concern about the proximity of the tree plantings to the retaining wall and Ms. Hoogeboom responded that the retaining wall is set higher than the tree and does not think the root system will be affected by the retaining wall being so close. On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to close the hearing. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:33 PM On a motion by Ms. Samuels and seconded by Mr. Langseth, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the amendment to the Order of Conditions. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:34 PM Vynebrooke Village: Notice of Intent ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CN0I-21-45, DEP#201-1248 Applicant/Property Owner: Caileen Foley, Lexington Housing Authority Project: construction of 3 additions, landscaping, invasive plant removal, and wetland replication within 100-foot buffer zone to Isolated Vegetated Wetlands Previous Meeting Date: 1212012021 Supplemental Documentation Submitted: — Stormwater Management Narrative; Dated: 11/30/2021 and revised on 2/11/2022; — Plans: Sheet D-1.1 "Demo& Soil Erosion Plan", Sheet C-1.1 "Parking Lot Re-Striping", Sheet C-2.1 "Drainage Plan", Sheet C-3.1 "Civil Details"; Date: 1/14/2022; — Site plan; Sheet WS-EX"Existing Watershed Plan"; Date: 11/30/2021; — Site plan; Sheet P-WS "Proposed Watershed Plan"; Date: 11/30/2021; — Long Term Pollution Prevention Plan; Date: February 2022; — Memorandum "Conservation Comments Response"; From: Samiotes Consultants; Date: 2/11/2022; — HydroCAD Report(Existing Conditions); Date: 2/14/2022; — HydroCAD Report(Proposed); Date: 2/14/2022; — Plans: Sheet L1.1 "Landscape Layout and Materials Plan", Sheet L1.2 "Landscape Planting Plan", Sheet L1.3 "Landscape Site Planting Plan", Sheet L1.4 "Vynebrook Grading Plan", Sheet L2.1 "Site Details and Sections"; Prepared by: Highmark Land Design; Date: 2/14/2022; — Additional Review Memo and attachments; From: Brad Holmes, Environmental Consulting and Restoration, LLC; Date: 1/27/2022; — Checklist for Stormwater Report; Not dated; — Project Narrative; Date: 11/30/2021 and revised on 2/14/2022; Ms. Michelle Kayserman, Samiotes Consultants, and Ms. Annie Steele, Abacus Architects, presented to the Commission. Questions and Comments from the Commission: — Can the amount of pavement at the turnaround be reduced? — Can the AC pads and underground utilities be relocated? — Who is responsible for maintaining the bioretention basin? If this work is being subbed out, the Operation & Maintenance Manual should have greater detail and the contractor should be experienced. Will make a Condition that the contact info for the responsible parry be provided to the Conservation Commission — The wetland replication plan states that the inspections will last for two years. Can that language be changed to say two full growing seasons instead? — Specific detail needs to be added so the party responsible for maintenance has a clear understanding of what needs to be done. — A planting plan needs to be provided. Responses from the Representative: — The paved turnaround area is necessary for emergency vehicle access and was put there only a few years ago. — Verizon will install shallow buried wires to the AC pads and this trenching can be discussed with the general contractor prior to work beginning. — Not sure who will be responsible for maintaining the bioretention. Will either train the LHA staff or sub out the work. — Yes, the language will be changed to say two full growing seasons. Ms. Melinda Walker, Lexington Housing Authority, asked if the consultants will need to be present at the next meeting if the requested information is provided, hoping to avoid any unnecessary consultant expenses. She pointed out that this is low-income housing,provided by the Town. Mr. Hamilton responded that the Commission must hold this project to the same standards as all others in the town, regardless of the applicant. Ms. Kayserman asked if the Commission has an opinion on mulch within rain gardens and a Commission member responded that leaf compost is a good option. On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to the March 7, 2022 meeting at the applicant's request. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 8:11 PM 116 Vine Street: Notice of Intent ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CN0I-21-44, DEP#201-1246 Applicant: Lexington Housing Assistance Board, Inc. Project: construction of 40b housing consisting of two buildings (6 units), a parking lot and associated site development, within the 100-foot buffer to BVW Previous Meeting Date: 1212012021, 112412022 Supplemental Documentation Submitted: — "Permit Site Plan Set"; Prepared for: LexHAB; Prepared by: Hancock Associates; Stamped and signed by: Brian G. Geaudreau, PE Civil No. 64495; Date: 11/29/2021 and revised through 2/9/2022; — Response to Comments; From: Hancock Associates; To: Lexington Conservation; Date: 2/14/2022; — Request for Waiver; From: Hancock Associates; To: Lexington Conservation; Date: 2/14/2022; On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to close the hearing. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 8:15 PM 95 Hayden Avenue: Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation Viewpoint Cloud Permit# CORD-22-1, DEP#201-1251 Applicant/Property Owner: Bradley Cardoso, Hobbs Brook Real Estate LLC Project: confirm BVW and isolated vegetated wetland Previous Meeting Date: 21712022 Supplemental Documentation Submitted: None On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to the March 7, 2022 meeting at the applicant's request. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 8:16 PM New Business/Pendine Matters, Continued Schedule site visits for 3/7/2022 meeting The site visits will take place on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 1:00 PM Approve Minutes: 2/7/2022 meeting On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the minutes of the February 7, 2022 meeting. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 8:19 PM Reports: Bike Advisory, Community Gardens, Community Preservation Committee, Greenway Corridor Committee, Land Acquisition, Land Management, Land Steward Directors, and Tree Committee, HIP Working Group Mr. Langseth announced that he is moving out of state in April and will therefore need to leave the Conservation Commission. On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 8:30 PM Respectfully Submitted, Meghan McNamara Department Assistant- Conservation Approved: 3/21/2022 Archived: 3/22/2022