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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-07-25-CONCOM-min TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Monday July 25, 2016, 2016 6:30 P.M. Parker Room, Town Office Building 1625 Massachusetts Ave Chair Philip Hamilton opened the meeting at 6:31pm in the Parker Room of the Town Office Building Commissioners Present: Alex Dohan, Kevin Beuttell, David Langseth, Dick Wolk Others present: Casey Hagerty, Conservation Department Assistant 6:31 pm Approve Request for Insignificant Plan Changes for DEP File 201-965, BL 923, 116 School Street Chris Duggan explained that they want to add a permeable paver patio to the back of the house. He provided an updated, stamped plan. The commission requested that he use double washed stone and remove the geotextile fabric on the bottom. Motion to approve the plan change made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mrs. Miller. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 6:36pm Issue Emergency Certificate: Water Main Issue on Eldred Street Ms. Hagerty explained that the engineering department discovered a break in the main that goes under Eldred Street. The break had been isolated but will need to be repaired to fix issues with water pressure. Questions and comments from the commission: The commission requested that any earth materials should be removed daily or be protected by erosion controls. Motion to issue the Emergency Certificate made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mrs. Dohan. Vote: 5-0 in favor. Discussion of John Moriarty proposal for Dunback Meadow The commission decided that they were comfortable with the project at the intersection of Marrett Rd & Bacon St. and will authorize Jordan to make any future decisions. The potential swale improvements along the edge of Bacon St. are not currently authorized. Schedule Site Visits for the 8/8/2016 Meeting th Site visits were scheduled for Saturday August 6, 2016. Reports Mr. Hamilton reported that the Land Acquisition sub-committee has met. There is not much new news on the Grove Street development project. He explained that they are focusing some efforts towards a property abutting the Upper Vine Brook on Highland Ave. Mr. Hamilton has gotten in contact with the guardian of the property owner. Mrs. Dohan reported that the women interested in the horse shelters from Wright Farm is meeting with her board to discuss the proposal. Approve minutes from 6/27/2016 meeting Motion to approve the minutes of 6/27/2016 made by Mrs. Dohan and seconded by Mrs. Langseth. Vote: 5-0 in favor. Issue Order of Conditions for DEP 201-1028, BL 986, 8 Milk Street Motion to issue the Order of Conditions for 8 Milk Street made by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Mrs. Dohan. Vote: 4-0 in favor. Mr. Hamilton did not vote. 6:50pm Discussion Mr. Langseth explained that he has been thinking about survey reference marks. He stated that most markers are put on trees and branches that grow or get damaged and may not be an accurate measure at all times. He offered to do some research into drafting some regulation regarding this topic. MEETINGS/HEARINGS 6:57pm DET 16-28 RDA, 47 Sanderson Road Applicant/owner: Stacy Freda Project: Deck addition, landscape work, and cosmetic front step repair Documents: Stacey Freda- home owner Ms. Freda explained that there are three aspects to her project. The first would be to add a deck to the rear of the house. She told the commission that at some point in the past there was a deck there so they will be using the same footings and keeping the same footprint. The second portion of the project is to do some clearing on the side of the house. She explained that brush on the northern side of the house has grown right up to the house. The third portion would involve making cosmetic changes to the front steps. She would cover the brick steps with wood. Ms. Freda asked the commission if it would be possible for her to alter her front steps and have them turn towards the street rather than the driveway. The commission explained that they would need to see that on a plan. She stated she would do a future filing for that. Questions and comments from the commission: The commission asked how far she wanted to clear on the side of the house. She explained that she would clear 10 feet so that there was a way to walk around the side. The commission stated that on their site visit they noticed a possible encroachment on Conservation land with a play structure. Ms. Freda said she would look into this. Motion to issue a Negative Determination with conditions made by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Mrs. Dohan. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 7:12pm DET 16-29 RDA, 22 Bryant Road Applicant/owner: Ed Goodreau Project: Home addition Documents: Ed Goodreau- Homeowner Mr. Goodreau explained that he is proposing to move a wall in towards the house and repitch the roof. There would be no excavation. Motion to issue a Negative Determination with conditions made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 7:20pm DET 16-30 RDA, 143 East Emerson Applicant/owner:David Brossi Project: second story addition Documents: Rich Kirby- LEC Environmental Mr. Kirby explained that his client is proposing to add a dormer addition above an existing single family home. The dormers would go in the front and rear of the house. They are proposing a limit of work lime and stockpiling would be done in the driveway. Mr. Hamilton entered the engineering report and interdepartmental reviews into the record. The commission had an issue with the planning and zoning comments regarding the gross floor area. They stated they were not comfortable approving this project if did not have zoning approval. The commission requested that Mr. Kirby talk to the landscape company about yard waste in the wetlands. Motion to continue the hearing to 8/8/16 at the applicant’s request made by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Mr. Wolk. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 7:29pm DEP 201-1030, BL 988 NOI, 52 Hartwell Ave Applicant/owner: Eversource Energy, Matthew Waldrip, Project: Electrical substation improvements Documents: Matt Waldrip- Environmental Engineer from Eversource Energy Mr. Waldrip explained that they are proposing to make substation improvements on Hartwell Ave. They will be installing a new capacitor bank with some underground conduit work. He explained that one section of the work will be done in area below the flood plain and 115 cubic feet will be displaced. Mr. Waldrip asked the commission about what they thought about not doing a compensatory storage area. He explained that there are some exceptions to needing compensatory flood storage when there is a risk to public safety. Questions and comments from the commission: The commission explained that they don’t ever remember allowing an exception from flood storage. The commission explained that they would need a much more detailed explanation regarding the risks that the flood storage would pose to the public. Mr. Waldrip explained that they would comply with the compensatory flood storage component. Motion to close the hearing made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Langseth. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 7:40pm DEP 201-1031, BL 989 NOI, 28 Valley Road Applicant/owner: Inez Zimmerman Project: Bridge repairs Documents: Rich Kirby- LEC Environmental Mr. Kirby explained that his client is proposing to replace an existing foot bridge over the North Lexington Brook. He explained that the ends of the polls would be imbedded into the bank and all the work would be done by hand. The bridge would be just like the existing bridge, but with the possibility of a hand rail. Questions and comments from the commission: The commission asked what the removal and replacement process would be for the polls. Mr. Kirby explained the polls would be removed by hand and they would put straw on the bank. The commission suggested that they leave the ends of the polls in until they are ready to replace them in one day. The commission asked about the possibility of extending the bridge to displace some more weight. Mr. Kirby explained that they are trying to keep the project simple, but would change the design if it was the wish of the commission. Motion to close the hearing made by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Mr. Langseth. Vote: 5-0 in favor. Continued 7:48pm DET 16-26 RDA, 91 Woburn Street Applicant/owner: Dominque Weyl Project: Raze and rebuild of a Single Family Home Documents: Rich Kirby and Kyle Malloy- Gala Simon Engineering Mr. Kirby said that the previous engineering calculations did not take into account preexisting conditions. The new calculations do take into account the Lexington bylaw. Mr. Hamilton entered the engineering report into the record. Questions and comments from the commission: The commission asked why the drainage system has changed. Mr. Malloy explained that the system in the rear of the house has been removed because they added a pervious deck instead of a patio. Motion to issue a Negative Determination with conditions made by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor. DEP File No. 201-1029, BL 987 NOI, 58 Sherburne Road South Owner/Applicant: Barry Caouette Project: Raze and rebuild of a Single Family Home Motion to continue the hearing to 8/22/2016 made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Langseth. Vote: 5-0 in favor. Should this include a reference to the 7/19/16 letter from Beals Associates Inc., and that the applicant will respond ot the concerns raised int the letter? 8:01pm Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Mrs. Dohan. Vote: 5-0 in favor. Respectfully submitted, Casey Hagerty Conservation Department Assistant Approved 9/6/2016