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PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
Conservation Commission
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AGENDA Monday, June 3rd, 2024, 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: Kevin Beuttell, Alex Dohan, Philip Hamilton (Chair), Ruth Ladd
(Vice-Chair), Thomas Whelan; Not present Duke Bitsko and Jason Hnatko
Staff Present: Megan Downer, Department Assistant; Not present: Karen Mullins, Conservation
Director
6:30 PM New Business/Pending Matters
Conservation Restriction Municipal Certification Acceptance: 72 Maple Street CR
Mr. Philip Hamilton, Chairman, stated that this item will be postponed until Ms. Karen Mullins
is present to discuss.
Vote to Issue Order of Conditions: 9 Fairfield Drive, DEP 201-1319, OpenGov CNOI-24-11
Mr. Hamilton stated that a condition must be included in the Order of Conditions that no
machinery of any kind be parked or stopped on wetlands despite being allowed to pass through.
Mr. Whelan stated that mowing during the monitoring period would provide native species a
chance of survival. Mr. Hamilton also stated that a condition to monitor mowing once each
growing season will be included as well.
On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Whelan, the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call
vote to issue the Order of Conditions.
Record of Vote as Follows:
Kevin Beuttell – Aye
Alex Dohan – Aye
Philip Hamilton – Aye
Ruth Ladd – Aye
Tom Whelan – Aye
Vote to Issue Order of Conditions: 9 Young Street, DEP 201-1308, OpenGov CNOI-24-2
Mr. Hamilton stated that the engineering report needed to issue the Order of Conditions had been
submitted at the prior meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call
vote to issue the Order of Conditions.
Record of Vote as Follows:
Kevin Beuttell – Aye
Alex Dohan – Aye
Philip Hamilton – Aye
Ruth Ladd – Aye
Tom Whelan – Aye
Request for Certificate of Compliance: 4 Maguire Rd, DEP 201-1201, OpenGov CNOI-20-28,
COC-24-8
Mr. Hamilton stated that this item will be postponed until Ms. Karen Mullins is present to
discuss.
Schedule site visits for 6/3/2024 Meeting
Ms. Megan Downer, Department Assistant, stated that staff did not receive new submissions for
the 6/17/2024 meeting and there may be no site visits necessary. If any site visits are needed, the
site visits will take place on 6/12/2024 at 5:30pm.
Approve Minutes: 5/20/2024
Ms. Megan Downer, Department Assistant, stated that the 5/20/2024 minutes were not ready for
review and will be postponed until the 6/17/2024 meeting.
Reports: Lexington High School Project Update, Bike Advisory, Community Gardens,
Community Preservation Committee, Greenway Corridor Committee, Land Acquisition, Land
Management, Land Steward Directors, Tree Committee, and Open Space & Recreation Plan
None
11 Valley Road: Discussion on Noncompliance, B-22-1468, ADM-22-41
Mr. Hamilton stated that the matter may not be resolved during this meeting and will be
continued to the 6/17 meeting to allow for Ms. Mullins to be present. Mr. Yifang Guo, owner of
11 Valley Road, stated that he is requesting approval of the entrance as built and the existing
expanded driveway. Mr. Guo stated that due to language barriers, the permit appeared to be fully
approved. Mr. Hamilton stated that the discussion will be continued at the 6/17 meeting.
7:05 PM New Public Meetings/Hearings
Request for Determination of Applicability: 31 Valleyfield St
OpenGov Permit# CDOA-24-6
Applicant/Property Owner: Stephanie Basile
Project: Installation of a fence around perimeter of backyard only, within the 100-foot buffer zone to
Bordering Vegetated Wetlands.
Documentation Submitted:
Determination of Applicability Application; Prepared by: Stephanie Basile, Property
Owner; Date: 5/14/2024;
Detailed Project Description; Prepared by: Stephanie Basile; Not Dated;
Proposed Fence Plans; Prepared by: RealMapInfo LLC; Stamped by: Todd P. Chapin, LS
No. 37558; Date: 11/02/2023
Plot Plan of Land; Prepared by: RealMapInfo LLC; Stamped by: Todd P. Chapin, LS No.
37558; Date: 11/02/2023
Photograph Representative of Site; Not Dated
Ms. Stephanie Basile, property owner, presented that the proposed fence will enclose the
backyard to create a place for her child to play and provide privacy. Ms. Alex Dohan,
Commissioner, stated that due to the wet soil, she recommends a type of fencing that will not rot
easily.
On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call
vote to issue a negative determination with conditions.
Record of Vote as Follows:
Kevin Beuttell – Aye
Alex Dohan – Aye
Philip Hamilton – Aye
Ruth Ladd – Aye
Tom Whelan – Aye
7:14pm
Request for Determination of Applicability: 55 Hill St
OpenGov Permit# CDOA-24-7
Applicant/Property Owner: Robert Dembek/Lexington Golf Club
Project: the renovation and slight repositioning of the current layout of our fifth green. The
project includes three sand bunkers and reduction of the size of the putting surface within the 100
ft buffer zone from an intermittent stream.
Documentation Submitted:
Determination of Applicability Application; Prepared by: Robert Dembek; Date:
5/8/2024;
Detailed Project Description; Not Dated;
Lexington Golf Club, 2024 Construction Documentation; Prepared by: Tim Lewis Golf
Design; Date: 4/30/2024
Mr. Robert Dembek, golf course superintendent, presented that the proposed work is to
reposition and reshape an estimated 1700 square feet of the green and three sand bunkers on the
fifth hole. Mr. Dembek stated that the grades will mostly remain the same. Mr. Whelan asked if
the cart path will be reconstructed or changed as part of the project. Mr. Dembek stated that
changing the cart path is not part of the proposed work.
On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call
vote to issue a negative determination with conditions.
Record of Vote as Follows:
Kevin Beuttell – Aye
Alex Dohan – Aye
Philip Hamilton – Aye
Ruth Ladd – Aye
Tom Whelan – Aye
Notice of Intent: 843 Emerson Gardens Rd
OpenGov Permit# CNOI-24-14, DEP #201-1322
Applicant/Property Owner: Bridget Koha
Project: after-the-fact approval of installation of patios and walkways and associated landscaping
activities within the 200-foot Riverfront Area to Munroe Brook. Additional walkways, a shed,
and pea stone areas are proposed. Erosion controls. stormwater management, and Riverfront
Area restoration are proposed to protect the adjacent resource area and improve existing site
conditions.
Documentation Submitted:
Notice of Intent Application and Wetland Resource Area Analysis; Prepared for: Bridget
Koha, 843 Emerson Gardens Rd; Prepared by: Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental
Consultants, Inc.; Date: 5/14/2024;
Appendix B Site Plans, C-0 Pre Construction Site Plan, C-1 Post Construction Site Plan;
Prepared for 843 Emerson Gardens Road; Prepared by: Gala Simon Associates Inc.;
Stamped by: Alberto M. Gala PE #36434; Date: 5/14/2024
Appendix C Engineering Drainage Calculations; Prepared for: 843 Emerson Gardens Rd;
Prepared by: Gala Simon Associates, Inc.; Stamped by: Alberto M Gala, PE #36434;
Date: 5/14/2024
Appendix D Buffer Zone Mitigation Planting Plan; Prepared by: LEC Environmental
Consultants, Inc.; Date: 4/26/2024; Revised: 5/8/2024
Ms. Nicole Ferrara, LEC Environmental, presented and Mr. Al Gala, Gala Simon and
Associates, was also in attendance. Ms. Ferrara stated that landscaping was recently done
including a patio and walkway at the property which needs approval from the Commission. She
stated that the proposed activities include construction of a shed, a pea stone area, stepping stone
walkways and a fence along the rear and sides of the property. Mr. Gala, stated that to mitigate
the impervious area, the proposed plan includes connecting part of the existing roof to a Cultech
stormwater system. Ms. Ferrara stated that the applicant is proposing landscaping and installation
of rain barrels in the front of the property.
Ms. Ferrara stated that post-construction stormwater analysis was uploaded prior to the meeting
and has not been reviewed by engineering. Mr. Kevin Beuttell, Commissioner, stated that a
landscaping plan for the front of the property needs to be submitted for approval. An abutting
neighbor, Mr. Zack Z., stated that trees have been cut on the property and asked if there is
mitigation for the loss of the trees. Mr. Hamilton stated that the restoration plan was discussed at
the previous meeting and mitigation is being enforced.
On a motion by Mr. Whelan and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call
vote to continue the hearing to the 6/17/2024 meeting, at the applicant’s request.
Record of Vote as Follows:
Kevin Beuttell – Aye
Alex Dohan – Aye
Philip Hamilton – Aye
Ruth Ladd – Aye
Tom Whelan – Aye
Continued Public Meetings/Hearings
Notice of Intent: 3 Goffe Road
OpenGov Permit# CNOI-24-13, DEP #201-1321
Applicant/Property Owner: Frank Hsieh and Lily Li, Trustees
Project: raze a deck, patio, decorative wall/bench and platform/steps, to construct a single-family
addition, decks, pavers, rooftop infiltration, restore patio, associated grading and utilities within
the 100-foot buffer zone to BVW.
Documentation Submitted:
Notice of Intent Application; Prepared by: Maureen Herald, Norse Environmental
Services, Inc.; Prepared for: Frank Hsieh and Lily Li, Trustees.; Date: 4/30/2024
Architectural Plans; Prepared by: OoDD Architects; Date: 8/9/2023
Post-Construction Stormwater Maintenance Plan; Prepared by: Jack Sullivan, Sullivan
Engineering Group, LLC; Not Dated
Plot Plan of Land; Prepared by: Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC; Stamped by: John
Sullivan, PE No. 41586 and Paul Finocchio, PLS No. 36115; Date: 4/24/2024
Notice of Intent Report; Prepared by: Norse Environmental Services, Inc.; Prepared for:
Frank Hsieh and Lily Li, Trustees; Date: April 2024
Engineering Comments 1; Date: 5/17/2024
Supplemental Documentation Submitted:
Engineering Comments 2; Date: 5/31/2024
Stormwater Analysis; Prepared and Stamped by: John (Jack) Sullivan III, PE No. 41586;
Date: 4/29/2024; Revised 5/23/2024, 5/31/2024
Engineering Comments 3; Date: 5/31/2024
Previous Meeting Date: 5/20/2024
Ms. Maureen Herald, Norse Environmental, presented that the proposed addition is 67 feet away
from the wetlands and there is a net increase in impervious surface of 140 square feet. Ms.
Herald stated that previous engineering comments have been addressed and engineering has
submitted that the analysis does demonstrate compliance with the town’s performance standards.
On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call
vote to close the hearing.
Record of Vote as Follows:
Kevin Beuttell – Aye
Alex Dohan – Aye
Philip Hamilton – Aye
Ruth Ladd – Aye
Tom Whelan – Aye
Request for Determination of Applicability: 149-151 Old Spring Street (Chinese Bible
Church of Greater Boston)
OpenGov Permit# CDOA-23-12
Applicant/Property Owner: Chinese Bible Church of Greater Boston
Project: connection to the municipal drainage system associated with construction of a new
building
Supplemental Documentation Submitted:
Drainage Calculations and Stormwater Management Plan; Prepared by: McKenzie
Engineering Group; Stamped and signed by: Bradley C. McKenzie, PE Civil No. 36917;
Date last revised: 3/29/2024;
Site Development Plan; Prepared by: McKenzie Engineering Group; Stamped and signed
by: Bradley C. McKenzie, PE; Date last revised: 3/29/2024;
Technical Review Letter #1; Prepared by: Scott D. Turner, Director of Planning,
Environmental Partners; Date: 4/19/2024
Previous Meeting Dates: 10/30/23; 11/27/23; 12/11/23; 1/2/24, 1/29/24, 2/12/24, 2/26/2024,
3/11/2024, 4/8/2024, 4/22/2024, 5/6/2024, 5/20/2024
Mr. Hamilton stated that the applicant is requesting a continuance to 6/17/2024.
On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call
vote to continue the hearing to the 6/17/2024 meeting, at the applicant’s request.
Record of Vote as Follows:
Kevin Beuttell – Aye
Alex Dohan – Aye
Philip Hamilton – Aye
Ruth Ladd – Aye
Tom Whelan – Aye
Notice of Intent: 8 Blueberry Lane
OpenGov Permit# CNOI-24-7, DEP #201-1315
Applicant/Property Owner: DND Homes LLC
Project: demolition of an existing home and construction of a new single-family home, portions of which
are within the 100-foot buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands
Documentation Submitted:
Notice of Intent Application; Prepared by: Dominic Kemmett, Oxbow Associates, Inc.;
Date: 3/5/2024;
“Operation and Maintenance Plan”; Prepared by: Patriot Engineering; Date: 2/20/2024;
“Representative Site Photos”; Prepared by Oxbow Associates, Inc.; Date:10/13/2023 and
2/13/2024;
“New Residence Floor Plans”; Prepared and Stamped by Michael L. McKay, McKay
Architects, RA#AR6947; Date: 11/14/2023; Last Revised Date: 11/28/2023;
Engineering Comments; Prepared by Marissa Liggiero; Date: 3/22/2024
Project Narrative; Prepared by Oxbow Associates, Inc.; Not Dated
Supplemental Documentation Submitted:
“Stormwater Analysis and Calculations”; Prepared and Stamped by: Michael J. Novak,
Patriot Engineering, CE#50696; Date: 02/20/2024; Revised: 5/10/2024
Sheet 1 and 2 - “Notice of Intent Site Plan and Details”; Prepared by: Patriot
Engineering; and Stamped by: Michael J. Novak, Patriot Engineering, CE#50696; Date:
2/19/2024; Revised: 5/10/2024
Buffer Zone Mitigating Planting Plan; Prepared by LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc.;
Date: 5/13/2024
Engineering Comments; Date: 5/16/2024
Previous Meeting Dates: 3/25/2024, 4/8/2024, 4/22/2024, 5/6/2024
Mr. Hamilton stated that the applicant is requesting a continuance to the 6/17/2024 meeting.
On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call
vote to continue the hearing to the 6/17/2024 meeting, at the applicant’s request.
Record of Vote as Follows:
Kevin Beuttell – Aye
Alex Dohan – Aye
Philip Hamilton – Aye
Ruth Ladd – Aye
Tom Whelan – Aye
On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Mr. Whelan the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call
vote to adjourn the meeting.
Record of Vote as Follows:
Kevin Beuttell – Aye
Alex Dohan – Aye
Philip Hamilton – Aye
Jason Hnatko – Aye
Ruth Ladd – Aye
7:45pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Megan Downer
LUHD Department Assistant
Approved: 7/1/2024
Archived: 7/8/2024