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Home My WebLink About2024-07-15-ConCom-min-copy Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Conservation Commission ___________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA Monday, July 15th, 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, Alexandra Dohan, Philip Hamilton (Chair), Jason Hnatko, Ruth Ladd (Vice-Chair), Thomas Whelan; Not present: Duke Bitsko Staff Present: Megan Downer, Department Assistant; Not present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director 6:30 PM New Business/Pending Matters Soil Sampling Project Update at Whipple Hill LUPA-24-7 Jennifer Bhatnagar, Biology Professor at Boston University, presented that her Ph.D. student Ms. Corinne Vietorisz will be presenting their findings from soil sampling at Whipple Hill as part of her PhD. dissertation. Ms. Vietorisz stated that they received permission to utilize Whipple Hill for soil samples during 2021 and 2022 for their research on changing trees and changing fungi. Ms. Vietorisz presented their findings including tree communities in New England impacting soil fungi and soil health. Commissioners expressed their appreciation for their work. Approve Minutes: 5/20/2024, 6/10/2024 Joint Meeting and 6/17/2024 The 6/10/2024 Joint Meeting minutes were not ready for review and will be postponed until the 8/5/2024 meeting. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Whelan, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the 5/20/2024 meeting minutes. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Philip Hamilton – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the 6/17/2024 meeting minutes. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Philip Hamilton – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Request for Extension to Order of Conditions: 1010 Waltham St., DEP 201-1220, OpenGov EXTO-24-2, CNOI-21-15 Mr. Jim Borrebach, OHI Engineering, presented and stated that the work associated with the installation of an irrigation well that was approved in the Notice of Intent is in progress but has not been completed. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Mr. Whelan, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to approve an extension to the Order of Conditions of 1 year. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Philip Hamilton – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Request for Certificate of Compliance: 0 Moon Hill Rd, DEP 201-1277, OpenGov CNOI-22-26, COC-24-9 This item is not ready for issuance. Request for Certificate of Compliance: 17 Augustus Road, DEP 201-1218, OpenGov CNOI-21- 12, COC-23-37 This item is not ready for issuance. Request for Certificate of Compliance: Munroe Village, DEP 201-361, BL 311 Ms. Megan Downer, Department Assistant, stated that this request has insufficient information for review. Vote to Issue Amendment to Order of Conditions: 9 Cliffe Ave, DEP 201-1301, OpenGov AOOC-24-2 The Amendment includes an increase of roughly 161 square feet of impervious area. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Hnatko, the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call vote to issue the Amendment to the Order of Conditions. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Philip Hamilton – Abstain Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Schedule site visits for 7/15/2024 Meeting The site visits will take place on 7/30/2024 at 5:30pm. 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. 7:00 PM New Public Meetings/Hearings Notice of Intent: 72 Cary Avenue OpenGov Permit# CNOI-24-18, DEP #201-1325 Applicant/Property Owner: Hirak Bhatiya and Pooja Jani Bhatiya Project: raze and rebuild of a single-family dwelling, within the 100-foot buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Documentation Submitted:  WPA Form 3 Notice of Intent Application; Prepared for Hirak and Pooja Jani Bhatiya, 72 Cary Ave, Lexington, Mass.; Prepared by: Mary Trudeau; Date: 6/25/2024  Stormwater Analysis and Calculations; Prepared for 72 Cary Avenue, Lexington, Mass.; Prepared by: Patriot Engineering; Stamped by: Michael J. Novak, PE No. 50696; Date: 6/13/2024  Notice of Intent Site Plan; Prepared for: Westview Homes; Prepared by: Patriot Engineering; Stamped by: Michael J. Novak, PE No. 50696; Date: 6/8/2024  Drainage Area Map; Prepared for: Westview Homes; Prepared by: Patriot Engineering; Date: 6/10/2024  Operation and Maintenance Plan; Prepared for 72 Cary Avenue, Lexington, Mass.; Prepared by: Patriot Engineering; Date: 6/13/2024  Letter to Hirak and Pooja Bhati, RE: 72 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA: Wetlands Delineation; Prepared by: Mary Trudeau, Wetlands Consultant; Date: 6/1/2024  Description of Work; Prepared for: 72 Cary Avenue; Not Dated Ms. Mary Trudeau Hill, Wetland Consultant, presented and stated that the proposed project is a raze and rebuild and there is an intermitted stream on the eastern property line. Ms. Trudeau Hill stated that an infiltration system is proposed to manage stormwater on site. An Invasive Plant Management Plan proposing the management of invasive species and planting of native species was included in the record. The Commission requests that Feno markers be installed and a list of the native plants purchased be submitted to the record. Mr. Paul Tedrow and Ms. Prabha Tedrow, owners of 66 Cary Avenue, were present and stated their concerns for the height of the proposed plantings at 72 Cary Avenue. Ms. Tedrow stated that she would prefer the vegetated planted does not shade her yard and garden. Ms. Trudeau Hill will meet on site with the Tedrows to discuss the proposed type of plantings and their locations. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Whelan, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to close the hearing. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Philip Hamilton – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye 7:28PM Continued Public Meetings/Hearings Notice of Intent: 18 Woodpark Circle OpenGov Permit# CNOI-24-16, DEP #201-1324 Applicant/Property Owner: Jayashree Venkataraman Project: The construction of two additions and a deck within the 100-ft buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Documentation Submitted:  WPA Form 3 Notice of Intent Application; Prepared for: Jayashree Venkataraman, 18 Woodpark Circle; Prepared by: Mitch Maslanka, Goddard Consulting, LLC; Date: 3/15/2024;  Hydrologic Analysis: Proposed Site Improvements; Prepared for Jayashree Venkataraman; Prepared by: MetroWest Engineering, Inc.; Date: May 2024  Proposed Site Plan; Prepared by: MetroWest Engineering, Inc.; Stamped and signed by: Robert A. Gemma, Civil PE No. 31967; Date: 5/16/2024  Wetland Border Report; Locus: 18 Woodpark Circle; Prepared for: Jayashree Venkataraman; Prepared by: Goddard Consulting LLC; Date: 3/5/2024  Regulatory Compliance Narrative; Prepared by Mitch Maslanka, Wetland Scientist; Date: 6/11/2024  Engineering Comments; Date: 7/1/2024 Previous Meeting Date: 7/1/24 Mr. Mitch Maslanka, Goddard Consulting LLC, presented the proposed project consisting of a proposed addition and deck. Mr. Maslanka stated that Feno markers have been added to the proposed plan and will be installed. Mr. Whelan stated concern for any chemical treatment to the lawn due to the lawn being in close proximity to the resource area. The Commission agreed that the Feno bounds for the no mow area can be installed 10 feet from the wetland line in the rear of the lot. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 4-0 by roll call vote to close the hearing. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Philip Hamilton – Abstain Jason Hnatko – Abstain Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Notice of Intent: 3 Fairland Street OpenGov Permit# CNOI-24-17, DEP #201-1323 Applicant/Property Owner: Sridhar Duvvuri and Venkata Nb Mungara Project: Construction of an addition within the 100 ft buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Documentation Submitted:  WPA Form 3 Notice of Intent Application and Appendixes; Prepared for: Sridhar Duvvuri and Venkata Nb Mungara, 3 Fairland St.; Prepared by: Bernard Hamill, H-Star Engineering; Date: 6/11/2024;  Delineation Report; Prepared for: 3 Fairland St, Lexington, Mass.; Prepared by: Leah D. Basbanes, M.A., Basbanes Wetland Consulting; Date: 4/18/2024  Site Plan; Prepared for: Sridhar Duvvuri and Venkata Nb Mungara, 3 Fairland St., Lexington, Mass.; Prepared by: H-star Engineering; Stamped by: Bernard H. Hamill, PE No. 32401; Date: 6/4/2024  Hydrocad Calculations, Pre-Dev. & Post Dev. Analysis; Prepared for: Sridhar Duvvuri and Venkata Nb Mungara, 3 Fairland St.; Prepared by: H-star Engineering; Stamped by: Bernard H. Hamill, PE No. 32401; Date: 6/3/2024  Letter Re: Submittal of Drainage Analysis and Soil Testing for 3 Fairland St., Lexington, MA; Site Photos; Prepared and Stamped by: Bernard H. Hamill, PE No. 32401; Date: 6/3/2024 Mr. Bernard Hamill, H-Star Engineering, presented and stated that the proposed plans have been adjusted in response to engineering comments regarding increasing the size of the drainage system. Ms. Ladd stated that the overhang of the proposed addition is on the 50-foot buffer zone and cannot be on the line. Mr. Hamilton stated that the as-built will need to show the proposed addition, including overhang, as outside of the 50-foot buffer zone. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell 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 – Abstain Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye 7:50PM 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 The applicant is requesting a continuance to 8/19/2024. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Hnatko, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to the 8/19/2024 meeting, at the applicant’s request. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Philip Hamilton – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 6-0 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 Tom Whelan – Aye 7:55PM Respectfully Submitted, Megan Downer LUHD Department Assistant Approved: 8/19/2024 Archived: 8/23/2024