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Home My WebLink About2025-07-08-ConCom-min.pdf Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Conservation Commission ___________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, 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, Duke Bitsko (joined at 7pm), Alexandra Dohan, Jason Hnatko, Ruth Ladd (Acting Chair), and Thomas Whelan; Not Present: Philip Hamilton (Chair) Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director, Megan Downer, Department Assistant , Erica Herrera, Assistant Conservation Director 6:30 PM New Business/Pending Matters Conservation Plan Modification: CPM-25-3, 22 Wyman Road Ms. Mary Trudeau, Wetland Consultant, presented and stated that the applicant proposes a minor modification to the front yard. Ms. Trudeau stated that a small permeable patio between the driveway and the front door is now proposed which is replacing an impervious walkway previously proposed. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the plan modification. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Conservation Plan Modification: CPM-25-4, 1367 Massachusetts Ave Mr. Raj Janu, owner of 1367 Massachusetts Ave, presented and stated that the existing stairway in the rear was not previously included in the submitted plans. Mr. Janu stated that there is a second stairway in the rear of the dwelling that is now proposed along with a bay window in the front of the dwelling. Ms. Ladd asked if water and sewer lines will need to be replaced. Mr. Janu stated that DPW has reviewed the waterlines and that they will need to be connected. On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Whelan, the Commissio n voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the plan modification. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Review request for Amended Order of Conditions: 56 Grassland St Mr. Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental, presented the overview of the proposed amendment to the Order of Conditions which was filed for the July 22, 2025 meeting. This is the third request for an amendment to the Order of Conditions. Ms. Ladd stated that the permeable patio is within the 25-foot Buffer Zone and expressed concern for the proposed work within the 25 -foot Buffer Zone. Mr. Kirby stated that there is Bordering Vegetated Wetlands surrounding the property. Mr. Beuttell stated that a new Notice of Intent Application would need to be submitted for any newly proposed excavation in the wetlands. Approve Minutes: 6/10/2025 On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Whelan, the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the 6/10/2025 minutes. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Request for Certificate of Compliance: 12 Solomon Pierce Rd, DEP #201-1341, OpenGov COC- 25-7, Invalid OOC Ms. Mullins stated that no work has been done and the owner is selling the property. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Mr. Hnatko, the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call vote to issue the invalid Order of Conditions. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Request for Certificate of Compliance: 72 Cary Ave, DEP #201-1325, OpenGov CNOI-24-18, COC-25-8 Ms. Mullins stated that the site is not currently in compliance and might be filing a plan modification. Schedule site visits: 7/22/2025 Meeting The site visits will be scheduled for Tuesday 7/15/2025 starting at 5:30pm. Mr. Duke Bitsko joined the meeting at 7pm. Reports: Bike Advisory, Community Gardens, Community Preservation Committee, Enforcement Updates, Greenway Corridor Committee, Land Acquisition, Land Management, Land Steward Directors, Tree Committee None. 7:00 PM New Public Meetings/Hearings Request for Determination of Applicability: 26 Douglas Road OpenGov Permit# CDOA-25-16 Applicant/Property Owner: Lexington Housing Assistance Board Inc. Project: Construction of a new second driveway with pervious paver walkway connecting to new rear basement egress from new accessory dwelling unit, replace ment of the existing front walkway with pervious paver system within the 100 -foot Buffer Zone from Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. Documentation Submitted: ⎯ WPA Form 1 – Request for Determination of Applicability; Locus: 26 Douglas Road, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Lexington Housing Assistance Board, Inc.; Prepared by: Scott Gatchell; Date: 6/24/2025 ⎯ “Project Plans”; Locus: 28 Douglas Rd, Lexington, MA; Prepared by: Scott Gatchell; Not to scale; Not Dated ⎯ Site Plan; Locus: 26 Douglas Rd, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Joseph L. Ann G. Zarba; Prepared by: Cyprus Design Inc. and GRE Surveying; Signed and Stamped by: Timothy P. Revellese, Civil PE No. 41509; Scale: 1” = 20’; Date: 9/30/2008 ⎯ Unilock Permeable: Unilock Paver Specification 32-14-13.19; Prepared by: Unilock; Revised: 1/28/2021 ⎯ Existing and Proposed ADU Floor Plans; Locus: 26 Douglas Rd, Lexington, MA; Prepared by Daus-Haberle Design; Date: 6/5/2025 ⎯ Treo Smooth; Prepared by: Unilock; PDF generated: 6/24/2025 Mr. Scott Gatchell, Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB), presented and Mr. Lester Savage, LexHAB, was also present. Mr. Gatchell stated that a walkway is proposed at the rear of the property to a new entrance at the rear of the building. Mr. Gatchell also stated that the pathway at the front of the dwelling will be replaced with permeable pavers. Mr. Beuttell stated that the back corner of the grade change onsite goes beyond the 25 -foot buffer zone on the proposed plan and stated that mitigation would be needed for the encroachment into the 25-foot buffer zone. Ms. Ladd stated that the delineation is dated over three years back. Ms. Mullins stated that the resource area is an isolated wetland and is less prone to changing over time. Ms. Mullins stated that there is no existing conditions plan submitted for this property as the previous owner’s filing’s plans were never completed. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Dohan the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to issue a negative determination with conditions. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Duke Bitsko – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Notice of Intent: 24 Lincoln Street OpenGov Permit# CNOI-25-15, DEP #201-1365 Applicant/Property Owner: Melissa Battite, Town of Lexington Recreation and Community Programs Department Project : Repairs to the existing boardwalk and alterations to portions of the boardwalk to meet ADA compliance regulations, within areas subject to protection and protected resource areas, including Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW), Bordering Land Subject to Flooding (BLSF), 200-foot Riverfront Area, and 100-foot Buffer Zones from BVW and BLSF, on property owned by Josiah Willard Hayden Rec Center. Documentation Submitted: ⎯ WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent; Locus: 24 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Melissa Battite, Town of Lexington Recreation and Community Programs Department; Prepared by: Megan Buczynski, Activitas; Date: 6/19/2025 ⎯ Notice of Intent; Locus: 24 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Town of Lexington; Prepared by: Activitas, Inc.; Signed and Stamped by: Megan E. Buczynski, Civil PE No. 47392; Date: 6/17/2025 ⎯ 50% Construction Documents: Lincoln Park Boardwalk Renovations; Locus: 24 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Town of Lexington; Prepared by: Activitas; Date: 6/17/2025 ⎯ Representative Site Photos; Not Dated Ms. Meg Buczynski, Activitas, presented and stated that the composite decking of two of the three boardwalk sections of the site are in disrepair and need replacement. The construction access point will be from the Hayden Recreation area. Ms. Buczynski stated that the work will be done on the existing boardwalk as much as possible to avoid the contractor needing to access the site from within the vegetation. The proposal includes tree re moval to be completed by the Department of Public Works and the Tree Warden has already determined which trees are hazardous. Ms. Ladd stated there is a maximum spacing of the boards included but does not include a minimum spacing. Ms. Buczynski stated t hat the plan can be revised to include the minimum spacing as well which will be one quarter inch for water flow between the boards. Ms. Ladd asked for further information regarding the trees proposed for removal such as their size. Mr. Beuttell asked for clarification on the equipment anticipated to be used for the project such as bobcats or other equipment . Ms. Buczynski stated that they initially marked the plan with areas of plywood to be placed for usage of equipment such as a bobcat and that they are trying to avoid usage of any equipment that cannot fit on the existing boardwalk. Mr. Beuttell asked if the boardwalk near the large maple tree onsite could be moved away from the tree to prevent it from being removed. Ms. Buczynski stated that she will check with the Tree Warden on if keeping this tree is permitted. Ms. Dohan asked if possible to leave the trunks of any of the trees proposed for removal as this is beneficial for wildlife. The trunks will be left onsite for this benefit. Ms. Mullins stated that the comments from the Commission can be included as conditions in the Order of Conditions. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Mr. Bitsko the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to close the hearing. Record of Vote as Follows: Ke vin Beuttell – Aye Duke Bitsko – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Notice of Intent: 255 Cedar Street OpenGov Permit# CNOI-25-16, DEP #201-1363 Applicant/Property Owner: Melissa Battite, Town of Lexington Recreation and Community Programs Department Project: Dredging of sediment from Kiln Brook, in Land Under Water and within the 200 -foot Riverfront Area and within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to both Inland Bank and Bordering Vegetated Wetlands, and dredging disposal within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Isolated Vegetated Wetlands. Documentation Submitted: ⎯ WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent; Locus: 255 Cedar St, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Melissa Battite, Lexington Recreation Department; Prepared by: Alyssa Jacobs, Epsilon Associates; Date: 6/17/2025 ⎯ Notice of Intent; Locus: 255 Cedar St, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Pine Meadows Golf Club, Lexington Recreation Department; Prepared by: Epsilon Associates, Inc.; Date: 6/17/2025 ⎯ Bordering Vegetated Wetland Determination Form; Locus: Pine Meadows Gold Course, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Lexington Recreation Department; Prepared by: A. Jacobs, R. Brewer; Date: 4/4/2025 ⎯ Permitting Documents; Locus: Pine Meadows Golf Course, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Town of Lexington; Prepared by: Activitas; Date: 5/30/2025 ⎯ Representative Site Photos; Locus: Pine Meadows Dredge, Lexington, MA; Not Dated ⎯ Sediment Trap Calculations; Not Dated Ms. Alyssa Jacobs, Epsilon Associates, presented, Ms. Meg Buczynski, Activitas, and Ms. Melissa Battite, Town of Lexington Recreation, were also present . Ms. Jacobs stated that the proposal includes maintenance dredging to remove accumulated sediment onsite. Ms. Jacobs stated that the pond where the dredging will be done is connected to Kiln Brook. The wetlands are located along the perimeter of the pond. Ms. Jacobs stated that this process also occurred ten years ago during frozen ground conditions. Mr. Beuttell asked what time of year the project would take place. Ms. Jacobs stated the preference is to complete the work in the Fall or Winter. Ms. Ladd stated this project is done every ten years and that there are two wells onsite and asked where the wells are located and why they are not sufficient for providing enough irrigation water onsite. Ms. Buczynski stated that there are two wells located on the second fairway and these wells pump water to the Upper Pond and the site will be reevaluated for any upgrades to the irrigation system overtime which would require further studies onsite. On a motion by Mr. Hnatko and seconded by Ms. Dohan the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to close the hearing. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Duke Bitsko – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Notice of Intent: 22 Constitution Road OpenGov Permit# CNOI-25-17, DEP #201-1362 Applicant/Property Owner: Fernando Dalfior Project: Raze and rebuild of a single-family dwelling and associated site appurtenances, within the 100-foot Buffer Zones to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and an Isolated Vegetated Wetland (bylaw only). Documentation Submitted: ⎯ WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent; Locus: 22 Constitution Rd, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Fernando Dalfior; Prepared by: Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Date: 6/17/2025 ⎯ Notice of Intent Application and Wetland Reso urce Area Analysis; Locus: 22 Constitution Rd, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Fernando Dalfior; Prepared by: Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Date: 6/17/2025 ⎯ Stormwater Analysis and Calculations; Locus: 22 Constitution Road, Lexington, MA; Prepared by: Patriot Engineering; Signed and Stamped by: Michael J. Novak, Civil PE No. 50696; Date: 6/14/2025 ⎯ Drainage Area Map; Locus: 22 Constitution Rd, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Dalfior Development; Prepared by: Patriot Engineering; Date: 6/12/202 5 ⎯ Operation and Maintenance Plan; Locus: 22 Constitution Rd, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Dalfior Development; Prepared by: Patriot Engineering; Date: 6/14/2025 ⎯ Conservation Site Plans and Site Details; Locus: 22 Constitution Rd, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Dalfior Development; Prepared by: Patriot Engineering; Date: 6/12/2025; Last Revised: 7/1/2025 ⎯ Engineering Comments; Date: 7/1/2025 ⎯ Engineering Comments 2; Date: 7/2/2025 ⎯ Wetland & Buffer Zone Restoration Planting Plan; Locus: 22 Constitution Rd, Lexington, MA; Prepared by: LEC; Date: 7/2/2025 Mr. Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental, presented and stated that a Request for Determination of Applicability was filed previously for this project which determined there was likely an Isolated Wetland in the backyard of the property and a small Isolated Wetland was delineated onsite. Mr. Kirby stated that the proposed house has been shifted as far from the resource area as possible. The existing house is 19 feet from the wetland boundary at its closest point and the proposed dwelling is further from the wetlands. A restoration planting plan has been submitted as mitigation. Bob Avallone, 21 Constitution Road, asked if there will be trees removed in the front lawn. M r. Kirby stated that a red maple tree, outside of jurisdiction, and one American beech tree, within jurisdiction, will be removed. Mr. Avallone asked when the project will occur. Mr. Kirby stated that a construction schedule will be submitted as a requirement after the Commission approves the project. Mr. Fernando Dalfior, applicant, stated the driveway can be completed only with pavers to address the Commission’s concern with a trench drain being necessary. Mr. Kirby stated a condition could be included by the Commission for either the proposed pavers in the driveway or a trench drain dependent on what the grading onsite will allow. The Commission agreed to this condition. On a motion by Mr. Bitsko and seconded by Ms. Dohan the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to close the hearing. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Duke Bitsko – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Notice of Intent: 89 Hancock Street OpenGov Permit# CNOI-25-18, DEP #201-1361 Applicant/Property Owner: Joseph Gelormini, MPJJ LLC Project: Raze and rebuild of a single-family dwelling and associated site appurtenances, within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands, on property owned by Paul H. Clough. Documentation Submitted: ⎯ WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent; Locus: 89 Hancock St, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Joseph Gelormini, MPJJ, LLC; Prepared by: Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Date: 6/12/2025 ⎯ Notice of Intent Application and Wetland Resource Area Analysis; Locus: 89 Hancock St, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Joseph Gelormini, MPJJ, LLC; Prepared by: Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Date: 6/17/2025 ⎯ Stormwater Analysis and Calculations; Locus: 89 Hancock St, Lexington, MA; P repared by: Patriot Engineering; Signed and Stamped by: Michael J. Novak, Civil PE No. 50696; Date: 6/4/2025 ⎯ Drainage Area Map; Locus: 89 Hancock St, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: JMG Development; Prepared by: Patriot Engineering; Date: 6/4/2025 ⎯ Operation and Maintenance Plan; Locus: 89 Hancock St, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: JMG Development; Prepared by: Patriot Engineering; Date: 6/4/2025 ⎯ Conservation Site Plans and Site Details; Locus: 89 Hancock St, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: JMG Development; Prepared by: Patriot Engineering; Signed and Stamped by: Michael J. Novak, Civil PE No. 50696; Date: 6/4/2025; ⎯ Wetland & Buffer Zone Restoration Planting Plan; Locus: 89 Hancock St, Lexington, MA; Prepared by: LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Date: 6/15/2025 ⎯ Engineering Comments; Date: 7/8/2025 Mr. Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental, presented and stated that the grade will be lowered onsite and to mitigate this, a retaining wall is proposed onsite as well. Mr. Kirby stated that the roof overhang measures 99 feet from the resource area. Two infiltration systems are proposed onsite and a restoration plan is included to restore lawn area to a natural state. Ms. Dohan stated regret for the three maple trees proposed for removal. Mr. Whelan and Ms. Ladd expressed agreement with Ms. Dohan regarding the maple trees proposed to be removed. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Mr. Bitsko the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to 7/22/2025, at the applicant’s request. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Duke Bitsko – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Notice of Intent: 132 Adams Street OpenGov Permit# CNOI-25-19, DEP #201-1366 Applicant/Property Owner: James Barr, Westview Homes Project: Raze and rebuild of a single-family dwelling and associated site appurtenances, within the 200-foot Riverfront Area and the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and Bordering Land Subject to Flooding (local code). Documentation Submitted: ⎯ WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent; Locus: 132 Adams St, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: James Barr, Westview Homes; Prepared by: Mary Trudeau; Date: 6/16/2025 ⎯ Description of Work; Locus: 132 Adams St, Lexington, MA; Prepared by: Mary Trudeau; Date: 6/16/2025 ⎯ Wet lands Evaluation Letter; Locus: 132 Adams St, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: James Barr, Westview Homes; Prepared by: Mary Trudeau; Date: 6/1/2025 ⎯ Stormwater Analysis; Locus: 132 Adams St, Lexington, MA; Signed and Stamped by: Frederick W. Russell Jr. Civil PE No. 36713; Date: 5/10/2025 ⎯ Site Plan; Locus: 132 Adams St, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Westview Homes; Prepared by: Frederick W. Russell, Civil PE; Signed and Stamped by: Frederick W. Russell Jr. Civil PE No. 36713; Date: 5/5/2025 Ms. Mary Trudeau, Wetlands Consultant, presented on behalf of Westview Homes. Ms. Trudeau stated that the existing house is within the 200-foot Riverfront Area. The new flood plain elevation of this property is 179.4 according to the new FEMA maps effective on this date. Ms. Trudeau stated that all existing impervious area is within the 100 -foot buffer zone and the proposed plans include a nine percent reduction in impervious surface in the Riverfront Area. Ms. Ladd asked if any grading is proposed in association with the patio. Ms. Trudeau stated that the lot’s grade is proposed to remain the same. Ms. Mullins stated that the floodplain has a 100- foot buffer zone. Ms. Trudeau stated that the plans will be updated to show the flood zone updates. Ms. Kathy Slain, 128 Adams Street, asked if the property line has been extended out and expressed concern that the property boundary was extended into the corner of Westwood and Adams Street. Ms. Trudeau stated that she will speak with her client to discuss the co ncerns with the Town to ensure the corner is safe for residents. On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Whelan the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to 7/22/2025, at the applicant’s request. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Duke Bitsko – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Continued Public Meetings/Hearings Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation: 114 Wood Street OpenGov Permit# CORD-25-2, DEP #201-13XX Applicant/Property Owner: Scott Seaver, Seaver Construction Project: Confirmation of resource area delineation. Documentation Submitted: ⎯ WPA Form 4A – Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation; Locus: 114 Wood Street, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Scott Seaver, Seaver Construction; Prepared by: Mary Trudeau; Date: 6/3/2025 ⎯ Plot Plan; Locus: 114 Wood Street, Lexington, MA; Prepared by: Keenan Survey; Signed and Stamped by: James Richard Keenan, Civil PE No. 30751; Scale: 1” = 50’; Date: 5/22/2025 ⎯ Wetland Resource Area Analysis Report; To: Mr. Steven Zieff, Seaver Construction; From: Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Date: 6/6/2025 Mr. Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental, presented and stated that flag 2B has been eliminated based on the previous hearing ’s concerns and the vernal pool onsite has been marked on the site plans along with the associated 100-foot buffer zone. Ms. Ladd stated at least one more flag should be noted on the plan below flag 1B. Mr. Kirby stated another flag ca n be added to the plan and the applicant would like to move forward with this as a condition. Ms. Ladd also noted topographical layers should be added to the plan. Mr. Kirby stated that if a Notice of Intent is applied for on this site, they would include a topographic survey on the site plan. Ms. Mullins stated an elevation form should be included for the vernal pool flagging as well and the highest elevation of the vernal pool would need to be documented. The Commission’s procedures require topography shown on existing conditions plans submitted through the filing process. Ms. Janet Lane, 21 Hayward Ave, stated that the ditch onsite has water that flows and asked if this affects the site. Mr. Kirby stated that the existing ditch does not appear to be ju risdictional since it does not flow annually. Ms. Lane stated that abutters have noticed salamanders far from the vernal pool. Ms. Ladd stated that salamanders can travel up to 1000 feet from the vernal pool. Mr. Beuttell asked the Commission to clarify if they will be requiring a topographical survey on the plans. Ms. Mullins stated that it is part of the Commission’s regulations to require a topographic survey on the plan. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Mr. Hnatko the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to 7/22/2025, at the applicant’s request. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Duke Bitsko – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Notice of Intent: 231 Bedford Street OpenGov Permit# CNOI-24-27, DEP #201-1335 Applicant/Property Owner: Richard Beliveau Project: Construction of a multi-family residential structure and associated site appurtenances within the 200-foot Riverfront Area and the 100-foot Bordering Vegetated Wetlands buffer zone Previous Hearing Dates: 10/21/24, 11/4/2024 (no testimony), 11/18/2024, 12/2/2024 (no testimony), 12/16/2024 (no testimony), 1/21/25 (no testimony), 2/3/2025 (no testimony), 2/24/2025 (no testimony), 3/10/2025 (no testimony), 3/25/2025 (no testimony), 4/8/2025 (no testimony), 4/29/2025 (no testimony), 5/27/2025 (no testimony), 6/24/2025 (no testimony) Supplemental Documentation Submitted: ⎯ Calculations for Estimating Approximate Zone A; Locus: 231 Bedford St, Lexington, MA; Prepared by: Gala Simon Associates, Inc.; Signed and Stamped by: Alberto M. Gala, Civil PE No. 36434; Date: 6/25/2025 *Applicant has requested a continuance without testimony to 7/22/2025 On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Whelan the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to 7/22/2025, at the applicant’s request. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Duke Bitsko – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Request for Determination of Applicability: 4 Percy Road OpenGov Permit# CDOA-25-12 Applicant/Property Owner: 4 Percy Road LLC Project: Construction of a single-family house and associated site appurtenances, portions of which fall within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. Previous Hearing Dates: 5/13/2025 (no testimony), 5/27/2025 (no testimony), 6/10/2025 (no testimony) Supplemental Documentation Submitted: ⎯ None *Applicant has requested a continuance without testimony to 7/22/2025 On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to 7/22/2025, at the applicant’s request. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Duke Bitsko – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Notice of Intent: 25 Valley Road OpenGov Permit# CNOI-25-6, DEP #201-1354 Applicant/Property Owner: Wei Zhao Project: Expansion of existing driveway and installation of a stormwater infiltration system and associated site appurtenances within the 200-foot Riverfront Area, associated with the construction of an addition. Previous Hearing Dates:4/8/2025 (no testimony), 4/29/2025 (no testimony), 5/13/2025 (no testimony), 5/27/2025, 6/10/2025 (no testimony), 6/24/2025 Supplemental Documentation Submitted: ⎯ Engineering Comments; Date: 6/30/2025 This hearing was continued in order to receive engineering comments from the town E ngineering Department. Positive engineering comments have been received. On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to close the hearing. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Duke Bitsko – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Whelan the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to issue the Order of Conditions. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Duke Bitsko – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Notice of Intent: 416 Concord Ave OpenGov Permit# CNOI-25-5, DEP #201-1355 Applicant/Property Owner: Xiangyang Huang Project: Construction of an addition and associated site appurtenances within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. Previous Hearing Dates: 4/8/2025, 4/29/2025 (no testimony), 5/27/2025 (no testimony), 6/10/2025 (no testimony), 6/24/2025 Supplemental Documentation Submitted: ⎯ None *Applicant has requested a continuance without testimony to 7/22/2025 On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to 7/22/2025, at the applicant’s request. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Duke Bitsko – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Commissioner Duke Bitsko left the meeting after this vote. Notice of Intent: 4 Turning Mill Road OpenGov Permit# CNOI-25-10, DEP #201-1357 Applicant/Property Owner: Grant Lacouture Project: Raze and rebuild of a garage within the 100-foot buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. Previous Hearing Dates: 4/29/2025, 5/13/2025 (no testimony), 5/27/2025, 6/10/2025 (no testimony), 6/24/2025 (no testimony) Supplemental Documentation Submitted: ⎯ Wetland Restoration Plan; Locus: 4 Turning Mill Rd, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Grant L. Lacouture; Prepared by: Stamski and McNary, Inc.; Signed and Stamped by: George Dimakarakos, Civil PE No. 41281, and Joseph March, PLS No. 36384; Date: 6/30/2025 ⎯ Wetland Permitting Plan; Locus: 4 Turning Mill Rd, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Grant L. Lacouture; Prepared by: Stamski and Mcnary, Inc.; Signed and Stamped by: George Dimakarakos, Civil PE No. 41281, and Joseph March, PLS No. 36384; Date: 4/8/2025; Revised: 5/22/2025 and 6/30/2025 ⎯ Wetland Permitting Plan Letter: To: Conservation Commission; From: Montgomery Nsamba and George Dimakarakos, Stamski and McNary, Inc.; Date: 6/30/2025 ⎯ Wetland Restoration Narrative; Date: 6/30/2025 ⎯ Project Narrative: Date: 6/30/2025 Mr. Montgomery Nsamba, Stamski and McNary, presented and stated that a restoration plan has been submitted to address the encroachment into wetlands. The area of disturbance that occurred in the wetlands has been marked on the submitted plans. Ms. Ladd stated that the proposed plan and the mitigation planting plan do not correspond. Ms. Ladd also stated that a portion of the restoration area is encroaching on the abutting property which would need to be discussed with the abutting property owner . Mr. Nsamba stated that disturbance has occurred that encroaches on the abutting property. Ms. Mullins stated that the areas of disturbance are not clear. Ms. Dohan stated that the lot does not allow for the garage to move much further from the wetlands. Ms. Ladd stated that the restoration plan does not show the proposed garage o n it. Mr. Whelan asked how the wetland will be protected while work is being conducted onsite since the limit of work line is close to the wetland line. Mr. Nsamba stated that sediment barriers can be doubled onsite to protect the wetlands. Mr. Bitsko asked if there is a wetland consultant involved in the project. Mr. David Crossman, B&G Associates, has provided consultation to Stamski & McNary on the creation of the restoration plan. Ms. Dohan stated that the replanting should occur after the construct ion of the garage to ensure the plantings survive and are not harmed through the construction. Mr. Beuttell stated that the project is now a raze and rebuild and would require an engineering review since it exceeds the square footage threshold. Ms. Ladd stated that erosion controls need to be added to the plans. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Dohan the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to 7/22/2025, at the applicant’s request. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Notice of Intent: 12 Valley Road OpenGov Permit# CNOI-25-12, DEP #201-1364 Applicant/Property Owner: Renan Barreto Project: Raze and rebuild of a single-family home and associated site appurtenances within the 200-foot Riverfront Area and the 100-foot buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. Previous Hearing Dates: 5/13/2025 (no testimony), 5/27/2025 (no testimony), 6/10/2025 (no testimony) Supplemental Documentation Submitted: ⎯ Stormwater Management Report; Locus: 12 Valley Rd, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Renan Barreto; Prepared by: Amoskeag Engineering Consultants, PLLC; Date: 4/8/2025; Revised: 4/22/2025 and 6/23/2025 ⎯ Operation and Maintenance Plan: Locus: 12 Valley Rd, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Renan Barreto; Prepared by: Amoskeag Engineering Consultants, PLLC; Date: 4/8/2025; Revised: 6/23/2025 ⎯ Proposed SFH Reconstruction Site Plan; Locus: 12 Valley Rd, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Podium Development; Prepared by: AEC, PLLC; Date: 4/8/2025; Last Revised: 6/29/2025 ⎯ New Single-Family Home Site Plans; Locus: 12 Valley Rd, Lexington, MA; Prepared for: Podium Development LLC; ⎯ Engineering Comments: Date: 7/1/2025 ⎯ Plan Revision Notification; To: Philip Hamilton, Chairman; From: Michael Ball, Marsh Matters Environmental; Date: 6/30/2025 Mr. Michael Ball, Marsh Matters Environmental, presented , and Mr. Renan Barreto, Podium Development, and Mr. Patrick Bower , Amoskeag Engineering Consultants, were also present. Mr. Ball stated that the length of the house has been reduced to provide an 18-inch separation between the corner of the foundation and the 25-foot buffer zone. Mr. Ball also stated that permanent markers have been added to the plan along the pathway in the rear to permanently mark the restoration area. Ms. Dohan asked to clarify if the roof overhang is outside of the 25 -foot buffer zone. Mr. Ball stated that the roof overhang is outside of the 25-foot buffer zone. Ms. Ladd stated native cultivars are not permitted in the restoration plantings, noting that straight natives should be used. On a motion by Mr. Hnatko 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 Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye Notice of Intent: 166 Spring Street OpenGov Permit# CNOI-25-14, DEP #201-13XX Applicant/Property Owner: Isam Hijazi, Boston Contractors & Developers LLC Project: Construction of an addition to a single-family dwelling, paving a parking lot, landscaping and associated site appurtenances, portions of which fall within the 100 -foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. Supplemental Documentation Submitted: ⎯ Existing Conditions plan of wetland buffer & evaluation areas; Revised: 7/7/2025 DEP has not issued a file number and this hearing cannot be closed until a DEP file number is issued. Mr. David Sperduto, Wetland Consultant, presented and stated that the stormwater infiltration systems have been revised to separate the overflow discharge to two outlets rather than the previously proposed singular outlet for overflow stormwater. Mr. Sperduto also stated that there is an evaluation area offsite that has been included on the revised plans and the team cannot confirm if there are wetlands past this evaluation area as he was not permitted to review past the submitted evaluation area by abutters. Mr. Mat Gauvin, abutter, expressed gratitude for the project team revising the stormwater overflow discharge. Mr. Gauvin also stated concern for lack of screening due to the removal of many trees. Ms. Ladd stated the Commission cannot require the applicant to provide new screening onsite. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Mr. Whelan, the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to 7/22/2025, at the applicant’s request . Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye 9:50pm Respectfully Submitted, Megan Downer LUHD Department Assistant Approved: 8/12/2025 Archived: 8/13/2025