HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-05-CONCOM-min TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
Monday February 5, 2018
6:30 P.M.
Parker Room, Town Office Building
1625 Massachusetts Ave
Chair Philip Hamilton opened the meeting at 6:32pm in the Parker Room of the Town Office
Building
Commissioners Present: Phil Hamilton, Alex Dohan, Kevin Beuttell, Dick Wolk, Ruth Ladd
Others present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Administrator and Casey Hagerty, Conservation
Department Assistant
6:32pm
Issue Order of Conditions: DEP 201-1083, BL 1040, 55 Cary Ave
Motion to issue the Order of Conditions for 55 Cary Ave made by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by
Ms. Dohan. Vote: 5-0 in favor.
Issue Order of Conditions: DEP 201-1082, BL 1039, 20 Pelham Road
Motion to issue the Order of Conditions for 20 Pelham Road made by Mr. Wolk and seconded
by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor.
Issue Order of Resource Area Delineation: DEP 201-1075, BL 1032, Dunham and Webb Street
Motion to issue the Order of Resource Area Delineation as modified on the revised existing
wetlands resources map 46, parcels 64 and 155A dated 1/19/2018 (Revision 3) for Bordering
Vegetated Wetlands pursuant to Mass Wetlands Protection Act Ch. 131 S. 40 and Lexington
Wetlands Protection Code C. 130 as further described on page 2-A of 4 and pursuant to
Lexington Wetland Protection Cod C. 130 as described on page 2-A of 4 made by Mr. Wolk and
seconded by Mr. Buettell. Vote: 5-0 in favor.
Issue Certificate of Compliance: DEP 201-1040, BL 997, 85 Ward Street
This will be discussed at the next meeting.
Issue Certificate of Compliance: DEP 201882, BL 840, 197 East Street
Motion to issue Certificate of Compliance made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Ladd. Vote:
5-0 in favor.
6:38pm
Approve Insignificant plan change: DEP 201-1074, BL 1031, 6 Peacock Farm Road
Ms. Mullins explained that the applicant is proposing to change the location of the infiltration
system.
Motion to approve insignificant plan change made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell.
Vote: 5-0 in favor.
6:39pm
Approve minutes from 1/8/2018 and 1/22/2018 meeting
Motion to approve minutes of 1/8/2018 made by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote:
5-0 in favor.
Minutes of 1/22/2018 will be reviewed at the next meeting.
Schedule Site Visits for the Tuesday 2/20/2018 Meeting
Site visits were scheduled for 2/17/2018 at 9am.
Planning Board project comments
Ms. Dohan explained that she attended a planning board meeting regarding lots along Granny
Pond. She suggested the commission have more coordination with the Planning Board so they
are aware of potential projects near wetlands.
6:46pm
There were no reports
6:47pm
Review Draft Buffer Zone Performance Standard Section 5(5) Amendment Proposal
The commission discussed how the grandfather clause would factor into this new proposal. They
decided that they would schedule a special meeting to discuss the regulation.
6:57pm pm
Continued Hearings
DEP 201-1087, BL 1044
NOI, Off Marrett Road, Old Reservoir
Owner/Applicant: Town of Lexington
Project: Dam Restoration
Mel Higgins- Weston and Sampson, Michael Sprague- Town Engineer
Documents: Plans 2/2/2018, Memo 2/2/2018
Mr. Higgins explained that since the last meeting, they have addressed the issues brought up by
the commission. They were able to change the slope from a 3:1 to a 2.5:1 which decrease the
amount of permanent disturbance from 1000sq. ft.to 250 sq. ft. They have also proposed two
seed mixes for the downstream slope. They have updated the invasive species monitoring to
include the MIPAG species and will monitor it for five years. They have talked with the
recreation department regarding the Frisbee golf course and do not believe there will be any
impacts. If there are impacts, they will temporally move the course and then replace it. They also
spoke with the recreation department regarding access to the water for fishing. The recreation
department stated that they felt there was not a need for water access along the dam. The
applicant also spoke with the school department and the school is open to additional plantings on
their property. 40 new trees are proposed to be planted.
Questions and comments from the Commission:
The commission stated that they would like to visit the replication area during construction to
determine if that is the best location. The commission stated Ms. Mullins could act as their
representative during this process.
The commission asked if the rocks on the back of the slope could be covered with loam to help
with the stabilization process. The applicant stated that they cannot because of water flow.
Motion to close the hearing made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Ladd. Vote: 5-0 in favor.
7:16pm
DEP 201-1089, BL 1043
NOI, 45, 65, and 75 Hayden Ave
Owner/applicant: King Street properties
Project: New office building, garage, and associated site work
Doug Hartnett- High Point Engineering, Jesse Agular- High Point Engineering, Rob Albrow-
King Street Properties
Documents: Memo 2/1/2018, Hayden Ave Sun Shadow Cast 2/5/2018, Conservation Restriction
comparison plan 1/31/208
Mr. Hartnett explained that they are in front of the commission with some updated information.
They have revised the Conservation Restriction so that it lines up with other Conservation
Restrictions in the area. They have also added language about maintaining the utilities in the CR
area.
Mr. Hartnett stated that they have met with the Town's peer reviewer to discuss the stormwater
aspect of the project. He addressed some of the issues raised in the peer reviewer. Mr. Hartnett
stated the peer reviewer has requested more information TSS removal rates. They have
coordinated with the Army Corps of Engineers to review the project.
They have recalculated the shadow study in the fall and spring, but concluded that the time with
the most shadow in the wetlands is in the summertime. There will only be 500 sq. ft. of
disturbance during part of the day because of the shadow.
More details regarding the pedestrian bridge were given.
Questions and comments from the commission:
The commission stated that they do want more information regarding the TSS removal.
The commission stated that they want to see additional test pit resuilts.
The commission stated that they want to see the edited language for the CR.
The commission stated that they want the trail head parking spaces to be paved, not stone dust.
The commission stated that they want the vernal pool labeled with buffer zones shown on plan.
Motion to continue the hearing, at the applicant's request, made by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by
Mr. Wolk. Vote: 5-0 in favor.
New Hearings
7:50pm
DET 18-1
RDA, 52 Percy Road
Owner/Applicant: Cells Brisbin and Carolyn Silva-Brisbin
Project: Septic abandonment and sewer connection
Jack Sullivan- Sullivan Engineering Group, Celis Brisbin and Carolyn Silva-Brisbin- Home
owners
Documents: RDA package, Sewer Service Connection plan 1/3/2018, Engineering report
1/30/2018
Mr. Sullivan explained that this property has an old house on it which the owners are proposing
to renovate from the interior. In the rear of the house is an old cess pool which they are
proposing to decommission. Following the decommissioning, they are going to install a grinder
and force main to pump the sewer to the town system. Erosion controls are proposed and any
disturbance will be temporary.
Questions and comments from the Commission:
The commission stated that they are not approving the wetlands as part of this project.
The commission stated that the applicant should be careful during the decommissioning because
of the steepness of the slope.
Motion to issue a Negative Determination with Conditions made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by
Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor.
7:57pm
DET 18-2
RDA, 221 East Emerson Road
Owner/applicant: Yacov Levy
Project: home addition
Yacov Levy- homeowner
Documents: RDA package 1/16/2018
Mr. Levy explained that he is proposing to build an addition to his attached garage. No additional
driveway area is proposed. Mr. Levy explained that there are wetlands on site but are greater
than 100 ft. away from the proposed project. The neighboring property has had the wetlands
delineated.
Questions and comments from the Commission:
The commission stated that they are not confirming the wetlands line on the property. Because of
the neighboring delineation, they know that the project is greater than 100ft. from wetlands.
Motion to issue a Negative Determination with Conditions made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by
Ms. Ladd. Vote: 5-0 in favor.
8:02pm
DEP 201-1084, BL 1041
NOI, 23 Coolidge Road
Owner/Applicant: Timothy and Lauren Weeks
Project: Home addition and associated site work
Mike Derosa- Derosa Environmental, Timothy Weeks- Home owner
Documents: NOI package 12/19/2017, Engineering report 1/30/2018, Stormwater report
1/11/2018, Site development plan 1/11/2018, Proposed plan of land 12/12/2017
Mr. Derosa explained that his client is proposing to put an addition on the house and slightly
enlarge the driveway. Most of the work will be outside of the 100ft. buffer and stormwater
management is proposed. He explained that they have not had a chance to do test pits yet, but are
proposing test pits.
Mr. Hamilton entered the Engineering Report into the record.
Questions and comments from the Commission:
The commission stated that they need a test pit to approve the project.
The commission reminded the applicant about the Town storm water standards.
The commission stated that they want the geotextile removed from the bottom of the system.
Motion to continue the meeting to 2/20/2018 at the applicant's request made by Ms. Ladd and
seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor.
8:10pm
DEP 201-1090, BL 1047
NOI, 22 Longfellow
Owner: Ozan Dokmecioglu
Applicant: John Degnan
Project: Home addition
John Degnan- builder
Documents: Proposed site plan 1/31/2018, Stormwater report 1/31/2018, Engineering report
2/2/2018, NOI package with attachments 1/16/2018
Mr. Degnan explained that he is proposing to building a farmers porch on the front of the house
and add a second story above the existing breezeway.
Mr. Hamilton entered the Engineering Report into the record.
Questions and comments from the Commission:
The commission stated that they need a clear plan showing where the addition is located.
The commission sated that the geotextile fabric should be removed from the bottom of the
system.
Questions and comments from the public:
Rose Harvey, 21 Longfellow Road, asked what the concerns regarding water is with this project.
Mr. Hamilton explained the commission's goals and what they aim to protect.
Joe Leopore, 10 Longfellow Road, asked if the drainage on the property will change. He is
concerned about flooding and drainage. MR. Hamilton explained that everything will continue to
function in the same way. If the applicant wants to do any additional landscaping they will have
to go to back to the commission.
Motion to continue the hearing to 2/20/2018 at the applicant's request made by Mr. Wolk and
seconded by Ms. Dohan. Vote: 5-0 in favor.
8:22pm
DEP 201-1058, BL 1015
AOOC, 167-177 Cedar Street
Owner/applicant: 167, 173, 177 Cedar Street LLC
Project: Amend order to reflect changes to stormwater system and restrictive covenant
Mike Novak- Meridian Associates, Ben Finnegan- Finnegan Development
Documents: Request to amend OOC 1/15/2018, Engineering report 1/30/2018, Winding Road
plans 1/15/2018, Wetland buffer area calculations
Mr. Novak explained that they are back in front of the commission with some minor changes that
the planning board has required. There are some slight changes to the Limit of Work line to
make it consistent through the entire project. There is also a slight change in the in the shape and
location of the infiltration system. The restrictive covenant has also been extended to all of the
lots.
Questions and comments from the Commission:
The commission asked if the applicant could extend the Restrictive Covenant to the extend Limit
of Work line. The applicant stated that they could do this.
The commission stated that they applicant can remove the debris behind lot 10. They will add
that as a condition.
Motion to close the hearing made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mrs. Dohan. Vote: 5-0 in favor.
8:35pm
DEP 201-XXXX, BL XXXX
ANRAD, 1 Concord Ave
Owner: Belmont Country Club
Applicant: ND Acquisitions LLC c/o National Development
Project: Confirmation of wetlands line
Mr. Beuttell recused himself from the hearing.
Marl Arnold- Goddard Consulting, Steve Senna- National Development
Documents: ANRAD package 1/16/2018, Plan to accompany ANRAD 1/15/2018
Mr. Arnold explained that the Belmont Country Club has a portion of land in Lexington. Part of
that that has very steep slopes with wetlands at the toe of the slope. Beaver Brook also runs
though the property and a wooded swamp. Mr. Arnold explained that he has delineated the
wetlands on the site as well as the annual mean high water level.
Questions and comments from the Commission:
The commission discussed the definition of the mean annual high water level. They has also had
questions about the channel widths and where the water is increasing. Based on observations
made at a site visit on February 3, the commission had questions regarding the location of the
mean annual high water line.
The commission stated that they will need additional data sheets.
The commission stated that they are thinking about getting a peer reviewer.
Motion to continue the hearing to 2/20/2018 at the applicant's request made by Mr. Wolk and
seconded by Ms. Dohan. Vote: 4-0 in favor.
8:55pm
Continued Hearings
DEP 201-1080, BL 1037
NOI, 81 Westview St.
Owner: Cheryle West
Applicant: Nash Quadir, KUQ Construction
Project: Raze and rebuild SFD and associated site work
Nash Quadir- builder
Documents: Existing conditions plan of land 2/5/2018
Mr. Quaidr explained that he has met with the Town Engineering Department and there is no
longer any confusion regarding the survey.
Motion to close the hearing made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor.
8:59pm
DEP 201-1088, BL 0145
ANOI, 246 Worthen Road East
Owner/applicant: Mukund Srinivasan
Project: Home addition
Chi Man- Hardy Engineering
Documents: Site design plan 1/29/2018, Stormwater report 1/31/2018, Engineering report
2/2/2018
Mr. Man stated that since the last meeting, he has addressed the engineering department
comments. He has also added to cleanouts to the system.
Mr. Hamilton entered the Engineering report into the record.
Motion to close the hearing made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor.
9:03pm
DEP 201-1089, BL 1046
NOI, 20 Cooke Road
Owner/applicant: 20 Cooke Road LLC
Project: Raze and rebuild SFD
Chi Man- Hardy Engineering
Documents: Plan to accompany filing 2/1/2018, Stormwater report 2/l/208, Engineering report
2/5/2018
Mr. Hamilton entered the Engineering Report into the record.
Questions and comments from the Commission:
The commission stated that the proposed restoration plan is not acceptable. The applicant will
have to present a plan from a wetlands scientist.
The commission stated that they want FENO markers on the site.
Motion to continue the hearing to 2/20/2018 at the applicant's request made by Mr. Wolk and
seconded by Ms. Dohan. Vote: 5-0 in favor.
9:23pm
Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Ladd. Vote: 5-0 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Casey Hagerty
Conservation Department Assistant
Approved 3/5/2018