HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-17-CONCOM-min TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
Tuesday April 17, 2018
6:30 P.M.
Parker Room, Town Office Building
1625 Massachusetts Ave
Chair Philip Hamilton opened the meeting at 6:30pm in the Parker Room of the Town Office
Building
Commissioners Present: Phil Hamilton, Alex Dohan, Dick Wolk, Ruth Ladd
Others present: Casey Hagerty, Conservation Department Assistant
6:30pm
Approval for Expenditure from Hayden Woods Conservation Fund up to $1,000
Motion to approve expenditure made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Dohan. Vote: 4-0.
6:32pm
Issue Order of Conditions: DEP 201-XXXX, BL XXXX, NOI, Minuteman National Park,
Parker's Revenge
This will be issued once there is a DEP number.
Issue Order of Conditions: DEP 201-1093, BL 1050, NOI, Whipple Hill Conservation Area
Motion to issue the Order of Conditions made by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan. Vote:
4-0 in favor.
Issue Order of Conditions: DEP 201-1096, BL 1053, NOI, 23 Hill Street
Motion to issue the Order of Conditions made by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan. Vote:
4-0 in favor.
Request Certificate of Compliance: 115 Grant Street DEP 201-991, BL 948
This will be discussed at the following meeting.
Request Certificate of Compliance: 279 Emerson Road DEP 201-923, BL 883
Motion to issue Certificate of Compliance made by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Wolk. Vote:
4-0 in favor.
6:33pm
Approve minutes from 4/3/2018 meeting
Motion to approve the minutes made by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan. Vote: 4-0 in
favor.
6:34pm
Schedule Site Visits for the 4/30/2018 Meeting
Site visits will be done on their own.
6:35pm
2018 Annual Town Meeting Update
Mr. Hamilton explained that Article 42 was referred to the selectmen for further review.
6:41pm
Planning Board Comments/Updates
No updates.
6:41pm
Reports
Ms. Dohan stated that she will send out a digital copy of the Land Acquisitions priority list.
Ms. Dohan reported that the GCC has been discussing trail maintenance of non-Conservation
owned trails.
6:56pm
NEW PUBLIC MEETING
DET 18-7
RDA, 110 Hartwell Ave
Owner/applicant: JHM Lexington LLC
Project: Playground and fence installation
Tim Power-PVI Site Design
Mr. Power stated that his client is proposing to enclose an area with a fence to create a
playground space. Within the enclosed space a few pieces of playground equipment will be
installed. They will be using mulch as the surface for the playground.
Questions and comments from the Commission:
The commission stated that they are most concerned about the footing for the playground. They
want a condition that it must be mulch. The applicant will have to come back to the commission
if this changes.
The commission stated that they want the balls and debris removed from the 25 ft. buffer.
The commission stated that the erosion control should be compost filter sock.
Motion to issue a Negative Determination with Conditions made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by
Ms. Ladd. Vote: 4-0 in favor.
7:07pm
Continued Hearings
DEP 201-1097, BL 1054
NOI, 45 Bedford Street
Owner/applicant: Town of Lexington
Project: New fire station and associated site work
Shawn Martin- Fuss and O'Neil
Mr. Hamilton entered the Engineering Report into the record.
Mr. Martin explained that they have worked with the Town to address the concerns of the HDC
and Planning Board. They have modified the planting plan to show New England Seed mix as
the ground cover not Garlic Mustard. The plan now shows the stone as double washed.
To address the concerns regarding the flow valves in the truck washing station, Mr. Martin stated
that this will be included in the Fire Departments Annual training for spill prevention. Porous
pavers were considered, but the Fire Chief and Engineering Department prefer porous pavement.
They also consider using plugs for the bioretention basins, but have decided to use a seedmix. He
also added that they are unable to add a street tree because an antique fire truck will be placed
outside.
Questions and comments from the Commission:
The commission stated that they want to see true native plants rather than cultivars. The
applicant agreed.
The commission stated that they are going to discuss whether they want plugs or a seedmix at the
next meeting when more members are present.
The commission stated that they want the invasive species management done twice a year for
three years.
Motion to close the hearing made by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Wolk. Vote: 4-0 in favor.
7:25pm
DEP 201-1095, BL 1052
NOI, 151 Grove Street
Owner/applicant: Marcel P.J. Gaudeau
Project: Raze and rebuild SFD
Scott Smyers- Oxbow Associates
Mr. Smyers explained that they have added FENO markers along the entire limit of work line.
They added that they will add FENO markers along the property line as well per Ms. Mullins
comments.
Motion to close the hearing made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Dohan. Vote: 4-0 in favor.
Motion to issue Order of Conditions made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Dohan. Vote: 4-0
in favor.
7:30pm
DEP 201-1092, BL 1049
NOI, 7 Ledgelawn Ave
Owner/applicant: Jian Shao
Project: Raze and rebuild SFD
Motion to continue hearing to 4/30/2018 at the applicant's request made by Mr. Wolk and
seconded by Ms. Dohan. Vote: 4-0 in favor.
7:31pm
Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Ladd. Vote: 4-0 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Casey Hagerty
Conservation Department Assistant
Approved 4/30/2018