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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-07-10-CONCOM-min TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Monday July 10, 2017 6:30 P.M. Parker Room, Town Office Building 1625 Massachusetts Ave Vice Chair David Langseth opened the meeting at 6:30pm in the Parker Room Commissioners Present: Alex Dohan, Kevin Beuttell, Dick Wolk, David Langseth, Ruth Ladd Others present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Administrator and Casey Hagerty, Conservation Department Assistant 6:30pm Request for Insignificant Plan Change: 91 Woburn Street, DET 16-26 Gary Larson, landscape architect, explained that his client expanded the lawn area slightly into the 100 ft. wetland buffer and 200 ft. riverfront buffer. He added that there is now an additional 1800-2000 sq. ft. of lawn area than what was initially approved. Questions and comments from the Commission: The commission asked if they could require permanent markers. Ms. Mullins explained that this project came in as a determination so there are no deed record of ongoing conditions. Mr. Larson said he would talk with his client about some sort of proposal to permanently demarcate the edge of lawn. 6:42pm Issue Certificates of Compliance: 20 Cooke Road DEP 201-794, BL 753 Ms. Mullins explained that this project never went forward. Motion to issue a Certificate of Compliance made by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Ladd. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 6:43pm Issue Order of Conditions: DEP 201-1060, BL 1017, 420/430 Bedford Street Motion to issue the Order of Conditions made by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Ladd. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 6:44pm Approve minutes: 6/12/2017,6/26/2017 Motion to approve the minute 6/12/2017 made by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor. The minutes of 6/26/2017 will be reviewed at the next meeting. 6:45pm Schedule Site Visits for the 7/24/17 meeting Site visits were schedule for 7/22/2017 at Sam. 6:49pm Reports Mrs. Dohan reported that MACC has reached out to Conservation Commissions across the state to inform them that the state legislature is considering some proposals that may alter the way that cities and towns can enforce wetlands by-laws. The commission stated that they will draft a letter to the legislature expressing their discontent with the proposed changes to the law. Reports Ms. Mullins reported that the solar facility on Hartwell Ave is looking for their CO sign off shortly. The commission stated they would review the materials and provide feedback. Reports Ms. Mullins reported that the project at 45-65 Hayden Ave has met with her to discuss some additional trees that need to be removed. They will provide more information at the following meeting. 7:03 pm Continued Meetings/Hearings DEP 201-1061, BL 1018 NOI, Dunback Meadow Owner: Town of Lexington Conservation Department Applicant: Town of Lexington Project: Sewer lining repairs Dave Pavlik- Town Engineering Department Mr. Pavlik explained that since the last meeting, he has provided details regarding the contingency planting plans as well as the refueling process. Mr. Pavlik stated that in case of the need to refuel the 500 gallon tank, a truck will drive down the path and refuel it. Questions and comments from the Commission: The commission stated that they still think that the refueling process would be difficult because of the terrain of the path. Mr. Pavlik stated that they will look into getting a smaller truck to perform the refueling. The commission stated that they want a fuel spill containment plan in place. The commission stated that they are comfortable with Ms. Mullins approving the plan. Motion to close the hearing made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor. Motion to issue the Order of Conditions made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 7:10pm NEW MEETINGS/HEARINGS DET 17-17 RDA, 450 Bedford Street Owner: Bedford Street Limited Partnership Applicant: Caruth Capital LLC Project: Building entrance and lobby upgrades Kate Remel- Caruth Capital The representative for Caruth Capital from BSC explained that Caruth is doing improvements to their entrance area. As part of the project, they are reworking the patio. She explained that overall, there will be a reduction in overall impervious surface. Questions and comments from the Commission: The commission stated that they need to see a detail of the proposed pervious paver patio. Once submitted, the commission has authorized Ms. Mullins to approve this design. Motion to issue a Negative Determination with Conditions made by Mrs. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 7:17pm DET 17-18 RDA, 758 Marrett Rd Owner/applicant: Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District Project: Repair work to existing sewer Steven Garvin- Samiotes Consultants, Kevin Mahoney- Minuteman School Mr. Garvin explained that a manhole on the site was found to be in disrepair. He explained that in order to repair the manhole, they will excavate longer sections and put in new piping. The sewer comes in through the woods on site. Questions and comments from the Commission: The commission asked how long the pipe is expected to be open. Mr. Garvin estimated a week. It will be done in two separate sections. The commission asked how they will connect the new pipe to the old pipe. Mr. Garvin explained that they will use an external cap that clamps on. The commission asked where the fueling will be done for the pumps. Mr. Garvin explained that it will be done in the parking lot. The commission stated that they want to a condition a spill protection plan to be approved by the administrator. Motion to issue a Negative Determination with conditions made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 7:23pm Continued Meetings/Hearings DET 17-15 RDA, 6 Green Lane Owner/applicant: Antonio and Lori Nardelli Project: Second Story Addition and new second driveway Motion to continue the meeting to 7/24/2017 at the applicant's request made by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mrs. Dohan. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 7:23pm DET 17-13 RDA, 40 North Street Applicant/Owner: Daniela Rohne-Garlapati Project: Utility work and additional pavement Motion to continue the meeting to 7/24/2017 at the applicant's request made by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mrs. Dohan. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 7:25pm DET 16-8 RDA, 90 Grant Street Owner/applicant: J and N Design and Build Project: Request to amend approve drainage plan John McGeogh- owner/builder, Bob Bibbo- surveyor, Tom Ryan- landscape architect, Edward Chang- Engineer Mr. McGeogh stated that he has provided more information regarding how the water will be directed to the system. He explained that they are now directed the downspouts directly to the system. In order to address the run off problems, they are proposing a few rain gardens to clean the run off before it reaches the system. Additionally, they are proposing to scrape off some of the top materials and bring in washed stone. They will also be adding some erosion controls on the ledge. Questions and comments from the commission: The commission stated that they are concerned that the system will not allow someone to observe the system and fix any problems. The commission stated that they need to feel comfortable with a feasible maintenance plan before they approve it. The commission asked the applicant to explain the differences in this proposed system vs. the approved system. Mr. McGeogh explained that the new system will significantly reduce the amount of dry wells needed for the site as well as a detention pond in the town right away. Additionally, the new system does only needs emergency overflows to the Town Drainage system. The commission asked for more details regarding the capacity that the drywells can contain. Dr. Chang explained the details of the design and its ability to contain the 100 year storm. The commission asked for more details regarding the wing walls. Motion to continue the hearing to 7/24/2017 at the applicant's request made by Mrs. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Wolk. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 8:31pm DEP 201-1057, BL 1014 NOI, Old Mill Road Owner: North Shore Residential Development and City of Cambridge Applicant: North Shore Residential Development Project: Improve an existing trail Motion to continue the meeting to 7/24/2017 at the applicant's request made by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mrs. Dohan. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 8:31pm DEP 201-1062, BL 1019 NOI, 758 Marrett Road Owner/Applicant: Minuteman Vocational Regional and Technical High School Project: Raze and rebuild of existing school building and associated site work Motion to continue the meeting to 7/24/2017 at the applicant's request made by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mrs. Dohan. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 8:32pm DEP 201-1058, BL 1015 NOI, 167,173,177 Cedar Street Owner: Peter and Susan Staeker Applicant: 167,173,177 Cedar Street LLC Project: Activities associated with a subdivision roadway construction Rick Wait- Meridian Associates, Ben Finnegan- Finnegan Development, Gary Larson- Landscape Architect Mr. Wait stated that he has added the details of the impervious membrane around the infiltration system. Mr. Larson explained that he has provided a planting plan for the infiltration systems. He has added some vegetation to the rip rap slope. Questions and concerns from the commission: The commission asked if they were concerned about trees growing into the system. Mr. Wait stated that they were concerned which is why they limited the tree plantings. Motion to close the hearing made by Mrs. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor. Motion to issue the Order of Conditions made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 8:40pm Motion to adjourn made by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor.