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.