HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-13-CONCOM-min TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
6:30pm
Hudson Room
Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Mass. Ave, Lexington, MA
Commissioners Present: Phil Hamilton, Alex Dohan, Ruth Ladd, Kevin Beuttell
Commissioners Absent: David Langseth, Duke Bitsko and Dick Wolk
Others present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Administrator and Katie Luczai, Conservation
Department Assistant
6:30pm
Issue Order of Conditions: 11 Vinebrook Road DEP File No. 201-1113, BL 1071
Motion to issue the Extension to Order of Conditions made by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr.
Beuttell. Vote: 4-0 in favor.
Issue to Order of Conditions: 17 Oxbow Road DEP File No. 201-1115, BL 1073
Motion to issue the Extension to Order of Conditions made by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr.
Beuttell. Vote: 4-0 in favor.
Request for Insignificant Plan Change: 11 Vinebrook Road DEP File No. 201-1113, BL 1071
The applicant, Mr. Nick Pauling, requested that the proposed building be decreased in size which
allows an increased setback from the rear of the property.
Motion to approve the insignificant plan change made by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr.
Beuttell. Vote: 4-0 in favor.
Approve Meeting Minutes from Conservation Commission meeting dated September 17, 2018
Motion to approve the meeting minutes from the September 17, 2018 Conservation Commission
were approved on a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 4-0.
Site Visits
A site visit schedule for Saturday, November 17th will be arranged and distributed to the
commission accordingly.
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Reports
Ms. Dohan and Ms. Mullins described the recent Charrette for future projects at Wright Farm.
There was a large turnout of residents from the area, including many educators.
Ms. Mullins reported that the draft buffer zone regulations created by the Conservation
Commission had been sent out to the appropriate persons for comment.
Ms. Mullins reported that the Conservation department will be presenting their request for fiscal
year 2020 plans which will include a request for funds for Willard's Woods.
Ms. Mullins reported that the upcoming 2019 Conservation Commission calendar will be
discussed at the following Conservation Commission meeting on November 26, 2018.
Applicant's Request to Continue Hearing regarding 91 Hartwell Ave DEP File No. 201-1112,
BL 1069
Motion to continue the public hearing for 91 Hartwell Ave, DEP File No. 201-1112, BL 1069 by
Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 4-0 in favor.
7pm
NEW PUBLIC MEETING
DET 4 18-19
RDA, 676 Lowell Street
Applicant: Chan Wang Kim
Project: Raze and rebuild of deck in kind within the 200ft. riverfront area
Mr. Joseph Castelli, contractor for Chan Wang Kim presented before the commission.
Mr. Castelli described the proposed project for a new deck within the 200 ft. riverfront area. Mr.
Castelli explained that they plan to construct a 12 ft. by 16 ft. deck which would require 3
footing holes. The deck would be about 160 feet from the property line. Mr. Castelli explained
that there is currently no deck and that there has not been one for a few years.
Mr. Beuttell asked how much room they would require around the dwelling for the construction
project.
Mr. Castelli stated that they will be utilizing the driveway to the deck. There are no trees or
shrubbery that is within the working area.
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Mr. Chan stated that there are two accessible doors on the rear of the house.
Chairman Hamilton asked what will be underneath the deck.
Mr. Castelli stated that there is only ground underneath the deck and it will remain that way.
On a motion made by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 4-0 to
issue a negative determination with conditions for construction.
7:03pm
DET 4 18-20
RDA, 255 Marrett Road
Applicant: Fredrick Marc Cenerizio
Project: Grading and limit of work boundary within the 100ft. buffer zone related to the
reconstruction of a single family dwelling
Mr. David Sperduto presented before the Commission.
Mr. Sperduto delineated the wetlands in and around 255 Marrett Road. Mr. Sperduto described
the wetland vegetation on the northern part of the property. The applicant moved the proposed
new single family dwelling by 0.4 feet so that it is outside of the 100 foot buffer zone. Mr.
Sperduto explained that they are proposing a trench drain and grading of the property. There will
be no need for a sump pump or perimeter drain. The limit of work has been expanded since the
site visit was conducted in order to complete the proposed regrading.
Chairman Hamilton entered the engineering comment into the record.
Mr. Beuttell asked if the infiltration system is just designed to include the driveway.
Mr. Sperduto confirmed that the infiltration system to include the driveway and the normal
downspouts from the roof.
Ms. Mullins clarified that only the driveway is within the jurisdiction of the Commission.
Mr. Beuttell asked to see if it were possible to tie downspouts on the house into the system in
order to take advantage of the proposed infiltration system.
Mr. Sperduto stated that they are to maintain 6 inches of cover over the drain.
On a motion made by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 4-0 to
issue a negative determination with the condition that the possibility of connecting the roof to the
infiltration system be explored.
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7:16pm
DET 4 18-21
RDA, 6 Carmel Circle
Applicant: Dan Hertzel
Project: Installation of 3 concrete piers to support an existing cantilevered section of the house
within the 100ft. buffer zone
Mr. Greg Antoniou of Out of the Woods Construction presented before the Commission.
Mr. Antoniou described the proposed deck which will require installing 3 concrete piers to
support the new deck.
Mr. Beuttell asked if any trees or vegetation will be impacted by the construction.
Mr. Antoniou reported that no trees or vegetation will be impacted by the construction.
On a motion made by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 4-0 to
issue a negative determination with the conditions for construction.
DET# 18-22
RDA, 245 Bedford Street
Applicant: Jing Zheng
Project: Installation of a shed within the 200 ft. riverfront area
Mr. Wen Jun Fu presented to the Commission.
Mr. Fu stated that they are proposing installing an 8 x 6 ft. shed in the rear of the property. The
shed will be directly in the rear of the dwelling and will require installing a concrete surface.
On a motion made by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 4-0 to
issue a negative determination with the conditions for construction.
DEP File No. 201-1111, BL 1074
NOI, 4 Lake Street
Applicant: Richard Chan
Project: Installation of brick patio within the 100ft. Buffer Zone
Mr. Andrew Chan and Ms. Erica Downs, homeowners of 4 Lake Street presented before the
Commission.
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Mr. Chan described the proposed alterations to the brick patio at the rear of his property. Mr.
Chan stated that he plans to completely remove the brick and install spaces between the bricks in
order to theoretically increase the impervious surface. According to Mr. Chan's calculations the
spaces in between the bricks would be installed appropriately for the required infiltration rate.
Chairman Hamilton and Mr. Chan discussed the need to continue to coordinate with the town's
engineering department to ensure that the proposed installation would comply with engineering
standards and practices.
There was discussion about clarifying the two aspects of the conservation permit which include
the conservation permit for the brick patio and the restoration plantings. It was decided that they
will continue to be treated as separate issues.
Attorney Cindy Sherman, presented before the Commission on behalf of the abutting property on
2243 Massachusetts Avenue.
Ms. Sherman stated that her clients are very concerned about the brick patio. No notice had gone
to the abutter due to outdated assessor's maps. Ms. Sherman explained that the retaining wall
between the properties was breached due to the activities related to the construction of the brick
patio.
There was discussion regarding the construction activities.
Mr. David Sperduto, wetland scientist, presented before the Commission on behalf of the
abutting property on 2243 Massachusetts Avenue.
Mr. Sperduto inquired about the restoration efforts at 4 Lake Street.
Mr. Chan and Ms. Downs confirmed that they are waiting for review and comments on their
proposed restoration and management plan by their wetland scientist.
On a motion made and seconded the Commission voted in favor 4-0 to continue the public
hearing to the Conservation Commission meeting on November 26th, 2018.
7:55pm
DEP File No. 201-1111, BL 1069
NOI, 476 Marrett Road
Applicant/Property Owner: Andrew Huang, Richard Kirby, Al Gala
Project: Construction of a second-story addition/expansion of a single-family dwelling and
driveway resurfacing within the 100ft. buffer zone
*Issue Order of Conditions if hearing closes.
Mr. Al Gala presented before the Commission.
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Mr. Gala stated that there is degradation of the curbing of the property.
On a motion made by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 4-0 to
close the hearing.
On a motion made by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 4-0 in
favor to issue the Order of Conditions.
8:OOpm
DEP File No. 201-1114, BL 1072
ANRAD, 70 Hancock Street
Applicant: The Jillson Company c/o Jason Lavoie, Alex DiCrescentis and Charles Foster
Project: Confirm wetland area delineation
Mr. Alex DiCrescentis presented before the Commission.
There was no new information.
There were no questions or comments by the Commission.
On a motion made by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 4-0 in
favor to continue the hearing until November 26th, 2018, at the applicant's request.
8:04pm
On a motion made and seconded, the Commission voted 4-0 to adjourn the public meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
Katie Luczai
Conservation Department Assistant
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