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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-24-CONCOM-min OVS MORPVI"G Off` OP aw PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE APRIL 19- Conservation Commission Meering broadcasted by LexMedia 't ING'10 AGENDA June 24, 2019, 6:30 p.m., Parker Room, Town Office Building, 1625 Commissioners Present: Phil Hamilton, David Langseth, Alex Dohan, Dick Wolk, Kevin Beuttell, Ruth Ladd Commissioners Absent: Duke Bitsko Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Administrator and Katie Luczai, Dept. Asst. 6:30 pm New Business/Pendine Matters Chairman Hamilton, Mr. Wolk, Ms. Ladd and Ms. Dohan were present at this time. Issue Order of Conditions: 9 Hadley Road DEP 201-1134 BL 1091 On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Wolk, the Commission voted 4-0 to issue the order of conditions. Issue Amendment to Order of Conditions: 30 Oakmount Circle DEP 201-939 BL 898 On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 4-0 to issue an amendment to the Order of Conditions. Request for Certificate of Compliance: 55 Cary Avenue DEP 201-1083 BL 1040 (partial) On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 4-0 to issue a partial certificate of compliance. 4 Lake Street Restoration Follow Up To be discussed at a later date. Mr. Langseth arrived at this time. Approve Meeting Minutes: 6-10-2019, 5-20-2019 On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 5-0 to accept the minutes from 6-10-2019 pending minor edits. 2 On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 5-0 to accept the minutes from 5-20-2019. Review site visit scheduled for June 29th, 2019 (meetingon n July 8th, 2019) Commissioners will visit the site at their leisure. Buffer Zone Performance Standards Amendments to Regulations The MACC publication will be published soon regarding buffer zone performance standards. Mr. Beuttell arrived at this time. Reports The Selectmen will be conducting their goal setting meeting in July. Mr. Langseth will be attending on behalf of the Conservation Commission. The Commission should plan to discuss their goals at the July 8r-,, 2019 Conservation Commission meeting. The design and engineering of Willard's Woods will be a focus in the coming year. 7:00 pm New Public Meetings/Hearings DEP 201-1140 BL 1097 NOI, Waltham Street at Brookside Avenue Applicant: Town of Lexington Engineering Department Project: Phase six of sewer line project Ms. Amanda Jett and Mr. David Pavlik presented before the Commission. Ms. Jett stated that they will bypass the sewer flows from one manhole to another. They will run a fused bypass pipe through the culvert. Fused joints will be used while in the resource areas. A trailer will be able to be backed up onto the property. A secondary containment area around tanks with fuels will be provided. The work will be completed during normal working hours sometime in July or August when water levels will be at their lowest. Mr. Beuttell asked if the path will be accessible during construction. Ms. Jett confirmed that it will be accessible. Mr. Langseth asked how they intend to fuel the equipment during construction. Ms. Jett explained that the equipment requires diesel. The fuel will be carried by hand in gas canisters. The fueling will be done inside the secondary containment area. 3 Mr. Langseth asked if any brush clearing or restoration will be required. Ms. Jett stated that no major clearing is necessary. Mr. Langseth asked that a condition be added stating that, if any is any clearing of vegetation is done, the area will be reseeded and restored. On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 6-0 to close the hearing. 7:03pm DEP 201-1141 BL 1098 NOI, 33 Hayden Avenue Applicant: Dicerna Pharmaceuticals Inc. Project: Site Improvements Mr. Nick Skoly and Mr. Jake Kucharsky presented before the Commission. The project includes a proposed extension to the rear loading dock and a proposed installation of a patio. The 100 foot buffer zone extends at the edge of rear patio. Two separate stormwater systems will be installed. There is an outlet pipe that will discharge before the 25 foot"do not disturb" zone. The previously approved front stormwater system will be increased in capacity. Chairman Hamilton read the engineering memo into the record. Mr. Langseth raised his concern about erosion protection for the rear outlet. Mr. Skoly and Mr. Langseth discussed the design of the rear outlet system. Mr. Langseth asked for the size of the stone for the energy dissipation apron. Mr. Skoly stated that the stones used will be nominally 6 inches. Mr. Langseth asked to include a condition regarding the size of the stone to be a minimum of 6 inches in size or a D50 of 6 inches, unless further calculations demonstrated that a smaller size was adequate. On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 6-0 to close the hearing. 7:15pm Amendment to an Order of Conditions Rangeway Extension DEP 201-968 BL 926 4 Applicant: Suzanne Raymond Project: Construction of a roadway, retaining wall and single family dwelling Mr. Fred Russell and Ms. Suzanne Raymond presented before the Commission. Mr. Russell stated that the applicant is before the Commission to request an amendment to the Order of Conditions. The filing was previously appealed and a superseding order of conditions was issued by MassDEP on February 15, 2017. The order of conditions that was issued by the Lexington Conservation Commission has been extended and will expire in 2020. Included in the MassDEP order of conditions that was not included in the Lexington order of conditions was the addition of inspection ports, snow storage areas and an independent drainage system for the proposed dwelling. Chairman Hamilton asked that, when the drainage system for the house is designed, a copy of the design be submitted to the Conservation Department. Chairman Hamilton read the engineering report into the record. An abutter, Mr. Stephen Shick of 27 Rangeway, raised his concerns regarding the importance of the trees in the area as well as the jurisdiction of the retaining wall on the road. An abutter, Ms. Nancy Wilker of 22 Rangeway, raised her concerns about the proposed elevation of the road. An abutter, Ms. Kammy Jones of 25 Rangeway, also raised concerns about the proposed grading of the road. Chairman Hamilton reminded the audience that the Conservation Commission has limited jurisdiction over the conservation filing for Rangeway. Chairman Hamilton asked the applicant to submit revised plans to reflect the proposed changes as well as revised drainage calculations in addition to a written response to the comments submitted by the Town Engineer. Chairman Hamilton reminded the audience that the applicant is before the Commission today for the order of conditions issued by the Town of Lexington to match the state's superseding order of conditions. The current town order of conditions will expire in 2020. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 6-0 to continue the hearing at the applicant's request. Continued Public Meetings/Hearings DEP 201-1142 BL 1099 NOI, 55 Middleby Road Applicant: Greenway Corridor Committee Project: Construction of a boardwalk and trail maintenance Issue Order of Conditions after hearing is closed. 5 Ms. Dohan abstained from voting. On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to close the hearing. Issue Order of Conditions: 55 Middleby Road DEP 201-1142 BL 1099 Cifhearing closes Ms. Dohan abstained from voting. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Langseth, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue the order of conditions. DET 19-16 RDA, 191 Spring Street Applicant: 191 Spring Street Trust Project: parking improvements Mr. Nick Skoly presented before the Commission. Chairman Hamilton read the Engineering memo into the record. On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 6-0 to issue a negative determination with conditions. 8:02pm DEP 201-1136 BL 1093 NOI, 5 Brookwood Road Applicant: Marc Saint Louis Project: Construction of a rear addition and front covered porch to an existing single family dwelling Mr. Tim Lee, Mr. Rich Kirby and Mr. Mike Capachietti presented before the Commission. Mr. Kirby reviewed a revised planting plan as well as additional materials that were submitted. Mr. Capachietti stated that revised plans have been submitted. The Engineering Department has not submitted a response yet to the most recently revised plans. Mr. Lee stated that there may be some adjustments in terms of the plant locations depending on the environmental factors. FENO markers are proposed along the 25 foot buffer zone. 6 On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Wolk, the Commission voted 6-0 to continue the hearing until July 8, 2019 at the applicant's request. The Order of Conditions will be issued on July 8, 2019 if the hearing is closed. DEP 201-1137 BL 1094 NOI, 127 North Street Applicant: Ying Chen and Katherine Van Stry o/b/o Bull Realty, LLC Project: Raze and rebuild of a single family dwelling Request for continuance until July 8, 2019 at the applicant's request. On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 6-0 to continue the hearing until July 8-, 2019 at the applicant's request. 8:12pm DEP 201-1120 BL 1076 NOI, 244 Wood Street Applicant: MIT Lincoln Labs Project: Proposed electrical building modifications within the 100 foot buffer zone Ms. Ladd recused herself from the filing for 244 Wood Street. Mr. Chris Nowak presented before the Commission. Ms. Mullins stated that a legal opinion was submitted and stated that the town bylaws are not applicable for this project. Mr. Nowak stated that the applicant has re-filed this project under the WPA only. On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to close the hearing. DEP 201-1039 BL 1096 NOI, 7 Kirtland Street Applicant: United States Army Corps of Engineers Project: New parking lot construction Ms. Ladd recused herself from voting for the filing at 7 Kirtland Street. On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to continue the hearing until July 8, 2019 at the applicant's request. DEP 4 201-1126 BL 1083 NOI, 6 Blinn Road Applicant: Lauren Dillon Project: Proposed raze and rebuild of a single family dwelling 7 Request for continuance until July 8, 2019 at the applicant's request. On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 6-0 to continue the hearing until July 8, 2019 at the applicant's request. DEP #201-XXXX BL XXXX NOI, 758 Marrett Road Applicant: Minuteman Vocational High School Project: Construction of synthetic tuft athletic fields Request for continuance until July 8, 2019 at the applicant's request. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 6-0 to continue the hearing until July 8-, 2019 at the applicant's request. 8:15pm On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Langseth, the Commission voted 6-0 to move into executive session without coming out of executive session in order to discuss land acquisition matters that could otherwise be detrimental to the bargaining position of the Conservation Commission if discussed publicly. On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 6-0 to go into executive session. 8:30pm