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Conservation Commission Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia
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AGENDA Tuesday, October 7th 2019, 6:30 p.m., Parker Room, Town Office Building, 1625
Massachusetts Avenue 02421
Commissioners Present: Phil Hamilton, David Langseth, Dick Wolk, Duke Bitsko, Alex
Dohan, Kevin Beuttell and Ruth Ladd
Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director and Katie Luczai, Staff Assistant
6:30 pm
New Business/Pending Matters
Conservation Land Use Permit for Goat Grazing
Ms. Mullins, the Conservation Director, stated that the Conservation staff have created a formal
permitting process for residents who wish to graze goats on Lexington Conservation land. The
Conservation staff met with current goat grazers to collaborate on policies that should be
established. Goat grazing times were proposed to take place from 11:30am-2:30pm. Appropriate
signage is also proposed to be installed at all entrances. The goats will wear leashes and bells.
There is a possibility to spread the goat grazing activities to other conservation areas. The
permits will be annually issued.
The Commission may discuss their land use policies regarding dogs in the future.
On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue the
goat grazing permit.
Plan Change Request: 99 East Street, additional tree removal and plantings
Ms. Dohan recused herself
Mr. Peter Daus-Haberle presented before the Commission. Mr. Daus-Haberle stated that they are
requesting to install additional plantings and remove several apple trees in the rear of the
dwelling.
On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to approve
the insignificant plan change.
Issue Order of Conditions: 96 Lowell Street DEP 201-1146 BL 1103
On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue the
order of conditions.
Request for Certificate of Compliance: 4 Peachtree Road DEP 201-1076 BL 1033
On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue the
certificate of compliance.
Request for Certificate of Compliance: 139 Wood Street DEP 201-1017, BL 974
On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue the
certificate of compliance.
Approve Meeting Minutes: 9-3-2019, 9-16-2019
On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the
meeting minutes for 9/3/2019.
On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the
meeting minutes for 9/16/2019.
Enforcement Order Update: 7 Graham Road
The enforcement order will be discussed at a following meeting.
Review site visit scheduled for October 19, 2019 (meeting on October 21, 2019
The site visit will remain on October 19th.
Reports: Bike Advisory, Community Gardens, Community Preservation Committee, Greenway
Corridor Committee, Land Acquisition, Land Management, Land Steward Directors, and Tree
Committee
7:00 pm
New Public Meetings/Hearings
DEP XXXX
NOI, 0 Hartwell Avenue (Hanscom Field)
Applicant: Massport
Project: Vegetation Management
Mr. Beuttell recused himself from the hearing.
Mr. Jim Stalakien and Mr. Greg Cohen presented before the Commission.
Massport submitted a 2019 vegetation management update which they are required to do every
five years. The plan shows the areas where trees are within ten feet of the runway surface. The
Notice of Intent was submitted to all adjacent towns.
Mr. Cohen stated that they attempt to remove trees out mechanically. There are several areas
where they will be selectively removing trees. Some trees will be cut near the top to create a snag
and girdle. These are areas where they have worked in before.
Ms. Mullins asked what monitoring requirements are in place for the other participating towns.
Ms. Cohen stated that only monitoring has taken place in Bedford.
Mr. Stalakien stated that he will look further into monitoring reports.
Ms. Mullins asked if the Commission would want to require plantings.
Ms. Ladd stated that the Commission can determine if plantings should be required upon receipt
of monitoring reports.
On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 4-0 to continue the
hearing at the applicant's request until October 21, 2019.
DEP 1157 BL 1113
NOI, 6 Peachtree Road
Applicant: Andrea Michaud
Project: Construction of two decks at a single family dwelling
Mr. Kirby and Mr. Michaud presented before the Commission.
Mr. Kirby stated that the applicant is proposing two decks on the rear of the dwelling. Three to
four inches of crushed stone are proposed to be placed beneath the decks. Mr. Michaud proposes
two fifty-five gallon rain barrels located at the downspouts. A row of shrubs between the rear
yard activity and the 25 foot buffer zone is also proposed.
Mr. Beuttell asked if the elevations of the two decks differ.
Mr. Kirby stated that the two decks will be located at the same elevation.
On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 5-0 to close the
hearing.
Continued Public Meetings/Hearings
DEP 1154 BL 1109
NOI, 4 Tidd Circle
Applicant: Maliha Karim
Project: Landscaping and construction of a retaining wall at a single family dwelling
On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to continue
the hearing at the applicant's request until November 4, 2019.
DEP 1153 BL 1108
NOI, 70 Hancock Street
Applicant: Charles Foster
Project: Addition to a single family dwelling
On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 5-0 to continue
the hearing at the applicant's request until October 21, 2019.
DEP 201-1155 BL 1111
NOI Hearing, 453 Concord Avenue
Applicant: Cotting School
Project: Construction of a new athletic facility
Ms. Megan Kearns, Ms. Meg Buczynski and Ms. Bridget Irish. Ms. Buczynski stated that they
pulled the proposed outlet riprap back to be completely outside of the conservation easement.
The applicant proposes to install markers to show where the conservation easement begins.
Ms. Mullins suggested installing tall FENO markers with a cap.
Ms. Buczynski stated that for the proposed pathway they will be using pavement in order to
accommodate for the variety of abilities of the students and employees.
On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to close the
hearing.
On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to adjourn
the meeting.