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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-04-CONCOM-min OVS MORPVI"G Off` OP aw PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES APRIL 19- Conservation Commission Meering broadcasted by LexMedia 't IN G'j0 AGENDA Monday, November 4h, 6:30 p.m., Parker Room, Town Office Building, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue 02421 Commissioners Present: Phil Hamilton, David Langseth, Alex Dohan, Kevin Beuttell, Duke Bitsko, Ruth Ladd and Dick Wolk Staff Present: Katie Luczai, Conservation Department Assistant 6:30 pm New Business/Pendine Matters Enforcement Update: 39 Woodpark Circle Neither the applicant nor the homeowner attended the meeting. It will be discussed at a later date. Issue Order of Resource Area Delineation: 109 Reed Street DEP 201-1159 BL 1115 On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission 7-0 to issue the order of resource area delineation. Issue Order of Conditions: 20 Maguire Road DEP 201-1160 BL 1116 On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Wolk, the Commission voted 7-0 to issue the order of conditions. Issue Order of Conditions: 3 Diamond Road DEP 201-1149 BL 1105 On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 7-0 to issue the order of conditions. Issue Order of Conditions: 70 Hancock Street DEP 201-1153 BL 1108 On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 7-0 to issue the order of conditions. Request for Certificate of Compliance: 2 Diana Lane DEP 201-1104 BL 1062 (formerly 0 Diana Lane The request will be heard at a later date. Request for Certificate of Compliance: 145 Grove Street DEP 201-962 BL 920 Mr. David Sperduto, wetland scientist for the project,presented before the Commission. There are several outstanding issues that need to be addressed before the Commission can approve the request. The Commission asked for clearer demarcation of the "do not disturb"buffer zone as well as the removal of the fire pit and continued installation of plantings. Request for Certificate of Compliance: 271 Lincoln Street DEP 1078 BL 1035 On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Mr. Bitsko, the Commission voted 7-0 to issue the certificate of compliance. Discussion: Running Bamboo Threat Concern and Request for Bylaw Change Mr. Mike Reamer, resident of Lexington, presented before the Commission the threat of running bamboo in Lexington. Running bamboo is very invasive and difficult to remove. Mr. Reamer discussed the policies that surrounding communities have adopted to combat the invasive species. The Commission recommended that Mr. Reamer talk with the Department of Public Works and perhaps address this matter through the Town Meeting process as an ordinance. 7:00 pm New Public Meetings/Hearings RDA, 99 Hancock Street Viewpoint Cloud Record 4 CDOA-19-33 Applicant: Town of Lexington Recreation and Community Programs Project: Installation of an ADA pervious surface pathway Ms. Holly Ganser, project engineer with Activitas, and Mr. Peter Coleman of the Lexington Recreation Department presented before the Commission. Ms. Ganser presented the installation of a porous surface pathway along the edge of the playing fields at Diamond Middle School. This will give increased access to the baseball/softball diamond. The project is anticipated to take three weeks to complete. Any areas disturbed by the work will be foamed and seeded. Most of the work will be more than 100' from the wetland areas. Chairman Hamilton read the engineering report into the record. Concerns of the Commission: There were no concerns of the Commission. Response of the Applicant: n/a On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 7-0 to issue a negative determination with conditions. Continued Public Meetings/Hearings DEP 201-1137 BL 1094 NOI Cont. Hearing, 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 The applicant has requested to continue the hearing to November 18'h, 2019. On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 7-0 to continue the hearing until November 18, 2019 at the applicant's request. DET 19-31 Viewpoint Cloud Record 4: CDOA-19-31 RDA, 24 Columbus Street Applicant: Joseph Barr Project: Site activities associated with razing and rebuilding a new dwelling within the 100-foot BVW Buffer Zone Mr. Barr, homeowner and contractor, and Mr. Fred Russell, project engineer, presented before the Commission. Mr. Russell stated that the comments provided by the town engineer were more appropriate for a notice of intent rather than a determination. Concerns of the Commission: The Commission wanted to be clear that the approval of the project was due to the minimal impact to the buffer zone. The Commission has made a similar decision in the past, referring to 255 Marrett Road. The Commission believed that the benefit of the stormwater mitigation exceeded the negative impact of the dwelling within the buffer zone. Response of the Applicant: There was no response by the applicant. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 7-0 to issue a negative determination with conditions. DET 19-30 Viewpoint Cloud Record 4: CDOA-19-30 RDA, 125 Worthen Road Applicant: Marco Bader Project: Removal and reconstruction of a basement slab and installation of a subsurface infiltration system with overflow connection to drain system discharging to resource area Mr. Josh Mico of Howard Stein Hudson presented before the Commission. Concerns of the Commission: The Commission was concerned with the details provided in the Operations and Maintenance Plan. The Commission asked for the applicant to add additional language. Response of the Applicant: Mr. Mico believed the O&M plan was appropriate for the project. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 7-0 to issue a negative determination with conditions. DEP 201-1162 Viewpoint Cloud Record 4: CNOI-19-17 NOI, 0 Hartwell Avenue (Hanscom Field) Applicant: Massport Project: Vegetation Management within wetland resource areas Mr. Beuttell recused himself. On a motion by Mr.Wolk and seconded by Mr. Langseth, the Commission voted 6-0 to continue the meeting until November 18, 2019 at the applicant's request. DEP 201-1158 BL 1114 Viewpoint Cloud Record 4: CNOI-19-19 NOI, 70 Ward Street/0 Earl Street Applicant: Louise Barbic Project: Construction of an accessory barn and grading within the 100-foot BVW Buffer Zone Request to Withdraw Permit Application On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 7-0 to accept the withdrawal of the application. DEP 201-1161 BL 1117 Viewpoint Cloud Record 4: CNOI-19-22 NOI, 140 Marrett Road Applicant: David and Andrea Joliat Project: Demolition of existing dwelling and barn and construction of a new dwelling within the 200-foot Riverfront Area and the 100-foot BVW Buffer Zone Mr. Rich Kirby of LEC Environmental Consultants, Mr. Al Gala, project engineer, Mr. Colin Smith, project architect, Mr. Johnathan Keep, landscape architect, and the homeowners, Mr. and Mrs. Joliat, presented before the Commission. The hearing had been continued until this meeting in order to address outstanding questions regarding the drainage. The applicant has submitted additional details regarding topsoil specifications and planting details for the proposed landscaped slopes. The proposed swales have been removed from the project proposal. As a response to the Commission's concerns regarding sediment on Bacon Street the applicant is proposing a crushed stone apron at the beginning of the driveway. Mr. Kirby noted that the wetland delineation off of the property had not been correctly shown on the plans. Mr. Gala stated that there will be less water runoff onto Bacon Street. Concerns of the Commission: The Commission raised their concern regarding the long term maintenance of the driveway and its effect on water runoff onto Bacon Street. Response of the Applicant: Mr. Gala noted that they looked into installing a Cultec system but the applicant did not want to endure the cost. On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 7-0 to close the hearing. DEP 1154 BL 1109 NOI, 4 Tidd Circle Applicant: Maliha Karim Project: Landscaping and construction of a retaining wall at a single family dwelling Request to continue hearing until November 18, 2019 at the applicant's request. On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 7-0 to continue the hearing until November 18, 2019 at the applicant's request. Pendine Matters Mr. Wolk recommended that the Conservation Commission collaborate with other Town organizations such as LexHAB to secure base funding for standard line items involving maintenance of trails and structures. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 7-0 to adjourn the meeting.