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AGENDA Monday, March 91h, 2020, 6:30 p.m., Parker Room, Town Office Building, 1625
Massachusetts Avenue 02420
Commissioners Present: Phil Hamilton, Alex Dohan, Kevin Beuttell, Ruth Ladd and Holly
Samuels
Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director and Katie Luczai
6:30 pm
New Business/Pendine Matters
Request for release of final Certificate of Occupancy for final Building C at the Hobbs Brook
Development Project
Mr. Jeff Rhuda and George Dimakarakos, project engineer, presented before the Commission.
The applicants asked to obtain a certificate of occupancy prior to receiving a certificate of
compliance. There are several outstanding issues concerning the project such as getting the
approval of the Commission for an increase in impervious surface area. The applicant has a bond
on the property that covers the costs of the remaining work to be completed. The applicants have
filed for a request to amend the order of conditions which will be presented at the March 23,
2020 meeting.
The Commission determined that the certificate of occupancy can be released.
Request for Insignificant Plan Change: 16 Summer Street DEP 201-996 BL 953 —expand paved
driveway surfaces outside 100-foot
Ms. Samuels recused herself from the discussion of 16 Summer Street.
Ms. Shelly Henderson, homeowner, presented before the Commission four parts of a proposed
plan change. Proposed plan changes "A", "B" and "C"were proposing to expand paved
driveway surfaces outside the 100 foot buffer zone. The Commission deemed the driveway
expansion to be outside of their jurisdiction.
Ms. Henderson additionally proposed plan change, "D", to trench for utilities within the 100 foot
buffer zone. There was insufficient information for the Commission to evaluate the proposed
change.
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On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 4-0 to confirm
that the proposed plan changes "A", "B" and "C", to expand the driveway are outside the
Commission's jurisdiction. The proposed trench will be discussed at a later date when there is
sufficient information.
Discuss Lincoln Street Wildlife Crossing Proposal by the Citizens for Lexington Conservation.
Ms. Dohan recused herselffrom the discussion of the wildlife crossing proposal.
Ms. Pamela Lyons and Mr. Joel Friedlander, representing the Citizens for Lexington
Conservation ("CLC"), presented before the Commission. CLC is seeking the support of the
Conservation Commission to do something to reduce wildlife mortality, one option of which
would be to install wildlife crossing signage at Lincoln Street where the roadway meets the
Cambridge Reservoir. The Commission supported installing signage as the most cost effective
option. The Commission encouraged the CLC to contact the City of Cambridge for their
potential support.
On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 4-0 to support
the Citizens for Lexington Conservation's efforts to install wildlife crossing signage on Lincoln
Street.
7:00 pm
New Public Meetings/Hearings
ViewPoint Cloud Permit 4CDOA-20-6
RDA, Parker Meadow (0 Revere Street)
Applicant: Town of Lexington Conservation Dept.
Project: Conduct exploratory soil borings needed for preparing final ADA trail design
Documentation Submitted:
- Plans, "Attachment D: Boring Location Plan & Access Route Map - Revisions 3/9/2020",
prepared by GCG Associates and Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture, Inc., dated 3/9/2020
- Project Narrative, "Boring Request for Parker Meadow",prepared by Kyle Zick, dated
2/18/2020
- MassDEP RDA Application, prepared by Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture, Inc.,
prepared for Town of Lexington, dated February 18, 2020
Ms. Tracy Hudak, representing Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture, Inc. (consultants for the
Lexington Conservation Dept.),presented before the Commission. The applicant is proposing to
conduct soil tests at four different locations in Parker Meadow in order to test the load bearing
capacity. This is to prepare for the installation of boardwalks. The soil testing will be done with
small machinery which will dig a four (4) inch+/- in diameter hole twenty (20) feet down into
the ground. The soil samples will be tested in an offsite location. The holes will be filled in with
a soil/sand mixture. Three of the four testing locations will utilize existing trails to access the
sites while the fourth location will require machinery to traverse off-trail. Wetland matting will
be installed to prevent damage from the machinery.
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Concerns of the Commission:
- One of the soil testing locations is relatively far from the proposed boardwalk location.
Will this soil test be an accurate portrayal of the soil for the boardwalk location?
- Will any environmental damage caused by machinery be restored?
Response of the Applicant:
- The soil testing location is down gradient from the proposed boardwalk location and is a
part of the same wetland resource location. They believe that this testing location will
produce very similar results as the original location would have given.
- No damage is expected but any damage that occurs will be fixed.
A condition will be added to preliminarily determine the exact location for wetland matting to
ensure that no damage will occur as a result of the machinery.
On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue a
negative determination with conditions.
ViewPoint Cloud Permit 4CNOI-20-3
DEP 201-1175
Notice of Intent, 11 Volunteer Way
Applicant: Andrei Zharov
Project: Raze and rebuild single family dwelling
Documentation Submitted:
- MassDEP Notice of Intent Application and Project Narrative, prepared by LEC
Environmental Consultants, Inc., dated 2/18/2020
- Plans, "Site Development Plan", prepared by Engineering Design Consultants, Inc., dated
1/27/2020, signed and stamped by Walter M. Lewinski PE No. 32327
- Stormwater Report, prepared by Engineering Design Consultants, Inc., dated 1/27/2020,
signed and stamped by Walter M. Lewinski PE No. 32327
- Engineering Memo, "11 Volunteer Way NOI Engineering Comments"prepared by
Michael Sprague, prepared for Karen Mullins, dated March 4, 2020
Mr. Rich Kirby, wetland scientist with LEC Environmental Inc, presented before the
Commission. The applicant is proposing to raze and rebuild a single family dwelling within the
100 foot buffer zone. The proposed dwelling is further from the wetlands than the existing
dwelling. There are two subsurface infiltration systems proposed as well as a rain garden which
will capture driveway runoff through a 6 inch pipe. One tree is proposed to be removed. The
proposed dwelling will be outside of the 50 foot no structure buffer zone. The applicant is not
proposing to convert lawn area to restored wetlands. The applicant would like to demarcate the
bordering vegetated wetland at the edge of lawn.
Concerns of the Commission:
- The Commission asked the applicant to propose wetland markers in a more appropriate
location which would protect more of the wetland.
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Response of the Applicant:
- The applicant would like to install markers in between the official delineated wetland
boundary and the edge of the lawn. They will consider additional options to propose.
On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 5-0 to continue
the hearing until March 23, 2020 at the applicant's request.
7:39pm
ViewPoint Cloud Permit 4CNOI-20-4
DEP 201-1174
Notice of Intent, 48 Lincoln Street
Applicant: James Barr
Project: Remove swimming pool and restore lawn
Documentation Submitted:
- MassDEP Notice of Intent application with attachments, prepared by LEC Environmental
Consultants, Inc., dated 2/18/2020
- Plans, "Site Plan, 48 Lincoln Street"prepared by Frederick W. Russell, dated 2/4/2020,
signed and stamped by Frederick W. Russell PE No. 36713
- Drainage Analysis, prepared by Frederick W. Russell, dated 2/4/2020, signed and
stamped by Frederick W. Russell PE No. 36713
- Engineering Memo, "48 Lincoln St NOI Engineering Comments"prepared by Michael
Sprague, prepared for Karen Mullins, dated March 5, 2020
Mr. Rich Kirby, wetland scientist with LEC Environmental, presented before the Commission.
The applicant is proposing to raze and rebuild a single family dwelling outside of the 100 foot
buffer zone. Within the 100 foot buffer zone, the applicant is proposing to remove an above-
ground swimming pool and restore the existing lawn. Debris and materials from an existing
garden area within the 25 foot buffer zone will be removed by hand. The trees proposed to be
removed outside of the buffer zone will comply with the town tree bylaw.
Concerns of the Commission:
- The proposed erosion control does not have to exactly follow the 25 foot buffer zone, it
can be installed straight across the property as long as it protects the 25 foot buffer zone.
- Removal of bittersweet abutting the property was encouraged. The owner would need to
get approval from the Recreation Department.
On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 5-0 to close the
hearing.
7:51pm
Continued Public Meetings/Hearings
ViewPoint Cloud Permit 4CNOI-20-1 DEP 201-1171
Notice of Intent, 45 Fouler Avenue
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Applicant: Marina and Igor Balk
Project: Raze and rebuild a one bay garage with 2 bay garage
Applicant requests a continuance until March 23, 2020
On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to continue
the hearing until March 23, 2020 at the applicant's request.
DEP 1154 BL 1109 ViewPoint Cloud 4CNOI-19-16
NOI, 4 Tidd Circle
Applicant: Maliha Karim
Project: Landscaping and construction of a retaining wall and patio
Applicant requests a continuance until April 6, 2020
On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 5-0 to continue
the hearing until April 6, 2020 at the applicant's request.
ViewPoint Cloud Permit 4AOOC-20-1 DEP 1042
Amendment to Order of Conditions, 7 Crosby Road
Hastings School
Applicant: Ameresco, Inc. o/b/o Town of Lexington
Project: Installation of solar canopy over pervious parking areas
Vote to issue Amended Order of Conditions if hearing is closed.
On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 5-0 to close the
hearing.
ViewPoint Cloud Permit 4AOOC-20-2
DEP 201-1082
Amendment to Order of Conditions, 20 Pelham Road
Lexington Children's Place
Applicant: Ameresco, Inc. o/b/o Town of Lexington
Project: Installation of solar canopy over pervious parking areas
Vote to issue Amended Order of Conditions, if hearing is closed.
On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 5-0 to close the
hearing.
New Business/Pendine Matters
Request for Certificate of Compliance: 38 Adams Street DEP 201-819 BL 777
The applicants had submitted a revised plan indicating the fencing and provided wetland
restoration information.
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On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue a
complete certificate of compliance.
Request for Certificate of Compliance: 288 Concord Avenue DEP 201-1045 BL 1002
On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue a
complete certificate of compliance.
Request for Certificate of Compliance: 1 Fulton Road DEP 201-1103 BL 1060
On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue a
complete certificate of compliance.
Issue Amendment to Order of Conditions: 453 Concord Avenue DEP 201-1155
On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue an
amendment to the order of conditions.
Issue Amendment to Order of Conditions: 7 Crosby Road DEP 201-1042 (ifhearing is closed)
On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue the
amendment to the order of conditions.
Issue Amendment to Order of Conditions: 20 Pelham Road DEP 201-1082 (ifhearing is closed)
On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue the
amendment to the order of conditions.
Issue Order of Conditions: Pelham Road DEP 201-1172, CNOI-20-2
On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue the
amendment to the order of conditions.
Request to Extend Order of Conditions:I 1 Saddle Club Road DEP 201-1024 BL 981 (by 1 year
from 4/16/2020 to 4/16/2021)
On a motion by Ms. Samuels and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 5-0 to extend
the order of conditions by 1 year.
Request to Extend Order of Conditions: Old Reservoir (501 Marrett Road) DEP 201-437 BL 393
(by 1 year from 4/13/2020 to 4/13/2021)
On a motion by Ms. Samuels and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 5-0 to extend
the order of conditions by 1 year.
Position of the Commission on certain Articles before the 2020 Annual Town Meeting
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On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted unanimously
to support Town Meeting Article 29: Declare Climate Emergency.
On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted unanimously
to not support Town Meeting Article 33: Amend General Bylaw—Running Bamboo Control -
due to disagreements over the article's wording and enforcement responsibilities.
On a motion by Ms. Samuels and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted unanimously
to support Town Meeting Article 35: Amend Zoning Bylaw—Distance from Basement, Slab or
Crawl Space and Groundwater.
Approve Minutes: 2-24-2020
On a motion by Ms. Samuels and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 5-0 to approve
the meeting minutes from 2/24/2020 pending edits.
Site Visit Schedule for 3-23-2020 Meeting
The site visits will proceed as scheduled.
On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to adjourn
the meeting.
8:28pm