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Home My WebLink About2020-10-19-CONCOM-min JS MORWIN ?�G 2=W ,O O ,Q PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES _ � n Conservation Commission Meeting broadcasted byLexMedia APRIL IY— LFXING'�O� Monday, October 19, 2020, 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor's March 15, 2020 and subsequent Orders imposing strict limitations on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the Lexington Conservation Commission will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information and the general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found below. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so, despite best efforts, we will post on the Town of Lexington website or through LexMedia an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. This Conservation Commission meeting was held remotely via Zoom, an online meeting platform. Public Participation via calling in or using your computer was encouraged. Commissioners Present: Philip Hamilton, David Langseth, Kevin Beuttell, Alex Dohan, Ruth Ladd, Holly Samuels, Duke Bitsko Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director and Meghan McNamara, Department Assistant 6:30 PM New Business/Pendine Matters 6:37 PM Issue Order of Conditions: 3 Goffe Road, ViewPoint Cloud 4CNOI-20-21, DEP 201-1192 On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call to Issue the Order of Conditions. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko —Aye Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 6:38 PM Issue Amendment to Order of Conditions: 1010 Waltham St, ViewPoint Cloud 4AOOC-20-8, DEP 201-1066, BL 1023 On a motion by Ms. Samuels and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call to Issue the Amendment to the Order of Conditions. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko —Aye Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 6:39 PM Request for Partial Certificate of Compliance: 45 Bedford St, ViewPoint Cloud 4 COC-20-20, DEP 201-1097, BL 1054 On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call to Issue the Partial Certificate of Compliance, subject to receipt of the updated as-built plan adding the missing details and elevations to document drainage compliance. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko —Aye Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 6:42 PM Request for Certificate of Compliance: 54 Solomon Pierce Rd, DEP File 4 201-168 (1984) This request is in reference to work regulated by a final Order of Conditions that was issued on December 20, 1984. Ms. Mary Trudeau, presenting on behalf of the current property owner, stated that because the plan of record wasn't up to the same standards as a plan prepared this year [2020] would be, she had to estimate where the wetlands had been in 1984. To the best of her ability, she overlaid and traced the wetlands line and it met what was allowed in the Order of Conditions. On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call to Issue the Certificate of Compliance. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko —Aye Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 6:50 PM Approve Minutes: 6-29-2020, 7-13-2020, 8-10-2020, 8-24-2020, 9-8-2020, 9-21-2020, 10-5- 2020 The Commission voted 7-0 by roll call to approve the Minutes of the 9/21/2020 Conservation Commission Meeting. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko —Aye Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye Schedule Site Visits for 11/2/2020 Meeting The Commission voted to schedule the site visits for Saturday October 31, 2020. Reports: Bike Advisory, Community Gardens, Community Preservation Committee, Greenway Corridor Committee, Land Acquisition, Land Management, Land Steward Directors, and Tree Committee Mr. Hamilton read a statement that he prepared for the town regarding running bamboo. Outright ban would be an effective remedy with no outright costs. The Commission takes no position on the bylaw. Mr. Duke Bitsko added that running bamboo should not be listed as an invasive species because of the way it propagates (only invades from its own plant, not by bird, wind, water, etc.). Ms. Mullins asked that, in the case the Commission would be in charge of enforcement, would they then take a side? Mr. Hamilton stated that the Commission is not in favor of policing what is going on outside of its jurisdiction. Ms. Holly Samuels stated that a tree had fallen and blocked a path at Wright Farm and wanted clarification on who would do the removing. Ms. Mullins assumed the DPW would need to provide assistance, however there is a member of the Stewards who has volunteered to do the clearing and this was approved. Ms. Dohan added that she is meeting someone at Wright Farm on Thursday to discuss completing the Land Management Plan soon. It was brought up that there are many complaints of community members not wearing masks while at the Turning Mill parking area to access the Landlocked Forest. Ms. Mullins stated that she will work on posting signage. 7:00 pm New Public Meetings/Hearings 7:10 PM ViewPoint Cloud Permit 4CNOI-20-26, DEP 201-1194 Notice of Intent, 8 Winding Road Applicant: Michael Capachietti, Meridian Associates, Inc. Project: construction of an extension of a patio off an existing single family home. The extension is within the buffer zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetland. Documentation Submitted: -Permit Site Plan of Land, prepared by Meridian Associates Inc., David S. Kelley PE No. 49369, dated 9/18/2020 -WPA Form 3 Notice of Intent, prepared by Meridian Associates, Inc., David S. Kelley PE No 49369, dated 9/18/2020 -Routing Diagram for 3894-Lot 9 Minor Mod,prepared by Meridian Associates, Inc., dated 9/14/2020 Michael Capachietti, representative from Meridian Associates, and Jamie Osborn with Finnegan Development, presented to the Commission. Mr. Capachietti stated that he surveyed to determine the best way to capture water and infiltrate it. He is proposing adding another unit to the existing system and a stone trench with pervious pipe to be wrapped in an impervious barrier. Concerns of the Commission: -In the analysis for handling the 100 year storm from the patio, is that handled within the incremental storage that is added to the infiltration system, or does it use existing infiltration space? In other words, is the applicant adding enough capacity to the existing to fully handle and capture the 100 year storm? Response of the Applicant: -Fully capturing all the runoff, there is none coming from that towards the wetlands. -Separately sized the system. Mr. Langseth added that this is a conservative approach, it is being treated as though there was no runoff in pre-existing conditions. This is more protective in terms of infiltrative water. On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call to close the hearing. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko —Aye Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye ViewPoint Cloud Permit 4CDOA-20-28 Request for Determination of Applicability, 209 Waltham Street Applicant: William Erickson, Bechtel Frank Erickson Architects Inc. Project: Construct a covered, open porch(318 SF)with a 180 SF Patio. Work to be performed outside of the 100 foot Wetland Buffer with an increase in impervious surface. Documentation Submitted: -Project Description, Porch and Patio Improvement, prepared by Bechtel Frank Erickson Architects, not dated -Porch and Terrace Drawings and Plans, prepared by Bechtel Frank Erickson Architects, dated 7/8/2020 -WPA Form 1: Request for Determination of Applicability, prepared by William Erickson, Bechtel Frank Erickson Architects Inc., dated 9/28/2020 -Engineering Drainage Calculations, prepared by Gala Simon Associates, Inc., Alberto M. Gala PE No. 36434, dated 9/21/2020 William Erickson, architect with Bechtel Frank Erickson Inc., presented to the Commission. The applicant is proposing to cover a deck that was built in 2008 when the original Order of Conditions was issued. Mr. Hamilton mentioned that the Commission will not issue the negative determination until the Engineering Department issues an approval memo. Mr. Erickson apologized as he could not download the Engineering comments and was not aware that the stormwater analysis was not in compliance. Mr. David Langseth mentioned that there appeared to be a landscape disposal site on the property that was seen during the site visit. Mr. Erickson stated that the homeowners were made aware and have already removed the materials. On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call to continue the hearing at the applicant's request to Monday, November 2, 2020. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko —Aye Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:36 PM Continued Public Meetings/Hearings ViewPoint Cloud Permit 4CDOA-20-22 Request for Determination of Applicability, 1060 Waltham Street Applicant: Grossman Companies Project: Re-Use an existing Drainage connection to a municipal storm drain Previous Meeting Dates: 8/10/2020, 8/24/2020, 9/8/2020 Supplemental Documentation: None Mr. Alan Roscoe with Core States Group requested a continuance to the next meeting on November 2, 2020. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko —Aye Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye ViewPoint Cloud 4CNOI-20-25, DEP 201-1195 Notice of Intent, 22 Village Circle Applicant:Dinesh Shanthappa and Savitha Shvaiah Project: Construct a two-story garage addition and a front entry porch within the 100-foot buffer zone from a Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Previous Meeting Dates: 10/5/2020 Supplemental Documentation: -Engineering Comments, prepared by Michael Sprague, dated 10/1/2020 On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call to continue the hearing to November 2, 2020 at the applicant's request to address stormwater concerns with the Engineering Department. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko —Aye Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:40 PM ViewPoint Cloud 4CNOI-20-24, DEP 201-XXXX(Pending DEP issuance) Notice of Intent, 43 Sanderson Road Applicant: Evan Freeman Project: Construction of an expanded deck within the 100 foot Buffer Zone from a Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Previous Meeting Date: 9/8/2020, 9/21/2020, 10/5/2020 Supplemental Documentation: None On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Ms. Ladd the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call to continue the hearing to November 2, 2020 because there is still no DEP number. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko —Aye Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:43 PM Duke Bitsko spoke to the Commission about the MVP grant awarded through the Resilient Mystic Collaborative. This is to sponsor a design for a stormwater wetland with the purpose of holding back water and improving water quality. 8:00 PM On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 PM Respectfully Submitted, Meghan McNamara Conservation Department Assistant Approved: 11/2/2020 Submitted: 11/3/2020