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Home My WebLink About2021-03-29-CONCOM-min OVS MORN,^,G Off` OP a �w PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Conservation Commission rxc'j°� L£x APRIL Meering broadcasted by LexMedia� AGENDA Monday,March 29, 2021, 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 limitation 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. 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, Duke Bitsko, Alex Dohan, Kevin Beuttell, Ruth Ladd and Holly Samuels Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director and Meghan McNamara, Department Assistant 6:30 PM New Business/Pendine Matters Request for Enforcement Action at 180 East Emerson Rd by abutter Mr. and Mrs. Chen, 184 East Emerson Road; DEP4201-1047, BL# 1004 Attorney Susan Bernstein and Mr. Kyle Burchard, PE,presented to members of the Commission on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Chen, property owners of 184 East Emerson Road. Mr. Burchard presented the discrepancies he found between the approved Amendment to the Order of Conditions and the submitted as-built including: difference in spot shots and existing grade contours, various areas of increased grade in the backyard where the infiltration system is placed and around the side yard of 184 East Emerson Road, and an additional rise on the front side of the house. Attorney Bernstein is concerned that the changes made to 180 East Emerson Road have caused significant flooding and pooling of water on her client's property. Ms. Mullins informed Attorney Bernstein and Mr. Burchard that the Order of Conditions has not expired because of the tolled Order, and that she is organizing a site visit with the property owners of 180 East Emerson Road and will reconvene when more information is available from the Certificate of Compliance request and site visit. 1 6:47 PM Request for a One Year Extension to the Order of Conditions (3/31/2021 to 3/31/2022): 180 East Emerson Road, ViewPoint Cloud Permit# EXTO-21-5, DEP4201-1047, BL# 1004 On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the one year extension 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 6:48 PM Insignificant Plan Change/Conservation Plan Modification: 18 Winthrop Road, ViewPoint Cloud Permit#CPM-21-6, DEP4201-1200, CNOI-20-30 Mr. Bill Erickson, Project Architect,presented before the Commission the request to shift the location of the rear addition as required per the Board of Appeals process. This request includes a reduction in the overall impervious surface area and a minimal increase (4.1 feet) in the distance from the deck to the wetland buffer zone. Mr. Michael Juliano, Project Engineer, confirmed for the Commission that the infiltration system will remain at the same elevation as well as remain the same size, even though there is a reduction in impervious surface. On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the Insignificant Plan Change request. 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 6:58 PM 2 Issue Partial Certificate of Compliance: 180 Lincoln Street, ViewPoint Cloud Permit# COC-21- 8, DEP4201-1186, CNOI-20-17 Ms. Mullins informed the Commission that the site is not completely stabilized. No motion was made to issue the Certificate of Compliance. 7:00 PM Issue Partial Certificate of Compliance: 24 Constitution Road, ViewPoint Cloud Permit# COC- 21-6, DEP4201-1052, BL# 1009 Ms. Samuels recused herself due to involvement with the property. The representative is requesting a Partial Certificate of Compliance. Ms. Mullins informed the Commission that the raingarden is not in compliance because a few hundred feet is not stabilized. The rain garden is part of the stormwater management system and not compliant, and there was no motion to issue the Partial Certificate of Compliance at this time. 7:17 PM Issue Order of Conditions: 5 John Hosmer Lane, ViewPoint Cloud Permit 4CNOI-21-5, DEP4201-1212 On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote 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 7:18 PM New Public Meetings/Hearings ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CN0I-21-9, DEP#201-1215 Notice of Intent: 32 Fairbanks Road Applicant/Property Owner: Chung Lai Lai Project: demolish a portion of the existing dwelling and construct an addition, platform and steps within 100 feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland. Documentation Submitted: 3 — "Plot Plan of Land"; Sheet 1 and 2 of 2; Prepared by: Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC; Stamped and signed by: John D. Sullivan III, PE Civil No. 41586 and Paul J. Finocchio, PLS No. 36115; Scale: 1"=20' and as noted not to scale; Date: 2/18/21 — "WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent" application and attachments; Prepared by: Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC; Prepared for Applicant/Property Owner: Chung Lai Lai; Signed by: Chung Lai Lai and John D. Sullivan; Date: 3/5/21 — "Stormwater Analysis"; Prepared by: Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC; Signed by: John D. Sullivan III, PE Civil No. 41586; Date: 3/1/2021 Mr. Jack Sullivan, PE with Sullivan Engineering Group, presented before the Commission. The property owner is seeking to demolish a portion of the existing house and construct a new addition off the rear of the house, including steps within the 100 foot buffer zone. Mr. Sullivan added that the closest point from the Bordering Vegetated Wetland to the overhang and gutters is approximately 56 feet and no trees are being removed. Roof runoff will be managed by 4 inch drains to a Cultec recharge system. Questions and Comments from the Commission: — The elevation is lower in the backyard than where the wetland flags are. Do you have the wetland delineation data sheet as requested? — There is a small tree that will be removed and not shown on the plan. It is a small cedar shrub not more than 4 inches but is present. — Would like to see Feno markers. — Should there be restoration as part of the lawn in the 25 foot buffer zone? Responses from the Representative: — The data sheet is being prepared by Norse Environmental Services and should be complete by mid-week. — Did not talk to the property owner about additional restoration but can discuss. Ms. Ladd stated that the delineation is inside an area where the trees are and Ms. Samuels asked if there is an area that could be restored instead. Mr. Sullivan responded there would still be enough lawn and could put a mix of plants and shrubs on the plan to show at the next meeting. Mr. Hamilton stated that it is wetlands soil whether or not it is part of the lawn, and he would like to review the data sheet from Norse Environmental Services to confirm where the soil samples were taken from. The Engineering report states that"more than two feet of separation was not provided between ESHGWT and the bottom of the infiltration chambers". Ms. Mullins clarified that typically it is supposed to be 4 feet and could go down to 2 feet, and that the Town Engineer will likely require mounding if it does not meet the separation requirements. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to the April 12, 2021 meeting at the applicant's request. Record of vote as follows: 4 Duke Bitsko —Aye Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 7:34 PM ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CN0I-21-10, DEP#201-1216 Notice of Intent: Constitution Road Right of Way Applicant: Town of Lexington Department of Engineering Property Owner: Town of Lexington Project: Drainage improvements including replacing manholes and catch basins, replacing a portion of a 36" RCP drain pipe with a 48" RCP drain pipe, adding 36" RCP drain to connect to a future parallel drain line, and connecting the 48" and 36" RCP drain pipes to an 8'x4' box culvert which is included in a separate Ecological Restoration Notice of Intent filing. Documentation Submitted.- - ubmitted:— "Kiln Brook Daylighting-Oxbow and Constitution Road"; Sheet Numbers: G-1, G-2, C- 1, C-2, C-3, CD-4; Prepared by: Environmental Partners; Stamped by: Eric A. Kelley, PE Civil No. 48090; Prepared for: Town of Lexington, Department of Engineering; Dated: 3/5/21 — "WPA Form 3 —Notice of Intent" application; Prepared by: Eric Kelley, Environmental Partners; Prepared for: Town of Lexington, Department of Engineering; Date: 3/8/21 — Memorandum and attachments; From: Ryan Paul, PE, Environmental Partners, To: Lexington Conservation Commission; RE: Stormwater Report - Redevelopment Drainage Improvements on Constitution Road; Date: 3/4/21 — Memorandum: From: Brooke Monroe, Pinebrook Consulting, To: Ryan J. Paul and Eric Kelley, Environmental Partners; RE: Wetland Evaluation/Delineation for Oxbow/Constitution Road Drainage Improvement Project, Lexington, Massachusetts"; Date: 4/11/2019 — GIS Maps: Figure 1: Locus Map; Figure 2: FEMA Flood Zones; Figure 3: NRCS Soil Survey; Date: March 2021 — Memorandum: From: Eric A. Kelley, Environmental Partners, To: Lexington Conservation Commission; RE: Wetlands Protection Act: Notice of Intent Drainage Improvements on Constitution Road MassDEP Transmittal No. X287485"; Date: 3/8/2021 See below for the combined minutes of VPCHCNOI--21-10 and VPC#CNOI-21-11 ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CN0I-21-11, DEP#201-#### Notice of Intent: 27 and 29 Constitution Road Applicant: Town of Lexington Department of Engineering Property Owners: Andreina Toro (27 Constitution Rd), Ricardo Fernandes (29 Constitution Rd) 5 Project: Kiln Brook culvert daylighting. An existing 36" RCP drain pipe that discharges to Kiln Brook will be converted to an open stream channel, including a stone lined channel, native vegetation plantings, a vegetated retaining wall, and an 8'x4' box culvert. Documentation Submitted: — Plans; Figure 1: Locus Plan; Figure 2: Existing Conditions Plan; Figure 3: Proposed Plan Layout; Figure 4: Section A/4 Typical; Figure 5: Centerline Section for Stream Daylighting; Figure 6: Erosion Control Details; Prepared by: Environmental Partners Group; Stamped and signed by: Varoujan Hagopian, PE Civil No. 40230; Date: 3/5/2021 — "WPA Form 3A-Notice of Intent for an Ecological Restoration Project"; Prepared by: Bradford Saunders, GEI Consultants, Inc.; Prepared for: Town of Lexington, Department of Engineering; Date: 3/5/2021 — Attachment C: Flex MSE Vegetated Wall System — Memorandum: From: Brooke Monroe, Pinebrook Consulting, To: Ryan J. Paul and Eric Kelley, Environmental Partners; RE: Wetland Evaluation/Delineation for Oxbow/Constitution Road Drainage Improvement Project, Lexington, Massachusetts"; Date: 4/11/2019 — Memorandum: From: Eric Kelley, PE, Environmental Partners, To: Lexington Conservation Division; RE: Notification of Filing Ecological Restoration Notice of Intent, Kiln Brook Stream Daylighting—Lexington, MA; Date: 2/16/2021 — Project Narrative: Kiln Brook Daylighting—Lexington, MA; uploaded 3/8/2021 Mr. Matthew Weisman, Lexington Engineering and Mr. Eric A. Kelley, Environmental Partners Group, presented before the Commission. Mr. Varoujan Hagopian, GEI Consultants, also assisted in answering questions from the Commission. Questions from the Commission: — What is the riprap material made of? — Does the vegetated wall system function even if no vegetation is established? — What is the reason for the fence? — How critical is the design of the bottom of the wall and is there a risk of the wall getting undercut due to high velocities? Response from the Representatives: — The rip rap is composed of a layer of stone underlain by synthetic fabric. The reason for using synthetic fabric is because in a heavy storm, the flow velocity in the channel will be very fast and once it exceeds 5-6 feet per second, the synthetic material is needed to avoid erosion. It is also a UV stabilized material that should last for over 40 years without falling apart and will look more natural once stabilized in the future. — The wall will be robust even without vegetation, however, the vegetation is for aesthetics. Vegetation is not critical to the long term outcome of the wall. — The fence will be installed as security for the homeowner and will be roughly 4-6 feet tall on the center. The PVC piping should not affect the tie back system and the wall and fence will be constructed simultaneously to avoid the grid becoming torn or distressed. — The filter fabric comes underneath the wall similar to the flashing on a building. 6 It was requested that the dead tree to be removed be placed in the wetland area to jumpstart the decomposition process. Mr. Hagopian agreed that the dead tree can be used as species habitat in the wetlands area. It was noted that a planting selection was not provided for the wall and members of the Commission requested that it be provided at the next meeting. The Commission also requests examples of successful flex walls in similar situations. A DEP number has not been provided for Kiln Brook culvert daylighting. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to close the hearing of the Constitution Road Right of Way (CNOI-21-10). 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 8:08 PM On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing of the 27 and 29 Constitution Road Ecological Restoration Project (CNOI-21-11)to the April 12, 2021 meeting at the applicant's request. 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 8:10 PM ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CN0I-21-12, DEP#201-1218 Notice of Intent: 17 Augustus Road Applicant/Property Owner: Gurmit Grewal Project: proposed demolition and reconstruction of a deck within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. Removal of a brick paver patio Documentation Submitted: 7 — "Conservation Plan in Lexington, MA"; Sheet 1 of l; Prepared by: Rober Survey; Prepared for Applicant/Property Owner: Gurmit Grewal and Neelu Kaila; Scale: 1"=20% Date: 1/7/2021; Revised: 3/3/2021; — "WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent" application and attachments; Prepared for Applicant/Property Owner: Gurmit Grewal; Prepared by: LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. (LEC); Date: 3/9/2021; Mr. Richard Kirby, Wetland Scientist with LEC Environmental, presented before the Commission the request for demolition and reconstruction of a deck within the 100 foot buffer zone and removal of a brick paver patio. Mr. Kirby stated that there will be an overall reduction in impervious areas within the buffer zone and LEC has prepared a restoration planting plan to restore existing lawn area as wetland. This restoration will occur along the southwest corner of the property and Feno markers will delineate the new lawn area. Mr. Beuttell mentioned the possibility of shifting the restoration zone and Mr. Kirby responded that there is an irrigation junction box within the restoration area. In the future if the irrigation system needs to be replaced then it could be relocated out of the restoration area says Mr. Kirby. Mr. Hamilton requested the addition of a condition that the deck may not be replaced at a future time by an addition. On a motion by Ms. Samuels and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote 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 8:19 PM ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CN0I-21-13, DEP#201-1217 Notice of Intent: 3 Joseph Comee Road Applicant/Property Owner: Eman Morgan Project: Addition to an existing single-family home with proposed drywell within 100ft Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetland Documentation Submitted: — "Notice of Intent Site Plan"; Sheet 1 of l; Prepared for Applicant/Property Owner: Eman Morgan; Prepared by: Hancock Associates; Stamped and signed by: Brian G. Geaudreau, PE Civil No. 54495; Scale: 1"=20' and otherwise noted; Date: 3/8/2021; — Photographs of site; uploaded on 3/9/2021; 8 — "WPA Form 3 —Notice of Intent" application; Locus: 3 Joseph Comee Road, Lexington, MA"; Prepared for: Applicant/Property Owner: Eman Morgan; Prepared by: Greg Gould, Hancock Associates; Signed by the Applicant: 3/3/2021; — "Stormwater Management and Erosion & Sediment Control Plan"; Prepared for Applicant/Property Owner: Eman Morgan; Prepared by: Hancock Associates; Signed by: Brian Geaudreau, PE, and Russell Tetford, EIT; Date: 3/8/2021; — Memo: From: Kristen Farr, Hancock Associates, To: Lexington Conservation Commission; RE: 3 Joseph Comee Road—Notice of Intent; Date: 3/9/2021; — FEMA Map, LOCUS Map, TOPO Map, and NHESP Map Kristan Farr, Wetland Scientist with Hancock Associates presented before the Commission. Ms. Farr, on behalf of the property owner, Eman Morgan, is proposing an addition to the existing single family dwelling and two drywells, only one of which is within the 100 foot buffer zone. Ms. Farr also noted that there is a large berm between the Bordering Vegetated Wetland and the proposed addition. Ms. Ladd stated that she believes there is a deed restriction on the back of the property and that the plan should show that for the future. Ms. Mullins, agreeing with Ms. Ladd, added that the Conservation Restriction was incorporated when the original subdivision was created. The Engineering report states that the stormwater analysis does not demonstrate compliance with the Performance Standard 5(2) of the Lexington Wetlands Protection Code. On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to the April 12, 2021 meeting at the applicant's request. 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 Continued Public Meetings/Hearings ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CN0I-21-8, DEP#201-1214 Notice of Intent: 31 Fairlawn Lane Applicant/Property Owner: Ozan Dokmecioglu, 31 Fairlawn Lane, LLC, c/o DND Homes, LLC Project: raze and rebuild a single-family dwelling and associated site appurtenances. Portions of the proposed activities are located within the Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW). Previous Meeting Date: 3/15/2021 Supplemental Documentation: None 9 *The Commission will vote to issue the Order of Conditions if the hearing is closed during this meeting. On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Samuels, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote 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 8:38 PM On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Langseth, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote 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 8:38 PM ViewPoint Cloud Permit# CN0I-21-4, DEP#201-1210 Notice of Intent: 35 Peacock Farm Road Applicant/Property Owner: Kevin Quinlan Project: construct an addition comprised of an in-law apartment, and install a permeable paver driveway, a concrete sidewalk, stairs, and a handicap ramp within the 100-foot buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW). Previous Meeting Dates: 2/16/2021 Supplemental Documentation: — "Layout and Materials Plan" Sheet No. C101; Prepared for Applicant/Property Owner: Kevin Quinlan; Prepared by: Design Consultants Inc. (DCI); Date: 1/8/21; Revised: 2/15/21 (Re-build wall and patio); Revised: 3/22/21 (Landscape Notes); 10 — "Civil Details" Sheet No. C501; Prepared for Applicant/Property Owner: Kevin Quinlan; Prepared by: Design Consultants Inc. (DCI); Date: 1/8/21; Revised: 2/15/21 (Re-build wall and patio); Revised: 3/22/21 (Landscape Notes); — Form 11: Soil Suitability Assessment for On-Site Sewage Disposal; 2 Sheets; Date: 3/18/2021 Mr. Thomas Hughes, Hughes Environmental Consulting, and Mr. Steve Sawyer, Project Engineer, presented before the Commission. Mr. Hughes stated that after performing test pits, they did not hit seasonal high groundwater and therefore have plenty of clearance. The project team also performed an identification of Norway maples in the mitigation area and can confirm there is one Norway and possibly three Reds but they are too young to identify. Mr. Hughes stated that the raingarden near the driveway may receive more sunlight than originally thought and would like to request a condition to revisit the plant species. The pipe size for the rain garden was increased from 6 inches to 8 inches. Mr. Sawyer clarified the location of the Feno markers as it was not made clear on the plans. Comments and Questions from the Commission: — Are there any ground cover plants in the area of restoration? Responses from the Representative: — Had not thought of groundcover but could include a seed mix for the restoration area. The intent for the herbaceous restoration area would be to make the area as tight to the ground as possible to minimize invasives and to put plantings or pollinator seeds down. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Mr. Langseth, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to continue the hearing to the April 12, 2021 meeting at the applicant's request. 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 9:00 PM ViewPoint Cloud Permit#CDOA-20-22 Request for Determination of Applicability, 1060 Waltham Street Applicant/Property Owner: 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, 10/5/2020, 10/19/2020, 3/15/2021 11 Supplemental Documentation: None The applicant has submitted a request for withdrawal and will be moving forward with a Notice of Intent submittal. 9:01 PM New Business/Pendine Matters, Continued: Informal Discussion, LUPA-32; Installation of 1-3 bluebird boxes at Poor Farm On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the Land Use Permit and conditions as presented. 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 9:04 PM Waltham St Farms and Hayden Agricultural License Renewal: Dennis Busa On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the 2021 license and retroactively approve the 2020 license of Dennis Busa. 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 9:05 PM (2:34:50 for LexMedia Recording) Reaffirm the Record Vote for Highland Ave Parcel 1 Acquisition 12 On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to approve a deed to the Property from Holly Kicklighter (a/k/a Holly Smit Kicklighter) and Susan Watts, as tenants in common, to the Town of Lexington acting by and through its Conservation Commission, substantially in the form presented to the Conservation Commission at its March 29, 2021 meeting, with final changes to be made by the Town Manager in his reasonable discretion in consultation with town counsel. 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 9:07 PM On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to authorize the Town Manager to take all actions on behalf of the Conservation Commission that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, to complete the acquisition of the Property, including without limitation signing deed acceptances, closing forms, affidavits, documents and settlement statements. 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 9:08 PM Schedule site visits for 4/12/2021 meeting The site visits will take place on Monday, April 5h, 2021 starting at 5:00 PM Approve minutes: 3/l/2021, 3/15/2021 On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2021 meeting. 13 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 9:12 PM On a motion by Ms. Samuels and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to approve the minutes of the March 15, 2021 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 9:13 PM Reports: Bike Advisory, Community Gardens, Community Preservation Committee, Greenway Corridor Committee, Land Acquisition, Land Management, Land Steward Directors, and Tree Committee, HIP Working Group Mr. Hamilton informed members of the Commission that Ms. Joyce Miller would like to put benches in Conservation areas in appropriate places chosen by the Commission. Ms. Samuels provided an update on the HIP landscaping documents and mentioned that the working group will be sending a draft to developers and landscapers for their feedback. Ms. Mullins provided an update on the Idylwilde Community Gardens and the Pollinator Planting Kits for sale. On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 7-0 by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 PM. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko —Aye 14 Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye Respectfully Submitted, Meghan McNamara Conservation Department Assistant Approved: 4/12/2021 Submitted: 4/14/2021 15