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Home My WebLink About2011-04-05 CONCOM-min MINUTES – LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMMISSION April 5, 2011 Commissioners present: Joyce Miller (8:00 pm), Stew Kennedy, Phil Hamilton, Duke Bitsko, Charlie Wyman, David Langseth Others present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Administrator; Louise Vinci, Conservation Clerk Vice-chair Phil Hamilton opened the meeting at 7:30 pm in Room G-15, Town Office Building 7:30 pm Meeting: RDA, Juniper Hill and 35, 37 Barberry Road, DET 11-05 Present for the applicant: Margaret Read-Weiss, Land Steward Documentation: Request for Determination of Applicability with attachments Margaret Read-Weiss presented a plan to remove invasive garlic mustard and Japanese Knot weed. The plan included using goats on Juniper Hill and hand removal at 35 and 37 Barberry Road. The Commission would like the following conditions attached to the permit.  Disturbed areas must be restored and plantings approved in advance by the conservation staff.  The use of goats is limited to a one month window.  Bag and dispose of plants in an incinerator. Motion made and seconded to issue a negative determination with conditions, 6-0 in favor. 7:52 pm Meeting: RDA, Cotton Farm/Upper Vine Brook, DET 11-06 Present for the applicant: Keith Ohmart, Land Steward Documentation: Request for Determination of Applicability with attachments Keith Ohmart presented a plan to remove two medium sized trees that overhang the roof of the shed that housed the pump system for the Cotton Farm so the shed can be reroofed. Reroof the shed and add a small roofed lean-to onto the south side of the shed for dry storage of small amounts of trail project lumber. Remove the old fence that defined the western edge of the Cotton Farm property and that separated it from the adjacent conservation land. Remove the arbor and dock structure from the pond edge. Build a 32' trestle bridge to span the Vine Brook tributary where the existing path crosses it. The Commission had the following concerns and conditions: The fence post should be cut at ground level or post holes should be filled using clean soil. Trestle bridge piers should be constructed of plastic lumber. If trail is re-routed the applicant will need to reappear before the Commission for permission and a Page 1 of 3 MINUTES – LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMMISSION MEETING April 5, 2011 Notice of Intent maybe needed. The storage of gas products and equipment in the shed is not allowed. The Commission is not in favor of changes to the roof line. Vehicular access to the shed must be limited. Motion made and seconded to issue a negative determination with conditions, 7- 0 in favor. 8:36 pm Cont. Hearing: NOI, 150 Waltham Street, DEP# 201-813, BL 771, Map 49, Lot 23 Present for the applicant: Fred Russell, Engineer Steven Keane, Lexington Housing Authority Fred Russell presented plan revisions which included: wetland delineation, trees identified on plan, redesigned drainage detail, soil testing, and went over alternative plan submitted at meeting. Duke Bitsko updated the Commission on the site visit. Motion made and seconded to close the hearing, 7-0 in favor. 8:48 pm Hearing: NOI, 9 Brigham Road, DEP# 201-815, BL 773 Present for the applicant: David Sperduto, Wetland Identification Al Gala, Gala Simon Associates, Inc. Chip Webster, Chip Webster & Associates David Carver, applicant Judith Crown Carver, applicant Documentation: Notice of Intent with attachments Town Engineering Comments Public Notice Riverfront Alternative Analysis, dated March 16, 2011 (received at meeting) Joyce Miller read public notice and town engineering comments into record. David Craver presented an overview of the project which included the removal of a breezeway to be replaced by a two story addition, the construction of a screened in porch, and removal and replacement of a deck. David Sperduto presented wetland methodology and rationale. Al Gala presented soil test results and infiltration details. Chip Webster presented building alternative analysis. Comments from the Commission follow: David Langseth was concerned that calculations for the project did not comply with pre-development standard 5(6) of the bylaw regulations. Charlie Wyman raised concerns about non-compliance with setback performance standards. Joyce Miller questioned if the two story addition would have a full basement. Duke Bitsko requested clarification Page 2 of 4 MINUTES – LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMMISSION MEETING April 5, 2011 regarding planting mitigation. David Langseth requested details regarding for sump pump discharge. Motion made and seconded to continue hearing to May 10, 2011 at the request of the applicant, 7-0 in favor. The Commission felt that the trees the applicant requested to remove could be a safety hazard. The commission would like a representative from the tree removal company to appear before them and discuss conditions of approval including: A crane to remove trees by lifting over the house from the driveway, and stumps left in place. Motion made and seconded to approve, 7-0 in favor. 9:46 pm Hearing: 14 Woodpark Circle, DEP# 201-816, BL 774; Map 59, Lot 192 Present for the applicant: Richard Kirby, LEC Environmental Documentation: Notice of Intent with attachments Town Engineering Comments Public Notice Revised Notice of Intent Plan dated April 5, 2011 (received at meeting) Joyce Miller read public notice and town engineering comments into record. Richard Kirby presented a plan to remove a deck and build an addition in its place. Comments from the Commission follow: Phil Hamilton questioned if existing concrete pad would remain when deck was removed. Mr. Kirby said it would. Charlie Wyman asked how the land would become naturalized. Mr. Kirby responded that existing wetland species would migrate over time. Motion made and seconded to close hearing, 7-0 in favor. Approve Minutes: March 8, 2011, Motion made and seconded to approve minutes as amended, 7-0 in favor. Approve Minutes: March 22, 2011, Motion made and seconded to approve minutes as amended, 7-0 in favor. Approve Minutes: March 29, 2011, Motion made and seconded to approve minutes as amended, 7-0 in favor. Issue Order of Conditions: 8 Summer Street, 201-814, BL 772; Map 28, Lot 36 Motion made and seconded to issue Order of Conditions, 5-0 in favor. Page 3 of 4 MINUTES – LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMMISSION MEETING April 5, 2011 Special Meeting for Bylaw Regulation changes scheduled for April 12, 2011 10:08 pm Meeting Adjourned. Respectfully submitted by, Louise Vinci Conservation Clerk Page 4 of 4