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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-09-25-CONCOM-minMINUTES —LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMMISSION September 25, 2007 Commissioners present: Joyce Miller, Stew Kennedy, Dick Wolk, Angela Frick, Phil Hamilton, Duke Bitsko, David Langseth Others present: Karen Mullins, Administrator; Adam Bossi, Assistant Administrator; Louise Vinci, Department Clerk Joyce Miller, Chair, opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. in room G -15, Town Office Building. 7:30pm Plan Change: 125 Shade Street Present for the applicant /homeowner: Edward Schadler homeowner Mr. Schadler submitted plan and explained drainage issues on his property as well as neighboring properties. He stated he had installed a catch basin in his yard and would like to connect his catch basin to municipal storm water drainage system. Administrator Mullins informed the commission that previous discussion with Mr. Schadler indicated only springtime drainage would overflow into municipal stone water drainage. Comments from the commission to follow: David Langseth said he would like some time to review plans submitted and asked that Mr. Schadler come back on October 9"'. 7:45 p.m. Continued Hearing_ 177 Grove Street, DEP# 201 -705, BL 662; M/L 0087000005 Present for the applicant /homeowner: Steve Eriksen, Norse Environmental Doug Lees, Land Engineering and Environmental Services Don Borenstein, Attorney Richard Kirby, LEC Steve Erikson began by speaking to the Horns' concerns regarding water levels by stating that Tutela Engineering had already addressed these issues in its original review. Administrator Mullins informed the commission that Tutela Engineering had approved the plan and recommended the commission forward the Horns' question to Peter Fletcher, the project soil scientist. Ms. Mullins also pointed out that the plans showed a two -foot ground water separation level. Doug Lees told the commission that he was present at original test pit digging, and was also present at Peter Fletcher's test pit digging, and he stated that the water table followed the ground slope. Attorney Bernstien felt that the same questions had been raised, examined, and proven, again and again. Commissioner Langseth asked Mr. Lees to make a sketch to help clarify issue. Five minute break called to allow Doug Lees to draw sketch. Page 1 of 5 MINUTES —LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMMISSION MEETING September 25, 2007 8:00 P.M. Meeting: 110 Kendall Road, DET# 07 -32; M/L 0040000179 Present for the applicant/ homeowner: Frank Kao, FKA Consultants Wei Miao, homeowner /applicant Frank Kao presents plan for second floor addition and deck. The project will take place approximately 140 feet from brook. Comments from the commission to follow: David Langseth asks for a description of deck construction. Mr. Kao said the deck would be open, with composite decking on sonotubes, and existing concrete underneath. Mr. Langseth wants concrete under deck removed and replaced with gravel or crushed stone. Angela Frick would like to see more protection along brook. Motion made and seconded to issue negative determination with conditions, 7 -0 in favor. 8:05 p.m. Hearing 177 Grove Street, reopened DEN 201 -705, BL 662; M/L 0087000005 Doug Lees presented sketch and explained elevations /water elevations as it related to location/depth of one infiltration system. Mr. Langseth questioned infiltration systems location differing from test pits. Mr. Lees responded that most test pits were very close to infiltration systems. Joyce Miller summarized a letter received from Vita Hom, and one received from Fred Martin. David Langseth asked if elevating grade would affect groundwater elevations. Steve Erikson and Doug Lees both agreed that it would not. Comments from the Audience to follow: Many of the members of the audience shared the same concerns including; • Test pits were dug in August during the dry season, instead of in the spring when conditions were much wetter. • Redirection of runoff, and an increase in the water table. • Accuracy of test pits. • Location of test pits differing from infiltration systems. Conditions identified; • Bond to guarantee waterproofing of basements will work. • Soil investigation at location of infiltration system prior to installation of infiltration system. Motion made and seconded to close hearing, 7 -0 in favor. 8:45 p.m. Meeting: 58 Ivan Street, DET# 07 -33, M/L 0084000015 Present for the applicant /homeowner: Cliff and Susan Kahn Page 2 of 5 MINUTES —LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMMISSION MEETING September 25, 2007 Susan Kahn explains problems with the supports under her back deck and the rear section of her house, and needs to repair the footings. Motion made and second to issue negative decision with conditions, 7 -0 in favor. 8:47 p.m. Hearing: 24 Saddle Club Road, DEN 201- 636,BL 593; M/L 0055000056 Present for the applicant /homeowner: Brian Timm, Meridian Associates Brian Timm explained that a circular driveway had been constructed that was not in compliance with the Order of Conditions. Mr. Timm proposed a drainage plan to compensate for increase in impervious surface. Comment from commission to follow: David Langseth was concerned driveway runoff would not travel in the direction of infiltration system, and suggested grating be installed in the driveway to capture runoff. Angela Frick and Stew Kennedy were very concerned that the Order of Conditions had been disregarded. Phil Hamilton stated he was against approving because the driveway was added without the commissions' approval. Duke Bitsko was not comfortable that plan would work as proposed and would like to see field conditions. Motion made and seconded to continue hearing on October 9 at the applicant's representative's request, to make technical changes, 5 -2 in favor. 9:05 p.m. Hearing: 440 Bedford Street, DEP #201 -722, BL 679; M/L 008400041F Present for the applicant /owner: George Johannesen, Allied Engineering Brian Timm, Meridian Associates Hitesh Patel, Jamsan Hotel Management George Johannesen presented a plan to demolish existing restaurant and build larger restaurant, and strip and enlarge surrounding parking lot. Mr. Johannesen informed the commission he had meet with Administrator Mullins, from it a new plan had been submitted reflecting suggested changes including catch basins for roof runoff and relocation of the new building to a position farther from the wetlands. He also submitted details and a reply letter from DEP regarding the Baysaver infiltration system proposed. Comments from the commission follow: David Langseth said the flagged wetland line could not be approved without a site visit with the environmental consultant. Mr. Langseth asked what part of the parking lot drainage would be mitigated by the new infiltration system. Mr. Langseth wanted revised plans and calculations to show revisions. Joyce Miller would like to see improvement to the existing drainage system used to mitigate the existing parking lot. Duke Bitsko felt the Operation and Maintenance Plan was not adequate to protect wetlands ands needed more specifics. He was concerned about if the owners will know how to Page 3 of 5 MINUTES —LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMMISSION MEETING September 25, 2007 clean and maintain the new infiltration system. Joyce Miller wanted plans to include snow storage locations. Dick Wolk would like to see existing parking lot moved farther from wetlands. Motion made and seconded to continue the hearing to October 9, 2007 at applicant's representatives request, 7 -0 in favor. 9:40 p.m. Hearing. Lexington Technology Park, DEN 201 -719, BL 676; M/L 001800003C, 001800004C, 001800014A, 00180001413, 0018000015, 002500113A, 00260044D Motion made and seconded to continue the hearing to October 9, 2007 at applicant's representative's request, 7 -0 in favor. 9:41 p.m. Issue Certificate of Compliance: 27 Vine Brook Road, DEP# 201 -661, BL 618; M/L 0048000068 Motion made and seconded to issue Certificate of Compliance, 7 -0 in favor. 9:42 p.m. Issue Certificate of Compliance: 66 Valleyfield Street, DEN 201 -680, BL 637; M/L 002400047B Motion made and seconded to issue Certificate of Compliance, 7 -0 in favor 9:43 p.m. Extension to Order of Conditions: 5 Sherburne Road DEN 201 -642, BL 599; M/L 004800066A Motion made and seconded to issue 1 -year extension to Order of Conditions, 7 -0 in favor. 9:44 p.m. Plan Change: 19 Slocum Road, DET# 07 -20; M/L 00400031B Motion made and seconded to accept plan change, 7 -0 in favor. 9:45 pm Issue Certificate of Compliance: 22 Butterfield Road, DEN 201 -301, BL 254, M/L 0038000138 Present for applicant /homeowner: Kevin Borselli, Engineer Mr. Cutone, applicant/ homeowner Kevin Borselli responded to issues brought up at last meeting. • Downspout outlets to wetland were tested and all are now disconnected. • Debris has been removed from wetlands. • Outlet pipe on the north side of property appears to have been overflow pipe, but does not appear to be functioning. Comments from the commission to follow: The Commission feels that because the final outcome of the project from the Order of Conditions and approved plan are so substantial, the project is not in Compliance. Applicant must apply for an amendment to the current Order of Conditions to bring project into compliance. Page 4 of 5 MINUTES —LEXINGTON CONSERVATION COMMMISSION MEETING September 25, 2007 10:03 p.m. Issue Letter of Support for RTP Grants, Motion made and seconded to issue Letter of Support, 7 -0 in favor. Approve Minutes: August 21, 2007, Motion made and seconded to approve minutes, 7 -0 in favor. 10:15 p.m. Commission voted by roll call vote to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing land acquisition and agreed not to reopen the meeting to the public. Respectfully submitted by, Louise Vinci Department Clerk Page 5 of 5