===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Richard Bursch, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Todd Dwyer ,Vice-Chair 960 Massachusetts Ave. Bob Pease Lunenburg, MA 01462 Tom Bertram Carl Luck Jack Rabbitt Matthew S. Marro, Kenneth Jones Conservation Administrator MINUTES Wednesday, May 3, 2017 7:00 PM regular meeting Ritter Land Use Building 960 Mass Ave Lunenburg, MA 01462 Call to Order The meeting was called to Order by Chairman Bursch with all members in attendance except Mr. Pease and Mr. Bertram. Announcements Public Comment JR noted that Hickory Hills won an award from EPA for Stewardship of the lake. JR noted that there is a festival planned at the area by the Lane Estate as shown at the PB meeting. MM is having that organization come to the May 17th meeting. KJ noted that there is signage coming for the pollinator habitat. Appointments/Hearings –commences at 7 PM Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a Request for A Determination. Work entails installation of a septic system upgrade at 48 Oak Ridge Road by Bill Terrell. Application and supporting documents are available for review at the Conservation Commission office by calling 978 -582- 41467ext 431 by appointment. Emailing a PDF is also an option on request by emailing lcc@lunenburgonline, the meeting is scheduled in the Ritter Memorial Building 960 Mass Ave Street on May 3 2017. The public is invited to attend. Jack Maloney oriented the commission as to the work and the relation to the wetland resource area. MM noted the wetlands were accurately represented and feels a negative 3 is appropriate. Elevation atop the field is 96.8 to blend with existing. Over dig was caused by older buried soils that need to be removed. It was noted that the driveway was shared. It was also noted that there was a wheelchair ramp on the overheard that shows as an elaborate structure, however there is no work proposed in that area. TD moved for a negative determination. KJ seconded and the commission voted unanimously. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a request for a determination by Nancy Sullivan for work at 28 Birch Island Way will be held. Work entails the removal of trees within the 100 foot buffer zone of a wetland resource area Application and supporting documents are availabl e for review at the Conservation Commission office by calling 978-582-4146 ext 431 by appointment. Emailing a PDF is also an option on request by emailing lcc@lunenburgonline, , the meeting is scheduled in the Ritter Memorial Building 960 Mass Ave Street on May 3 2017. The public is invited to attend. Nancy Sullivan appeared to remove trees. She is concerned about the possibility of damage to her and her neighbors. MM recommended a site walk and that the meeting be continued. A site walk would be set Sat ===PAGE 2=== May 13th 2017. 9:00 AM KJ moved to continue to the 17th of may. CL seconded and the commission approved unanimously. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a request for a determination by Paul Morin for work at 894 Northfield Road will be held. Work entails upgrade of a septic system within the 100 foot buffer zone of a wetland resource area Application and supporting documents are available f or review at the Conservation Commission office by calling 978-582-4146 ext 431 by appointment. Emailing a PDF is also an option on request by emailing lcc@lunenburgonline, , the meeting is scheduled in the Ritter Memorial Building 960 Mass Ave Street on May 3 2017. The public is invited to attend. Doug Smith outlined the area in question, its relation to the wetland and the total scope of work which was replacing the septic system. He outlined the buffer zone and noted that he is not proposing to remove any trees. The Board of Health has already approved the project. Wattles are proposed for erosion protection. KJ moved to issue a negative determination. TD seconded and the commission voted unanimously. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Munic ipal Bylaws a CONTINUED public hearing to amend a Notice of Intent by Jeffry Viviano for work at 338 Sunset Lane will be held. Work entails the placement of boulder on the north side and a tree house and the addition of a dock within the 100 foot buffer zone of a wetland resource area. Application and supporting documents are available for review at the Conservation Commission office by calling 978-582-41467ext 431 by appointment. Emailing a PDF is also an option on request by emailing lcc@lunenburgonline, , the meeting is scheduled in the Ritter Memorial Building 960 Mass Ave Street on May 3 2017. The public is invited to attend. DOCUMENT PRESENTED WAS AN AMENDED NARRATIVE AND SKETCH DATED MAY 3, 2017 CARL LUCK RECUSED AND LEFT THE TABLE. Jeff Vivano outlined his revised scope of work and his proposed tree, laurel and blue berry bushes coming for planting in the areas delineated on his handout. He is asking only for a dock on the west side due to the wind being a large factor. He also presented the scope and specifications for the construction of a tree house. It was noted that the tree house had bolts in the trees placed in a manner that would not harm the trees. He requested the commission do a site walk to view the proposed locations for the tree house. The shed was moved out of the 50 foot no build zone from both wetlands. The walk is Saturday May 13th at 9:30 AM. CL made comments concerning shoreline erosion, and requested that there is one drawing showing all work approved so that the commission has one document showing all approved work that is part of the approval. JR moved to continue to May 17th. TD seconded and the commission voted unanimously. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a CONTINUED Notice of Intent by Jonathan Boyd for work at 121 Peninsula Drive will be held. Work ent ails clearing of trees and remedial landscaping near a single family home within the 100 foot buffer zone of a wetland resource area .Application and supporting documents are available for review at the Conservation Commission office by calling 978 -582-4146 ext 431 by appointment. Emailing a PDF is also an option on request by emailing lcc@lunenburgonline, , the meeting is scheduled in the Ritter Memorial Building 960 Mass Ave Street on May 3 2017. The public is invited to attend. Jonathan Boyd represented and he and MM narrated the areas that were cut with the areas that would be replanted. The beach would be maintained and the steps would be replaced and not with the retaining wall. The area by the deck will be filled in with a shrub layer.And the area by the top of the stairs RB recommended that it be replanted with grass to stabilized. Motion to approve staring with zone 5 with erosion protection. By KJ with a second by TD and a unanimous vote to approve. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on an amendment request on a notice of intent/current order of conditions by Paul Gougen for a modification to a ===PAGE 3=== previously approved Driveway Access at 667 Reservoir Road will be held. Application and supporting documents are available for review at the Conservation Commission office by calling 978-582-4147 ext 431 by appointment. Emailing a PDF is also an option on request by emailing lcc@lunenburgonline, , the meeting is scheduled in the Ritter Memorial Building 960 Mass Ave Street on May 3 2017. The public is invited to attend. Chris Anderson presented the commission a plan showing the previously approved house and driveway would be moved. The Commission closely examined the plans for comparison between previously approved and proposed. IT as noted that the grading will be adjusted and will be directed away. KJ moved to accept the amendment. CL seconded and the commission voted to unanimously approve. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a CONTINUED Notice of Intent by Gougen Construction for work at 675 Reservoir Road will be held. Work entails the demolition and construction of a single family home, the installation of driveway and a septic system within the 100 foot buffer zone of a wetland resource area Application and supporting documents are available for review at the Conservation Commission office by calling 978-582-4146 ext 431 by appointment. Emailing a PDF is also an option on request by emailing lcc@lunenburgonline , the meeting is scheduled in the Ritter Memorial Building 960 Mass Ave Street on May 3 2017. The public is invited to attend. DOCUMENT PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION WAS A PLAN BY HANNIGAN ENGINEERING ENTITLED EXISITING CONDITIONS PLAN DATED MARCH 29, 2017 WITH CORRECTED WORDING AS REQUIRED BY THE COMMISSION AT THE MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2017. Chris Anderson reviewed the correction of wording on the plan and clarified some of the planting presented. RB noted that DPW is looking to pave the roadway and that the waterline was done. The Commission reviewed the planting remediation scope in final details. KJ moved to approve an Order of Conditions. CL seconded and the commission voted unanimously. It is noted that the request for the wall has been removed and is not valid on the plan or the amendment and will be noted in both orders of condition. Phasing will be written in the Order. APPOINTMENT: LAKE SHIRLEY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION- continued to perform further survey work. Current Business 1. Signatures on documents to be issued. 2. Certificates of Compliance – 322 Townsend Harbor Road 3. Enforcement  43 Island Road Continuation from 2/1/17- Hannigan Engineering presented a draft as built for the commission to review.  675 Reservoir Road – see above  183 Hemlock Dr – RESUMING OF HEARINGS – referred to DEP for the wall construction in a flood plain by motion of KJ and a second by CL.  Emerald Place Beach Erosion Continued from 2/1/17- MM working with Engineer on alternative proposals. Looking to have a final proposal for the next meeting. New Business – Extension permit request 250 Holman Street approved and signed. Request for an insignificant change 70 Oak Ridge Old Business – Forest Stewardship Grant implementation – progress- Gary Gouldrup did a final examination of all the wood stands and the management of them inclusive of cutting. He recommended that the harvesting be done in rotation and in sections over a 20-year period promoting a rotation. The Commission reviewed the process for harvesting and wildlife habitat enhancement with Mr. Gouldrup. After consideration KJ moved to approve the stewardships plans. JR seconded and the commission voted unanimously. Approval of 3/1,3/15,3/29, 4/5 minutes Committee Reports –  Holman St property program- no report ===PAGE 4===  Storm water Committee Report – The Town received a 25000 dollar improvement grant for storm water planning. Agents Report /Action Items :  Budget Update/ Treasurer comment- no update  Hearings/Meetings/Appointments scheduled for the 5/3/17 meeting- will add forestry action item to agents report. Communications Meeting Schedule- Next meeting for May 17, 2017 at 7:00 PM In the Billotta Meeting Room 2nd Floor, 17 Main Street, Lunenburg, Ma 01462 Public Comment For Meeting Close. Adjournment THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 10PM : by motion of KJ and a SECOND by JR ALL DOCUMENTS PRESENTED ARE ON FILE IN THE COMMISSION OFFICE