===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 Catie Childs Carl Luck Jack Rabbitt Matthew S. Marro, Kenneth Jones Conservation Administrator 17 Main Street, Second Floor, Bilotta Meeting Room June 19 2019 at 7:00 PM In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meetings Law, please be advised that this meeting is being Audio/Video Recorded. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. MINUTES Call to Order- Chairman Bursch presiding with all present except TD and BP Announcements Jack Rabbitt-appreciative of being reappointed looking forward to making response concerning the issues surrounding the appointment with data. MM noted that the Hollis Hills stewardship plan was approved by the state forester’s office. Joanna Bilotta Simeone noted she had specific questions for TD and BP, however they were not present. Public Comment Appointments/Hearings –commences at 7 PM 7 PM : Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 Alan Dantonio has filed a Notice of Intent for the demolition of sheds and a barn with a new bar constructed with land grading within the buffer zone at 4 Townsend Harbor Road. 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 will take place at the Bilotta meeting Room 2nd Floor 17 Main Street at 7 PM on June 19, 2019. The public is invited to attend. Peter Bemis explained the proposal and the history. The barn is to be razed and the area to be graded. He noted the lot is pre-existing. RB clarified that any new permits have to within the existing foot print. He asked about the tree cutting and looks to re-panting or remediation with planting. Would need to be put on the engineering plan. JR appreciated remediation but work was being carried out and there was trash and debris and asking not any work being done. Mr Bemis did ask for a waiver within a small section in the rear yard of the 30 foot no touch zone for backyard functionality. JR inquired about demarcation in the form of boulders. KJ partial removal of shed and barn is reasonable. RB will allow partial removal of shed and barn. Motion to approve barn and sheds with the applicant to return on July 17 with full remediation pla n by KJ a second by JR and a unanimous vote to approve the motion. ===PAGE 2=== DOCUMENTS APPROVED WERE A WPA FORM 1 AND A MODIFIED SKETCH PLAN BY APPLICANT DATE MAY 2019 Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 Patrick Kincaid has filed a request for a determination of applicability for the demolition of a shed and a rebuild of a new shed within the buffer zone of Lake Shirley at 61 Spring Street. 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 will take place at the Bilotta meeting Room 2nd Floor 17 Main Street at 7 PM on June 19, 2019. (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 5, 2019)The public is invited to attend. Mr. Kinkaid appeared on his behalf. Shed is 8 feet six inches by 16 feet 6 inches. Closets part is 20 feet and the new shed would be no closer than 30 feet. JR asked about shed storage. Mr Kinkaid stated that he wanted more house storage.CL noted the final result would place sturcutres were further away. RB noted that it is only 4 sq feet within the 50 foot zone a nd it would be on blocks and requested the plan be updated to show erosion protection. Negative determination with erosion control added to the plans by a motion of CL , a second by CC and a unanimous vote to approve. DOCUMENTS APPROVED WERE A WPA FORM 1 AND A MODIFIED SKETCH PLAN BY APPLICANT DATE MAY 2019 Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 Kenneth Trainque has filed a request for a determination of applicability for the modification t o an existing driveway at 320 Burrage Street within the 100 foot buffer zone. 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 will take place at the Bilotta meeting Room 2 nd Floor 17 Main Street at 7 PM on June 19, 2019. (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 5, 2019)The public is invited to attend. Kenneth Trainque represented himself. 320 burrage. With Maryann Dipinto. Mary Ann had flagged the wetland resource area. The plan was marked with a measurement by the applicant. The addition is flagged no close than 50 feet. RB expressed the turnaround being eliminated and wanted the buffer lines drawn in. Postive Determination by CC with a second by CL with a unanimous vote to approve. DOCUMENTS APPROVED WERE A WPA FORM 1 AND A PLAN BY DOUG SMITH ENTITLED “ SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM DOR 244 PLEASANT STREET” DATED MAY 2019 Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 Susan Boggs Lightfoot has filed a request for a determination of applicability for the replacement/upgrade of a septic system within the buffer zone at 244 Pleasant Street. Application and supporting documents ar e 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 will take place at the Bilotta meeting Room 2nd Floor 17 Main Street at 7 PM on June 19, 2019. (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 5, 2019) The public is invited to attend. Maryann Di Pinto noted thet wetland resource area was an isolated wetland. The septic was a newer system JR requested a maintenance plan copy be submitted. Dosage pump specs were examined. All work is out of the 50 foot, erosion protection is on the plans. KJ motioned for a negative determination and CC seconded. Unanimous vote to approve. ENFORCEMENT 1. Violations (Enforcement Actions and Administrative Hearings). - 2. EO- 4 Townsend Harbor Road – Enforcement Conference case number ENF 2019-12 THIS CONTINUED FROM June 5, 2019 – see above 3. EO- 63 Prospect St. – Enforcement Conference case number ENF 2019-11 THIS CONTINUED FROM June 5 2019 – MM noted planted and looking well done EO- 4 Sunset Lane case number ENF 2109-13- NEW MATTER representative from GPR outlined the violation. The area is currently stabilized and a Notice of Intent for the end of August is anticipated for filing ===PAGE 3=== EO -134 Crawford Street- Greco Alonso, Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority and MBTA - ENF Case 2019-3 Initial administrative hearing on enforcement orders. THIS CONTINUED FROM June 5 2019 Updates on enforcement cases and status of timelines -MM noted the NOI will be in for the end of the month as required EO -101 Pleasant Street – update/fines ENF CASE 2019 -6 THIS CONTINUED FROM June 5, 2019 Tickets have stopped awaiting court action for fine collection EO - Powell Stone and Gravel- Leominster Shirley Road ENF CASE 2019-1 and 2019 -2 THIS CONTINUED FROM June 5, 2019 awaiting plans NON -155 -Reservoir Road- update from all parties regarding remedial work THIS CONTINUED FROM June 5, 2019 Mike Hughes- options 6 boulders or 4 granite makers 15 to 48 max or six dogwood trees with conservation markers min of inch and a half medallion . CL where would they be placed? Along the rear along the restoration area not applicable to 7 and 9 – it was noted that lot 9 is not built. Motion to amend with the three portions of 6 by 6 granite with 30 foot spacing minimum 15 inches max height was made by CC with a second by KJ with a unanimous vote EO- Emerald Place Beach- update to be made for Spring 2019 THIS CONTINUED FROM June 5, 2019 EO -Shady Point-beach erosion ENF CASE 2019-7 – no update –ongoing THIS CONTINUED FROM June 5, 2019 New Business - Land acquisition proposal , Saliba , Northfield Road ( # 994) New home owner notification policy discussion/feedback Old Business - Work at the Small Town Forest-updates ( if any) Forest Stewardship/Bird Habitat planning for 123 Hollis Road Conservation Area – updates if any Discussion and updates of rules and regulations (if any) Certificates of Compliance – None to present Extension Permit – Minutes of previous meetings - review and approval of May 29, June 5 Committee Reports – Any Updates Agents Report /Action Items :  Legal Updates and Requests / regulation review –( if any ) – RB noted that there were Open meeting law complaints that Town Counsel was going to help the commission remediate at the 7/17/19 meeting. He complaints were reviewed and distributed to the commission.  ADA grant update-e progress of grant – MM reported that the grant work would be completed by the end of the month  183 Hemlock, Update to be made in spring – MM feels this can be removed from the agenda.  842R Chase Road – if any  Open space and land and Trail use issues and strategies (if any)  Hickory Hills general update on Dam project  Communications / public comment/ Adjourn/Meeting Schedule- Next meeting is July 17, 2019, at the Bilotta meeting room 2nd floor, 17 Main Street The meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM with a motion of KJ and a second by CC. DOUMENTS CITED IN THE MINUTES ARE AVAILIBLE FOR REVIEW AT THE COMMISSION OFFICE