===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 Jeffrey Vivano, associate member MINUTES 960 Mass Ave October 2, 2019 at 6:45 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. Call to Order Meeting called to Order by acting Chairman Dwyer at 7 PM with a all members present . As Chairman Bursch was participating by remote, all votes were taken by roll call only. Announcements BP received a formal notice from the state concerning the grant forms forthcoming for the trails grant program the town won funding of. Public Comment Comments are to be limited to 3 minutes and on a subject matter under the direct jurisdiction of the commission. Comments about current agenda items are to be made during the comment period of the specific agenda item Justin Boussoum of 48 Robbs Hill Road- spoke of his eagle scout project proposal at the pollinator habitat. He is looking for making a small crossing for a bridge. He presented plans. KJ met with the eagle scout candidate and spoke to the positives of the location of the trail and recommended it. BP moved to endorse the project. CL asked what was size of the area. Justin noted it is about a 10 to 12 foot span . KJ seconded the motion to endorse. Unanimously approved by Roll Call vote. Appointments/Hearings –commences at 7 PM Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40,and Lunenburg Wetland Bylaw section 335 , Allan Comeau has filed a request for a determination Removal of Trees and shrubs on lot for a single family home with installation of a water, sewer, drain and a portion of driveway 75 feet away from wetland resource and a rolling Dock on water front lot at 240 Prospect Street. Application and supporting documents are available for review at the Conservation Commission office by calling 978 -582-4147 ext 431 by appointment. ===PAGE 2=== Allan Comeau came into the meeting and presented his proposal to the commission. MM noted this was abutting a lot the commission previously approved and the dynamics of the lot are almost identical. MM noted the condition of the lot across the street. RB suggested a condition that the lake bank is not altered nor any vegetation other than what is needed. A negative determination was issued by a motion with the condition RB suggested of KJ and a second by CC. it was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. Emailing a PDF is also an option on request by emailing lcc@lunenburgonline, the meeting will take place at 960 Mass Ave, Lunenburg at 7 PM on October 2, 2019. The public is invited to attend. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40,and Lunenburg Wetland Bylaw section 335 , David Seipold has filed a request for a determination for the construction of a detached garage within the 100 foot buffer zone at 951 New West Townsend 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 960 Mass Ave, Lunenburg at 7 PM on October 2, 2019. The public is invited to attend. Mr. Siepold appeared and explained the basics of the project. CL requested to add buffer zone to the plans which was drawn in. RB asked about wetland. MM reviewed the wetland area and confirmed measurements on the plan. TD examined placement of erosion Control. CL moved for a negative determination. BP Seconded with erosion protection added and the motion was passed with a unanimous roll call vote. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40,and Lunenburg Wetland Bylaw section 335 , Scott and Michelle Taylor has filed a Notice of Intent for a septic upgrade/repair for a single family home at 257 Howard 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 960 Mass Ave, Lunenburg at 7 PM on October 2, 2019. The public is invited to attend. Dan Proctor representing the applicant. He narrated the plan. TD noted the No Touch zone is 30 and not 35 feet and it should be corrected. TD examined the grading. TD requested erosion protection put to the 30 foot no touch zone. There will be some small brush removed. BOH did approve the project. RB requested perpetual demarcation of the 30 foot no touch. MM indicated a DEP number was issued. Motion for the 30 foot to be corrected and the erosion protection on the 30 foot by BP with a second by CC unanimous roll call vote to approve. CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING: Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 and Section 239 of Lunenburg General By -law ( Wetland Bylaw) , 40 John Harrison has filed a Notice of Intent for the construction of a single family dw elling and grading to accommodate a septic system at 915 Northfield 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 960 Mass Ave, Lunenburg at 7 PM on October 2, 2019. The public is invited to attend. John Harrison updated the plan commission indicated satisfied with revisions and is expecting a DEP number at any moment. The meeting was continued to October 16, 2019 at 7 PM by a motion of CL and a second by CC with a unanimous vote to approve. CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING: Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 and Section 239 of Lunenburg General By-law ( Wetland Bylaw) DPW has filed a Notice of Intent for the replacement of Culverts at Sunset Lane and Northfield Road. Applicati on 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 960 Mass Ave, Lunenburg at 7 PM on October 2, 2019. The public is invited to attend. ===PAGE 3=== MM noted the NOI is listed in the database , however there is no file number yet. BP moved to continue to 10/2 CC seconded and the commission voted to continue to 10/2/19 at 7 PM CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a Notice of Intent by Nanci Bell for the replacement of an existing retai ning wall at 51 Fire Road 19. 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 Ritter memorial Land Use Building at 960 Mass Ave. the meeting will take place at 960 Mass Ave, Lunenburg at 7 PM on October 2, 2019. The public is invited to attend. Santiago Rosa appeared on behalf of the applicant and the commission asked for further information. The Commission continued by a motion of KJ and a second by CC with a unanimous vote. The meeting was continued to October 16, 2019 at 7 PM CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 and Section 239 of Lunenburg General By-law ( Wetland Bylaw) Roberts G. Evans has filed a Notice of Intent for installation of a retaining wall within flood plain 4 Sunset Lane. Application and supporting documents are available for review at the Conservation Commission office by cal ling 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 960 Mass Ave, Lunenburg at 7 PM on October 2, 2019. The public is invited to attend. The Commission continued by a motion of KJ and a second by CC with a unanimous vote. The meeting was continued to October 16, 2019 at 7 PM CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 and Section 239 of Lune nburg General By-law ( Wetland Bylaw) Greco Alonso has filed a Notice of Intent for the remediation of riverfront and buffer zone at 260 Fallualah R oad , Lunenburg and 100 Summer Street Lunenburg. Application and supporting documents are available for revi ew 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 960 Mass Ave, Lunenburg at 7 PM on October 2, 2019. The public is invited to attend. The Commission continued by a motion of KJ and a second by CC with a unanimous vote. The meeting was continued to October 16, 2019 at 7 PM CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 and Lunenburg Wetland Regulations section 335 ,Shawn Farrow has filed a Request for a determination at 31 Round Road for the repair of a Boat ramp, addition of sand to an existing beach (not to expand) construction of retaining wall greater than 50 feet from Lake Shirley and a patio also 50 feet away from the lake but within the 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 960 Mass Ave, Lunenburg at 7 PM on October 2, 2019. The public is invited to attend. Mr Farrow appeared with the changes requested to his plan. The commission spoke of issuing a Negative 3 determination boat ramp and sand with erosion protection. BP made motion for a negative determination with added wattles on boat ramp. CC seconded and the commission approved the motion by unanimous roll call in which RB abstains. CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 and Lunenburg Wetland Regulations section 335 ,Susanne Delisle has filed a Request for a determination at 235 Island Road for Removal of six trees addition of understory plantings and removal of hazardous standing deadwood, removal of 500 ft.² of impervious surface, the replacement of 220 ft.² of impervious surface, the remainder to be replaced with the pervious surface. The replacement of failing steps and repair of walkway and the installation of a swimming pool within the buffer zone of a wetland resource area. Application and supporting documents are available for review at the Conservation Commission office by calling 978-582-4147 ext 431 by appointment. ===PAGE 4=== Emailing a PDF is also an option on request by emailing lcc@lunenburgonline the meeting will take place at 960 Mass Ave, Lunenburg at 7 PM on October 2, 2019. The public is invited to attend. ( NOTE RB RECUSED) Mark Bursch appeared before the commission. He proposed to remove brick pavers and some treesand place in enclosed porch within the center and 2 decks within either side with an inground pool greater than 50 feet. Pool dimension with concrete apron was examined. The commission wishes to examine the site. The meeting was continued to October 16, 2019 at 7 PM by a motion of BP and a second by CL with a unanimous vote. CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 and Lunenburg Wetland Regulations section 335 The Town of Lunenburg and the Lake Shirley Improvement Corp has filed a Notice of Intent for the approval of a lake management program for Lake Shirley. 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 960 Mass Ave, Lunenburg at 7 PM on October 2, 2019. The public is invited to attend. Wendy Gendron appeared before the commission and presented her changes The meeting was continued to October 16, 2019 at 7 PM by a motion of BP and a second by CL with a unanimous vote. The Commission reviewed the proposed draft Order of Conditions. The LSIC was going to take the proposed revisions to the order and follow up with supplemental information for the commission. The meeting was continued to October 16, 2019 at 7 PM by a motion of BP and a second by CL with a unanimous vote. ENFORCEMENT Violations (Enforcement Actions and Administrative Hearings). - EO-110 Fire Road 12 ENF 2019-15 MM noted that the commission may wish to inspect the site as the owner has failed to appear. EO- Emerald Place Beach- update (if any) New Business - 842R Chase Road – Warrant Article MM noted that the proposed wording was submitted Timely for inclusion. REVISED REGULATION REVIEW IN ADAVANCE OF SECOND HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 10/16/19 RB reviewed the regulations and the proposed changes and had items to polish up in the draft. The official review is scheduled for 10.16 Old Business - Work at the Small Town Forest-Potential Site visit Response from NEFCO no update Forest Stewardship/Bird Habitat planning for 123 Hollis Road Conservation Area – updates if any no update ===PAGE 5=== Land acquisition proposal , Saliba , Northfield Road ( # 994) KJ updated the commission that the town Was officially awarded a grant from the commonwealth. Certificates of Compliance – 101 Pleasant Street – Request from Cathal Brady The commission approved a partial certificate of compliance with the condition the stabilization must be complete. By a motion of KJ and a second from CL with a nunaimous vote to approve. Extension Permit – Minutes of previous meetings - review Committee Reports – Any Updates Agents Report /Action Items :  Legal Updates and Requests / regulation review –( if any )  Open space and land and Trail use issues and strategies (if any)  Hickory Hills general updates  Communications / public comment/ Adjourn/Meeting Schedule- Next meeting is October 16, 2019, at the Bilotta Meeting Room- 17 Main Street Town Hall 7:00 PM