===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Kenneth Jones, Vice-Chair 960 Massachusetts Ave. Richard Bursch Lunenburg, MA 01462 Catie Childs Carl Luck Jack Rabbitt Matthew S. Marro, Jeffrey Viviano Conservation Administrator Michael Larouche, Associate NOTICE OF MEETING March 17, 2021REVISED 3/11/21 @ 5:35 PM Second Revision 3/15/2021 @ 10:55 AM 7:00 PM In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and available for viewing over the Lunenburg Public Access You Tube Channel The Town of Lunenburg, in response to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) is currently following the guidance from the Lunenburg Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC regarding the virus and steps communities can take to prevent the spread and all town facilities are currently closed to the public. In accordance with the Governor’s Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20, all public meetings are being conducted remotely. This meeting will be able to be found on the Lunenburg Access YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. To Participate Remotely on Zoom members of the public may use cell phones, tablets or computers with audio and video capabilities. The Zoom Meeting ID is 843 6901 4668 Town of Lunenburg is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 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To ===PAGE 2=== raise your hand, click on the button at the bottom of the participant list. The chair will call on you and unmute you. Telephone audio users may dial star (*) 9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Members of the public must give their name and address before they begin speaking. Please direct all comments to the chair. If you have trouble accessing zoom or have general questions you can send an email to lcc@lunenburgonline.com during the meeting. Emails containing questions or comments that are to be read aloud at the meeting must be signed with full name, address and phone number. Please be aware that if you are using video, other people will be able to see you and that anything that is broadcast will be 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. Each vote taken in this meeting will be conducted by roll call vote. AGENDA Call to Order Announcements 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 Minutes of previous meetings –March 3 and March 10 2021 Appointments/Hearings –commences at 7 PM Appointment: 1.0 Appointment: Gini Albertson, Pollinator habitat. 2.0 Appointment: Discussion of Septic system placement, 25 Pearl Street Hearing/Forum for the benefit of the public. NOTE: THIS HEARING IS CONTINUED TO APRIL 21, 2021 WORKSHOP DISCUSSION TO BE HELD ON THIS AGENDA (SEE OLD BUSINESS) The Lunenburg Conservation Commission, under authority granted by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 8C, is revising the rules and regulations governing the use of Lunenburg land and waters under its care and control. The Conservation Commission will hold a public forum/hearing for considerations of revisions to commission land use policy. The 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 for March 17, 2021 at 7 PM by Zoom meeting link to be issued by March 11, 2021. The initial draft revisions and any alternate proposal or updates will be posted on the town website. The public is invited to attend. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and Under Lunenburg Protective By Law chapter 335, The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by Tom Wu and Scott Benjamin for work at Map 137 Parcel 12 at Fire Road 12 for the restoration of the buffer zone (to be continued to the April 7, 2021 meeting) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and Under Lunenburg Protective By Law chapter 335.The Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on a request for a Notice of Intent by Proctor Masonry for work at 203 Fire Road 16 for the construction of replacement retaining walls and the removal of trees affecting the current wall structure. ( to be continued to the April 7, 2021 meeting) ===PAGE 3=== Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and Under Lunenburg Protective By Law chapter 335, the Lunenburg Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing for a Notice of Intent by Cynthia Ritchie for work at 137 Flynn Road to build a natural stone wall along the waterfront to protect against future erosion of the edges of the land and beach. Under Lunenburg Protective By Law chapter 335, the Lunenburg Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing for a Notice of Intent by Joann Magurn for work at 238 Fire Road 16 for the construction of a single family home with a drive way crossing. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and Under Lunenburg Protective By Law chapter 335, the Lunenburg Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing for a Notice of Intent by Richard Tremblay for work at 386 Sunset Lane for repairs to five existing retaining wall, the construction of a kayak rack, the reinforcement of existing fencing, the removal of a stump, the replacement of 2 existing concrete patios, and the removal and replacement of an existing driveway. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and Under Lunenburg Protective By Law chapter 335, the Lunenburg Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing for a Notice of Intent by Empire Management Corp for work at 757 Chase Road for the demolition and reconstruction of a Commercial building with grading and parking.(to be continued to the April 7, 2021 meeting) ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Administrative Hearings). Leominster Road- Illegal Dumping activity (site visit to occur after snow has melted) EO 90 Ruth Street EO- Town of Lunenburg Fire Road 12 ENF 2019 NOI FILED Town admin signature obtained and awaiting drawing. NON - 9 Valley Road- Working on NOI EO 615 Townsend Street- monitoring time line EO Fire Road 16 NON 48 Oak Ridge EO 205 Arbor Street New Business: APR discussion and consideration for Pierce Property on Chase Road (780 Northfield Road) Old Business Continued Workshop for continued discussion of changes of the land use regulations and the creation of a document to inform the public about the land use regulations. Update on trails grant – status report, if any. Certificates of Compliance Extension Permit – Committee Reports – Any Updates Administrator’s Reports/action items: Administrator’s determination – Open space and land and Trail use issues and strategies:  Forestry Planning /Encroachment on town open space ( draft plan discussion) Update on Rayno/Hollis Communications / public comment Adjourn Meeting schedule: Next meeting is April 7, 2021 at 7PM ===PAGE 4===