===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Richard Bursch, Vice Chair 960 Massachusetts Ave. Patricia Adams Lunenburg, MA 01462 Catie Childs Jack Rabbitt Matthew S. Marro, Jeffrey Viviano Conservation Administrator Michael Larouche Richard Tremblay, Associate Mary Wilson ,Associate April 20 2022 7:00 PM . MINUTES Call to Order called to Order at 7 PM by RB acting as chair. Also present were JR, ML CC and PA 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. Please address all comments to the Chair. Minutes of previous meetings – April 6, 2022 Appointments/Hearings –commences at 7 PM PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 and Lunenburg Wetlands Bylaw and regulations as listed in chapter 239, The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by Matthew and Tara Nazarenko for the construction of stairs, a landing and a dock within the 100 foot buffer zone at 160 Sunset Lane. Matthew Nazarenko represented himself and narrated the project to the Commission. RB reviewed the scope to ensure it was clear. It was noted that one landing would avoid a large tree and tree root. JR had concerns about the water line on the plan. It was noted it was at the dock. It was noted the dock was in the water. JR clarified it was proposed to be removable. RB noted that there was a parking concern. JR motioned for a continuance to the next meeting. Carl Luck expressed concerns. He reviewed prior approvals in the general area. He recommended that the commission consider prior approvals where the steps met directly with the docs. RB noted the specific information that would need to be added to the plans. The meeting was continued to the meeting of May 4, 2022 by a motion of JR and a second by ML with a unanimous vote to approve the motion. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 and Lunenburg Wetlands Bylaw and regulations as listed in chapter 239 , The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a Determination by John Welton for the construction of stairs, a landing and a dock within the 100 foot buffer zone at 205 Sunset Lane Map 129 Lot 68 John Welton was present to review the proposed work. JR and MM raised some questions concerning the trees that would need to be removed. It was requested that some detail of the location of any proposed tree removal be added to the plan and the commission would rei-inspect on April 30, 2022 around 9 AM. Carl Luck expressed that the design of steps to a dock was a reasonable proposal. The ===PAGE 2=== meeting was continued to the May 4, 2022 meeting by a motion of ML and a second by PA with a unanimous roll call vote to approve the motion Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 and Lunenburg Wetlands Bylaw and regulations as listed in chapter 239 ,The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a Determination by Michael Cool for the construction of a pool and decking within the 100 foot buffer zone at 8 Butterfly lane. Mr. Cool appeared to represent himself. It was noted that his above ground pool with attacked deck proposal was not within 50 feet to the wetland. It was noted that the plans matched the current condition of the site. RB requested that erosion protection be paced prior to construction. It was noted that the backwash would be on the house side in the outer part of the buffer zone. ( note: It is a salt water discharge.) ML moved to issue a negative determination. JR seconded and the commission approved the motion by unanimous vote. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 and Lunenburg Wetlands Bylaw and regulations as listed in chapter 239 The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Request for a Determination by David Blatt for the removal of trees at 411 Goodrich Street David Blatt was there to represent himself. RB noted that site inspection indicated that the wetland line as presented appears inaccurate and that there appears to be questions with respect to prior work and that the plans will need to be adjusted. RB noted that some of the work is within the 30 foot no touch zone that would require replanting. Mr. Blatt noted that some of the trees he had remove bittersweet. Mr. Blatt asked the commission to show the GIS maps noting he felt that the wetlands are involved. RB noted that Mr Blatt and MM can meet offline in-between meetings. ML motioned to continue to May 4, 2022 with a second by PA and a unanimous roll call vote to approve the motion. RB also noted the commission would be on site on April 30, 2022 Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 and Lunenburg Wetlands Bylaw and regulations as listed in chapter 239 The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a Determination by Patricia Vail for the removal of trees within the 100 foot buffer zone at 92 Wilder Rd Continued at the request by applicant by a motion of ML and a second by PA and a unanimous vote to approve the motion ( motion called for May 4 2022 meeting CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING s Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 and Lunenburg Wetlands Bylaw and regulations as listed in chapter 239, The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Request for a Determination by Lunenburg Jack Katurnia for the removal of impervious materials within the buffer zone at 192 Townsend Harbor Road . Jack Katurnia appeared for himself and explained the remedial project. MM recounted his site visit and his appreciation for coming forward. Mr Katurnia noted he has a contract lined up. MM will visit the site and review the limits of work. The meeting was continued to May 4, 2022 by a motion of JR and a second by PA with a unanimous vote by roll call to approve the motion. NEW BUSINESS - Discussion of Properties on the Tax Lien Sale List Old Business- update on encroachment issues at : 192 Townsend harbor Road 214 Townsend harbor Road ===PAGE 3=== 240 Townsend Harbor Road 104 Woodland Drive 116 Woodland Drive Update on maintenance work at Hollis Road residence. Gini Albertson had the commission approve plantings in the amount of $310.00 by a motion of ML and a second by PA and a unanimous vote of the commission to approve the motion by roll call vote. ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Administrative Hearings). 238 Fire Road 16 – RB noted that the erosion protection will be completed within the next 24 hours and there is also an engineers as built in progress 615 Townsend Street 441 Townsend Harbor Road NON 48 Oak Ridge NON 23 Cove Road MM noted that he is working with a planting plan on the lot in the affected area and will be working with the new DPW Director 190 Peninsula Drive- MM refereed them to an arborist NON 54 Pine Grove MM NOTED A NEW VIOLATION FOR 4 Gabe’s Place Update on trails grant – status report, if any. Certificates of Compliance Extension Permit – Committee Reports – Any Update Administrator’s Reports/action items: Administrators Determination Open space and land and Trail use issues and strategies: Communications / public comment Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM by a motion of CC and a second by ML with a unanimous vote to approve the motion by roll call vote. Meeting schedule: Next meeting is May 04, 2022 at 7:00 PM BY ZOOM PLATFORM