# conservation-commission — 5 documents, concatenated for reading and search # # This is a CONVENIENCE BUNDLE, not a source. Every document below is # published separately and byte-identically; cite the individual file, # whose path is given in each header, rather than this bundle. # Index of all boards: https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/minutes/INDEX.txt # The town's own scanned original is linked per document. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-11-28-minutes-6211.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2018-11-28 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2018-11-28-minutes-6211.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11282018-6211 ======================================================================================== ===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 MINUTES Ritter Memorial Land Use Building 960 Mass Ave Lunenburg, Ma 01462 November 28, 2018 at 7:00 PM In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meetings Law, please be advised that this meeting is being AUDIO recorded. AGENDA Call to Order Called to order with all members in attendance with Chairman Bursch presiding. Announcements Public Comment RB noted that the meeting the previous night was opened and advertised properly and continued after one member left going below a quorum. Even though discussion continued, the audio was posted on the town website. Commissioner Childs reviewed the highlights of the LSIC workshop. Appointments/Hearings –commences at 7 PM Appointment: Bixby 217 Reservoir Road- minor change of septic plan for review (DEP 208-1140)- Neil Gorman appeared before the commission and outlined a change in the location of the leach field bringing the field into the outer riparian zone. It was noted that the upgrade within the outer riparian zone and not within the buffer zone triggers the exemption thr eshold. The change ion plan was approved as a minor change by a motion of TD and a second by CL with a unanimous vote to approve. (DEP 208-1133) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a CONTINUED public meeting on a Notice of Intent by Hickory Hills Association for the approval of a drawdown management plan at Hickory Hills Lake at 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 is scheduled to take place in the Ritter Memorial Land Use Building November 28, 2018 at 7 PM The public is invited to attend. By request of the applicant the meeting was continued to December 19, 2017 at 7 PM by a motion of CC and a second by TD with a unanimous vote to approve the motion. (NOTE: Commissioner Rabbitt recused himself from this matter and did not participate in this discussion) Documents presented for review was a Notice of Intent by Michael and Barbara Battl e and a plan by Michael Battle with a final revised date of 11/28/18. (DEP 208-1145) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a CONTINUED Notice of Intent by Michael and Barbara Battle for grading and planting within the 200 foot riverfront/100 foot buffer zone and an addition within the riverfront at 168 West Street..Application and supporting ===PAGE 2=== 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 is scheduled to take place in the Ritter Memorial Land Use Building November 28, 2018 at 7 PM The public is invited to attend. Both Michael and Barbara Battle were present for the meeting and presented the changes as requested by the conservation commission. RB requested that the applicant reduce the proposed gravel driveway out of the 50 foot no -structure zone. The applicant agreed. Plans were modified by hand at the meeting and signed as the f inal revision date. Stabilization and re- vegetation were reviewed. TD expressed a concern that the erosion line be extended to West Street to mitigate the construction entrance. A motion to approve the Order of Conditions was approved with the added condi tions that the driveway stay permanently out of the 50 foot zone, with the hay bales extended to West Street and a permanent deed restriction be entered that there will be no pavement placed in the lower driveway, hence remaining gravel by CC and a second by TD with a unanimous vote to approve the motion. (DEP 208-xxxx) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a CONTINUED Notice of Intent by Nanci Bell for the replacement of an existing retaining 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 meeting is scheduled to take place in the Ritter Memorial Land Use Building November 28, 2018 at 7 PM The public is invited t o attend. The meeting was continued by request of the applicant due to the lack of an issued DEP file number to December 19, 2018 at 7 PM. By a motion of KJ and a second by TD with a unanimous vote to approve. Documents presented for consideration was a request for a determination and a plan entitled “ Determination of Applicability 449 Page Street” with a final revision date of 11/13/2018. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on request for a determination by William Galloway for construction of a garage retaining wall at 449 Page Street Application and supporting documents are available for review at the Conservation Commiss ion 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 to take place in the Ritter Memorial Land Use Building November 28, 2018 at 7 PM The public is invited to attend. Greg Roy appeared before the commission representing the applicant. He outlined the proposed work and its distance to the wetland resource area. TD inquired if there was a slab or frost wall with the answer being frost wall. RB reviewed the erosion control and the limit of work as well as any required vegetation removal. He also examined the stockpile area to be located o ut side the buffer zone. A motion for a negative determination with the condition that the wattles were the limit of work was made by TD and seconded by JR with a unanimous vote to approve the motion. Documents presented for Consideration was a request for a determination by David Watt and a drawing by Watt Dated November 2018. 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 David Watt for the removal of 6 trees within the 100 foot buffer zone at 16 fire road 7. 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 to take place in the Ritter Memorial Land Use Building November 28, 2018 at 7 PM The public is invited to attend. David Watt was present and reviewed the drawing submitted. It was noted by the commissi on that the bulk of the trees shown on the sketch were not within the buffer and the 2 located in the buffer zone was in the outer part ( greater than 85 feet ) of the buffer zone. A motion to issue a negative determination of TD and a second by KJ with a unanimous vote. ===PAGE 3=== Documents presented for consideration was a Notice of Intent by Steve Bean and a Plan entitled” Proposed Garage and Septic As-Built for Steve Bean” by Beauchmin Engineering with a revision date of 10/5/18. (DEP 208-1144) 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 Steve Bean for an addition to a single family home of a garage and the construction of a retaining wall at 27 Fire Road 15A. 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 to take place in the Ritter Memorial Land Use Building November 28, 2018 at 7 PM The public is invited to attend. Tim Beauchmin was present for the applicant. The grading between the 50 foot and the work was examined by TD. RB suggested that the stockpiling, examined previously by RB and TD have erosion protection around it. A motion for approving an Order of Conditons with the added condition that stockpiling in the buffer zone have erosion protection around it by TD and a second by CC with a unanimous vote to approve the motion. (DEP 208-1146) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protectio n and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on request for a Notice of Intent by Anthony and Kristine Jordan for renovation to a single family ho me with the construction of an addition at 30 Laurel Lane Application and supporting documents are available for r eview 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 to take place in the Ritter Memorial Land Use Building November 28, 2018 at 7 PM The public is invited to attend. Greg Roy appeared representing the applicant. He outlined the project and the relation to the wetland resource area to the commission. He also pointed out the different resource areas to the commission including bordering wetland, lake and floodpla in. He outlined the driveway, a new patio, reconstruction of the exiting home on the existing foot print. A garage is proposed to be added with a connecting mudroom between the garage and the house. The sewer line would be replaced as well. He outlined some trees that are close to the home that need to be removed. Said trees were shown and pointed out on the plans. He did note that some of the work is within the 30 and 50 foot restrictive zones and as such would require a waiver. He noted on the plans a temporary staging area in the back of the home for siding and roofin g work that would require posts in the water, which cannot be avoided due to the house location. The exiting boulder retaining wall would also be repaired by hand. RB noted that the flood plain elevation was 514 not 214. RB also requested that pavement be replaced by pavers. The nook in the exiting home was noted as staying with the second floor filled in only. Christine Jordan reviewed the total existing pavement and plans to pull it out. TD asked if any additional docks are planned. Ms. Jordan answered no. JR asked the applicant about replanting. Ms. Jordan stated a willingness to plant something that would not grow as large to prevent further danger to the home in the future. The commission also noted that the staging should be noted as temporary and removed in the winter to prevent damage. The nature of the second floor being a roof only was clarified by the applicant and there is an existing structure. (DEP 208-xxxx) 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 Kenneth Chenis for an addition to a single family home with modifications to the patio at 50 fire road 24. The Notice also includes a proposal for the modification of the alignment to fire road 24. 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 to take place in the Ritter Memorial Land Use Building November 28, 2018 at 7 PM The public is invited to attend. Ken Chenis appeared before the commission. He reviewed the changes in the plan he made based on commission and MM’s input. He outlined the relocation of the road and stabilization of the former road to prevent erosion. He also outlined the existing concrete and patio area. He outlined the addition and the new driveway. RB asked him to update plan showing the 100 foot buffer zone and the relocated driveway as well as looming and seeding the proposed area to be abandoned as a driveway. TD expressed a concern that the driveway area may be within the buffer zone of the lake coming in from Sunset Lane. MM examined and measured the ortho photos and the results did show that the proposed work for the driveway off sunset was at over 200 feet away. It was suggested that the plan be updated to better show the driveway. Mr. Chenis noted there was one dying maple tree that needs to be removed within the 30 foot zone. He asked the commission how it could be removed. It was ===PAGE 4=== noted to show it on plan and show a replacement. He outlined where he would like to replace the tree and the commission did not object to the proposal. (DEP 208-1147) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection a nd Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a Notice of Intent by Steven Powell the Site Grading to prevent runoff from discharging from the s ite located at 151-181 Leominster-Shirley Road. Application and supporting documents are available for review at the C onservation 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 to take place in the Ritter Memorial Land Use Building November 28, 2018 at 7 PM The public is invited to attend. Brian Marchetti and Steve Powell was present for the applicant. Mr. Marchetti outlined the current activities on the site. He outlined that the 2 parcels are proposing retroactive approval for an 8.9% total riverfront impacts. The revised figures for total riverfront and total impacted was reviewed. RB asked about the total disturbance on the former site at 151 and what is acutally disturbed versus what was actual. Mr Marchetti did not have the exact figures and noted that the total percentage does includ e that land area. RB clarified that he was looking for total land disturbance due to the statement being made that the work on that lot was less than originally proposed. RB also had some questions on the efficiency of the storm water as constructed and did it impact the original flow of water to the wetland in a negative way. Mr. Marchetti noted that as the site is a gravel pit, rain tends to percolate through the site and there has been no runoff from the site containing any silt. JR expressed concerns we may need to trade o n the site for habitat area. Mr. Marchetti and RB reviewed the regulations regarding permitting. Mr. Marchetti noted that this operation has been active on the site for years. BP reviewed the current operation and future plans for the operation. Mr. Po well expressed an opinion he feels the course of this hearing is being personally directed at him. After his statement , he left the meeting and Mr. Marchetti continued meeting as his representative. The Commission examined configurations on the berm and BMP’s concerning stormwater. The meeting was continued to December 19 at 7 PM by a motion of TD and a second by CC with a unanimous vote to approve. Current Business 1. Violations (Enforcement Actions and administrative hearings). - new (n) and continuations (c) EO -101 Pleasant Street – update/fines – MM reported Fines Continued EO Powell Stone and Gravel- Leominster Shirley Road RB noted as the Powell Stone has existing violations on 131 and 133 Leominster Shirley that they be memorialized under an enforcement order noting they must be addressed in the future by a motion of TD and a second by KJ. EO -55 Spring Street- Steve Marsden noted the construction on the plans that were mitigations. After some discussion, it was decided that everything would be placed on a plan and it would come back to the commission. Butterfly Lane- update on multiple NON’s- MM working with residents on RDA applications 155 Reservoir Road- special meeting date to be set- it was decided to set a meeting for January 16, 2019. RB recalled a meeting with he, MM and Brian Marchetti with potential remediation. EO Emerald Place Beach – MM had issued an EO and the commission ratified EO Val Barros- MM noted that Mr. Barros had some silt going off of the property into the abutting wetland (pond) off the property. He instructed Mr. Barros to place erosion control. He noted that there was some jumping of the bales on one side and requested Mr. Barros extend. The Commission will be monitoring the situation ( having MM monitor). The Commission ratified the enforcement order. New Business – Forest Stewardship grants and planning. – The Commission did receive a grant to complete a stewardship plan. This is for Hollis Road and will be a plan to enhance bird habitat. Mass Audubon will be involved. Old Business – Robbs Hill Conservation stewardship and maintenance plan ( if any update) – as there is no action planned in the near future this item is going to be removed for future agendas at this point. Land Exchange on Gilchrest –updates ( if any) Work at the Small Town Forest Forest Stewardship/Bird Habitat assessment planning for 123 Hollis Road Conservation Area Certificates of Compliance – 91 Gilchrest Street - 208-1101 JR moved to issued the certificate, TD seconded and the commission voted unanimously. Extension Permit – 22 Oak Ridge Road ===PAGE 5=== Minutes of previous meetings - review and approval of October 3 and October 19 and November 7 –CC moved and TD seconded to approve Oct 3 minutes. Oct 19 minutes TD moved and CC seconded for the approval of the minutes o f 7th Committee Reports – Any Updates Agents Report /Action Items :  Legal Updates and Requests / regulation review - Chase Road Rear – BP spoke to 842 Chase Road Rear that the deeds would have to be probated prior to the donation to the town moving forward.  183 Hemlock, Update- MM noted the area is not moving due to weather however it is mostly done.  101 Pleasant Street – EO update – see above  842R Chase Road – if any – see above  Open space and land and Trail use issues and strategies /Open Space Plan renewal  LSIC and Hickory hills management update (If any) – see above public comments  155 Reservoir Road- see above  Shady Point  Emerald Place- see above  Misc. updates  Communications / public comment/ Meeting Schedule- Next meeting is December 5, 2018 at the Ritter Memorial Land Use Building at 960 Mass ave The Commission adjourned at 10:25 PM by a motion of TD and second by CC with a unanimous vote to approve the motion. NOTE: ALL DOCUMENTS PRESENTED DURING THE COURSE OF THIS MEETING ARE AVAILIBLE IN THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION OFFICE. THE AUDIO RECORDING IS ALSO AVAILIBLE. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-12-05-agenda-6212.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2018-12-05 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2018-12-05-agenda-6212.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12052018-6212 ======================================================================================== ===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 NOTICE OF MEETING Ritter Memorial Land Use Building 960 Mass Ave Lunenburg, Ma 01462 December 5 2018 at 7:00 PM In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meetings Law, please be advised that this meeting is being AUDIO recorded. AGENDA Call to Order Announcements Public Comment Appointments/Hearings –commences at 7 PM (DEP 208-xxxx) 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 Joseph Knowlan for construction of a single family home at 507 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 is scheduled for December 5, 2018, at 7:00 PM, in the Ritter memorial Land Use Building at 960 Mass Ave. The public is invited to attend. (DEP 208-xxxx) 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 Mark Rood for a septic repair with the construction of an addition at 13 East 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 is scheduled for December 5, 2018, at 7:00 PM, in the Ritter memorial Land Use Building at 960 Mass Ave. The public is invited to attend. (DEP 208-xxxx) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a CONTINUED Notice of Intent by Nanci Bell for the replacement of an existing retaining 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 meeting is scheduled for December 5, 2018, at 7:00 PM, in the Ritter memorial Land Use Building at 960 Mass Ave. The public is invited to attend. ===PAGE 2=== (DEP 208-xxxx) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a CONTUNED Notice of Intent by Anthony and Kristine Jordan for renovation to a single family home with the construction of an addition at 30 Laurel Lane 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 for December 5, 2018, at 7:00 PM, in the Ritter memorial Land Use Building at 960 Mass Ave. The public is invited to attend. (DEP 208-xxxx) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a CONTINUED Notice of Intent by Kenneth Chenis for an addition to a single family home with modifications to the patio at 50 fire road 24. The Notice also includes a proposal for the modification of the alignment to f ire road 24. Application and supporting documents are available for review at the Con servation 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 for December 5, 2018, at 7:00 PM, in the Ritter memorial Land Use Building at 960 Mass Ave. The public is invited to attend. Current Business 1. Violations (Enforcement Actions and administrative hearings). - new (n) and continuations (c) EO -101 Pleasant Street – update/fines EO Powell Stone and Gravel- Leominster Shirley Road EO -55 Spring Street Butterfly Lane- update on multiple NON’s 155 Reservoir Road- special meeting date to be set EO Emerald Place Beach New Business – Forest Stewardship grants and planning. Old Business - Land Exchange on Gilchrest –updates ( if any) Work at the Small Town Forest Forest Stewardship/Bird Habitat assessment planning for 123 Hollis Road Conservation Area Certificates of Compliance – Extension Permit Minutes of previous meetings - review and approval of November 7, 21 and 28 Committee Reports – Any Updates Agents Report /Action Items :  Legal Updates and Requests / regulation review - Chase Road Rear  183 Hemlock, Update  101 Pleasant Street – EO update  842R Chase Road – if any  Open space and land and Trail use issues and strategies /Open Space Plan renewal  LSIC and Hickory hills management update (If any)  155 Reservoir Road  Shady Point  Emerald Place  Misc. updates  Communications / public comment/ Meeting Schedule- Next meeting is December 19, 2018 at the Bilotta meeting room, 17 Main Street 2nd Floor at 7:00 PM ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-12-05-minutes-6212.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2018-12-05 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2018-12-05-minutes-6212.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12052018-6212 ======================================================================================== ===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 MINUTES Ritter Memorial Land Use Building 960 Mass Ave Lunenburg, Ma 01462 December 5 2018 at 7:00 PM In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meetings Law, please be advised that this meeting is being AUDIO recorded. Call to Order – Meeting called to order by Chairman Bursch with all members present except Mr. Rabbitt Announcements Public Comment BP urged members to review the draft open space plan that MM posted. RB recounted the regional strategic meeting that he and MM attended. MM and Cl spoke to the community preservation act. KJ reviewed a parcel the commission is pursuing through tax collections and he noted that legal issues were resolved regarding the taking and it is about to be advertised again. The Town is aware the Commission wants possession of the parcel for open space protection and buffering to sensitive resource areas. Appointments/Hearings –commences at 7 PM (DEP 208-xxxx) 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 Joseph Knowlan for construction of a single fami ly home at 507 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 is scheduled for December 5, 2018, at 7:00 PM, in the Ritter memorial Land Use Building at 960 Mass Ave. The public is invited to attend. This meeting was continued at the request of the applicant by a motion of TD and a second by KJ (DEP 208-xxxx) 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 Mark Rood for a septic repair with the construction of an addition at 13 East 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 is scheduled for December 5, 2018, at 7:00 PM, in the Ritter memorial Land Use Building at 960 Mass Ave. The public is invited t o attend. This meeting was continued as no one showed for the hearing. Motion to continue by TD and a second by KJ with a unanimous motion to approve to December 19, 2018 at 7 PM. (DEP 208-xxxx) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a CONTINUED Notice of Intent by Nanci Bell for the replacement of an existing retaining wall at 51 ===PAGE 2=== 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 meeting is scheduled for December 5, 2018, at 7:00 PM, in the Ritter memorial Land Use Building at 960 Mass Ave. The public is invited to attend. Continued to 12/19/18 7:00 PM by a motion of KJ and a second by TD with a unanimous vote to approve. Documents presented for consideration was a Notice of Intent by Anthony and Kristine Jordan and a plan entitled” Site Plan 30 Laurel Lane” with a final revision date of 12/4/18. (DEP 208-1146) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a CONTUNED Notice of Intent by Anthony and Kristine Jordan for renovation to a single family home with the construction of an addition at 30 Laurel Lane 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 for December 5, 2018, at 7:00 PM, in the Ritter memorial Land Use Building at 960 Mass Ave. The public is invited to attend. Greg Roy appeared before the commission and submitted revised plans and a narrative to address previous commission concerns and DEP concerns. He reviewed the trees that were marked for cutting and why they needed to be removed. He also noted the area of pavement to be removed and it will be converted to a crushed stone permeabl e surface. He also showed expanded erosion control and various tables on the plans outlining impacts. RB examined the trenching around the driveway and the increased permeability proposed.TD inquired if the shed was going to be relocated. He noted that they may wish to consider adding a she if they wish to replace it. A motion to issue an Order of Conditions with the added conditions the temporary staging wil be removed in the winter, trees cut along the bank will have stump ground to the top of ground leve l, infiltration and recharge trenches will be lined with filter fabric and upon removal of the boathouse, the agent will review and report on a ny potential flood plain issues was made by KJ and a second by BP with a unanimous vote to approve the motion. (DEP 208-xxxx) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a CONTINUED Notice of Intent by Kenneth Chenis for an addition to a single family home with modifications to the patio at 50 fire road 24. The Notice also includes a proposal for the modification of the alignment to f ire road 24. Application and supporting documents are available for review at the Con servation 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 for December 5, 2018, at 7:00 PM, in the Ritter memorial Land Use Building at 960 Mass Ave. The public is invited to attend. Mr. Chenis appeared before the commission and reviewed the changes he made upon commission request and submitted He clarified the areas of impervious to be left versus the addition of trex decking. The commission also examined his dock proposal which involved building a platform over an existing concrete pad. Mr Chenis did ask about a rolling aluminum dock. Hes was to ld to either add to this plan or come back with a separate request for a determination. He can produced photos showing a former dock in the exact same spot. The meeting was continued to 12/19 at 7 PM by a motion of KJ and a second by TD with a unanimous vote to approve. Current Business 1. Violations (Enforcement Actions and administrative hearings). - new (n) and continuations (c) EO -101 Pleasant Street – update/fines – MM did not receive the bond and continues to send fines daily. EO Powell Stone and Gravel- Leominster Shirley Road – MM will have EO’s to ratify for the 12/19 meeting. RB outlined the violations at 131 and 133 Leominster- Shirley Road, The Commission reviewed the requirements for riverfront and alternatives due to the nature of the filing . EO -55 Spring Street – Mr. Marsden to submit plans Butterfly Lane- update on multiple NON’s 155 Reservoir Road- special meeting has been set CL and MM reviewed concerns about potential expansions. EO Emerald Place Beach- MM noted that the current address on file for the EO was sent back. MM has obtained corrected address and has resent. ===PAGE 3=== New Business – Forest Stewardship grants and planning. Old Business - Land Exchange on Gilchrest –updates ( if any) Work at the Small Town Forest Forest Stewardship/Bird Habitat assessment planning for 123 Hollis Road Conservation Area Certificates of Compliance – Extension Permit Minutes of previous meetings - review and approval of November 7, 21 and 28 – minutes to be reviewed at a later time Committee Reports – Any Updates Agents Report /Action Items :  Legal Updates and Requests / regulation review - Chase Road Rear  183 Hemlock, Update- waiting till the spring to stabilize  101 Pleasant Street – EO update  842R Chase Road – if any – no change  Open space and land and Trail use issues and strategies /Open Space Plan renewal  LSIC and Hickory hills management update (If any) – No communication from LSIC other than an email to MM during the meeting stating a DEP staff came to the meeting the LSIC is holding concurrently to the commission meeting currently taking place.  155 Reservoir Road- see above  Shady Point – MM working out a plan with the Shady point organization  Emerald Place – see above  Misc. updates  Communications / public comment/ Meeting Schedule- Next meeting is December 19, 2018 at the Bilotta meeting room, 17 Main Street 2nd Floor at 7:00 PM The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM by a unanimously approved motion of BP and a second by CC OTE: ALL DOCUMENTS PRESENTED DURING THE COURSE OF THIS MEETING ARE AVAILIBLE IN THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION OFFICE. THE AUDIO RECORDING IS ALSO AVAILIBLE. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-12-19-agenda-6186.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2018-12-19 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2018-12-19-agenda-6186.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12192018-6186 ======================================================================================== ===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 NOTICE OF MEETING Ritter Memorial Land Use Building BIlotta Meeting Room 2nd floor 17 Main Street- Town Hall Lunenburg, Ma 01462 December 19 2018 at 7:00 PM In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meetings Law, please be advised that this meeting is being Broadcast Live on Lunenburg Cable Access and VIDEO recorded for future broadcast and upload on Lunenburg Access’s You- Tube Channel. AGENDA (revised) Call to Order Announcements Public Comment Appointments/Hearings –commences at 7 PM (DEP 208-xxxx) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing for a Notice of Intent by Steven Violette for repairs of a roadway and reconstruction of a bridge de ck at 181 Kilburn Street. Application and supporting documents are available for review at the Conservatio n 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 public is invited to attend the meeting, scheduled for Dec 19, 2018 at 7 PM in the Bilotta meeting room, 2 nd floor at Town Hall 17 Main Street. (DEP 208-xxxx) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a CONTINUED Notice of Intent by Joseph Nowlan for construction of a single family home at 507 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 is scheduled for December 19, 2018 at 7 PM in the Bilotta meeting room 2nd floor 17 Main Street. The public is invited to attend. (DEP 208-xxxx) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a CONTINUED Notice of Intent by Mark Rood for a septic repair with the construction of an addition at 13 East 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 b y emailing lcc@lunenburgonline, ===PAGE 2=== The meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2018 at 7 PM in the Bilotta meeting room 2 nd floor 17 Main Street. The public is invited to attend. (DEP 208-xxxx) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a CONTINUED Notice of Intent by Nanci Bell for the replacement of an existing retaining 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 meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2018 at 7 PM in the Bilotta meeting room 2 nd floor 17 Main Street. The public is invited to attend (DEP 208-xxxx) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a CONTINUED Notice of Intent by Kenneth Chenis for an addition to a single family home with modifications to the patio at 50 fire road 24. The Notice also includes a proposal for the modification of the alignment to fire road 24. 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 for December 19, 2018 at 7 PM in the Bilotta meeting room 2 nd floor 17 Main Street. The public is invited to attend (DEP 208-1133) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a CONTINUED public meeting on a Notice of Intent by Hickory Hills Association for the approval of a drawdown management plan at Hickory Hills Lake at 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 is scheduled for December 19, 2018 at 7 PM in the Bilotta meeting room 2nd floor 17 Main Street. The public is invited to attend DEP 208-1147) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a CONINTUED Notice of Intent by Steven Powell the Site Grading to prevent runoff from discharging from the site located at 151-181 Leominster-Shirley 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 is scheduled for December 19, 2018 at 7 PM in the Bilotta meeting room 2 nd floor 17 Main Street. The public is invited to attend. Current Business 1. Violations (Enforcement Actions and administrative hearings). - new (n) and continuations (c) EO -101 Pleasant Street – update/fines EO Powell Stone and Gravel- Leominster Shirley Road EO -55 Spring Street- update By Steve Marsden Butterfly Lane- update on multiple NON’s – 155 Reservoir Road- update on meeting schedule EO Emerald Place Beach New Business – Open Space Plan Review and letter Change in Wetland regulations to add a 5% fee for online files Consideration of Chapter 61 Release Request 994 Northfield Road Old Business - Land Exchange on Gilchrest –updates ( if any) Work at the Small Town Forest- Forest Stewardship/Bird Habitat planning for 123 Hollis Road Conservation Area – Updates If any. Certificates of Compliance – Sunshine Nominee Trust, 554 Lancaster Ave, DEP 208-0966, Unitil Extension Permit Minutes of previous meetings - review and approval of November 19, 27, 28 and December 5 Committee Reports – Any Updates Agents Report /Action Items :  Legal Updates and Requests / regulation review – if any  183 Hemlock, Update to be made in spring  101 Pleasant Street – EO /fine update ===PAGE 3===  842R Chase Road – if any  Open space and land and Trail use issues and strategies /Open Space Plan renewal  LSIC and Hickory hills management update (If any)  155 Reservoir Road- see above  Shady Point – work on planning for erosion control  Emerald Place –see EO above  Misc. updates  Communications / public comment/ Meeting Schedule- Next meeting is January 2nd, 2019 at the Ritter memorial Building at 960 Mass Ave ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-12-19-minutes-6186.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2018-12-19 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2018-12-19-minutes-6186.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12192018-6186 ======================================================================================== ===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 NOTICE OF MEETING Ritter Memorial Land Use Building BIlotta Meeting Room 2nd floor 17 Main Street- Town Hall Lunenburg, Ma 01462 December 19 2018 at 7:00 PM In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meetings Law, please be advised that this meeting is being Broadcast Live on Lunenburg Cable Access and VIDEO recorded for future broadcast and upload on Lunenburg Access’s You- Tube Channel. AGENDA Call to Order Announcements Public Comment Appointments/Hearings –commences at 7 PM (DEP 208-xxxx) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing for a Notice of Intent by Steven Violette for repairs of a roadway and reconstruction of a bridge deck at 181 Kilburn 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 public is invited to attend the meeting, scheduled for Dec 19, 2018 at 7 PM in the Bilotta meeting room, 2 nd floor at Town Hall 17 Main Street. (DEP 208-xxxx) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a CONTINUED Notice of Intent by Joseph Nowlan for construction of a single family home at 507 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 is scheduled for December 19, 2018 at 7 PM in the Bilotta meeting room 2nd floor 17 Main Street. The public is invited to attend. (DEP 208-xxxx) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a CONTINUED Notice of Intent by Mark Rood for a septic repair with the construction of an addition at 13 East 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, ===PAGE 2=== The meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2018 at 7 PM in the Bilotta meeting room 2 nd floor 17 Main Street. The public is invited to attend. (DEP 208-xxxx) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipa l Bylaws a public meeting on a CONTINUED Notice of Intent by Nanci Bell for the replacement of an existing retaining 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 meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2018 at 7 PM in the Bilotta meeting room 2 nd floor 17 Main Street. The public is invited to attend (DEP 208-xxxx) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a CONTINUED Notice of Intent by Kenneth Chenis for an addition to a single family home with modifications to the patio at 50 fire road 24. The Notice also includes a proposal for the modification of the alignment to f ire road 24. Application and supporting documents are available for review at the Conservation Co mmission 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 for December 19, 2018 at 7 PM in the Bilotta meeting room 2nd floor 17 Main Street. The public is invited to attend (DEP 208-1133) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a CONTINUED public meeting on a Notice of Intent by Hickory Hills Association for the approval of a drawdown management plan at Hickory Hills Lake at 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 is scheduled for December 19, 2018 at 7 PM in the Bilotta meeting room 2nd floor 17 Main Street. The public is invited to attend DEP 208-1147) Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a CONINTUED Notice of Intent by Steven Powell the Site Grading to prevent runoff from discharging from the site located at 151-181 Leominster-Shirley 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 is scheduled for December 19, 2018 at 7 PM in the Bilotta meeting room 2 nd floor 17 Main Street. The public is invited to attend. Current Business 1. Violations (Enforcement Actions and administrative hearings). - new (n) and continuations (c) EO -101 Pleasant Street – update/fines EO Powell Stone and Gravel- Leominster Shirley Road EO -55 Spring Street- update By Steve Marsden Butterfly Lane- update on multiple NON’s – 155 Reservoir Road- update on meeting schedule EO Emerald Place Beach New Business – Open Space Plan Review and letter . Old Business - Land Exchange on Gilchrest –updates ( if any) Work at the Small Town Forest- Forest Stewardship/Bird Habitat planning for 123 Hollis Road Conservation Area – Updates If any. Certificates of Compliance – Sunshine Nominee Trust, 554 Lancaster Ave, DEP 208-0966, Unitil Extension Permit Minutes of previous meetings - review and approval of November 19, 27, 28 and December 5 Committee Reports – Any Updates Agents Report /Action Items :  Legal Updates and Requests / regulation review – if any  183 Hemlock, Update to be made in spring  101 Pleasant Street – EO /fine update  842R Chase Road – if any ===PAGE 3===  Open space and land and Trail use issues and strategies /Open Space Plan renewal  LSIC and Hickory hills management update (If any)  155 Reservoir Road- see above  Shady Point – work on planning for erosion control  Emerald Place –see EO above  Misc. updates  Communications / public comment/ Meeting Schedule- Next meeting is January 2nd, 2019 at the Ritter memorial Building at 960 Mass Ave