# conservation-commission — 17 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 : 2023-01-04-agenda-56.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2023-01-04 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2023-01-04-agenda-56.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01042023-56 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Richard Bursch, Vice Chair 960 Massachusetts Ave. Jeffrey Viviano, Clerk Lunenburg, MA 01462 Catie Childs Michael Larouche Mary Wilson Richard Tremblay Anna Petrie Sam Welch, Associate Member Conservation Administrator January 4, 2023 7:00 PM Agenda ZOOM REMOTE 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. Please address all comments to the chair. This meeting of the Conservation Commission will be held by Zoom at the Link provided on this notice. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81283782929?pwd=T0NnRTJwS2RidWtiRkpockVVNXFvQT09 Meeting ID: 812 8378 2929 Passcode: 468905 One tap mobile +19292056099,81283782929# US (New York) Phone callers can unmute by pressing *6 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. Please address all comments to the Chair. Minutes of previous meetings – December 7, 2022, December 21, 2022 Appointments/Hearings – begin at 7pm NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by Nancy Malady for the replacement of one lakefront retaining wall and two non-lakefront retaining walls, the removal of an existing deck, and a 386 square foot addition to a single-family residential structure at 406 Sunset Lane (DEP #208-XXXX). NEW BUSINESS: Topics not known 48 hours in advance of meeting ===PAGE 2=== New round of encroachment letters discussion OLD BUSINESS: Update on encroachment issues at: 104 Woodland Drive Election of officers if all members present Grant Application Proposals Update Hollis Road Residence: Update on maintenance work Administrative Determination: 70 Pine Grove Road Certificates of Compliance: ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Hearings) EO 48 Oak Ridge EO 54 Pine Grove EO 23 Cove Road EO 336 Arbor St NON 205 Sunset, Beers lot Open Space and Land Use Howard Street Driveway Timber Sales Conservation land improvements Committee Reports – Any Update Communications /Public comment Adjourn Meeting schedule: Next meeting is January 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom platform ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-01-04-minutes-56.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2023-01-04 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2023-01-04-minutes-56.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01042023-56 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Mary Wilson Vice Chair 960 Massachusetts Ave. Richard Tremblay, Clerk Lunenburg, MA 01462 Richard Bursch, Catie Childs Michael Larouche Anna Petrie Conservation Administrator Jeffrey Viviano Sam Welch, Associate Member January 4, 2023 7:00 PM Minutes ZOOM REMOTE Roll Call: BP, RB, JV, CC, ML, MW, RT Absent: Call to Order at 7pm Announcements: Public Comment: John Fortune of Hickory Hills Landowners Inc. States his presence in regards to the previous concerns of the well use controlled by LWD. BP recuses himself from this discussion and MW is to act as Chair. JF stated he was out at the location to take water samples as well as take pictures. JF continued to share updated photos of the site to the commission. Photos consisted of hose placement, haybale placement, and possible erosion. Mark Bursch, Chairman of the Board of Water Commissioners, is present to represent LWD in regards to this matter. MB states that previously the superintendent of LWD and the Conservation Administrator at the time would meet and discuss the pumping of the well without having to file. MB also states that this pumping has been continuous throughout the year with the approval from the Conservation Admin, and also have tested the Lake water and well water. MB exclaims that this proposal of pumping does not allow their engineer firm to file anything with the Commission along with being a costly task. MB asks to continue past practices with the engineers, LWD superintendent, and Conservation Admin without having to file. RB asks to confirm that the LWD does not have accurate tests of the well water versus the Lake. MB confirms, only accuracy is manganese and iron. MB also stated that the levels of these substances tested to be higher in the Lake itself compared to the well water. RB asks if these tests results can be presented? MB confirms that the results can be provided to the Conservation Admin and asks welcomes JF to include his test findings. RB asks if the commission or admin have yet to receive any form of proposals for the well pumping activity? MB says there has never been any form of proposals submitted in the past and has usually always been in contact with the Conservation Admin and follow through with the recommendations made. MB continues ===PAGE 2=== to state that this arrangement was made in order to save funds for the community. RB and MB continue to discuss the capacity of the well pumping throughout the years. RB addresses MW in regards to seeing no problem with fund submittals for an RDA. RB also states that the term and duration of this project warrants a review by the commission. Paula Bertram presented a comment that due to the duration of the upcoming project with Tighe & Bond, the recommendation of a filing is appropriate and LWD should be required just as any other public entity would. MB asks the commission, if an RDA submittal is required, to waive the abutter's notification due to the number of abutters and the expense. RT asks if the positioning of the haybales from the picture presentation was intentional? RT also asks if the water discharge can be redirected? MB replies that haybales should've been connected, though seem to be moved. MB also answers the second question with that there is a possibility of working through it alongside the Conservation Admin. JF states that the haybales should be removed and have the hose redirected to prevent any type of erosion. JF also suggests to have a better settle basin for the water. RB suggests a straw poll for an RDA submittal for the pumping of the well. MW asks for a straw poll in favor of an RDA submittal. RB, JV, CC, ML, RT, MW expressed favor of an RDA submittal. BP returns from his recusal. Minutes of previous meetings – December 7, 2022 RB/RT M/S to approve minutes. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. December 21, 2022 ML/MW M/S to approve minutes. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Appointments/Hearings – NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by Nancy Malady for the replacement of one lakefront retaining wall and two non-lakefront retaining walls, the removal of an existing deck, and a 386 square foot addition to a single-family residential structure at 406 Sunset Lane (DEP #208-1284). BP states that this submittal has yet to have an issued DEP # as well as DEP comments. BP makes a standard statement that applicants forward a cancelled check to the DEP to expedite the issuance of a DEP with comments. Homeowners are present as well as Greg Roy of Dillis & Roy to represent them. GR states that the property owners are planning on this lot to be their permanent residence. GR explains the layout of the house and that the homeowners intend on expanding the living space of the existing home, though using the existing deck as the footprint for the addition. The overall footprint will stay the same. The other proposed plans are to replace the existing rail tie retaining walls with natural stone walls. Erosion control description on plans is to show phases of work; Phase 1 (house) Phase II (retaining walls). GR points out the number of trees that are going to be removed that are in close proximity to the deck/proposed addition. ===PAGE 3=== JV asked if the Title 5 was passed once sold and the number of bedrooms in the home. GR states that it did pass Title 5 and is just one bedroom. JV asks if the construction of the wall will be done house-side or lake-side? GR states that they can get this answer from Brett Ramsden, who will be installing the wall. JV suggests replanting the trees, as well as expresses his agreement upon the addition as well as replacing the retaining walls. BP informs the commission that he had received a chat comment from Brett Ramsden at the time and confirms that the replacement of the wall will be done land-side. RB wants confirmation if there is to be a proposed basement level for the addition. GR says that the homeowners would like to have a basement level. GR describes the layout of the deck and porch, and which portions will be removed and kept. RB asked if any dry wells are proposed. GR states that there is an opportunity for that. RB proposes submitting replanting plan as well as construction schedule. MW asks specifically how many trees to be removed. GR states 6 trees. JV asks if this is going to be a complete tear down? GR states that the existing structure will stay, though some foundation work might be done. BP restates the suggested changes to be done for next continued hearing being: plan showing that the wall will be natural stone rather than block, proposal of dry wells, replanting plan and number of trees taken down, and construction schedule. JV suggests editing in possible plans for dock removal/replacements. Nancy Malady, homeowner, states that they will not be removing docks, though repair one of the docks. BP proposes that this NOI be continued to the next meeting and have a straw poll for viewpoints for next meeting. RB, JV, CC, ML, RT, MW in favor of proposed plans contingent upon receivingand considering comments from DEP. CC/ML M/S to continue NOI for 406 Sunset Lane for January 18th meeting. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS No continued hearings. ===PAGE 4=== NEW BUSINESS: Topics not known 48 hours in advance of meeting OLD BUSINESS: Election of Officers: BP opens election of a Chair. RB would like to nominate BP for Chairman of the Conservation Commission. No other nominations RT/MW M/S to elect Bob Pease as Chairman of the Conservation Commission. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. BP opens election of Vice Chair. RB would like to nominate MW for Vice Chair of the Conservation Commission. No other nominations. RB/ML M/S to elect Mary Wilson as Vice Chairman of the Conservation Commission. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. BP opens election of Clerk. RB would like to nominate RT for Clerk of the Conservation Commission. No other nominations. RB/ML M/S to elect Richard Tremblay as Clerk of the Conservation Commission. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Update on encroachment issues at: 104 Woodland Drive : BP explains that the new homeowners were not aware of the encroachment issue, that he inspected the area and it is now resolved. BP states that there is a new list of encroachments and present photos of said properties and encroachments. BP asks for authorization to request the Town Attorney send letters to these property owners. RB/ML M/S to have Town Attorney send out encroachment letters to the listed properties. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Grant Updates: MW states that she, BP, and Greg Roy of Dillis & Roy did a site walk of the proposed areas for parking lot installations, especially for Table Rock. MW also states that these proposals need to be compliant with any accessibility regulations, moving forward. BP brings up the proposal for the Picinic Area at Small Town Forest that was discussed at a prior meeting. BP asks if that is an abandoned idea for the time being? MW confirms. BP says that there is a possibility for a proposed foot bridge at Harold Harley Wildlife Viewing Platform as well as a trail. BP has asked Greg Roy to come up with this proposal. BP says that there is a possibility for a wetland crossing as well at the frontage of Northfield Road. BP says that GR will have proposal quotes by next meeting. Budget Update BP presented the budget report. He said there is currently $21,061 in the Timber Rights Fund and an expected $6,000 from the Hawes harvest and expected $21,000 from the Rayno harvest, minus Gary Goldrups fees, will be coming in. BP said the balance on the Hollis Road revolving fund is at $60,000. Hollis Road Residence: ML stated JNR Glass had finished and sealed the newly installed windows on December 29. ML continues to state how JNR generously helped the tenant configure on fixing the locks on the windows. Lastly, ML provides the date of the furnace cleaning which will be January 16. Administrative Determination: 70 Pine Hill Road- AP presents Administrative Determination for 70 Pine Hill Road. Property located on Lake Whalom to have 2 trees limbed which is directly impacting the home’s roof whilst in repair. AP continues to ensure that homeowners do not wish to remove trees, but branches trimmed. ===PAGE 5=== RB/RT M/S to approve Administrative Determination at 70 Pine Hill Road. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. 338 Sunset Lane- AP presents Administrative Determination for 338 Sunset Lane. Property located on Lake Shirley to have 2 trees removed; one with a large broken branch and another that has directly fallen into the lake itself (with base still on shore) RB asks if the broken branch is going to be removed off the live tree or if the whole live tree is going to be removed along with the other fallen tree? AP replies that both trees will be removed. RB asks how close the trees are to the Wetland. AP replies that the fallen one is directly in the lake and the broken one is within 30ft. JV comments the conditions of the trees as well as the intentions of removal. AP shares photos of the trees and their conditions. RB/CC M/S to approve Administrative Determination at 338 Sunset Lane. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve with JV recused. Certificates of Compliance: ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Hearings) EO 48 Oak Ridge: Will have file submittal by January 16th EO 54 Pine Grove: Still submitting EO 23 Cove Road: Will be updating enforcement order EO 336 Arbor St: Submitted forms; On for January 18 meeting NON 205 Sunset, Beers lot: Commission requests to have timeline submittal by January 18 meeting. Open Space and Land Use Howard Street Driveway BP sent letter saying that the Conservation Commission had spent $1800 on the driveway permit/engineered plans and hope the Select Board could identify a source of funding to hire a contractor. Timber Sales BP and 4 loggers from King Loggers met at Northfield site. Gary Goldrup stated at this meeting that there was a $2200 overrun of product. BP asks AP to check to make sure checks were received. BP states there is a possible new lot for a new harvest and landing area, which is an amendment for the Forest Cutting plan. RB/ML M/S to amend Forest Cutting Plan. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Conservation land improvements Committee Reports – Any Update Communications /Public comment None. CC/ML M/S to adjourn meeting. Roll call vote, unanimous to adjourn. Adjourn 8:49pm Meeting schedule: Next meeting is January 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom platform ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-02-01-agenda-65.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2023-02-01 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2023-02-01-agenda-65.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02012023-65 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Mary Wilson, Vice Chair Richard Tremblay, Clerk Richard Bursch 960 Massachusetts Ave. Jeffrey Viviano Lunenburg, MA 01462 Catie Childs Michael Larouche Anna Petrie Sam Welch, Associate Member Conservation Administrator February 1, 2023 7:00 PM Agenda ZOOM REMOTE 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. Please address all comments to the chair. This meeting of the Conservation Commission will be held by Zoom at the Link provided on this notic e. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81283782929?pwd=T0NnRTJwS2RidWtiRkpockVVNXFvQT09 Meeting ID: 812 8378 2929 Passcode: 468905 One tap mobi le +19292056099,,81283782929# US (New York) Phone callers can unmute by pressing *6 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 . Please address all comments to the Chair. Minutes of previous meetings – January 18, 2023 Appointments/Hearings – begin at 7pm 23 Cove Road Enforcement NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by Matt hew Proctor for retaining wall replacement at 189 Hemlock Drive (DEP #208 -1282 ). Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal ===PAGE 2=== Bylaws a public meeting on a Request for Determination of Applicability by Greenwood Sewer Service for the proposed replacement o f a sewage disposal system at 113 Cove Road . Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Request for Amended Order of Conditions by Paul Cadaret for the proposed repair and replacement of a n additional retaining wall at 42 Pearl Street (DEP # 208-1277) CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING S NEW BUSINESS: Topics not known 48 hours in advance of meeting Authorization of beaver site assessment OLD BUSINESS: Grant Application Proposals Update Update on encroachment issues at: Hollis Road Residence: Update on maintenance work Administrative Determination: Extension Request Permits: 168 West Street (DEP #208 -1145) Certificates of Compliance: Notice of Project Change: 1325 Massachusetts Ave ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Hearings) EO 48 Oak Ridge EO 54 Pine Grove EO 23 Cove Road EO 336 Arbor St NON 205 Sunset, Beers lot Open Space and Land Use Howard Street Driveway Timber Sales Conservation land improvements Committee Reports – Any Update Communications /Public comment Adjourn Meeting schedule: Next meeting is February 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom platform ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-02-01-minutes-65.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2023-02-01 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2023-02-01-minutes-65.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02012023-65 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Mary Wilson, Vice Chair 960 Massachusetts Ave. Richard Tremblay, Clerk Richard Bursch Lunenburg, MA 01462 Catie Childs Michael Larouche Anna Petrie Jeffrey Viviano Conservation Administrator Sam Welch, Associate Member February 1, 2023 7:00 PM Minutes ZOOM REMOTE Roll Call: MW, RT, RB, JV, ML Absent: BP, CC Call to Order at 7pm Announcements: Public Comment: Minutes of previous meetings – January 18th, 2023 RB/ML M/S to approve. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Appointments/Hearings – 23 Cove Road Robert and Tracee Galloni were not present, will attend next meeting in regards to Enforcement Order. 168 West Street Extension Request Michael and Barbara Battle are present to represent themselves. BB states that the permit is set to expire this year in March and that MB had an injury which had to halt the project. BB explains the extent of the injury and that it required a long recovery time in which no work was done. BB asks for request to make up for time lost due to injury. BP asks if was issued in 2018 and was extended due to Covid? BB confirms. JV asks how long will the extension be for/requested? BB stated that they were originally requesting an extension of 1 ½ to 2 years. RB states that no regulation have changed therefore seeing no problem in issuing the 3 years that are allowed ===PAGE 2=== originally. RB/ML M/S to approve Order of Conditions Extension Request for house addition at 168 West Street for three years. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by Matthew Proctor for retaining wall replacement at 189 Hemlock Drive (DEP #208-1282). Matthew Protector to represent himself. MP explains that the existing timber wall will be removed and replaced with a fieldstone wall, in which the existing wall will be pushed back away from the waterline. AP provides pictures from the site as well as site drawings. MW asks if any trees are going to be removed? MP responds that there is no intention of removing trees closer to the water line. MP states that there is one tree that is directly behind the retaining wall that could possibly be damaged or cause a problem. MP says that the tree might have to be removed if needed but the homeowners wish to save it if possible. MW states they she would like to see the tree replaced if it has to be removed. RB asks if the sketch depicts the existing wall being 15 feet from the water’s edge? RB also asks that the wall is 27 inches tall and 30 inches added which creates 57 inches above the grade below the front wall? MP Confirms. RB asks if the new wall will be the closest to the lake and will be approximately 48 inches? MP says that will be the targeted height. RB says typically wall replacements are wall for wall, and the only possible problem is if the T-wall was going to be any closer to the water line compared to the current face wall. MP states that it was not be any closer and do not plan on changing the grading outside the scope of work. RB asks about erosion control? MP would like partial beach access and have silt fence at the high-water mark as long as the lake stays drawn down. RB asks when work will begin? MP hopes to start this winter, and once permitted will have project completed in approximately 2 weeks. RT asks how the timbers will be disposed of? MP states that they will be disposed of properly at a dump site facility outside of town. RT asks if the one tree is to be removed, will it be replaced? ===PAGE 3=== MP confirms and will be open to suggestions for trees that are native. ML asks what the diameter of the tree is? MP is unsure. AP believes it could around 6 inches in diameter. ML asks to include the diameter of the tree; if the tree needs to come down and if under 12 inches 1 for 1 rule for replanting, and if over 2 for 1 rule. RB asks if the frost is set in the ground? MP says it hasn’t frozen due to conditions of this season and does not completely freeze. RB is concerned for equipment movement and rutting in the soil close to the water mark. RB also states another line of silt fence should be installed for if the water level rises. RB says moving forward, better documentation and plans should be submitted. JV asks for the current state of the water level at the lake? MP states lowered 18 inches, low enough for access. MW asks how far away the existing front wall is from the water? MP does not have exact number. MW asks if AP can retrieve measurements that was inquired. RB/JV M/S to approve with a standard Order of Conditions, special conditions being: Tie-in wall no closer to the waterfront, the stop work with equipment when soil rutting happens and repair ruts, erosion control with no erosion into lake, tree that is at risk to be replaced with native species for 1 for 1 if under 12 inches, 2 for 1 if over 12 inches, new wall will not exceed 48 inches in height, notify the Administrator when working below water line as well as erosion control in place. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. 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 Determination of Applicability by Greenwood Sewer Service for the proposed replacement of a sewage disposal system at 113 Cove Road. Kevin Ritchie of Civil Solutions to represent. KR states that this system has been approved by the Board of Health. KR describes that all will be done outside of the 50-foot zone and septic tank will be 64 feet from the wetland. KR says no trees will be removed in this process and the erosion control will be placed appropriately. RB asks confirmation that no trees are going to be taken down? KR confirms, is more of a brush line and mostly grass will be disturbed. RB asks if this has Board of Health approval? KR confirms. RT asks if the grading is going to be changed? KR states overall there will be no grading changes, aside from a small portion to be filled so the tank is properly covered, no more than 6 inches. ===PAGE 4=== RB/RT M/S to issue negative determination for replacement of sewage disposal system for 113 Cove Road. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Request for Amended Order of Conditions by Paul Cadaret for the proposed repair and replacement of an additional retaining wall at 42 Pearl Street (DEP #208-1277) Chris Anderson of Hannigan Engineering to represent the homeowner. CA states that the request is to replace an existing shoreline wall which was found while starting the permitting work of the other walls; shoreline wall seems to be in disrepair. CA says the work would entail complete replacement of the existing wall and no filling of the shoreline. CA states that construction will be done behind the wall and upland. RB asks which walls are already permitted to be replaced? CA shows the plans where the upper walls closer to the house. RB asks if the walls are the ones located at the 30 ft? CA confirms. RB states that he deems the proposal a lot more work for an amendment rather an additional filing and another hearing. MW agrees and asks for a straw poll; all straw poll vote in agreement. CA asks if there are any concerns from the commission that could be addressed before the new filing and submission goes smoothly. RT expresses concern about the new height of the wall, the dock, and making sure work is done in draw-down. RB has no concerns other than making sure the wall location, height, and type are all the same upon replacement. RB states that there is also a concern making sure there is enough of a water draw-down. ML asks if there will be a new DEP # and if this will be done in good timing? CA states there will be a new DEP # issued and close out previous #. RB/ML M/S to decline Amended Order of Conditions for 42 Pearl Street DEP #208-1277. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS NEW BUSINESS: Topics not known 48 hours in advance of meeting Authorization of beaver site assessment: MW stated that this topic is more for BP, so it will be continued to the next meeting for discussion. OLD BUSINESS: Update on encroachment issues at: N/A ===PAGE 5=== Grant Updates: MW confirms that grant proposals were submitted and hopefully to hear back by June. Budget Update No Updates. Hollis Road Residence: ML stated the tenant requested for the bedroom carpets to be replaced. ML says that the room will be measured and quoted for new carpeting on February 4th. ML also said the tenant requested to have the carpeting in the rest of the house to be shampooed. ML is also getting a quote on this. Administrative Determination: N/A Extension Request Permits: 168 West Street (DEP #208-1145) MW moved this task to the beginning of the meeting. Certificates of Compliance: N/A Notice of Project Change: 1325 Mass Ave AP notifies the commission that the office has been receiving notification that changes have been made to the stormwater plan in regards to this permit, and plan on submitting minor changes and possibly an Amended Order of Conditions filing. ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Hearings) EO 48 Oak Ridge: Still submitting (abutters notification and list required) EO 54 Pine Grove: Still submitting EO 23 Cove Road: Will be updating enforcement order EO 336 Arbor St: No longer active; forgot to remove from Agenda NON 205 Sunset, Beers lot: AP met with property owners the morning of 2/1 and discussed project moving forward. Dillis & Roy will be improving plans and meet with property owners 2/3. Open Space and Land Use Howard Street Driveway Timber Sales Conservation land improvements Committee Reports – Any Update None. Communications /Public comment None. RB/JV M/S to adjourn meeting. Roll call vote, unanimous to adjourn. Adjourn 8:29 pm Meeting schedule: Next meeting is February 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom platform ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-02-15-agenda-68.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2023-02-15 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2023-02-15-agenda-68.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02152023-68 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Mary Wilson, Vice Chair Richard Tremblay, Clerk Richard Bursch 960 Massachusetts Ave. Jeffrey Viviano Lunenburg, MA 01462 Catie Childs Michael Larouche Anna Petrie Sam Welch, Associate Member Conservation Administrator February 15, 2023 7:00 PM Agenda ZOOM REMOTE 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. Please address all comments to the chair. This meeting of the Conservation Commission will be held by Zoom at the Link provided on this notice. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81283782929?pwd=T0NnRTJwS2RidWtiRkpockVVNXFvQT09 Meeting ID: 812 8378 2929 Passcode: 468905 One tap mobile +19292056099,,81283782929# US (New York) Phone callers can unmute by pressing *6 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. Please address all comments to the Chair. Minutes of previous meetings – February 1, 2023 Appointments/Hearings – begin at 7pm 23 Cove Road Enforcement NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS NEW BUSINESS: Topics not known 48 hours in advance of meeting Authorization of beaver site assessment Update on Timber Rights Fund Activity Authorization of Voss Signs Boundary Marker PO ===PAGE 2=== OLD BUSINESS: Grant Application Proposals Update Update if any on encroachment issues at: 123 Old Farm Road 950 Chase Road 315 Lancaster Ave 110 Pleasant St, Lot 2 26 Mulpus Road Hollis Road Residence: Update on maintenance work Balance in Hawes Gift Fund Administrative Determination: Extension Request Permits: Certificates of Compliance: Notice of Project Change: ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Hearings) EO 48 Oak Ridge EO 54 Pine Grove EO 23 Cove Road NON 205 Sunset, Beers lot Open Space and Land Use Howard Street Driveway Timber Sales Conservation land improvements Committee Reports – Any Update Communications /Public comment Adjourn Meeting schedule: Next meeting is March 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom platform ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-02-15-minutes-68.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2023-02-15 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2023-02-15-minutes-68.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02152023-68 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Mary Wilson, Vice Chair 960 Massachusetts Ave. Richard Tremblay, Clerk Richard Bursch Lunenburg, MA 01462 Catie Childs Michael Larouche Anna Petrie Jeffrey Viviano Conservation Administrator February 15, 2023 7:00 PM Minutes ZOOM REMOTE Roll Call: BP, RB, ML, JV, CC, RT Absent: MW Call to Order at 7pm Announcements: Public Comment: Minutes of previous meetings – February 1st, 2023 RT/ML M/S to approve. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Appointments/Hearings – 23 Cove Road Robert Galloni is in attendance to represent himself. BP states that the Town attorney had suggested that the enforcement order be renewed with the correct violations. BP also states that a couple meetings ago RG informed the commission that it is their intention to take down the greenhouse in the spring and when weather is permitting. BP states that the Enforcement Order will stay open until the Galloni’s have taken down the greenhouse and informed the Conservation Administrator. RG confirms. RG also has additional comments that he plans on working with the DPW in regards to stormwater and the flooding occurring on or adjacent to the property. RG states that they possibly will file for a Request for Determination of Applicability in the future. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS No New Hearings ===PAGE 2=== CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS No Continued Hearings NEW BUSINESS: Topics not known 48 hours in advance of meeting Authorization of beaver site assessment: BP would like to have authorization to hire a beaver specialist/consultant for the wildlife viewing area for Cowdry Conservation area. ML/RT M/S to approve authorization of hiring beaver consultant for viewing platform at Cowdry Conservation Area. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. BP presents Timber Rights Fund balance of $20,639.00 and future anticipated dues and surplus from the beaver solutions, trails grant, and Rayno timber harvesting. BP would like authorization for boundary markers purchases for property boundaries on conservation land. JV/CC M/S to approve authorization on PO for Voss Signs boundary markers for no more than $400 in regards to Lunenburg Conservation Land boundaries. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. OLD BUSINESS: Update on encroachment issues at: 123 Old Farm Road - AP states that the trailer has been moved. BP requests to have property taken off encroachment list. 950 Chase Road – n/a 315 Lancaster Ave – n/a 110 Pleasant St, Lot 2 – n/a 26 Mulpus Road – AP states that the property owners have taken down the treehouse and fence as of 2/15. BP asks to keep the address on list until shed is removed and AP confirms that objects have been removed from site. Grant Updates: No Updates. Budget Update No Updates. Hollis Road Residence: ML has received two quotes estimating around $2000 for replacing carpet and waiting on a third quote. ML also states that portions of sub floors are rotted. BP suggests that the new town facilities director may be able to help with future maintenance work on the Hollis Road residence.. ML states that he has sent out an email reply to Emily Merlino in regards to removal of tractors on property along with further removal of debris. Administrative Determination: N/A Extension Request Permits: N/A Certificates of Compliance: N/A Notice of Project Change: N/A ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Hearings) EO 48 Oak Ridge: Will be on for March 1st meeting EO 54 Pine Grove: Still submitting. EO 23 Cove Road: Will remain open until greenhouse is removed. NON 205 Sunset, Beers lot: Seth Donahoe from Dillis & Roy updated AP that plans a being finalized for submittal. ===PAGE 3=== Open Space and Land Use Howard Street Driveway BP states that he is getting a quote from the DPW. Timber Sales Conservation land improvements BP mentions email sent out for possible volunteers for putting up signs and received responses. Committee Reports – Any Update BP states that Parks and Recreation for the town plan on having a parcel on Lake Shirley transferred from Open Space to them for the use of public boat ramp/launch. BP continues to state that surrounding property owners have come forward with complaints in response to this proposal. Communications /Public comment None. RB/CC M/S to adjourn meeting. Roll call vote, unanimous to adjourn. Adjourn 7:23 pm Meeting schedule: Next meeting is March 1st, 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom platform ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-03-01-agenda-63.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2023-03-01 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2023-03-01-agenda-63.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03012023-63 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Mary Wilson, Vice Chair Richard Tremblay, Clerk 960 Massachusetts Ave. Richard Bursch Lunenburg, MA 01462 Jeffrey Viviano Catie Childs Anna Petrie Michael Larouche Conservation Administrator Marach 1, 2023 7:00 PM Agenda Revised February 27, 2023 ZOOM REMOTE 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. Please address all comments to the chair. This meeting of the Conservation Commission will be held by Zoom at the Link provided on this notice. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83430423637?pwd=MDdSU2dUdE53RDJsUFN4ZStJR2ZsZz09 Meeting ID: 834 3042 3637 Passcode: 406418 One tap mobile +19292056099,,83430423637# US (New York) Phone callers can unmute by pressing *6 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. Please address all comments to the Chair. Minutes of previous meetings – February 15, 2023 Appointments/Hearings – begin at 7pm NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 Determination of Applicability by Michael and Denise Tufts for installation of roof structure on the patio at 48 Oak Ridge. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and ===PAGE 2=== Municipal Bylaws a public meeting on a Request for Determination of Applicability by Tanner Cole for the proposed placement of bank run gravel and two solid drainage pipes at 1083 Northfield Road. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a request for an Amended Order of Conditions by Jessica Santos for the proposed relocation of a shared driveway at 759 and 763 Northfield Road (DEP #208- 1187). Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by John and Debra Trainor for the proposed installation of a septic system and removal of an existing timber wall to be replaced with concrete blocks at 105 Horizon Island Road (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 Request for Determination of Applicability by P.J. Keating Company for the proposed removal of accumulated sediment and Phragmites from an existing detention basin at 400 Leominster-Shirley Road. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS NEW BUSINESS: Topics not known 48 hours in advance of meeting Update on Timber Rights Fund Earth Day 2023 Hidden Treasures 2023 Partner Events & Activities OLD BUSINESS: Grant Application Proposals Update Update if any on encroachment issues at: 950 Chase Road 315 Lancaster Ave 110 Pleasant St, Lot 2 26 Mulpus Road Hollis Road Residence: Update on maintenance work Balance in Hawes Gift Fund Administrative Determination: 19 Island Road Extension Request Permits: 1325 Mass Ave Certificates of Compliance: Notice of Project Change: 1325 Mass Ave ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Hearings) EO 48 Oak Ridge EO 54 Pine Grove EO 23 Cove Road NON 205 Sunset, Beers lot Open Space and Land Use Howard Street Driveway Timber Sales Conservation land improvements Committee Reports – Any Update Communications /Public comment Adjourn Meeting schedule: Next meeting is March 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom platform ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-03-01-agenda-66.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2023-03-01 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2023-03-01-agenda-66.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03012023-66 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Mary Wilson, Vice Chair Richard Tremblay, Clerk 960 Massachusetts Ave. Richard Bursch Lunenburg, MA 01462 Jeffrey Viviano Catie Childs Anna Petrie Michael Larouche Conservation Administrator March 1, 2023 7:00 PM Agenda ZOOM REMOTE 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. Please address all comments to the chair. This meeting of the Conservation Commission will be held by Zoom at the Link provided on this notice. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81283782929?pwd=T0NnRTJwS2RidWtiRkpockVVNXFvQT09 Meeting ID: 812 8378 2929 Passcode: 468905 One tap mobile +19292056099,,81283782929# US (New York) Phone callers can unmute by pressing *6 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. Please address all comments to the Chair. Minutes of previous meetings – February 15, 2023 Appointments/Hearings – begin at 7pm NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 Determination of Applicability by Michael and Denise Tufts for installation of roof structure on the patio at 48 Oak Ridge. 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 Determination of Applicability by Tanner Cole ===PAGE 2=== for the proposed placement of bank run gravel and two solid drainage pipes at 1083 Northfield Road. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a request for an Amended Order of Conditions by Jessica Santos for the proposed relocation of a shared driveway at 759 and 763 Northfield Road (DEP #208- 1187). Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by John and Debra Trainor for the proposed installation of a septic system and removal of an existing timber wall to be replaced with concrete blocks at 105 Horizon Island Road (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 Request for Determination of Applicability by P.J. Keating Company for the proposed removal of accumulated sediment and Phragmites from an existing detention basin at 400 Leominster-Shirley Road. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS NEW BUSINESS: Topics not known 48 hours in advance of meeting Update on Timber Rights Fund Earth Day 2023 Hidden Treasures 2023 Partner Events & Activities OLD BUSINESS: Grant Application Proposals Update Update if any on encroachment issues at: 950 Chase Road 315 Lancaster Ave 110 Pleasant St, Lot 2 26 Mulpus Road Hollis Road Residence: Update on maintenance work Balance in Hawes Gift Fund Administrative Determination: Extension Request Permits: 1325 Mass Ave Certificates of Compliance: Notice of Project Change: 1325 Mass Ave ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Hearings) EO 48 Oak Ridge EO 54 Pine Grove EO 23 Cove Road NON 205 Sunset, Beers lot Open Space and Land Use Howard Street Driveway Timber Sales Conservation land improvements Committee Reports – Any Update Communications /Public comment Adjourn Meeting schedule: Next meeting is March 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom platform ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-03-01-minutes-63.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2023-03-01 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2023-03-01-minutes-63.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03012023-63 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Mary Wilson, Vice Chair 960 Massachusetts Ave. Richard Tremblay, Clerk Richard Bursch Lunenburg, MA 01462 Catie Childs Michael Larouche Anna Petrie Jeffrey Viviano Conservation Administrator March 1, 2023 7:00 PM Minutes ZOOM REMOTE Roll Call: BP, MW, RT, ML, CC Absent: JV, RB Call to Order at 7pm Announcements: N/A Public Comment: N/A Minutes of previous meetings – February 15th ,2023 CC/RT M/S to approve. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Appointments/Hearings – N/A NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 Determination of Applicability by Michael and Denise Tufts for installation of roof structure on the patio at 48 Oak Ridge. Michael Tufts is present and requests AP to represent. AP present pictures of the structure that was constructed within the footprint of the already existing patio. AP continues to state that the roof structure is semi- permanent and does not overhang past the patio itself. RT asks if the patio was already existing? AP confirms. RT asks for the footage the patio and structure are from the water and the dimensions of the structure? ===PAGE 2=== AP states that the existing patio and new structure is within 30 foot zone and the structure is 16’x16’ and confirms with the property owner. BP states that technically the structure is in the no-disturb and no-build zone, though is over an existing patio and sees no pending issue and recommends negative determination. MW/CC M/S to issue negative determination for roof structure over existing patio for 48 Oak Ridge. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. 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 Determination of Applicability by Tanner Cole for the proposed placement of bank run gravel and two solid drainage pipes at 1083 Northfield Road. Tanner Cole to represent himself. TC states that the parcel is under Chapter 61 Forest Stewardship Program for approximately 8 years. Forest Cutting Plan was submitted approximately 2 years ago. TC states that they continue to use the existing driveway as the only access point for trucks and equipment. TC says that the person conducting the timber harvest suggested to have gravel placed to stabilize the driveway as well as provide safe access for trucks entering and leaving. In doing that, the state forester assigned to the site recommended that the work conducted should be filed with the Commission. TC again states that this driveway was existing and water flow changed over the years, which increased the amount of water to the driveway site. The grade was raised by 12 inches and erosion control and silt fence barriers are in place. BP asks if the work had already occurred and is a retroactive filing? TC confirms. BP asks for a picture where the 2 pipes are located? AP is presenting photos. TC references both the 8 and 10 inch pipes. MW states that the works conducted seems reasonable and provides safety for this logging parcel. CC/MW M/S to issue negative determination for bank run gravel and two solid drainage pipes at 1083 Northfield Road. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. BP for a brief standby due to call from commissioner ML to get link for meeting. ML joins later in the meeting. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a request for an Amended Order of Conditions by Jessica Santos for the proposed relocation of a shared driveway at 759 and 763 Northfield Road (DEP #208-1187). Chris Anderson of Hannigan Engineering to represent the applicant. CA presents updated plans in regards to moving the original proposed driveway. CA recaps on the previous approved plans for the driveway, in which the original driveway proposal was 30 ft closer to the mapped wetland compared to revised plan. Original plans also entail retaining walls with a drainage pipe. CA states that the new proposed plan is to shift the shared driveway upland 30ft, which puts it further from the wetland. CA states that the new plan also eliminates the need to construct a retaining wall and will be gradually sloped off. BP asks if this is a shared driveway and will straddle the property line for the first 50 feet? CA confirms first question. CA states that the property boundary will have to be relocated in shifting with the ===PAGE 3=== proposed driveway. MW asks CA to point out the previous outline on the plans for the driveway. CA shares outlines of the original and new driveway on the submitted plans. MW asks if the driveway is moving further away from the wetlands? CA states that the driveway is moving further away from the wetlands and keeping the original limit of disturbance within 30 ft zone to allow additional riprap placed within drainage ditch, which will slow down the velocity of water. MW/CC M/S to approve Amended Order of Conditions for the relocation of shared driveway at 759 & 763 Northfield Road. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by John and Debra Trainor for the proposed installation of a septic system and removal of an existing timber wall to be replaced with concrete blocks at 105 Horizon Island Road (DEP #208-XXXX). Jack Maloney from Dillis & Roy to represent property owner. JM first describes the culvert located under the entry driveway that has timber retaining wall that are in disrepair and the culvert itself is collapsing. JM states that the proposed work is to remove the wall and replace with concrete block walls. JM states also that water has not been running through the culvert for years and is deemed not useful. JM is proposing to remove and close off the culvert and repair the driveway, including the new walls. JM shows that the other proposal is for replacement of a septic system with a geomat system. The grade for the proposed area for the new septic system will be increase approximately 2 ½ to 3 feet. JM also states there will be additional block walls to make up for the grading increase and to protect the beach area with existing rock walls. JM states this has not gone before the Board of Health. MW asks if there is a plan with existing trees on the property? JM shows the location of an oak tree that is in the line of the work proposed for the septic system, will likely be removed. JM also points out section of trees near the shed that will be removed. BP recommends a plan will show all existing trees and what will be removed. MW states that it is important to have all the trees within the 50 ft zone to be mapped out. MW/ML M/S to continue until March 15 Notice of Intent by John and Debra Trainor for the proposed installation of a septic system and removal of an existing timber wall to be replaced with concrete blocks at 105 Horizon Island Road. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. 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 Determination of Applicability by P.J. Keating Company for the proposed removal of accumulated sediment and Phragmites from an existing detention basin at 400 Leominster-Shirley Road. Doug Vigneau to represent P.J. Keating. DV is proposing to perform maintenance work at an existing detention basin which has been present since at least 2008. DV states that this basin receives drainage directly from Leominster-Shirley Road. DV also states that in the past, the basin receives excessive drainage from the ===PAGE 4=== initial basin that is located across the street with an existing pipe running underneath the road. Originally excess drainage was directed to the adjacent property, which is now the newly constructed warehouse. DV explains that the basin in discussion was not thoroughly maintained due to not needing to direct drainage towards it, only stormwater was filling the basin. BP asks for plans and photos in regards to the proposal. DV displays submitted plans and describes different locations of ponds and basins and how the water circulates throughout the system. BP asks for the location on the map for the new warehouse. DV points out new warehouse location. DV continues to describe the condition of the existing pipe connecting the basin that runs under the road. The pipe is full of sediment, and it proposed to jet out the sediment into the discussed detention basin and continue to maintain it. DV also states that if pipe is not in a condition to jet out the sediment, there would be a replacement of another 24-inch pipe. BP asks if it is regular discharge water or well water from the near town well? DV states that the basin settled out any suspended solids and are regularly monitored for that. It is unlikely that the surface water will be entering the well. DV shows pictures of the existing basin which is filled with phragmites and has rocks and boulders bordering the basin. ML asks if the stone at the facility is washed with just water or if the water also contains any agent of cleaning? DV states that it is strictly water. BP asks what is specifically requested? DV states that is proposed to remove the phragmites, no trees are to be removed from the perimeter though some smaller shrubs and saplings will need to be removed to provide access for equipment, a long arm excavator to be used to scrape the sediment from the basin and will stop once hydric or native soils are present. The basin will not be made deeper and sediment will be dumped in a truck and placed on a different site. DV states that as part of the proposed pipe cleaning, silt fence and haybales will be in place. BP remarks that normally the plans show limit of work and erosion control, though may not make sense for cleaning out a detention basin. MW/CC M/S to issue negative determination for removal of accumulated sediment and Phragmites from an existing detention basin at 400 Leominster-Shirley Road. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS No Continued Hearings NEW BUSINESS: Topics not known 48 hours in advance of meeting BP states that the Planning Board approved a motion to grant the Conservation Commission use ===PAGE 5=== of GIS hours at Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission. MW proposes ideas about Earth Day 2023 in working with the Parks and Recreation Department. MW suggests having a series of events throughout the month of April at different conservation properties. MW also suggest trying to gather some interests for the events from the Lunenburg Ledger. MW asks ML if there’s any possibilities for an event at the pollinator garden? ML states that there might be a possibility though not completely sure. BP recommends invasive plant removal at the Lane property. MW requests permission to advertise with the Ledger for Earth Day 2023 correspondence. The consensus is all approve. BP states that NearMap is a computer software with update to date satellite imagery which was purchased through the assessor's office. BP states that the commission is able to have accounts under this software for future applications. OLD BUSINESS: Update on encroachment issues at: 950 Chase Road – n/a 315 Lancaster Ave – AP states that the property owner is going to have property surveyed and will remove objects in Spring. 110 Pleasant St, Lot 2 – n/a 26 Mulpus Road – still on until shed is removed. Grant Updates: No Updates. Budget Update No Updates. Hollis Road Residence: ML is trying to get 2 vendors in to measure the rooms for carpeting, would like to have 2 more firm estimates. ML states that an invoice was received for the window replacement and was unsure if needed a vote. AP states there is no open PO for J&R Glass. ML/MW to approve PO for J&R Glass. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Administrative Determination: 19 Island Road- AP shows photos of property and tree to be removed on Hickory Hills property. AP deems the large pine tree a risk and is within 50-100 ft buffer. ML/MW to approve Administrative Determination for 19 Island Road. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Extension Request Permits: 1325 Mass Ave Ryan Procter to represent the property owners. The changes are for an additional proposed riprap for the stormwater inlets to the basin and proposing an additional riprap berm for additional sediment forebay. There would be a second riprap berm for sediment forebay that is located just inside the 100-foot buffer zone. RP states that with these changes, it is requested to have an extension of 2 years for which the Order of Conditions to expire in May. BP asks if the requests are for the 2-year extension and approval of 2 changes to the plan? RP confirms. RT/MW M/S to approve changes and approve request for an Extension for 2 years at 1325 Mass Ave. Roll Call vote, unanimous to ===PAGE 6=== approve. Certificates of Compliance: N/A Notice of Project Change: 1325 Mass Ave Discussed in Extension Request ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Hearings) EO 48 Oak Ridge: RDA- negative determination. To be removed from list EO 54 Pine Grove: AP states this property will be on for March 15th meeting. EO 23 Cove Road: Will remain open until greenhouse is removed. NON 205 Sunset, Beers lot: Seth Donahoe from Dillis & Roy along with property owner updated AP that plans a being finalized for submittal. Open Space and Land Use Howard Street Driveway BP received correspondence from DPW with 4 quotes and possibility to be done in June. BP also states that there is a possibility to use commission funds to do it earlier. MW would prefer to wait till June. Timber Sales N/A Conservation land improvements BP states that the Bobolink bird study to be conducted at Hunting Hill Conservation Area and multiple commissioners have showed interest in participating. MW was curious of the timeline of when this study will start. BP states that it will be later, possibly late April into May. BP states that the bridge at Hunting Hill has been partially repaired and secured by MW and Snow Riders. Committee Reports – Any Update N/A Communications /Public comment None. CC/ML M/S to adjourn meeting. Roll call vote, unanimous to adjourn. Adjourn 8:50 pm Meeting schedule: Next meeting is March 15th, 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom platform ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-03-01-minutes-66.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2023-03-01 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2023-03-01-minutes-66.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03012023-66 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Mary Wilson, Vice Chair 960 Massachusetts Ave. Richard Tremblay, Clerk Richard Bursch Lunenburg, MA 01462 Catie Childs Michael Larouche Anna Petrie Jeffrey Viviano Conservation Administrator March 1, 2023 7:00 PM Minutes ZOOM REMOTE Roll Call: BP, MW, RT, ML, CC Absent: JV, RB Call to Order at 7pm Announcements: N/A Public Comment: N/A Minutes of previous meetings – February 15th ,2023 CC/RT M/S to approve. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Appointments/Hearings – N/A NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 Determination of Applicability by Michael and Denise Tufts for installation of roof structure on the patio at 48 Oak Ridge. Michael Tufts is present and requests AP to represent. AP present pictures of the structure that was constructed within the footprint of the already existing patio. AP continues to state that the roof structure is semi- permanent and does not overhang past the patio itself. RT asks if the patio was already existing? AP confirms. RT asks for the footage the patio and structure are from the water and the dimensions of the structure? ===PAGE 2=== AP states that the existing patio and new structure is within 30 foot zone and the structure is 16’x16’ and confirms with the property owner. BP states that technically the structure is in the no-disturb and no-build zone, though is over an existing patio and sees no pending issue and recommends negative determination. MW/CC M/S to issue negative determination for roof structure over existing patio for 48 Oak Ridge. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. 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 Determination of Applicability by Tanner Cole for the proposed placement of bank run gravel and two solid drainage pipes at 1083 Northfield Road. Tanner Cole to represent himself. TC states that the parcel is under Chapter 61 Forest Stewardship Program for approximately 8 years. Forest Cutting Plan was submitted approximately 2 years ago. TC states that they continue to use the existing driveway as the only access point for trucks and equipment. TC says that the person conducting the timber harvest suggested to have gravel placed to stabilize the driveway as well as provide safe access for trucks entering and leaving. In doing that, the state forester assigned to the site recommended that the work conducted should be filed with the Commission. TC again states that this driveway was existing and water flow changed over the years, which increased the amount of water to the driveway site. The grade was raised by 12 inches and erosion control and silt fence barriers are in place. BP asks if the work had already occurred and is a retroactive filing? TC confirms. BP asks for a picture where the 2 pipes are located? AP is presenting photos. TC references both the 8 and 10 inch pipes. MW states that the works conducted seems reasonable and provides safety for this logging parcel. CC/MW M/S to issue negative determination for bank run gravel and two solid drainage pipes at 1083 Northfield Road. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. BP for a brief standby due to call from commissioner ML to get link for meeting. ML joins later in the meeting. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a request for an Amended Order of Conditions by Jessica Santos for the proposed relocation of a shared driveway at 759 and 763 Northfield Road (DEP #208-1187). Chris Anderson of Hannigan Engineering to represent the applicant. CA presents updated plans in regards to moving the original proposed driveway. CA recaps on the previous approved plans for the driveway, in which the original driveway proposal was 30 ft closer to the mapped wetland compared to revised plan. Original plans also entail retaining walls with a drainage pipe. CA states that the new proposed plan is to shift the shared driveway upland 30ft, which puts it further from the wetland. CA states that the new plan also eliminates the need to construct a retaining wall and will be gradually sloped off. BP asks if this is a shared driveway and will straddle the property line for the first 50 feet? CA confirms first question. CA states that the property boundary will have to be relocated in shifting with the ===PAGE 3=== proposed driveway. MW asks CA to point out the previous outline on the plans for the driveway. CA shares outlines of the original and new driveway on the submitted plans. MW asks if the driveway is moving further away from the wetlands? CA states that the driveway is moving further away from the wetlands and keeping the original limit of disturbance within 30 ft zone to allow additional riprap placed within drainage ditch, which will slow down the velocity of water. MW/CC M/S to approve Amended Order of Conditions for the relocation of shared driveway at 759 & 763 Northfield Road. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by John and Debra Trainor for the proposed installation of a septic system and removal of an existing timber wall to be replaced with concrete blocks at 105 Horizon Island Road (DEP #208-XXXX). Jack Maloney from Dillis & Roy to represent property owner. JM first describes the culvert located under the entry driveway that has timber retaining wall that are in disrepair and the culvert itself is collapsing. JM states that the proposed work is to remove the wall and replace with concrete block walls. JM states also that water has not been running through the culvert for years and is deemed not useful. JM is proposing to remove and close off the culvert and repair the driveway, including the new walls. JM shows that the other proposal is for replacement of a septic system with a geomat system. The grade for the proposed area for the new septic system will be increase approximately 2 ½ to 3 feet. JM also states there will be additional block walls to make up for the grading increase and to protect the beach area with existing rock walls. JM states this has not gone before the Board of Health. MW asks if there is a plan with existing trees on the property? JM shows the location of an oak tree that is in the line of the work proposed for the septic system, will likely be removed. JM also points out section of trees near the shed that will be removed. BP recommends a plan will show all existing trees and what will be removed. MW states that it is important to have all the trees within the 50 ft zone to be mapped out. MW/ML M/S to continue until March 15 Notice of Intent by John and Debra Trainor for the proposed installation of a septic system and removal of an existing timber wall to be replaced with concrete blocks at 105 Horizon Island Road. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. 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 Determination of Applicability by P.J. Keating Company for the proposed removal of accumulated sediment and Phragmites from an existing detention basin at 400 Leominster-Shirley Road. Doug Vigneau to represent P.J. Keating. DV is proposing to perform maintenance work at an existing detention basin which has been present since at least 2008. DV states that this basin receives drainage directly from Leominster-Shirley Road. DV also states that in the past, the basin receives excessive drainage from the ===PAGE 4=== initial basin that is located across the street with an existing pipe running underneath the road. Originally excess drainage was directed to the adjacent property, which is now the newly constructed warehouse. DV explains that the basin in discussion was not thoroughly maintained due to not needing to direct drainage towards it, only stormwater was filling the basin. BP asks for plans and photos in regards to the proposal. DV displays submitted plans and describes different locations of ponds and basins and how the water circulates throughout the system. BP asks for the location on the map for the new warehouse. DV points out new warehouse location. DV continues to describe the condition of the existing pipe connecting the basin that runs under the road. The pipe is full of sediment, and it proposed to jet out the sediment into the discussed detention basin and continue to maintain it. DV also states that if pipe is not in a condition to jet out the sediment, there would be a replacement of another 24-inch pipe. BP asks if it is regular discharge water or well water from the near town well? DV states that the basin settled out any suspended solids and are regularly monitored for that. It is unlikely that the surface water will be entering the well. DV shows pictures of the existing basin which is filled with phragmites and has rocks and boulders bordering the basin. ML asks if the stone at the facility is washed with just water or if the water also contains any agent of cleaning? DV states that it is strictly water. BP asks what is specifically requested? DV states that is proposed to remove the phragmites, no trees are to be removed from the perimeter though some smaller shrubs and saplings will need to be removed to provide access for equipment, a long arm excavator to be used to scrape the sediment from the basin and will stop once hydric or native soils are present. The basin will not be made deeper and sediment will be dumped in a truck and placed on a different site. DV states that as part of the proposed pipe cleaning, silt fence and haybales will be in place. BP remarks that normally the plans show limit of work and erosion control, though may not make sense for cleaning out a detention basin. MW/CC M/S to issue negative determination for removal of accumulated sediment and Phragmites from an existing detention basin at 400 Leominster-Shirley Road. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS No Continued Hearings NEW BUSINESS: Topics not known 48 hours in advance of meeting BP states that the Planning Board approved a motion to grant the Conservation Commission use ===PAGE 5=== of GIS hours at Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission. MW proposes ideas about Earth Day 2023 in working with the Parks and Recreation Department. MW suggests having a series of events throughout the month of April at different conservation properties. MW also suggest trying to gather some interests for the events from the Lunenburg Ledger. MW asks ML if there’s any possibilities for an event at the pollinator garden? ML states that there might be a possibility though not completely sure. BP recommends invasive plant removal at the Lane property. MW requests permission to advertise with the Ledger for Earth Day 2023 correspondence. The consensus is all approve. BP states that NearMap is a computer software with update to date satellite imagery which was purchased through the assessor's office. BP states that the commission is able to have accounts under this software for future applications. OLD BUSINESS: Update on encroachment issues at: 950 Chase Road – n/a 315 Lancaster Ave – AP states that the property owner is going to have property surveyed and will remove objects in Spring. 110 Pleasant St, Lot 2 – n/a 26 Mulpus Road – still on until shed is removed. Grant Updates: No Updates. Budget Update No Updates. Hollis Road Residence: ML is trying to get 2 vendors in to measure the rooms for carpeting, would like to have 2 more firm estimates. ML states that an invoice was received for the window replacement and was unsure if needed a vote. AP states there is no open PO for J&R Glass. ML/MW to approve PO for J&R Glass. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Administrative Determination: 19 Island Road- AP shows photos of property and tree to be removed on Hickory Hills property. AP deems the large pine tree a risk and is within 50-100 ft buffer. ML/MW to approve Administrative Determination for 19 Island Road. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Extension Request Permits: 1325 Mass Ave Ryan Procter to represent the property owners. The changes are for an additional proposed riprap for the stormwater inlets to the basin and proposing an additional riprap berm for additional sediment forebay. There would be a second riprap berm for sediment forebay that is located just inside the 100-foot buffer zone. RP states that with these changes, it is requested to have an extension of 2 years for which the Order of Conditions to expire in May. BP asks if the requests are for the 2-year extension and approval of 2 changes to the plan? RP confirms. RT/MW M/S to approve changes and approve request for an Extension for 2 years at 1325 Mass Ave. Roll Call vote, unanimous to ===PAGE 6=== approve. Certificates of Compliance: N/A Notice of Project Change: 1325 Mass Ave Discussed in Extension Request ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Hearings) EO 48 Oak Ridge: RDA- negative determination. To be removed from list EO 54 Pine Grove: AP states this property will be on for March 15th meeting. EO 23 Cove Road: Will remain open until greenhouse is removed. NON 205 Sunset, Beers lot: Seth Donahoe from Dillis & Roy along with property owner updated AP that plans a being finalized for submittal. Open Space and Land Use Howard Street Driveway BP received correspondence from DPW with 4 quotes and possibility to be done in June. BP also states that there is a possibility to use commission funds to do it earlier. MW would prefer to wait till June. Timber Sales N/A Conservation land improvements BP states that the Bobolink bird study to be conducted at Hunting Hill Conservation Area and multiple commissioners have showed interest in participating. MW was curious of the timeline of when this study will start. BP states that it will be later, possibly late April into May. BP states that the bridge at Hunting Hill has been partially repaired and secured by MW and Snow Riders. Committee Reports – Any Update N/A Communications /Public comment None. CC/ML M/S to adjourn meeting. Roll call vote, unanimous to adjourn. Adjourn 8:50 pm Meeting schedule: Next meeting is March 15th, 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom platform ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-03-15-agenda-67.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2023-03-15 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2023-03-15-agenda-67.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03152023-67 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Mary Wilson, Vice Chair Richard Tremblay, Clerk 960 Massachusetts Ave. Richard Bursch Lunenburg, MA 01462 Jeffrey Viviano Catie Childs Anna Petrie Michael Larouche Conservation Administrator March 15, 2023 7:00 PM Agenda ZOOM REMOTE 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. Please address all comments to the chair. This meeting of the Conservation Commission will be held by Zoom at the Link provided on this notice. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83430423637?pwd=MDdSU2dUdE53RDJsUFN4ZStJR2ZsZz09 Meeting ID: 834 3042 3637 Passcode: 406418 One tap mobile +19292056099,,83430423637# US (New York) Phone callers can unmute by pressing *6 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. Please address all comments to the Chair. Minutes of previous meetings – March 1, 2023 Appointments/Hearings – begin at 7pm NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by Paul Cadaret for the replacement of an existing timber retaining wall and removal and reconstruction of existing shoreline wall at 42 Pearl St (DEP #208-1286). 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 Determination of Applicability by Jamie Hotchkin for the removal of a tree at 50 Pine Grove Road. ===PAGE 2=== CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by John and Debra Trainor for the proposed installation of a septic system and removal of an existing timber wall to be replaced with concrete blocks at 105 Horizon Island Road (DEP #208-XXXX). NEW BUSINESS: Topics unknown 48 hours in advance of meeting Update on Timber Rights Fund Earth Day 2023 OLD BUSINESS: Grant Application Proposals Update Update if any on encroachment issues at: 950 Chase Road 315 Lancaster Ave 110 Pleasant St, Lot 2 26 Mulpus Road Hollis Road Residence: Update on maintenance work Balance in Hawes Gift Fund Administrative Determination: 437 Townsend Harbor Road Extension Request Permits: Certificates of Compliance: 42 Pearl St 1147 Massachusetts Ave Notice of Project Change: ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Hearings) EO 54 Pine Grove EO 23 Cove Road NON 205 Sunset, Beers lot Open Space and Land Use Howard Street Driveway Timber Sales Conservation land improvements Committee Reports – Any Update Communications /Public comment Adjourn Meeting schedule: Next meeting is April 5, 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom platform ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-03-15-minutes-67.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2023-03-15 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2023-03-15-minutes-67.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03152023-67 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Mary Wilson, Vice Chair 960 Massachusetts Ave. Richard Tremblay, Clerk Richard Bursch Lunenburg, MA 01462 Catie Childs Michael Larouche Anna Petrie Jeffrey Viviano Conservation Administrator March 15, 2023 7:00 PM Minutes ZOOM REMOTE Roll Call: BP, MW, RT, ML, CC, JV Absent: RB Call to Order at 7pm Announcements: N/A Public Comment: N/A Minutes of previous meetings – March 1st ,2023 CC/MW M/S to approve. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Appointments/Hearings – N/A NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by Paul Cadaret for the replacement of an existing timber retaining wall and removal and reconstruction of existing shoreline wall at 42 Pearl St (DEP #208-1286). Chris Anderson from Hannigan Engineering to represent the property owner. CA states that there is an additional shoreline wall that needs replacement that will be conducted all uphill, not lakeside. CA also states that if approved, work would not commence until next year, once the lake is drawn down. BP recalls that the existing permit for this property is being requested to be closed out with a Certificate of Compliance, with the original project almost being complete. ===PAGE 2=== CA confirms that a COC is requested so the existing permit can be closed out, and have a new permit issued which includes the new proposed work. MW recalls a tree being in the line of work for the shoreline wall and requests pictures. MW also suggests the plan to show any trees for future reference and if any removal is needed. JV asks whether the tree stump in the background of the shown photos has been recently cut? The homeowner, Paul Cadaret, states that the tree was removed prior to owning the property. CC asks if DEP had any comments? BP replies that no comments were left by the DEP. BP asks if there’s going to be any specific designs for the wall to prevent tilting over time? CA states crushed stone will be placed behind the wall. BP suggest keeping these projects as two and closing out the first permit once work is finished. A second OOC should be issued once COC issued for first permit. RT asks how long until the existing project is finished? CA replies within the next coming week, is in final stages. RT/ML M/S to approve with a standard Order of Conditions with special conditions being an issuance date under the contingency of previous OOC (208-1277) being finished first. COC will be issued once the project is finished. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. 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 Determination of Applicability by Jamie Hotchkin for the removal of a tree at 50 Pine Grove Road. Jamie Hotchkin to represent themselves, with AP to show photos of the property. JH states the tree removed was posing a risk to the home and was suggested to be removed. JH also states that there was a lack of communication with the previous Conservation Administrator for permission to remove the tree. BP asks AP how far the tree is from the shore? AP states outside the 50 ft, close to 70 ft. MW states that there was another stump next to the tree originally taken down. MW also recalls that the property owner stated that one tree was leaning against the original tree, which needed to be taken down as well. ===PAGE 3=== JV/RT M/S to issue negative determination for tree removal at 50 Pine Grove Road. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by John and Debra Trainor for the proposed installation of a septic system and removal of an existing timber wall to be replaced with concrete blocks at 105 Horizon Island Road (DEP #208-1287). Jack Maloney to represent the property owner. JM shows updated plans which contain the location and number of trees to be removed, along with replanting of native shrubbery closer to the waterfront. MW asks if there will be any tree planting to make up for the trees removed? JM states that there are no viable places to replant any larger trees, along with the property having a lot of trees/canopy cover. JV/CC M/S to approve with a standard Order of Conditions. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. NEW BUSINESS: Topics not known 48 hours in advance of meeting Update on Timber Rights Fund N/A Earth Day 2023 MW states that the goals are to spread out events into different days including invasive species removal at Lane property, Northwest Forest installation of ‘You Are Here’ signs, and Pollinator Garden. ML states that it would be a low-key year for Earth Day in regard to the Pollinator Garden. OLD BUSINESS: Update on encroachment issues at: 950 Chase Road 315 Lancaster Ave 110 Pleasant St, Lot 2 26 Mulpus Road BP states that there are two properties on the encroachment list that have not replied. BP also states that he has scheduled time to meet with town counsel on moving forward with these unresponsive encroachment issues. Grant Updates: No Updates. Budget Update No Updates. Hollis Road Residence: ML states that the tenant has been away for school vacation and will return mid-week. ML says that upon their return, they will follow up with the project on the carpets. ===PAGE 4=== Administrative Determination: 437 Townsend Harbor Road AP presents photos of the property, which is owned by Hickory Hills Landowners Inc. The property abuts another property which has a house and parked cars, which have been damaged by the trees along the property line. AP states that it is requested to have 3 oaks removed and 2 pine trees limbed, which are all 60-70 ft from the shoreline. RT asks if the trees are on the homeowner's property? AP says that the trees are on Hickory Hill’s property, though leaning in and damaging adjacent property. CC/JV M/S to approve administrative determination. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Extension Request Permits: N/A Certificates of Compliance: 42 Pearl St – Will be issued upon completion as stated earlier. 1147 Massachusetts Ave – AP states that this property has an Order of Conditions from 1989 with no record of a Certificate of Compliance. BP asks what the property consists of? AP states that the OOC lists 2 addresses, one lot is empty and the other is a house. Both locations stabilized and no current work has occurred since issuance. MW/CC M/S to issue Certificate of Compliance. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Notice of Project Change: N/A ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Hearings) EO 54 Pine Grove:(50 Pine Grove) Negative Determination- to be removed from list. EO 23 Cove Road: Will remain open until greenhouse is removed. NON 205 Sunset, Beers lot: Seth Donahoe from Dillis & Roy along with property owner updated AP that plans a being finalized for submittal. Open Space and Land Use Howard Street Driveway Timber Sales N/A Conservation land improvements BP states that they may be putting in some railing on a bridge next to Mulpus Brook. Committee Reports – Any Update BP states that they will be reaching out to the Town assistant in regard to applications for an associate member for the Conservation Commission. Communications /Public comment None. JV/CC M/S to adjourn meeting. Roll call vote, unanimous to adjourn. Adjourn 8:05 pm Meeting schedule: Next meeting is April 5th, 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom platform ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-04-05-agenda-57.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2023-04-05 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2023-04-05-agenda-57.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04052023-57 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Mary Wilson, Vice Chair Richard Tremblay, Clerk 960 Massachusetts Ave. Richard Bursch Lunenburg, MA 01462 Jeffrey Viviano Catie Childs Anna Petrie Michael Larouche Conservation Administrator April 5, 2023 7:00 PM Agenda ZOOM REMOTE 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. Please address all comments to the chair. This meeting of the Conservation Commission will be held by Zoom at the Link provided on this notice. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83430423637?pwd=MDdSU2dUdE53RDJsUFN4ZStJR2ZsZz09 Meeting ID: 834 3042 3637 Passcode: 406418 One tap mobile +19292056099,,83430423637# US (New York) Phone callers can unmute by pressing *6 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. Please address all comments to the Chair. Minutes of previous meetings – March 15, 2023 Appointments/Hearings – begin at 7pm NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a request for an Amended Order of Conditions by Brian and Cynthia Ritchie for proposed changes to a previously approved dock at 137 Flynn Road (DEP #208- 1242). ===PAGE 2=== CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS NEW BUSINESS: Topics unknown 48 hours in advance of meeting Update on Timber Rights Fund Earth Day 2023 Extension of remote participation exception Expiring commission terms OLD BUSINESS: Grant Application Proposals Update Update if any on encroachment issues at: 950 Chase Road 110 Pleasant St, Lot 2 315 Lancaster Ave 26 Mulpus Road Hollis Road Residence: Update on maintenance work Balance in Hawes Gift Fund Administrative Determination: Extension Request Permits: Certificates of Compliance: 178 Peninsula Dr Notice of Project Change: ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Hearings) EO 23 Cove Road NON 205 Sunset, Beers lot Open Space and Land Use Howard Street Driveway Timber Sales Conservation land improvements Committee Reports – Any Update Communications /Public comment Adjourn Meeting schedule: Next meeting is April 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom platform ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-04-05-minutes-57.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2023-04-05 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2023-04-05-minutes-57.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04052023-57 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Mary Wilson, Vice Chair 960 Massachusetts Ave. Richard Tremblay, Clerk Richard Bursch Lunenburg, MA 01462 Catie Childs Michael Larouche Anna Petrie Jeffrey Viviano Conservation Administrator April 5, 2023 7:00 PM Minutes ZOOM REMOTE Roll Call: BP, MW, RT, ML, CC, JV, RB Absent: Call to Order at 7pm Announcements: N/A Public Comment: Ginny Albertson is present to discuss Earth Day activities at the Pollinator Garden for April 22nd & 23rd . GA states there will be a trash pickup, weeding, clean out culvert, and planting seedlings. GA is requesting chicken wire for fencing protection for the seedlings along with stakes to anchor the fencing. GA is requesting approval from the Commission to spend no more than $150 on these supplies for the Earth Day activities. MW/ML M/S to approve of the expenditure of $150 from the Hawes Gift Fund for Pollinator Garden Earth Day activities. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Amanda Boyle is present to discuss encroachment issues at 950 Chase Road. AB states that when the home was bought by them, the shed encroachment was already present, and they do not currently utilize it. AB also states that it was requested that the shed be removed and would open this up for discussion. BP asks confirmation that the shed is currently not being used? AB confirms and states that the shed has been on the property 10-15 years before moving in. BP asks if the Commission could be permitted to access the property to remove the shed? AB confirms. ===PAGE 2=== BP states that he will follow up with the town’s attorney in this matter. Minutes of previous meetings – March 15st ,2023 MW/JV M/S to approve. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Appointments/Hearings – NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a request for an Amended Order of Conditions by Brian and Cynthia Ritchie for proposed changes to a previously approved dock at 137 Flynn Road (DEP #208-1242). Brian and Cynthia Ritchie to represent themselves on this amendment request. CR states that the currently issued Order of Conditions permits work for a retaining wall and a deck. CR says that the request is for the proposed deck to be changed to a screened porch that will be within the already approved footprint, smaller than the approved deck. BP asks if there was an existing deck already there? CR states that there was a deck, and it was taken down with a few timbers left. MW asks if the approved deck was to be put on top of the existing foundation where the original deck was on? CR confirms. RT asks for the size of the newly proposed structure. BR states 18 feet long 13 feet deep. RT asks how that compares to the already approved deck? BR says it was originally approved for 30 feet; 12 feet wide. RB asks if this is changing from a semi-pervious to impervious structure? CR confirms. RB asks for the solution for runoff from the roof? ===PAGE 3=== CR says there will be a metal roof installed with a gutter system with the addition of a dry well. MW asks if there needs to be a number for storage for the dry well if requested? BP states that typically it's included with the plans in regard to those types of systems. MW states that she would like those types of numbers to be included in the plans. BP asks for a straw poll for the commission's thoughts on moving forward with this application, either being approved under the contingency that the plans be updated or to be continued to the next meeting to present the updated plans. RB is not prepared to vote on this application due to application specifics. JV, CC, MW, RT, ML agree. CR asks what should be added to the application. BP states the plans/diagram shown should be updated to show dimensions of the new porch, steps, and drainage system. MW adds to make sure to include volume of dry well as well. CR asks to submit the new plans? AP says that these plans can be emailed directly to her. RB states to make sure the plans include any changes that are different from approved plans. ML/RT M/S to continue hearing to April 19th meeting with updated plans. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS N/A NEW BUSINESS: Topics not known 48 hours in advance of meeting Update on Timber Rights Fund N/A Earth Day 2023 MW says there have been responses for Earth Day activities, with numbers looking like 30 participants. MW also requests budget support for another AD in the ledger for Earth Day. ===PAGE 4=== JV/RB M/S to approve expenditure for $85 from the Timber Rights Fund for the Lunenburg Ledger for an AD for Earth Day. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. BP announces that the state has extended virtual meetings ability and asks for any comments from the Commission. BP states that both Catie Childs and Rich Bursch both have expiring commission terms for reappointment. BP also states there has been new submittals of talent bank forms for new commissioners/associate member. CC states that she will not be renewing her term. OLD BUSINESS: Update on encroachment issues at: 950 Chase Road - discussed earlier in the meeting. 315 Lancaster Ave 110 Pleasant St, Lot 2 - AP states that she had visited 110 Pleasant to confirm that the encroachments were removed; AP confirms. 26 Mulpus Road Grant Updates: No Updates. Budget Update No Updates. Hollis Road Residence: ML states that he reached out to Montey Tech regarding working on the cabinets, though typically they do not work on properties with tenants. BP states that Chris Ruth, facilities director, can be contacted in regard to having any more work done. Administrative Determination: N/A Extension Request Permits: N/A Certificates of Compliance: 178 Peninsula Dr AP states that the property was approved with an Order of Conditions and finished with an as-built in 2018. The home is on the market and the realtors are requesting a Certificate of Compliance in order to sell smoothly. AP also states that the site is stabilize. RB/CC M/S to approve Certificate of Compliance. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Notice of Project Change: N/A ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Hearings) EO 23 Cove Road: Will remain open until greenhouse is removed. NON 205 Sunset, Beers lot: Seth Donahoe from Dillis & Roy along with property owner updated AP that plans a being finalized for submittal. Open Space and Land Use Howard Street Driveway BP states there is a wait till June to hear back from DPW. Timber Sales N/A Conservation land improvements BP proposes plans for updating trails on Table Rock. BP suggests closing off certain trail ends ===PAGE 5=== that do not continue along with developing new connector trials. BP also states some boardwalks might need to be installed for crossings. MW states some trails that are not mapped historically might have been used by snowriders, though they are not currently maintained. JV states that he is acquainted with an individual that is nearby this property that probably would be willing to help with this property. MW states that there is a lot of evidence of ATV activity on Table Rock and asks for further discussion to solve this problem. Committee Reports – Any Update ML asks for updates on 4 Gabes Place in regard to filling the wetlands. ML also states that the grassland bird survey is possibly scheduled for the following week. AP states that she was unaware of the concerns for 4 Gabes place and will be setting up a time to conduct a site visit. Communications /Public comment None. MW/CC M/S to adjourn meeting. Roll call vote, unanimous to adjourn. Adjourn 8:08 pm Meeting schedule: Next meeting is April 19th, 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom platform ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-04-19-agenda-64.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2023-04-19 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2023-04-19-agenda-64.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04192023-64 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Mary Wilson, Vice Chair Richard Tremblay, Clerk 960 Massachusetts Ave. Richard Bursch Lunenburg, MA 01462 Jeffrey Viviano Catie Childs Anna Petrie Michael Larouche Conservation Administrator April 19, 2023 7:00 PM Agenda ZOOM REMOTE 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. Please address all comments to the chair. This meeting of the Conservation Commission will be held by Zoom at the Link provided on this notice. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83430423637?pwd=MDdSU2dUdE53RDJsUFN4ZStJR2ZsZz09 Meeting ID: 834 3042 3637 Passcode: 406418 One tap mobile +19292056099,,83430423637# US (New York) Phone callers can unmute by pressing *6 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. Please address all comments to the Chair. Minutes of previous meetings – April 5, 2023 Appointments/Hearings – begin at 7pm NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 Determination of Applicability by Alan and Christine Kullberg for the proposed installation of a shed in place of an existing pump house at 380 Sunset Lane. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by Lunenburg Skate Park, Inc. for the proposed construction of a skate park and drainage basin at 100 Chestnut Street (DEP #208-XXXX). ===PAGE 2=== Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by Robert Shapiro for the proposed construction of a parking lot and relocation of an existing playground at 39 Main Street (DEP #208-XXXX). CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a request for an Amended Order of Conditions by Brian and Cynthia Ritchie for proposed changes to a previously approved dock at 137 Flynn Road (DEP #208- 1242). NEW BUSINESS: Topics unknown 48 hours in advance of meeting Update on Timber Rights Fund Earth Day 2023 OLD BUSINESS: Grant Application Proposals Update Update if any on encroachment issues at: 950 Chase Road 315 Lancaster Ave 110 Pleasant St, Lot 2 26 Mulpus Road Hollis Road Residence: Update on maintenance work Balance in Hawes Gift Fund Administrative Determination: 360 New West Townsend Rd Extension Request Permits: Certificates of Compliance: 12 Alder Way Notice of Project Change: ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Hearings) EO 23 Cove Road NON 205 Sunset, Beers lot Open Space and Land Use Howard Street Driveway Timber Sales Conservation land improvements Committee Reports – Any Update Communications /Public comment Adjourn Meeting schedule: Next meeting is May 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom platform ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-04-19-minutes-64.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2023-04-19 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2023-04-19-minutes-64.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04192023-64 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Mary Wilson, Vice Chair 960 Massachusetts Ave. Richard Tremblay, Clerk Richard Bursch Lunenburg, MA 01462 Catie Childs Michael Larouche Anna Petrie Jeffrey Viviano Conservation Administrator April 19, 2023 7:00 PM Minutes ZOOM REMOTE Roll Call: BP, MW, RT, ML, RB Absent: CC, JV Call to Order at 7pm Announcements: N/A Public Comment: Minutes of previous meetings –April 5th ,2023 RB/MW M/S to approve. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Appointments/Hearings – NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 Determination of Applicability by Alan and Christine Kullberg for the proposed installation of a shed in place of an existing pump house at 380 Sunset Lane. Alan and Christine Kullburg to represent themselves. AK states that they are requesting the approval of a 6 x 11 x 8 x wood-frame shed to replace a previously existing pump house that was removed prior to October of 2018. AK also states that there are existing concrete footings in place, also prior to purchasing, that are in location of the proposed shed. AK says that the proposed shed will be further away from the water compared to the previous pump house. AP shares plans and photos. RB asks when the house was built? ===PAGE 2=== AK says 2013. RB asks how big the existing shed (pump house)? AK wasn’t sure of the dimensions; it wasn’t included in the plans. RB doesn’t see the 50 foot no structure zone. AK states that the shed would be approximately 23 feet from the water. RB explains that this would be in the 30 foot no touch as well as 50 foot no structure zone. RT states that he is an abutter and is in favor of the proposal (will further be recused). BP asks if the area for the concrete footings is 11 feet in length? AK confirms, states that there are 3 more footings behind the 3 frontal footings. BP asked if the length of the front footing to the back footings was approximately 6 feet? AK confirms, including a gap. MW clarifies that the footings are newer and were not used for the pump house. MW states that it seems that the footings were placed by previous owners with intentions of building a structure. AK agrees, also the new shed would be further away from the water. RB would not be in favor of approving this shed, for it is in the 30 foot no touch. ML asks if it is known where exactly where the pump house was located? AK states that the pump house was closer to the water, lakeside of the 30 foot no touch. BP states that it seems that the pump house was smaller than the shed as well. AK confirms. RB/MW M/S to issue Positive Determination for Request for Determination. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by Lunenburg Skate Park, Inc. for the proposed construction of a skate park and drainage basin at 100 Chestnut Street (DEP #208-XXXX). Greg Roy to represent this project. GR states that there is currently no DEP # issued. GR shares the proposed plans to construct a skate park. This project was initially proposed years back from students, and the project has received many donations and contributors to move the project along. GR states that through working with the parks commission, the location has been changed a couple times in accordance with the master plan of the park. The footprint limit of the skatepark itself would be 8500 Square feet. GR states that most of the park will be outside the buffer zone and will have a stormwater management area that will be in the buffer zone. MW asks confirmations of the wetland location. ===PAGE 3=== BP asks to show the area where trees will be removed. BP states that within regulations, there will need to be replications for the 30 foot no touch for tree removal. RT asks how many in total that will be taken down? GR states 13-15 that are bordering the 100-foot buffer. RT asks if it’s feasible to replace some of the trees? GR confirms. RB/ML M/S to continue Notice of Intent for 100 Chestnut Street to May 3rd meeting. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by Robert Shapiro for the proposed construction of a parking lot and relocation of an existing playground at 39 Main Street (DEP #208-XXXX). Greg Roy to represent this project. Previously a church, the property is proposed to be used as a business/school for special needs children. This would include a larger parking park with parking spaces supporting approximately 30 children and 30 employees, totaling 33 spaces. The stormwater management area will be within the buffer zone, along with trees needing to be removed for the parking area (approximately 10 trees). There will be replanting of trees as well. GR also states that there is no currently issued DEP #. BP asks for clarification on extra spots in 50 foot no structure zone? GR states that the zoning by-law requires certain numbers of spots for each student and employee. MW asks if any trees are coming down in the stormwater management area? GR will verify but doesn’t believe so. BP suggests identifying the trees to be removed/preserved in the updated plans. RT asks if there are any grading changes? GR states that there will be a 1-foot fill in the flat areas of the lot. GR also states a retaining wall will be put in to make up for the slope. BP asks for details on retaining wall to be added to plans. ML/RT M/S to continue Notice of Intent for 39 Main Street to May 3rd meeting. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a request for an Amended Order of Conditions by Brian and Cynthia Ritchie for proposed changes to a previously approved dock at 137 Flynn Road (DEP #208- ===PAGE 4=== 1242). Brian and Cynthia Ritchie to represent themselves. BR states that they have received updated plans from Dillis and Roy with dimensions added and location of dry well (will storage data). MW/ML M/S to approve Amended Order of Conditions (DEP# 208-1242) with standard conditions. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. NEW BUSINESS: Topics not known 48 hours in advance of meeting Update on Timber Rights Fund RB/MW M/S to approve $955 from Timber Rights fund for trail markers from Voss Signs. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Earth Day 2023 MW states that there were 4 events during the Earth Day weekend which included the Pollinator Habitat, Spring cleanup, and tree planting at the library. MW states that Anna Lockwood suggested on May 2nd for her and Anna to present a project report to the select board. OLD BUSINESS: Update on encroachment issues at: 950 Chase Road – to be discussed with town attorney. BP took pictures for reference. 315 Lancaster Ave 110 Pleasant St, Lot 2-to be removed from future agendas. 26 Mulpus Road Grant Updates: No Updates. Budget Update No Updates. Hollis Road Residence: ML states that he spoke with Chris Ruth, Facilities Director, about ordering Earth Day supplies. ML also has continued to maintain the property including clearing trees and limbs that have come down. ML also states that he had met with John Jones to survey grassland birds. The survey was successful, though deemed early for Bobolinks. BP states that the facilities director and commission should coordinate a time with the tenant for a tour. BP also states that the tenant should be submitting some sort of documentation for grounds maintenance in following the lease contract. BP asks AP to follow up with the tenant. Administrative Determination: 360 New West Townsend Road AP presents that property would like to have 3 Whites Pines removed, which have sustained damage from previous winter storms and pose a threat to the deck and house. The 3 trees are within 45-50 feet of the resources area, and there are other surrounding White Pines and Eastern Hemlocks. MW suggests 1 for 1 replanting of the trees to be removed, replaced with native species. MW/RB M/S to approve Administrative Determination for 360 New West Townsend Road. Roll Call vote, unanimous to approve. Extension Request Permits: N/A Certificates of Compliance: 12 Alder Way ===PAGE 5=== AP states that the property is technically listed under Village at Flat Hill and has two separate Order of Conditions open from approximately 20 years ago. AP also states that there are a lot of plans and files missing in Commission’s files and cannot reference them to the as-built. RB would not be in favor until more documentation is found. BP suggest that the Village at Flat Hill Board of Trustees submit the request, and more documentation be found. The request should be moved to the May 3rd meeting if more information is found. Notice of Project Change: N/A ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Hearings) EO 23 Cove Road: Will remain open until greenhouse is removed. NON 205 Sunset, Beers lot: Seth Donahoe from Dillis & Roy along with property owner updated AP that plans a being finalized for submittal. BP suggests issuing a more pressing letter for submission of plans. Open Space and Land Use Howard Street Driveway N/A Timber Sales N/A Conservation land improvements MW states that Open Space is still discussing the Lake Shirley boat access proposals. Committee Reports – Any Update Communications /Public comment None. RB/MW M/S to adjourn meeting. Roll call vote, unanimous to adjourn. Adjourn 8:41 pm Meeting schedule: Next meeting is May 3rd , 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom platform ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2023-05-03-agenda-61.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2023-05-03 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2023-05-03-agenda-61.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05032023-61 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission Bob Pease, Chair Tel: (978) 582-4146 Mary Wilson, Vice Chair Richard Tremblay, Clerk 960 Massachusetts Ave. Richard Bursch Lunenburg, MA 01462 Jeffrey Viviano Catie Childs Anna Petrie Michael Larouche Conservation Administrator May 3, 2023 7:00 PM Agenda ZOOM REMOTE 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. Please address all comments to the chair. This meeting of the Conservation Commission will be held by Zoom at the Link provided on this notice. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83430423637?pwd=MDdSU2dUdE53RDJsUFN4ZStJR2ZsZz09 Meeting ID: 834 3042 3637 Passcode: 406418 One tap mobile +19292056099,,83430423637# US (New York) Phone callers can unmute by pressing *6 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. Please address all comments to the Chair. Minutes of previous meetings – April 19, 2023 Appointments/Hearings – begin at 7pm Notice of Utility Maintenance Activities, Hickory Hills Well Pilot Study, Luneburg Water District NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 Determination of Applicability by Arrive Lunenburg for the proposed addition of sand at the beach front area and installation of a concrete pad at 1 Lakefront Ave. Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by Thomas and Melanie Payne for the proposed construction of ===PAGE 2=== three replacement retaining walls, a replacement patio and a set of replacement stone stairs at 647 Reservoir Road (DEP #208-1289). Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by Thomas and Melanie Payne for the proposed construction of a replacement landscaped wall with 2 sections, a replacement wall 56 feet in length and a replacement of a set of concrete stairs at 649 Reservoir Road (DEP #208-1288). Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by Christopher and Andrea Oldham for the proposed construction of a deck and various site improvements including a stone walkway, permeable stone patios, and significant landscaping at 32 Pine Grove Road (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 Request for Determination of Applicability by Lisa and Jeffrey Richard for the proposed installation of a deck at 52 Spring Street Extension. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by Lunenburg Skate Park, Inc. for the proposed construction of a skate park and drainage basin at 100 Chestnut Street (DEP #208-1290). Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws a public hearing on a Notice of Intent by Robert Shapiro for the proposed construction of a parking lot and relocation of an existing playground at 39 Main Street (DEP #208-XXXX). NEW BUSINESS: Topics unknown 48 hours in advance of meeting Update on Timber Rights Fund Earth Day 2023 Earth Day Wrap-Up Presentation Master Plan Committee OLD BUSINESS: Grant Application Proposals Update Update if any on encroachment issues at: 950 Chase Road 315 Lancaster Ave 26 Mulpus Road Hollis Road Residence: Update on maintenance work Hollis Road lease agreement Administrative Determination: Extension Request Permits: Certificates of Compliance: 12 Alder Way Notice of Project Change: ENFORCEMENT: Violations (Enforcement Actions and Hearings) EO 23 Cove Road NON 205 Sunset, Beers lot Open Space and Land Use Howard Street Driveway Timber Sales Conservation land improvements Committee Reports – Any Update Communications /Public comment Adjourn Meeting schedule: Next meeting is May 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM by Zoom platform