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Chair Brad Beutnice said maintaining existing structures on city property is the responsibility of the appropriate city department and that such maintenance typically falls outside the commission's permitting review. He asked the conservation agent (Fran) to record the concern in the minutes and to contact the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the resident to request an inspection and a status update. Fran said she would follow up with Lasher to collect contact information and would contact DPW but cautioned she might not be able to compel a written DPW report.

Commissioner remarks clarified that maintenance and in‑kind repair of public utilities are exempt from the Wetlands Protection Act when work does not change or expand the footprint. The commission agreed that an offline follow‑up with DPW and the resident would be the most efficient path and requested an update to the commission when available.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lowell Conservation Commission - February 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A Tupi Lane resident told the Conservation Commission that a sewer structure near her driveway is collapsing; the commission said utility maintenance work is exempt from wetlands review and staff will notify the Department of Public Works and follow up with the resident.","taxTitle","Lowell City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts","taxId",4223,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6335348,"Commission approves standard order for Mass Audubon demolition and stabilization at Pawtucket Farm",292,1244000,1536000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2289724-c21e141fa5f94b4bac1fd9cc41e16b4c&start=1244&end=1536","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2289724-c21e141fa5f94b4bac1fd9cc41e16b4c/thumbnail_1244000.jpg","/articles/6335348/Lowell-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Commission-approves-standard-order-for-Mass-Audubon-demolition-and-stabilization-at-Pawtucket-Farm","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6335348-1d0b77e4ebad93cc94363fb97c18e0c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1775069841&Signature=of2WPlutT9ld1MxjEgiRmCRcqgCmATgbV0hZaFxqgU6yM4LPeQ9~osGeSb2gD0juoZoenzQvT-3QK5dtk3zY2o26mayTW93S5btv2narTfFHBkzW3HVJMN2FOgagv2CPWsF1vQautNXyDzi0LK7S6jdRwS7WsNLIm1ZphJi6mGwPmcrWhw9hjnxxuqvU03udHJBdcQzgX2MV-FLp8lkki24DUitL2wBswUD5AtpnILFMQif~K-xYiE9NtoI8FU3qJ2b4TwTkAahufqyJ9WtqrBOb-lj-319MWO3OUNB9GFE9g34jlaKc-Vxt9I8NvAVo4VrE-nw4hBbWkO-f9B-r3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lowell Conservation Commission voted to issue the standard Lowell order conditions for an amended Notice of Intent filed by the Massachusetts Audubon Society for work at 1413–1415 Barnum Avenue (Pawtucket Farm).

Liz Stetson, senior director of capital assets and planning for Mass Audubon, told the commission that after an in‑depth analysis the organization concluded the existing farmhouse and its multiple historical additions would be costly to adapt and would not meet the sanctuary's program needs. Mass Audubon proposes to demolish the farmhouse and an adjacent building, remove the driveway and capping utilities at the mains, stabilize the exposed soils with topsoil and grading to match adjacent grades, and reduce impervious area to lower stormwater runoff toward a nearby pond.

Jonathan Hedlund of Mitch Engineering said the plan calls for sediment and erosion controls downstream of the work to capture runoff before it reaches the pond. Commissioners had no outstanding questions, closed the public hearing, and voted to issue the standard order conditions. The commission thanked Mass Audubon for the progress and noted interest in future updates as phase work continues.","Mass Audubon received the Conservation Commission's approval to issue standard order conditions for demolition of an existing farmhouse and site stabilization at 1413–1415 Barnum Ave (Pawtucket Farm); the project will reduce impervious surface and install erosion controls prior to wetlands.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6335353,"Commission approves Negative 3 for City sidewalk work on Douglas Road after remote participation by city engineer",569,1163000,1732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2289724-c21e141fa5f94b4bac1fd9cc41e16b4c&start=1163&end=1732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2289724-c21e141fa5f94b4bac1fd9cc41e16b4c/thumbnail_1163000.jpg","/articles/6335353/Lowell-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Commission-approves-Negative-3-for-City-sidewalk-work-on-Douglas-Road-after-remote-participation-by-city-engineer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6335353-74f6800ad4b677eb0c69a2656f7e0500/orig.mp4?Expires=1775069841&Signature=GmRz3ed5CpSAVVyOhjhpGSJHcEnGigFYP0bcfGaJ2gjbaZuRorYKXS96dNDmLW1jL5bkLsvuW2gA-uI-4w2i15IWt2kQXhl-G7cVjqXyRtZ~DDjiGQlnDuwJBDFXpsvarygKkDKAr2IcSoOK8-B8Na1s3SnBFy8baO3tFg-P~Czcx2Oj34a3xVF0NRwtReKeKybNXeGU6b7zZcCHDh-i4qDR~d8bYRc6nTmq1XLpgZdzdcnh-g8C-aDUj-IU~aB~8g656W4zTOl6yslk5N7EBnN5C1UoVnmCl6trCY9G8HZ8OW8pMI-WY2jhscse1bjd-LJuHFpc0xAN~nKXXTGatg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lowell Conservation Commission granted a Negative 3 Determination for a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by the City of Lowell to construct a new sidewalk along Douglas Road, including work within the 100‑foot wetland buffer.

At the meeting's first mention of the Douglas Road project, no city representative was present and commissioners voted to continue the matter to the February 26 meeting to allow the city to appear. Later in the meeting Daniel Lewis, identified as a City of Lowell engineer, joined remotely and described the work planned as part of the 2025 road reconstruction contract: installation of concrete or asphalt sidewalks abutting a known wetland, temporary sediment and erosion controls including silt fencing and catch basin protection, and no planned grade changes toward the wetland.

When Commissioner Gedelen asked how close the work would come to the wetland, Lewis measured from the plans and said the closest point is 57 feet from the wetland; commissioners noted that appears to place all work outside a 50‑foot zone. The commission asked about the duration of exposed soils; Lewis said grading will not change drainage patterns and implied standard erosion controls will be used.

A motion to grant a Negative 3 Determination passed unanimously after Lewis's presentation.","After an initial continuance for lack of representation, the commission heard from City Engineer Daniel Lewis and granted a Negative 3 Determination for sidewalk reconstruction along Douglas Road; commissioners concluded the closest work point is outside the 50‑foot zone and erosion controls will be used.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6335358,"Commission grants negative 3 determination for NPS gatehouse rehabilitation at 269 Merrimack St.",228,932000,1160000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2289724-c21e141fa5f94b4bac1fd9cc41e16b4c&start=932&end=1160","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2289724-c21e141fa5f94b4bac1fd9cc41e16b4c/thumbnail_932000.jpg","/articles/6335358/Lowell-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Commission-grants-negative-3-determination-for-NPS-gatehouse-rehabilitation-at-269-Merrimack-St","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6335358-d694088c6fb98ddf882f7c5a385da8b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775069841&Signature=FGhJo871rldQn0fW1OPm0cUXFhoukwjXHzvKDZJd5fMfx81If8PaW4jmjeSvKiHWU6MnlEbE7HayeACug3tItfy28LdcVpywDX5Iwl80Re6rnhKHB9zTsLP64Xxngix3RKo8yiGP-dQfTRqhpwHMxnpRIH8LM-jtXOmbOci2HykPI8KxitDiRabohw~Xs1FD16jmStgmP3nYm3AGM7iPg9WM--QYoYGN66-gu8fqve7ZbpldhrFlJSMVw4gjFNCZLk8j4kVT3h4iFYoi0AcUWOcfpNRMCMT2Fp0-FQ1vHLitH0GF35Icyk6Mm5hi9IN78nheR06dHdJ-OP8suvFJcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lowell Conservation Commission voted to grant a Negative 3 Determination for a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by the National Park Service for rehabilitation work at the Moody Street Feeder Gatehouse, 269 Merrimack Street, adjacent to the Merrimack Canal.

A National Park Service representative described a rehabilitation project led by the agency's Historic Architecture Conservation Engineering (HACE) center. Planned work includes masonry repointing, window repairs and selective slate repairs to the roof. The project is funded by a MAT program grant under the Great American Outdoors Act; the National Park Service representative said work is anticipated to begin in mid‑ to late spring.

Commissioners asked about debris control and construction methods adjacent to the canal. The National Park Service representative said the contractor would deploy safety netting and trash containment measures and, if feasible, use suspended (“spider”) staging to avoid drawing down the canal and to minimize impacts. The commission found the proposed methods reasonable and a motion to grant a Negative 3 Determination passed unanimously.

The determination allows the agency to proceed under the outlined debris‑control measures and staging approach; the commission asked that work keep the canal clear of debris and that containment measures be implemented as described.","The Lowell Conservation Commission granted a Negative 3 Determination for the National Park Service's proposed rehabilitation of the Moody Street (Merrimack) gatehouse at 269 Merrimack Street; work will include masonry repointing, window repairs and selective slate roof repairs with debris-control measures.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6335363,"Lowell Conservation Commission continues 21 Century Mill notice of intent to March 12",592,95000,687000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2289724-c21e141fa5f94b4bac1fd9cc41e16b4c&start=95&end=687","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2289724-c21e141fa5f94b4bac1fd9cc41e16b4c/thumbnail_95000.jpg","/articles/6335363/Lowell-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Lowell-Conservation-Commission-continues-21-Century-Mill-notice-of-intent-to-March-12","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6335363-3846081577e9858032fbd102b94cec82/orig.mp4?Expires=1775069841&Signature=hd0ZAC72LO8qrEis1G6a5QOrU0gRVT7ZNDJG9JWiLDwh-o8y36bRotVTzbYBYhEoexFtQztJDZyVjzY68kGhebcBu9HtloTbEB9TCNdrFQQJPtbzJFqIhZn2-MDOs8BygbpIc2-yvz34kcvzLJqS1B348owv3QPsc7ts003ACQuKF3HDHxhuBuQM~DvWHuR9bwtnzDR~fdhhWjnWU02p6T8EURMYe-NtDPOmLSIDODBEpKCtYFir5ayZuPozyDbsnv9DtzVasneX7irgB9Ev3qDBUX3a~78gv8Igt5G5uEmUORg0LkWPSrNyClDWBZ7xOuxNpWVz8ei21aWDRd0qHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chair Brad Beutnice of the Lowell Conservation Commission opened a continued public hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by 21 Century Mill LLC for property at Ten‑2B Lane and moved to continue the item to the commission's March 12 meeting.

The applicant's engineer, Scott Goddard, told the commission his team requested the continuance because they had just received comments from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and are still preparing responses to the City of Lowell engineering comments. Goddard said some responses require “street markings” and that recent snow had delayed completing those changes.

Beutnice said the commission has “a pretty clear precedent of 25 foot buffer of no disturb and a 50 foot buffer of no build,” and that the project will need significant changes before he could vote to allow work. He invited members of the public to speak and asked the applicant to supply revised plans in advance of the continued hearing.

Several neighbors asked how frequently the hearing could be continued and requested better notice if the item was continued again so residents would not needlessly attend. Resident John Arnold asked, “How many times can they continue this?” Beutnice replied that applicants can request multiple continuances and that the commission expects demonstrable progress when applicants ask to continue. The commission asked neighbors to provide contact information so staff can notify them about any further continuances.

A motion to continue the Notice of Intent to the Lowell Conservation Commission's March 12 meeting passed with the ayes recorded.

The commission asked that new materials be submitted at least one week before the continued hearing, and staff (Fran, the conservation agent) was asked to help notify neighbors and to record the request in the minutes.","The Lowell Conservation Commission voted to continue a Notice of Intent filed by 21 Century Mill LLC for work at Ten‑2B Lane after applicants said they are responding to Department of Environmental Protection and city engineering comments; neighbors asked for advance notice of any further continuances.","actionData","errors"]

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