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Key votes and outcomes

- Approval of minutes: The commission approved the Oct. 3 and Nov. 6, 2024 meeting minutes with minor edits. Vote: unanimous aye recorded (Nick Pappas, Gary Simon and Jonas).

- Continuance: The commission moved to continue two notices of intent (Annersnack Hill Road, DEP file 1371690, and 350 Garfield Road, DEP file 1371688) to the Jan. 29, 2025 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

- Order of conditions issued: The commission closed the hearing and issued an order of conditions for Torres Investment Holdings, 30310 Baker Avenue, DEP file 1371683. Motion to close and issue order passed unanimously (recorded ayes by commissioners present).

- Order of conditions issued: The commission closed the hearing and issued an order of conditions for 59 North Branch Road (septic replacement), DEP file 1371691, with standard and special conditions 21–49. Motion passed unanimously.

- Continuances and site-visit scheduling: Several other matters (including 110 Spencer Brook Road, DEP 1371686 and an ANRAD filing) were left open and scheduled for follow-up or site visits; those hearings will return to the Jan. 29, 2025 agenda.

- Warner's Pond Task Force extension: The commission voted to extend the Warners Pond Task Force timeline through June 1, 2025, to allow the group time to complete its recommendations; motion passed unanimously.

- Appointment: The commission appointed Walter Clay (675 Sudbury Road) as the NRC delegate to the Historic Districts Commission. Motion passed unanimously.

All votes recorded at the meeting were unanimous among the commissioners present unless otherwise noted. Where vote recordings in the transcript did not name a specific mover or seconder, the commission’s public record lists the motion text and outcome in the minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Concord: Natural Resource Committee January 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its meeting the Natural Resources Commission approved minutes, continued several hearings to Jan. 29, issued orders of conditions for two applications, extended a task force timeline and appointed a delegate to the Historic District Commission.","taxTitle","Town of Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts","taxId",68746,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6065977,"Nashawtuc Country Club pool renovation draws questions on wildlife, lighting and artificial turf; Natural Heritage conditions noted",948,3470000,4418000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3191119-b3a85f98d935e0fccb9f80946a642a65&start=3470&end=4418","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3191119-b3a85f98d935e0fccb9f80946a642a65/thumbnail_3470000.jpg","/articles/6065977/Massachusetts/Nashawtuc-Country-Club-pool-renovation-draws-questions-on-wildlife-lighting-and-artificial-turf-Natural-Heritage-conditions-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6065977-d53953ef7110aaf92e2359045e3ac465/orig.mp4?Expires=1771100387&Signature=mCXlnpQWlQQnEixx2x8TRxxuI8lOuN1TBe0wXMtE962m3AEMOEVFGP13meujaZODGhjQiPR383v-v9zYNI4Kxi5py8LWpkyuqP6YyB1PuhOTDHpR5BYhNplCEPbE1puj4HWNJNQmfcjVOFybKDMqV0ugpfJEJaaKHwCs9Uu67I5bCvP4J8zvpwu-86MZOKWlr5k6eiCJ3-AAvdkHSVVxmkKTxiP-Zh80MARxvCT8~ZITVqkTBQKDNsKtDu8qdwQJiMy8nE0NIjY3kAC8J~CksiSwuxoSntzwBgnZapD8EAchzCT9S4z5k-teJYkd968sOySsQAC5TmGyQek-wtJm7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Natural Resources Commission heard a detailed presentation on proposed renovations to the Nashawtuc Country Club pool area at 1861 Sudbury Road and agreed to continue the hearing to allow staff and the applicant to address natural-heritage and public concerns.

Presenter Jeffrey Grama described plans for a new pump building, upgraded pool equipment, an expanded kiddie pool area, a new service entrance and additional small retaining walls and benches. Grama said the majority of work is within the property’s mapped riverfront, and staff and the applicant noted the project is largely within previously disturbed areas.

Natural Heritage review identified three avian species of concern — one species of special concern and two endangered species — near the work area. Natural Heritage asked that work either begin before April 1 or, if work occurs during the April 1–July 31 breeding window, that construction activities include continuous noise (for example, no more than four consecutive quiet days) to discourage nesting in adjacent habitat. Grama said the club is assessing its schedule and may postpone intrusive work to avoid conflicts with the breeding season.

Neighbors and public commenters raised issues about irrigation and lighting, and asked for details on proposed mitigation plantings. One resident, Janet Miller, questioned the club’s plan to install synthetic turf on part of the patio area, citing concerns about PFAS in turf components and microplastic runoff; she said artificial turf can act like an impervious surface from a flood perspective. Another abutter, Catherine Brestowicz of Birchwood Lane in Lincoln, asked about construction hours, noise and lighting color; commission members noted prior planning-board lighting conditions that require wildlife-friendly, dark-sky-compliant fixtures and asked staff to confirm fixture specifications.

Grama said the landscape plan (nine sheets) lists planting species and that the project reduces total impervious area by roughly 1,210 square feet within jurisdictional areas. He said the design team intends to protect trees called out on the plans and will add tree-protection notes. The commission asked the applicant to provide additional detail on the synthetic-turf specification and permeability claims, the exact lighting fixture color and schedule, and a plan for noise and construction hours consistent with town bylaws. The commission will continue the hearing at its next meeting so reviewers can evaluate the Natural Heritage conditions and public comments.","The NRC heard a presentation on proposed pool, patio and pump building work at Nashawtuc Country Club (DEP 1371693). Natural Heritage flagged bird species and required construction-timing noise conditions; neighbors raised concerns about proposed synthetic turf, PFAS and lighting. The commission will continue the hearing and review revised plans.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6065981,"Concord NRC weighs alternate site for garage-barn at 110 Spencer Brook Road, continues review to Jan. 29",2500,231000,2731000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3191119-b3a85f98d935e0fccb9f80946a642a65&start=231&end=2731","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3191119-b3a85f98d935e0fccb9f80946a642a65/thumbnail_231000.jpg","/articles/6065981/Massachusetts/Concord-NRC-weighs-alternate-site-for-garage-barn-at-110-Spencer-Brook-Road-continues-review-to-Jan-29","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6065981-f746a84f4392ac62f791a9da783cce6f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771100387&Signature=K6sFDkMUrCKY1LKLkxJyNyGE~9KRVxyQKVu95oHHf2VOkRq9-PX7Xb4LxCjSOgJl7kzAqZCMhz1SmeRtul9KtNlcKpTWtG94TxcwfdbtApn-2rSD4RkZj64Sxn6VdWYKCthWK2d8yDaqMrQXue73twfgQBxPIyRtDDXOIEKPVAFoov8RkljGyY1w9ITgzStxzKFQjnLuM507YZag3uFZrt6h2MlCK8~ZWguO1QJvj6vBMZbpfXVrDScYnUJJWQ~mndvUp5uIpdOJq0qVTDc~ctAdAWGWc0SEEb7ZsB0AzB5xYWzmQJS1C7rWkSyH114hFqlnZdwdAzgA2yXB6SznZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Natural Resources Commission on Wednesday reviewed revised plans for a proposed garage structure at 110 Spencer Brook Road and agreed to continue the hearing to Jan. 29, 2025, after discussing alternate siting, tree impacts and mitigation.

The applicant’s representative, Seth of Dilsen Royal Civil Design Group, told the commission the revised plan narrows a proposed gravel driveway from 12 feet to 10 feet, tabulates the area of wetland and buffer impacts, and adds mitigation plantings. Seth said the plan limits disturbance to about 5,700 square feet and that mitigation plantings will exceed the disturbed area by approximately 2,750 square feet. He said the new structure will not house horses and will be used for a large trailer, vehicle and related equipment; manure is removed from the property by a professional service.

Commissioners and neighbors discussed an alternate location that would use the terminus of an existing driveway. Seth said siting the building at that alternate location would reduce pasture loss but would lower the setback to the wetland from about 55 feet to about 52 feet and would require removal of an estimated seven mature trees. He said the alternate location would also require relocating an existing fence to allow horses to access the existing barn and could increase the total altered area to roughly 6,100 square feet.

Abutters urged minimizing tree removal and suggested slight adjustments to the alternate layout that might reduce impacts. David Beam, an abutter, asked commissioners during the planned site visit to note the length of new driveway and the grading required to back the trailer into place.

Commissioners requested a site visit and asked the applicant to stake both the preferred and alternate locations and to provide plans that respond to neighbor comments—particularly alternatives that reduce tree removals, clarify fencing changes, and relocate mitigation planting away from active horse pasture where feasible. Staff confirmed the Board of Health will be contacted about any horse-related permits; the commission noted that animal permitting is outside its jurisdiction.

The commission recorded a continuance to the Jan. 29 meeting and asked the applicant to submit any revised plans and clearer summaries of impervious cover, tree impacts, fencing relocation and mitigation location before that date.","The Natural Resources Commission heard a detailed presentation and public comment about a proposed garage-barn at 110 Spencer Brook Road (DEP 1371686), including alternatives to reduce wetland buffer impacts, tree removals and mitigation plans. The commission agreed to revisit the application at its Jan. 29 meeting and perform a site visit.","actionData","errors"]

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NRC actions at a glance: minutes approved, two orders issued, several continuances and appointments

Nashawtuc Country Club pool renovation draws questions on wildlife, lighting and artificial turf; Natural Heritage conditions noted

Concord NRC weighs alternate site for garage-barn at 110 Spencer Brook Road, continues review to Jan. 29