Conservation commission amends order of conditions for 118–120 Turnpike Road; invasive-removal condition added

The Southborough Conservation Commission on Oct. 23 issued an amended Order of Conditions for work at 118–120 Turnpike Road, approving site improvements that include sidewalks, ramps and an ADA access at the rear of the building while adding a special condition requiring the removal of invasive plants within the project’s limit of work.

Samuel, an applicant representative for FD 120 Turnpike LLC, told the commission the recent site improvements are largely within previously developed areas and amount to about 2,500 square feet, including new ADA access and storefront access modifications. Commission staff said they had received a stamped plan earlier in the week and that reviewer comments from Lucas had been addressed.

The commission’s staff (Melissa) and the reviewer (Lucas) flagged invasive-species “creep” into landscaped beds adjacent to the approved work area; the amended order includes a condition requiring invasive-plant removal and monitoring within the limit of work to prevent further encroachment. The commission also added a finding of fact clarifying that the amendment supplements the original order of conditions and does not supersede it except for the sidewalks and ramp details covered by the amendment.

Commission members moved and seconded issuance of the amended order with the special conditions; the motion passed and staff said the finalized paperwork would be sent to the applicant by Monday, possibly sooner. No members of the public raised comments during the hearing.

The action resolves an outstanding documentation item (the stamped plan) and imposes a specific habitat-restoration requirement tied to the amendment.