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Concord NRC approves multiple orders of conditions and certifications, continues several hearings
Summary
The Natural Resources Commission closed hearings and issued orders of conditions for several properties (311 Garfield Rd, 3 Riverside Ave, 61 Lindsey Pond Rd), approved partial certifications for Sunnyside Lane properties, appointed a stewardship committee member, and continued technical hearings pending documentation.
The Town of Concord Natural Resources Commission reviewed and acted on multiple permit applications and administrative requests during its hybrid meeting.
Orders of conditions closed and issued - 311 Garfield Road (DEP file 1371647): The commission voted to close the hearing and issue an amended order of conditions with findings A–C, standard conditions 1–20 and special conditions 21–59 following a presentation by Rich Kirby of LEC Environmental. - 3 Riverside Avenue (DEP file 1371676): Kyle with Oxbow Associates reviewed plan updates (including increasing plantings from 24 to 52) and the commission closed the hearing and issued an order of conditions with findings A–C, standard 1–20 and special 21–57. - 61 Lindsey Pond Road (DEP file 1371678): Rich Harrington, representing Bushnell Construction, presented mitigation changes and the commission voted to close the hearing and issue an order of conditions with findings A–B and special conditions 21–55.
Pending closures and continuances - DP file 1371679 (Walden Street / Main Street parcels): The commission agreed to close the hearing and issue conditions pending receipt of a signed operations & maintenance (O&M) plan for the catch basin by the stated deadline (the commission set a Thursday noon cut‑off for receipt); commissioners asked staff to confirm structural details and O&M signatures before issuing permits. - 1200–1224 Main Street (BP file 1371681): The applicant requested and received a continuation to the October 23 meeting to address engineering comments and coordinate with Concord Public Works.
Administrative actions - Partial certifications were issued for multiple Sunnyside Lane permits (DEP files 1371620 and 1371622) to remove conditions on completed construction elements while monitoring and plantings continue. - The commission appointed Sarah Strong (address provided in the record) to the Haywood Meadows Stewardship Committee to fill an unexpired term ending 05/31/2026. - Two administrative tree‑removal approvals were accepted for properties in town where staff recommended no replacement plantings based on existing woody cover and site context.
Throughout the votes, commissioners recorded ayes for motions to approve as noted in the meeting record. The commission asked staff to ensure outstanding documents (signed O&M plans, revised invasive plans, engineering responses) are received before final permits are issued.
