Conservation Commission approves raze-and-rebuild at 7 Yorkshire Drive with conditions to protect wetlands and a large oak

The Lynnfield Conservation Commission voted May 19 to issue an Order of Conditions for work at 7 Yorkshire Drive that authorizes a raze-and-rebuild project while imposing conditions to protect adjacent wetlands and trees.

The project, presented by Chris Sparages on behalf of applicant Alex Tatarynau, includes removal and replacement of the septic, relocation of a swimming pool farther from the wetland buffer, associated patio, grading and a retaining wall. Sparages told the Commission a site visit had been held and that the large oak tree on the property will be preserved; Norway Maples beneath the oak will be removed and two Red Maples will be planted in the rear corner near the Bordering Vegetated Wetland.

Chair Don Gentile and staff emphasized protective measures; Director Emilie Cademartori noted that discharging pool water to storm drains is permitted in Lynnfield provided the water has been dechlorinated and the Commission agreed to add a condition that no backwash or pool discharge be released to the wetlands. Abutters raised concerns about pool-water discharge and about the age and vulnerability of trees; the Commission included tree-protection language and required two replacement Red Maples.

Hohmann made the motion to issue the Order of Conditions, Yagjian seconded, and the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the conditions.

The Order of Conditions requires preservation of the large oak to the extent possible, use of the Tree Permit process for other tree work, prohibition on pool discharge to the wetlands, and planting of two Red Maple trees as mitigation. The matter will be subject to usual compliance review and inspection requirements under the DEP file.