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Lot 2 Brimstone Lane approved with conditions after questions on tree removal, erosion control and irrigation
Summary
The Commission approved Carrie Maciel’s Lot 2 Brimstone Lane single-family home with an Order of Conditions that permits irrigation only outside jurisdictional areas, requires erosion-control measures and allows for monitoring after heavy rain; the plan includes removing about 68 trees and adding at least 60 shrubs as buffer.
The Sudbury Conservation Commission on July 15 issued an Order of Conditions for construction of a single-family home on Lot 2 Brimstone Lane, resolving outstanding concerns about stormwater, tree removal, and irrigation.
Engineer George Connors told the Commission that outstanding permits from the Board of Health and Planning Board were expected and that the planting plan had been revised to increase plantings from 48 to 64. Coordinator Lori Capone noted the plan no longer included a pool and shed, and she recommended temporary drip irrigation for mitigation plantings in the rear until they establish while allowing permanent irrigation only outside jurisdictional areas.
Commissioners pressed on vegetation removal and erosion control. Connors clarified the number of trees to be removed: "I initially mentioned 70 trees but later corrected this to about 68, with 2 additional dead trees to be removed." Chair David Henkels and Commissioner Ken Holtz asked about the potential for significant erosion on the cleared slopes and whether a third-party environmental monitor should report after heavy rain events. Connors agreed the applicant could arrange for a third-party wetland scientist if required.
Commissioners also discussed sequencing and design details for a retaining wall near the septic leaching trenches; Connors said the wall would be installed early in construction and would range from about 4 to 8 feet in height to avoid disturbing the leaching system. Holtz raised concerns about driveway catch-basin flow to a dry well; Connors explained the basin and a gutter line were designed to manage driveway and street runoff separately, and the stormwater system includes an overflow for events larger than a 100-year storm.
The Commission’s final action included special conditions to allow irrigation only outside jurisdictional areas, require temporary drip irrigation for mitigation plantings in the rear until established, and provide for additional erosion-control measures and monitoring as needed. The motion to issue the Order of Conditions passed unanimously by roll call.
