Conservation Commission Approves Projects With Conditions
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The Commission issued Orders of Conditions for projects at 342 Lake Avenue, Lakeside Apartments, and 449 Southwest Cutoff, while requiring erosion, stormwater, wetland, and construction controls. It also fined 99 Wildwood Avenue $100 for a buffer-zone violation and amended an enforcement order for 13 Holden Street.
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What this means
Several construction and redevelopment projects received environmental approvals, but applicants must follow detailed requirements to protect wetlands, streams, culverts, and stormwater systems. The Lakeside Apartments project will replace two buildings with a 104-unit building and add infiltration and water-quality improvements. Hearings for four projects were postponed to November 24, and the 284 Grove Street and 23 Barry Road hearings were also continued for additional information or compliance measures.
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- Continued public hearings for 31 Randolph Road, 30 Quinsigamond Avenue, 483 Sunderland Road, and 939 Southbridge Street to November 24, 2025, with constructive grant deadlines extended to December 16, 2025.
- Issued a negative determination of applicability for two replacement deck footings at 32 Meena Drive by a 4-0 vote.
- Issued an Order of Conditions for the proposed two-family dwelling at 342 Lake Avenue, including permanent markers every 25 feet along the 15-foot buffer zone.
- Issued an Order of Conditions for Phase 3 of the Lakeside Avenue redevelopment, involving a new 104-unit building and enhanced stormwater controls.
- Continued the 284 Grove Street hearing to November 24, 2025, requiring the applicant to address relocation of a construction entrance over a culvert.
- Issued an Order of Conditions for site improvements at 449 Southwest Cutoff, including stormwater treatment and expanded basin capacity.
- Continued the 23 Barry Road after-the-fact pool hearing to November 24, 2025.
- Issued a Certificate of Compliance for the M165 Transmission Line after reviewing completion certification and photographs.
- Voted 4-0 to issue a $100 fine for the 99 Wildwood Avenue violation involving alteration within a 15-foot buffer.
- Voted 4-0 to amend the enforcement order for 13 Holden Street, requiring restoration of erosion controls, debris removal, catch-basin cleaning or replacement, written proof of completion, and a halt to other work until those actions are finished.
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