The Lowell Conservation Commission took several procedural and permitting votes Sept. 24. Below is a concise list of the formal actions the commission approved, the motion makers when identified in the record, and any stated conditions.

587 Princeton Blvd (Quinn’s Construction) — Determination of Applicability (Negative 3). Motion made to issue a Negative 3 determination for demolition and reconstruction of an existing deck at the same size in the 100‑year floodplain. The commission required that any soil excavated for new concrete footings be removed from the property to avoid increasing floodplain displacement. Motion made by Commissioner Butanai; second by the Chair; passed by voice vote.

31 Lauren Way (Robert Clark) — Request for Determination of Applicability (Negative 3). Applicant will replace existing asphalt with paver blocks, no change to area. Commissioners required installation of wattles and a silt/siltation fence (and that best management practices be used while soils are disturbed). Motion to provide a Negative 3 determination was made and seconded; passed by voice vote.

1400 Middlesex Street (Ideal Tape Company / Michael Merckx, DEP file 2060785) — Certificate of Compliance issued. The commission reviewed documentation from a licensed site professional attesting to tank removal and appropriate soil handling for a 7,300‑gallon UST replacement-in-kind. Commissioners voted to issue the certificate of compliance after confirming required LSP signoffs. Motion to issue COC passed by voice vote.

2026 Conservation Commission schedule — Approved. Commissioners approved the proposed 2026 meeting schedule (with seasonal adjustments noted in the record). Motion to approve passed by voice vote.

8/13 meeting minutes — Approved. The commission approved the minutes from the Aug. 13 meeting. Motion passed by voice vote.

The commission recorded these votes on the public record; applicants and staff were instructed to supply any required follow‑up documentation (silt controls, soil disposal confirmation, or as‑built COC documentation) to the conservation agent.