The Needham Conservation Commission took several formal actions on April 10, 2025. This roundup lists each motion, its outcome and any immediate conditions the commission recorded.

Minutes: The commission approved the minutes for its March 27, 2025 meeting by roll call.

131 Oxbow (minor modification): The commission approved a requested minor modification that widens a patio adjacent to a previously permitted pool from 5 feet to 8 feet; staff confirmed the change increases impervious surface by about 35 square feet and is not in riverfront area. Vote: unanimous by roll call.

11 Glover Road (DEP 234-946): The applicant requested a continuance while working on stormwater; the commission continued the hearing to April 24, 2025. Vote: unanimous.

72 Valley Road (no DEP file yet): The applicant presented an initial notice for demolition and a new single‑family house; the site flags and a planting plan are incomplete and the commission continued the hearing to April 24, 2025 for additional detail, topography and a planting schedule. Vote: unanimous to continue.

1407 Central Avenue (DEP 234-948): Town of Needham / Weston & Sampson presented a notice of intent for a fleet maintenance garage at the Cogswell site; commissioners requested additional delineation and planting/O&M details and continued the hearing to April 24, 2025. Vote: unanimous to continue.

293 Rosemary Street (DEP 234-949): The commission continued the hearing for a proposed two‑story addition that increases impervious area within the 200‑foot riverfront; commissioners requested a mitigation planting area pursuant to the redevelopment standard, a soils/test‑pit evaluation for infiltration, and an O&M plan. Hearing continued to April 24, 2025. Vote: unanimous.

997 South Street (DEP 234-926): The commission closed the hearing and voted to issue an amended order of conditions after the applicant presented a new building footprint and related changes. Motion passed unanimously; the commission required the applicant submit a planting plan (species and caliper) and construction documentation for the infiltration system before work starts.

15 Heather Lane (certificate of compliance): The commission voted to issue a certificate of compliance for an earlier single‑family house project. Staff reported required plantings achieved at least 75% survival; the commission accepted staff recommendation and issued the certificate. Vote: unanimous.

All roll‑call votes were recorded during the remote‑hybrid meeting format and are reflected in the commission minutes.