Lakeville Conservation Commission: votes and procedural actions from Feb. 25 meeting

The Lakeville Conservation Commission on Feb. 25 handled a set of procedural votes and continuances, approving some items and scheduling others for future meetings. Key outcomes:

1) 1 Bailey’s Way — negative determination with conditions The commission issued a Negative 3 Determination for a proposed septic repair at 1 Bailey’s Way after reviewing a plan from Bob Forbes of Zena Consulting Engineers. The Board of Health had already approved the plan. The commission conditioned the Negative 3 determination on extending the siltation (hay bale) barrier up to the property line and on notifying the conservation agent for an inspection before work begins.

2) Continuances scheduled - 3 Mona Street was continued to March 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the police station. - 74 Lakeside was continued to March 25, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the police station. - 160 Bedford Street was continued to March 25, 2025 (see separate article for details).

3) 1 Elliot Way — certificate of compliance denied without prejudice With no applicant representative present, the commission voted to deny the requested certificate of compliance for 1 Elliot Way without prejudice and advised the applicant to reapply with the missing materials (as-built/asphalt plan and other outstanding items). The denial allows the applicant to return when ready with a new request.

4) Meeting minutes and routine business The commission approved meeting minutes for Dec. 10, 2024.

5) Recommendation for appointment The commission voted to recommend that the Board of Selectmen appoint Bill (surname discussed as O'Fanos/O'Fanos in the record) to the Conservation Commission; staff will forward a letter of interest to the selectmen and the town clerk will follow up about swearing-in and next steps.

6) 9 Cross Street deed restriction update Commission staff reported that the deed restriction paperwork was forwarded to Town Council; the commission is awaiting its return before executing signatures.

7) Adjournment The commission adjourned at the close of the agenda.

Why it matters: The determinations, continuances and the denial without prejudice set the timeline for applicants and establish specific preconditions (inspections, peer review, documentation) the commission expects before granting approvals or certificates of compliance.