Commission OKs Meadow Fix For Cutting Violation
Commission approved shrub-meadow habitat restoration instead of reforestation for an unpermitted tree-cutting violation at 451 Wellesley Street.
In this report: Key decisions · Next dates · Full report · Sources
What happened
The commission voted 4-0 to close an enforcement hearing at 451 Wellesley Street and approve shrub-meadow habitat restoration instead of standard reforestation for an unpermitted tree-cutting violation. Two other hearings were continued to November 10: 175 Lexington Street, a home rebuild near outstanding resource waters, and Six Page Road after the applicant requested more time. The commission also approved amended October 13 minutes and reissued two decades-old certificates of compliance for Registry of Deeds recording.
Key decisions
- 📋 Unpermitted tree-cutting enforcement hearing. Commission closed the enforcement hearing and issued an order of conditions approving shrub-meadow habitat restoration instead of standard reforestation. Two years of spring and fall photo documentation monitoring are required. (Vote 4-0). Read case details
- 📋 Home rebuild riverfront area review. Commission continued hearing to November 10, 2026, at 7:45 p.m., pending applicant's updated civil plan, landscaping plan, mitigation plan, Cambridge Water Department feedback, and Zoning Board of Appeals and planning board status. (Vote 4-0; Next: Nov. 10, 7:45 p.m.). Read case details
- 📋 Hearing continuance. Commission continued hearing to November 10, 2026, at 8 p.m., after applicant's consultant requested more time. Without the request, the commission would have been forced to close and deny the application. (Vote 4-0; Next: Nov. 10, 8 p.m.). Read case details
- ● Meeting minutes approval. Commission approved amended October 13 minutes 3-1, with Fava abstaining, adding clarification that the 175 Lexington Street hearing was continued due to failure to notify abutters. (Vote 3-1). Read case details
- 📋 Certificate of compliance reissuance. Commission voted to reissue certificate of compliance, originally issued April 27, 2021, never previously recorded at Registry of Deeds, for recording purposes. (Vote 4-0). Read case details
- 📋 Certificate of compliance reissuance. Commission voted to reissue certificate of compliance, originally issued May 29, 2013, never previously recorded at Registry of Deeds, for recording purposes. (Vote 4-0). Read case details
Next dates
- Nov. 10: 175 Lexington Street hearing 7:45 p.m.
- Nov. 10: Six Page Road hearing 8 p.m.
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