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Northampton Abbreviated NOIi' Deval L. Patrick, Governor Timothy P. Murray, Lt. Governor Jeffrey B. Mullan, Secretary & CEO Luisa Paiewonsky. Administrator CERTIFIED MA IL December 23, 2010 Mr. Kevin Lake, Chairman Northampton Conservation Commission 210 Main Street Room 1 1 Northampton, MA 01060 Dear Mr. Lake: We are pleased to submit you an Abbreviated Notice of Intent for tree cutting at the MassDOT, District 2 Office Building. The MassDOT Highway Division (formerly MassHighway) is an agency of State Government and as such is exempt from local Conservation Commission by -laws and fees. In order for MassDOT to provide advertising payment, the newspaper must directly bill the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, at the address shown below. A check for fifty percent of the filing fee, plus $12.50, which will be issued by MassDOT Boston, will be delivered immediately upon receipt, prior to the public hearing. �� OT ' Massachusetts Deparanent of iYansportatlon Highway Division Re: Abbreviated Notice of Intent Northampton Tree Cutting at District 2 building Once a public hearing has been scheduled, or if you have any questions regarding this request, please contact Timothy Meyer, District Environmental Engineer, at (413) 582 -0543. Sincerely, Albert R. Stegem nn, P.E. District Highway Director Received By: TM/ � C- Jeremiah Mew, DEP Encl. (Signature) ( Date) Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence (Please print name) 811 North King Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Tel: 413 -582 -0599, Fax: 413 - 582 -0596 www.mass.gov/ma d -' Deg L. P ick, Gc ernor ! 7 otf P. Lt. G em., . +. J� ffr B. .III i, ' cre y & CEO Lu i •✓o% A iink.. or CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED s December 23, 2010 Department of Environmental Protection Western Regional Office 436 Dwight Street Springfield, MA 01 103 Dear Reviewer: Re: Abbreviated Notice of Intent Northampton Tree Cutting at District 2 building We are pleased to submit to you, by hand - delivery, two copies of an Abbreviated Notice of Intent and supporting documentation for tree cutting in Northampton, at the MassDOT District 2 Office building. We have hand - delivered two copies to the Northampton Conservation Commission. Fifty percent of the filing fee, less $12.50, has been /will be mailed to DEP's lock box. If you have any questions regarding this request, please contact Timothy Meyer, District Environmental Engineer, at (413) 582 -0543. Sincerely, TM/ C- Northampton Conservation Commission Encl. Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence Albert R. Stegerrfann, P.E. District Highway Director 811 North King Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Tel: 413- 582 -0599, Fax: 413 - 582 -0596 www.mass.gov/massdot December 23, 2010 Abbreviated Notice of Intent MassDOTAdministration 0 lele ice Tree Removal Northampton, Massachusetts MassDOT Prepared by: District #2 Office 811 North King Street Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 (413) 584 -1611 NORTHAMPTON TREE CUTTING AT MASSDOT DISTRICT 2 811 N. KING STREET INDEX SHEET 1. WPA Form 4 Abbreviated Notice of Intent 2. NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form 3. Exhibit 1 - Project Description Narrative 4. Exhibit 2 - U.S.G.S. Map 5. Exhibit 3 - Environmental Features 6. Exhibit 4 - Aerial Photo 7. Exhibit 5 - Tree Photos # of Sheets 7 2 1 1 1 1 2 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 4 — Abbreviated Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Important: When filling out forms on the computer, use only the -tab key to move your cursor - do not use the return key. Q IL�I DEP File Number: Provided by DEP Northampton Town A. General Information Applicant: Albert Stegemann, P.E. Name 811 N. King Street Street Address Northampton Cityrrown 413 - 582 -0599 Phone Number 2. Representative (if any): MassDOT, Highway Division, District 2 Note: Before completing this form, consult your local Conservation Commission regarding any municipal bylaw or ordinance. 3 Firm n/a E -Mail Address MA 01060 State 413- 582 -0596 Timothy Meyer timothy.meyer@state.ma.us Contact Name E -Mail Address 811 N. King Street Mailing Address Northampton MA 01060 City/Town State Zip Code 413 - 582 -0543 413 - 582 -0596 Phone Number Fax Number (if applicable) Property Owner (if different from applicant): Name Mailing Address City/Town 4. Total Fee: 110.00 (from NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form) 5. Project Location: 811 N. King Street Street Address Assessors Map /Plat Number 6. General Project Description: State Zip Code Northampton City/Town 011 Parcel /Lot Number The work will consist of the cutting and removal of 13 dead or dying willow trees and the planting of trees within the front lawn area of the MassDOT property at 811 N. King Street. In order to avoid impacts to resource areas and buffer zones, work will be conducted when the soil is frozen and able to support necessary equipment. Replacement plantings will occur this spring and only in the buffer zone. wpaform4.doc • rev. 4/12/06 Page 1 of 7 LEI t Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 4 — Abbreviated Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 A. General Information (cont.) T Registry of Deeds: Hampshire n/a County Book Certificate (if Registered Land) n/a Page B. Site and Activities Subject to Regulation Complete any of the following sections that apply to the proposed work and project site. 1. Complete for proposed activities located, in whole or in part, in Buffer Zone. a. Check all the following borders to the Buffer Zone: Inland Resource Areas ❑ Inland Bank ® Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW) Coastal Resource Areas ❑ Coastal Beach ❑ Barrier Beach ❑ Rocky Intertidal Shore ❑ Coastal Dune ❑ Salt Marsh ❑ Coastal Bank b. Check all the methods used to delineate the Bordering Vegetated Wetland boundary: ❑ Final Order of Resource Area Delineation issued by Conservation Commission or DEP (attached) ❑ DEP BVW Field Data Form (attached) ❑ Final Determination of Applicability issued by Conservation Commission (attached) ® Other Method of Determining BVW boundary (attach documentation): ® 50% or more wetland indicator plants ® Saturated /inundated conditions exist ❑ Groundwater indicators ® Direct observation ❑ Hydric soil indicators ❑ Credible evidence of conditions prior to disturbance. DEP File Number: Provided by DEP Northampton Town wpaform4.doc - rev. 4/12/06 Page 2 of 7 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 4 — Abbreviated Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 B. Site and Activities Subject to Regulation (cont.) c. Describe, with reference to supporting plans and calculations where necessary, the size, type, and location of the proposed work and mitigating measures and designs to insure that the proposed work will not alter the resource area and Buffer Zone borders. Attach additional sheets, if necessary. Please See Exhibit 1 (Project Description Narrative) DEP File Number: Provided by DEP Northampton Town 2. Complete for proposed activities located, in whole or in part, in Land Subject to Flooding. a. Resource area description: Bordering Land Subject to Flooding: Volume of Flood Storage Lost (cubic feet) Volume of Flood Storage Compensation (cubic feet) Volume of Flood Storage Compensation (cubic feet) b. Describe, with reference to supporting plans and calculations where necessary the size, shape, location, and type of work, mitigating measures, and designs proposed to meet the performance standards set forth in 310 CMR 10.57(4) and 10.60. Attach additional sheets, if necessary. Isolated Land Subject to Flooding: Volume of Flood Storage Lost (cubic feet) 3. Complete for proposed activities located, in whole or in part, in the Riverfront Area. a. Name of Waterway (if available): N/A wpaform4.doc • rev. 4/12/06 Page 3 of 7 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Ll Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 4 — Abbreviated Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 B. Site and Activities Subject to Regulation (cont.) b. Width of Riverfront Area (check one): ❑ 25 ft. - Designated Densely Developed Areas only ❑ 100 ft. - New agricultural projects only ❑ 200 ft. - All other projects c. Describe how the Mean Annual High -Water Line was determined: DEP File Number: Provided by DEP Northampton Town d. Distance of proposed activity closest to the Mean Annual High -Water Line: Feet e. Total area of Riverfront Area on the site of the proposed project: Square Feet f. Proposed alteration of the Riverfront Area: Total Square Feet g. Indicate project purpose: ❑ Single family house ❑ Residential subdivision Square Feet within 100 ft. ❑ Commercial development ❑ Industrial development Square Feet between 100 ft. and 200 ft. ❑ Transportation ❑ Other (describe): h. Was the lot where the activity is proposed created prior to August 1, 1996? ❑ Yes ❑ No wpaform4.doc • rev. 4/12/06 Page 4 of 7 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands DEP File Number: WPA Form 4 — Abbreviated Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by DEP Northampton To wn B. Site and Activities Subject to Regulation (cont.) i. Describe how the project will meet all performance standards set forth in 310 CMR 10.58(4) for the Riverfront Area, including standards requiring consideration of alternative project design or location. Attach additional sheets, if necessary. 4. Is the project exempt from the DEP Stormwater Management Policy? ® Yes If yes, explain why the project is exempt: Removal and planting of trees only. If no, stormwater management measures are required. Applicants are encouraged to ❑ No complete the Stormwater Management Form and submit it with this Abbreviated Notice of Intent. 5. a. Is any portion of the proposed project located within estimated habitat as indicated on the most recent Estimated Habitat Map of State - Listed Rare Wetland Wildlife published by the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program? ❑ Yes If yes, include proof of mailing or hand delivery of Abbreviated Notice of Intent to: Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Route 135, North Drive ® No Westborough, MA 01581 October, Date of Map b. Is any portion of the proposed project in an Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC)? ❑ Yes If yes, provide name of ACEC (see the Area of Critical Concern list for ACEC locations): ® No ACEC Name wpaform4.doc • rev. 4/12/06 Page 5 of 7 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands DEP File Number: WPA Form 4— Abbreviated Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by DEP Northampton To wn B. Site and Activities Subject to Regulation (cont.) c. Is any portion of the site subject to a Wetlands Restriction Order under the Inland Wetlands Restriction Act (M.G.L. c. 131, § 40A) or the Coastal Wetlands Restriction Act (M.G.L. c. 130, § 105)? ❑ Yes 0 - O R 6. If any activity within Land Subject to Flooding, the Riverfront Area, or Buffer Zone is exempt from performance standards in accordance with any provision of the wetlands regulations, 310 CMR 10.00, identify the appropriate exemption: Exemption C. Additional Information Applicants must include the following with this Abbreviated Notice of Intent (ANOI): • USGS or other map of the area (along with a narrative description, if necessary), containing sufficient information for the Conservation Commission and the Department to locate the site. • Plans identifying the location of proposed activities relative to the boundaries of each affected resource area. • Other material identifying and explaining the determination of resource area boundaries shown on plans (e.g., a DEP BVW Field Data Form). • List the titles and final revision dates for all plans and other materials submitted with this ANOI. D. Fees The fees for work proposed under each Abbreviated Notice of Intent must be calculated and submitted to the Conservation Commission and DEP(see Instructions and NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form). No filing fee shall be assessed for projects of any city, town, county, or district of the Commonwealth, federally recognized Indian tribe housing authority, municipal housing authority, or the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Applicants must submit the following information (in addition to pages 1 and 2 of the NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form) to confirm fee payment: Check Number Payor name on check Check date Applicant name on check wpaform4.doc • rev. 4/12/06 Page 6 of 7 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 4 — Abbreviated Notice of Intent L Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 DEP File Number: Provided by DEP Northampton Town E. Signatures and Submittal Requirements I hereby certify under the penalties of perjury that the foregoing Abbreviated Notice of Intent and accompanying plans, documents, and supporting data are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the Conservation Commission will place notification of this Notice in a local newspaper at the expense of the applicant in accordance with the wetlands regulations, 310 CMR 10.05(5)(a). I further certify under penalties of perjury that all abutters were notified of this application, pursuant to the requirements of M.G.L. c. 131, § 40. Notice must be made in writing by hand delivery or certified mail (return receipt requested) to all abutters within 100 feet of the property line of the project location. Signature of Applicant Signature of roperty Owner (If different) 0 Signature of Represe ative ('rf any) /,;, Dafte Date 1Z Z Zf91O Date For Conservation Commission: Two copies of the completed Abbreviated Notice of Intent (Form 4), including supporting plans and documents; two copies of pages 1 and 2 of the NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form; and the city /town fee payment must be sent to the Conservation Commission by certified mail or hand delivery. For DEP: Two copies of the completed Abbreviated Notice of Intent (Form 4), including supporting plans and documents; two copies of pages 1 and 2 of the NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form; and a copy of the state fee payment must be sent to the DEP Regional Office by certified mail or hand delivery. Other: If the applicant has checked the "yes" box in any part of Section B, Item 5, above, refer to that section and the Instructions for additional submittal requirements. The original and copies must be sent simultaneously. Failure by the applicant to send copies in a timely manner may result in dismissal of the Abbreviated Notice of Intent. wpaform4.doc • rev. 4/12/06 Page 7 of 7 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Ll Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Important: When filling out forms on the computer, use only the tab key to move your cursor - do not use the return key. A. Applicant Information 1. Applicant: Albert a. First Name 811 N. King Street d. Mailing Address Northampton e. Cityrrown 413- 582 -0599 h. Phone Number 2. Property Owner (if different): a. First Name d. Mailing Address e. CitylTown h. Phone Number 3. Project Location: 811 N. King Street a. Street Address f. State g. Zip Code Northampton b. Cityrrown To calculate B. Fees filing fees, refer to the category Notice of Intent (Form 3) or Abbreviated Notice of Intent (Form 4): fee list and examples in the The fee should be calculated using the following six -step process and worksheet. Please see instructions for WPA Form 4 Instructions before filling out worksheet. (Abbreviated Notice of Intent). Step 1/Type of Activity: Describe each type of activity that will occur in wetland resource area and buffer zone. Step 2/Number of Activities: Identify the number of each type of activity. Step 3/Individual Activity Fee: Identify each activity fee from the six project categories listed in the instructions. Step 4 /Subtotal Activity Fee: Multiply the number of activities (identified in Step 2) times the fee per category (identified in Step 3) to reach a subtotal fee amount. Note: If any of these activities are in a Riverfront Area in addition to another Resource Area or the Buffer Zone, the fee per activity should be multiplied by 1.5 and then added to the subtotal amount. Step 5/Total Project Fee: Determine the total project fee by adding the subtotal amounts from Step 4. Step 6/Fee Payments: To calculate the state share of the fee, divide the total fee in half and subtract $12.50. To calculate the city /town share of the fee, divide the total fee in half and add $12.50. Stegemann, P.E. MassDOT, Highway Division b. Last Name c. Company MA 01060 f. State g. Zip Code b. Last Name c. Company wpaform4.doc • Fee Transmittal Form • rev. 10/14/04 Page 1 of 2 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Ll Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 B. Fees (continued) Step 1/Type of Activity 1 c - control vegetation Step 2/Number Step Step 4/Subtotal Activity of Activities 3/Individual Fee Activity Fee 1 110.00 110.00 Step 5/Total Project Fee: 110.00 Step 6/Fee Payments: Total Project Fee: 110.00 a. Total fee from Step 5 State share of filing fee: 42.50 b. 1/2 total fee less $12.50 City/Town share of filling fee: 67.50 c. 1/2 total fee plus $12.50 C. Submittal Requirements a.) Complete pages 1 and 2 and send with a check or money order for the state share of the fee, payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Department of Environmental Protection Box 4062 Boston, MA 02211 b.) To the Conservation Commission: Send the Notice of Intent or Abbreviated Notice of Intent; a copy of pages 1 and 2 of this form; and the city/town fee payment. c.) To DEP Regional Office (see Instructions): Send the Notice of Intent or Abbreviated Notice of Intent; a copy of pages 1 and 2 of this form; and a copy of the state fee payment. (E- filers of Notices of Intent may submit these electronically.) wpaform4.doc • Fee Transmittal Forrh • rev. 10/14/04 Page 2 of 2 Exhibit 1 Project Description Narrative The work being proposed is the cutting and removal of dead or dying willow trees that pose a hazard to maintenance personnel due to their deteriorated condition (see attached photos). The work to cut and remove the trees will be conducted during frozen ground conditions, anticipated to be the latter half of February, to prevent unecessary vegetation and soil disturbance. The trees will be cut above ground level with minimal or no disturbance to surrounding vegetation. No excavation will be required as the stumps are to remain. Equipment access to the trees will mostly be within and from the buffer zone. It is anticipated that minimal encroachment to resource areas will result, as the cutting equipment being used has a horizontal reach of approximately 20 feet. Trees will be cut using a track mounted shear. Once felled and removed from resource areas, the trees will be pulled to a tub grinder located near the west end of the visitor parking area of the MADOT Administration Building. Wood chips will be direct loaded to trailer dumps and removed from the site. Tree stumps will not be removed. The work is expected to require 3 to 5 work days, depending on weather and work conditions." No permanent impacts, new structures or changes in grading are proposed. By using these specific methods impacts to vegetation and disturbance of soil are avoided. Ex N is it 2 #A tn �* r� 13 1 * � o � � o 4a' p"`°�.{ lie i r y n!.. -.. to A '""Y..eds•- w.��.+.»n..rJ^� y ..f'� �,t- .�,o:'� �`��r� ._ °w - �' • ...,r y ��,''F .. .g s .., , a� Q U Co o� a. U) hod ; CZ Cf , ,kA CA �Q oca o' 0 Cl) ca cc o� a ®E ,^^ v+ CZ 0 Z YY 0 0� M o ; N �a Epwiesir ISO - r - g M e + Ma. 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