18D-052 King Street Brook wetlandsMassachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands
WPA Emergency Certification Form
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
A. Emergency Information
Important: Issuance From: Northampton
When filling out Issuing Authority
forms on the Parcel!_ D -52, King Street Brook
computer, use 1. Site Location:
only the tab
key to move 2 Reason for Emergency:
your cursor -
do not use the Beaver Dam blocking normal stream flow, threatening adjacent property, culvert and roadway, and
return key. causing flooding concerns _
,Q 3. Applicant to perform work: Northampton DPW
4• Public agency to perform work or public agency ordering the work to be performed:
Northampton DPW
5. Date of Site Visit: Start Date: End Date *:
March 20, 2012 March 22, 2012 April 22, 2012
no later than 30 days from start date or 60 days in the
case of an Immediate Response Action approved by
DEP to address an oiUhazardous material release.
6. Work to be allowed*:
Breach beaver dam as needed to alleviate flooding and restore stream flow
* May not include work beyond that necessary to abate the emergency.
B. Signatures
Certified to be an Emergency by this Issuing Authority.
Si s•
Ch � n (or designee)
March 22, 2012
Date
A copy of this form must be provided to the appropriate DEP Regional Office,
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Massachusetts Uepartment of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands
WPA Emergency Certification Form
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
C. General Conditions
1. Failure to comply with all conditions stated herein, and with all related statutes and other regulatory
measures, shall be deemed cause to revoke or modify this Emergency Certification or subject to
enforcement action.
2. This Emergency Certification does not grant any property rights or any exclusive privileges; it does not
authorize any injury to private property or invasion of property rights.
3. This Emergency Certification does not relieve the applicant or any other person of the necessity of
complying with all other applicable federal, state, or local statutes, ordinances, bylaws, or regulations.
4. Any work conducted beyond that described above, and any work conducted beyond that necessary to
abate the emergency, shall require the filing of a Notice of Intent.
5. The Agent or members of the Conservation Commission and the Department of Environmental
Protection shall have the right to enter and inspect the area subject to this Emergency Certification at
reasonable hours to evaluate compliance with this Certification, and may require the submittal of any
data deemed necessary by the Conservation Commission or the Department for that evaluation.
6. This Emergency Certification shall apply to any contractor or any other person performing work
authorized under this Certification.
7. No work may be authorized beyond 30 days from the date of this certification without written approval
of the Department.
D. Special Conditions
A barrier must be placed in the Barrett Street culvert to prohibit beaver passage while maintaining
water flows
E. Appeals
The Department may, on its own motion or at the request of any person, review: an emergency
certification issued by a conservation commission and any work permitted thereunder; a denial by a
conservation commission of a request for emergency certification; or the failure by a conservation
commission to act within 24 hours of a request for emergency certification. Such review shall not
operate to stay the work permitted by the emergency certification unless the Department specifically so
orders. The Department's review shall be conducted within seven days of: issuance by a conservation
commission of the emergency certification; denial by a conservation commission of the emergency
certification; or failure by a conservation commission to act within 24 hours of a request for emergency
certification. If certification was improperly granted, or the work allowed thereunder is excessive or not
required to protect the health and safety of citizens of the Commonwealth, the Department may revoke
the emergency certification, condition the work permitted thereunder, or take such other action as it
deems appropriate.
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City of Northampton DPW {413) 587 -1576 P.1
CITY OF NORTEAMPTON
goard of flealgh
Application for Beaver Re;g �v&l Permit
Property owner : _: _ °' +`fir ave site Address- 4a5-e jof A07vi'r__
Perceived Threat to Health & safety:
Is the problem entirely do your property? T .. Yes _ no don't knov
if no, who owns other properties ?^
A11 property owners must consent, please use forms attached,
Do you have a written contract with the trapper? yes � no
If no, is, the trapper an employee? yes no
State Licensed Trapper to perform services:
Signature reersired
License #
{It is s-.xggested that the trap�pid2� CCaxxy a copy ot t1its =Mpleted fexm while an the property)
.other Commenter 6Ls
Conditions: Any disturbance .within a- w'etlarrd, such ae the breaching
of a dam or the installation of water leveling devices,
may only be performed with the permission of the
Conservation Commission.
Other Conditions:
Northampton Board" of Health Approval,:
signature at
THE QERIIC T IS GOOD FOR 10 - DAYS i "Rk THE HATS OF DEPARTM TAL APPROV;M
Mar 20 2012 11:31 City of Northampton DPW [413] 58715715
CITY OF NORTRAI FTBN
Board cf.__Health
r f �r/.*r tJ as er 'the propertlr at -
Name (please p nt)
consent to allow
Street address & As'sessor's Map &'Parcel#
to eater property for the
Applicant's'Name
Purpose of trapping and removing. beavers that are causing a
threat to public health and safety as determined by the
Northampton Board of health Department. ; understand that any
additional water control measures or alteration to wetlands ur
beaver structures will be permitted.through the City-s
Conservation. Commission.
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31OCMR 10.99 DEP File No. 246 -406
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Form 5 City /Town Northampton
Applicant: Department of Public Works
Commonwealth Map # 78D Parcel #19-...
of Massachusetts AMENDED
Order of Conditions
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act
G.L. c. 131, §40
and the Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance
From Northampton Conservation Commission Issuing Authority To:
City-of City of. orthampton,_DPW
Name of property owner Name of Applicant
125 Locust.S cet, Northampton c/o The Berkshire Design Crroun
Address Address: 4 Allen Place, Northampton
This Order is issued and delivered as follows;
[X] by hand delivery to applicant or representative on November 7, 1 997 via Intercity mail.
[ ] by certified mail, return receipt requested on (date)
This project is located in Northampton within the Barrett Street Brook from Barrett Street northerly to the culvert prior
The property is recorded at the Registry of Hampshire County: Boole 596E Page 3.75
Certificate (if registered) _N/A
The Request to Amend Notice of Intent for this project was filed on October 9. 1997
The public hearing was closed on October 20,_1.997..
Findings:
The Nw1 ampton Conservation Commission has reviewed the above - referenced Notice of Intent and plans and has held
a public hearing on the project. Based on the information available to the Conservation Commission at this time, the
Commission has determined that the area on which the proposed work is to be done is significant to the following
interests in accordance with the Presumptions of Significance set forth in the regulations for each Area Subject to
Protection Under the Act (check as appropriate):
[ ] Public water supply [X] Flood Control [ ] Land containing
shellfish
[ ] Private water supply [X] Storm damage prevention [ ] Fisheries
[ ] Ground water supply [X] Prevention of pollution [ ] Protection of Wildlife Habitat
Total Filing Fee Submitted: S0 00 The applicant is a municipali nd is exempt from the filing fee
State Share $0.00 City Share $0.00
Total Refund Due $ N/A City Portion $ N/A State Portion $ N/A
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Therefore, the Northampton Conservation Commission hereby finds that the following conditions are necessary, in
accordance with the Performance Standards set forth in the regulations, to protect those interests checked above. The
Conservation Commission orders that all work shall be performed in accordance with said conditions and with the
Notice of Intent referenced above. To the extent that the following conditions modify or differ from the plans,
specifications or other proposals submitted with the Notice of Intent, the conditions shall control.
General Conditions
1. Failure to comply with all conditions stated herein, and with all related statutes and other regulatory measures,
shall be deemed cause to revoke or modify this Order,
2. The Order does not grant any property rights or any exclusive privileges; it does not authorize any injury to
private property or invasion of private rights.
3. This Order does not relieve the permittee or any other person of the necessity of complying with all other
applicable federal, state or local statutes, ordinances, by -laws or regulations.
4. The work authorized hereunder shall be completed within three years from the date of this Order unless either
of the following apply:
(a) the work is a maintenance dredging project as provided for in the Act; or
(b) the time for completion has been extended to a specified date more than three years, but less than five
years, from the date of issuance and both that date and the special circumstances warranting the
extended time period are set forth in this Order.
5. This Order may be extended by the issuing authority for one or more periods of up to three years each upon
application to the issuing authority at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the Order.
6. Any fill used in connection with this project shall be clean fill, containing no trash, refuse, rubbish or debris,
including but not limited to lumber, bricks, plaster, wire, lath, paper, cardboard, pipe, tires, ashes, refrigerators,
motor vehicles or parts of any of the foregoing. The applicant is prohibited from using demolition
materials, asphalt, large chunks of concrete, tree stumps and limbs, and general refuse;
T No work shall be undertaken until all administrative appeal periods from this Order have elapsed or, if such
an appeal has been filed, until all proceedings, before the Department have been completed.
8. No work shall be undertaken until the Final order has been recorded in the Registry of Deeds or the Land Court
for the district in which the land is located, within the chain of title of the affected property. In the case of
recorded land, the Final Order shall also be noted in the Registry's Grantor Index under the name of the owner
of the land upon which the proposed work is to be done. In the case of registered land, the Final Order shall
also be noted on the Land Court Certificate of Title of the owner of the land upon which the proposed work
is to be done. The recording information shall be proposed work is to be done. The recording information
shall be submitted to the Commission on the form at the end of this Order prior to commencement of the work.
The Commission usually will record the Order in the Registry of Deeds. It is the applicant's
responsibility to insure the Order is properly recorded.
9. A sign shall be displayed at the site not less than two square feet or more than three square feet in size bearing
the works, "Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, File Number 246 - 406 ".
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10. Where the Department of Environmental Protection is requested to make a determination and to issue a
Superseding Order, the Conservation Commission shall be a party to all agency proceedings and hearings
before the Department.
11. Upon completion of the work described herein, the applicant shall forthwith request in writing that a Certificate
of Compliance be issued stating that the work has been satisfactorily completed.
12. The work shall conform to the following plans and special conditions:
PLANS /TITLE DATED SIGNED & STAMPED BY:
Barrett Street Brook Improvements_ _05/29/97 The-Berkshire-Design Group
S1 1L7_- 7/7 (inclus.iv-
Notice of Tntent 5/29/97 The Berkshire Design Group
Supplemental NOT Tnformatiom 6110197 _
-Ge.o- blanket zpecification.s
- Erosion control specifications &. ddails
Supplemental NOT Information- x/9/9.7_
Wetland impacts,,prupused_mitigation,
altern atives analysis & Riverfront form
13arrett.._St=t Rrnnk, City of,NQrt1L
ampton- Propasesl ConstructiQnProcedure
& Water Control Plan, Pre}med_b_y. Warner
Bros. Inc.
Memo from George Andrikidis to
Paulette Kuzdeba . _.
Proposed Plunge Paol,._Hampton Gardens
98/01/91
1D /07/9.7_
-The-Berkshire Design C7roup.
New_E_ngland Environmental, Inc.
William E. Sparko
All Plans and information on file with Northampton Conservation Commission
Special Conditions:
13. The applicant shall notify the Commission, in writing, as to the date that the work will be commencing on the
project. Said notification must be received by the Commission no sooner than (10) days and no later than
five (5) days prior to the commencement of the approved activity;
14. No area within the 100 year floodplain, any wetland, or area within 100 feet of a wetland or 40 feet of a 100
year floodplain, as defined in 310 CMR 10, and City of Northampton Ordinances - Chapter 24, shall be
permissible disposal sites, unless such areas axe specifically approved by the Commission;
15. Excavated material and topsoil stockpiles shall be located and stabilized so as to minimize washing into
wetland areas or waterways;
16. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent erosion and siltation of all disturbed areas, and shall be
implemented prior to any construction.
Sedimentation and erosion control devices shall be placed according to standards set in U.S.D.A. Soil
Conservation Service, "Guidelines for Soil and Water Conservation in Urbanized Areas of
Massachusetts ".
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Placement of sedimentation and erosion control shall be directed at the site by the project engineer in order to
accomphsh maximum control of erosion to ensure that no eroded materials will enter wetland resource areas.
Hay bales must be staked. Silt fencing must be installed in a dug trench with sufficient porosity to allow
detained water to pass through while trapping suspended sediments;
17. Areas of construction shall remain in a stable condition at the close of each construction day. Erosion controls
shall be inspected at this time, and maintained or reinforced to meet specifications in the plans and this order;
18. All construction areas shall be restored to original condition or better upon completion of the project, including
replanting of vegetation;
19. The Commission and its agents shall have the right to enter and inspect the property at any time for compliance
with the conditions of this Order, the Act, and Wetlands Protection Regulations: 310 CMR 10.00 and Chapter
24 of the City's Ordinances: "The Wetlands Protection Ordinance ", They shall have the right to request and
receive any data or documentation that is deemed necessary for evaluation of compliance.
20. This Order of Conditions shall apply to any successor in interest or successor in control;
21. The contractor is as responsible as the applicant and property owner for any violations of the Orders of
Condition and penalties under the law, while all activities regulated by this Order are being performed.
A copy of this Order and associated plans shall remain on site during all construction and/or building activities.
The project manager and all equipment operators shall be familiar with the approved plans, and shall be
informed of their location on the site.
This location shall be accessible to all contractors whenever work is occurring on site.
A copy of the plans and Order must always be on -site and in all excavating machinery when work is being
performed;
22. All required permits must be obtained from the Planning Board, Zoning Board, Department of Public Works,
and Building Inspector prior to the start of projects involving fill within any wetland resource area;
23. Upon completion of the project, the Applicant shall submit a certification that all work has been done in
conformance with the provisions of the Order of Conditions and request a Certificate of Compliance.
If checked: [X] YES
Certification shall be by a Professional Engineer for the grades of the channel and by a Wetlands Consultant
who shall have been approved by the Commission to confirm if the applicant has complied with conditions
relating to the wetlands.
24. If checked:[ X] YES
An "As Built" plan shall be included with the project engineer's certification, detailing the post - development
conditions of the site:
25. Ongoing conditions that shall not expire with the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance are as follows:
(insert numbers).
26. Vehicles and/or equipment shall enter the project site only by the access route specified and approved by the
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Conservation Commission.
Access to the project shall be permitted from the end of Denise Circle.
PLAN CHANGES:
27. Any change or deviation from the Notice of Intent, plans and/or Order of Conditions approved by the
Commission, prior to or during construction, shall require the applicant to file a request for an amendment with
the Conservation Commission. It shall include a written inquiry as to whether or not the change is substantial
enough to require the filing of a new Notice of Intent.
After making a positive determination, the Commission shall conduct a public hearing for the purpose of
amending the Order or to issue a new Order, if a new Notice of Intent is required.
PRE - CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:
28. Prior to the start of any site work, excavation or construction, a preconstruction conference shall be held on
the site, between the contractor conducting the work, the site /project engineer, the applicant, and a member
or agent of the Conservation Commission, in order to ensure that the requirements of this Order are understood
by all parties.
29. The name of the wetlands specialist shall be submitted to and approved by the Conservation Commission
prior to the beginning of work.
30. The applicant shall notify the Commission in writing of the name, address, business and home telephone
numbers of the project supervisor and/or contractor who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the
conditions in this Order.
31. In the event of an emergency, problem, or the need to discuss site conditions with the Commission or its agent,
the contact persons for this project shall be: (Days)Paulette L. Kuzdeba, Senior Planner and (Nights &
weekends)Susan Roy.
REQUIREMENTS DURING ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION:
32, No material removed for the construction of the Barrett Brook shall be utilized as fill material on the site, and
shall be disposed of properly. Copies of the disposal receipts, or verification of disposal from the Department
of Public Works, must be submitted to the Conservation Commission, prior to requesting a Certificate of
Compliance.
33, Haybaleslsilt barriers and check dams shall be inspected at the close of each work day, and after each
rainstorm. Any breaches in the siltation barriers shall be repaired prior to the continuation of work.
VEHICLE ACCESS/STORAGE:
34. All equipment shall be operated, parked, and maintained in such a manner that will prevent potential alteration
of the wetland/resource area and buffer zone.
35. Equipment shall be operated and stored only in those areas identified by members of the Conservation
Commission in the field, and physically located in the field through use of a construction barrier. This area
shall be located in the vicinity of the access point, pursuant to Condition Number 26 of this Order.
WETLAND REPLICATION:
36. A Wetland Specialist, approved by the Conservation Commission, shall make daily inspections and/or be on-
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site during all phases of channel & access road construction, during the initial removal of the sandbar (located
adjacent to Barrett Street)and during replanting and of the disturbed wetland areas.37.The wetland specialist
shall submit a report to the Commission, at the completion of project construction, detailing the progress of
the work, and impact of work on resource areas.
37. If the seed stock and vegetative structures in the excavated soils do not result in establishment of a plant
community comparable to the original wetland species composition, and with at least fifty (50 %) percent cover
by the end of the first growing season, the applicant shall supplement with plantings of indigenous species
obtained from a nursery specializing in the propagation of wetland plants.
38. A report of the success of re- vegetation activities shall be submitted to the Conservation Commission, by a
qualified wetlands scientist on the following schedule:
By one year from the start of construction.
By the second year from the start of construction,
39. If more than 50% wetland vegetation has not been established after one growing season (1 year), then
additional plantings and/or changes to the wetland restoration plan shall be submitted to the Conservation
Commission for consideration and approval.
40. If more than 75% wetland vegetation has not been established after two growing seasons (2 years), then
additional plantings and/or changes to wetland restoration plan shall be submitted to the Commission for
consideration and approval.
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL;
41. Erosion control devices shall remain in place until all disturbed surfaces have been stabilized with a vegetative
cover or until the Commission has authorized their removal. A stockpile of silt fencing and hayb ales shall be
maintained within the casement/access area in case of emergency.
42. If soils are to be disturbed for longer than two months, a temporary cover of rye or other grass shall be
established, following U.S. Soil Conservation Service (SCS) procedures, to prevent erosion and sedimentation.
If the season is not appropriate for plant growing, exposed surfaces shall be stabilized by straw, jute netting,
or other SCS- approved methods.
Any stabilization materials such as jute netting shall be firmly anchored to prevent them from being washed
from slopes by rain or flooding.
43. Check dams shall be inspected at the close of each work day, and after each rainstorm. All material collected
on the upgradient side of the check dam, shall be carefully removed by hand into bucket of equipment and
removed off -site. Any breaches in the check dams /siltation barriers shall be repaired immediately, prior to the
continuation of work.
44. A dewatering plan shall be submitted to the Commission for approval, prior to the pre - construction meeting.
Said dewatering plan shall include but is not limited to provision of a dry work area for the approved work and
prevention of siltation into adjacent resource areas. A plan detail and a narrative description shall be provided
which thoroughly explains how water will be treated to remove suspended particulates prior to its release to
any resource area.
45. Prior to the commencement of construction, the applicant shall submit to the Conservation Commission for
its approval, a detailed long term maintenance and management plan in compliance with the DEP Stormwater
Management Guideline Requirements. The plan shall address the maintenance of, details for compliance and
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— the drainage channel;
— the access roadway;
— sumps of proposed catchbasins
— culvert outfalls; and
— plunge pool.
A cover letter from the DPW shall also be required to be submitted with the schedule fro maintenance, stating
that the Department agrees to perform the proposed maintenance per the schedule approved by the
Conservation Conunission.
Once approved, the maintenance plan is hereby incorporated into this Order and shall be followed as an on-
going condition, not to expire with the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance.
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310 CMR: DEPA._iMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PRC CTION
10.99: continued
Issued by the Northampton Conservation Conunission
This Order must be signed by a majority of the Conservation Commission.
On this 1:19D day of �C yL1 19 _ before me personally
appeared . fi-,a n l Zu c t , to me known to be the person described in, and who executed,
the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same as his /her free act and deed.
Notary Public My Coiru wi sion Expires
The applicant, the owner, any person aggrieved by this Order, any owner of land abutting the land upon which the
proposed work is to be done, or any ten residents of the city or town in which such land is located, are hereby notified
of their right to request the Department of Environmental Protection to issue a Superseding. Order, providing the
request is made by certified mail or hand delivery to the Department, with the appropriate filing fee and Fee
Transmittal Form as provided in 310 CMR 10.03 (7) within ten days from the date of issuance of this determination.
A copy of the request shall at the same time be sent by certified mail or hand delivery to the Conservation Commission
and the applicant.
Detach on dotted line and submit to the Northampton Conservation Commission prior to commencement of work.
To Nortlhan42Wn Conservation Commission Issuing Authority"-
Please be advised that the Order of Conditions for the project at
File Number
has been recorded at the Regist<y of
and
has been noted in;,th4,ehain of title of the affected property in accordance with General Condition 8 on _ 19
If recorded land, the instrument number which identifies this transaction is
If registered land, the document number which identifies this transaction is
Signature
Applicant
ATTESTS is (4, ;
MARL4NNE L. DONOHUE
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310CMR 10.99 DEP File No. 1 I 246 -406
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Form 5 City /Town Northampton
Applicant: Department of Public Works
Commonwealth Map # 18D Parcel #59
of Massachusetts n) � n de(3
Order of Conditions
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act
G.L. c. 131, §40
and the Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance
From Northampton Conservation Commission Issuing Authority To:
City of Northampton -DPW
Name of property owner
125 Locust Street, Northampton
Address
City of Northampton, DPW _
Name of Applicant
c/o The Berkshire Design Group
Address: 4 Allen Place, Northampton
This Order is issued and delivered as follows:
[X] by hand delivery to applicant or representative on August 13, 1997
[ ] by certified mail, return receipt requested on (date)
This project is located in Northampton within the Barrett Street Brook from Barrett Street northerly to the culvert prior
to Serve -U.
The property is recorded at the Registry of Hampshire County: Book 596 Page 375
Certificate (if registered) NIA
The Notice of Intent for this project was filed on May 30, 1997
The public hearing was closed on June 23, 1997
Findings:
The Northampton Conservation Commission has reviewed the above - referenced Notice
of Intent and plans and has held a public hearing on the project. Based on the information available to the Conservation
Commission at this time, the Commission has determined that the area on which the proposed work is to be done is
significant to the following interests in accordance with the Presumptions of Significance set forth in the regulations
for each Area Subject to Protection Under the Act (check as appropriate):
[ ] Public water supply [X] FIood Control [ ] Land containing shellfish
[ ] Private water supply [X] Storm damage prevention [ ] Fisheries
[ ] Ground water supply [X] Prevention of pollution [ ] Protection of Wildlife Habitat
Total Filing Fee Submitted: $0.00 The applicant is a municipality and is exempt from the filing fee
State Share $0.00 City Share $0.00
Total Refund Due $ NIA City Portion $ NIA State Portion $ NIA
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Therefore, the Northampton Conservation Commission hereby finds that the following conditions are necessary, in
accordance with the Performance Standards set forth in the regulations, to protect those interests checked above. The
Conservation Commission orders that all work shall be performed in accordance with said conditions and with the
Notice of Intent referenced above. To the extent that the following conditions modify or differ from the plans,
specifications or other proposals submitted with the Notice of Intent, the conditions shall control.
General Conditions
1. Failure to comply with all conditions stated herein, and with all related statutes and other regulatory measures,
shall be deemed cause to revoke or modify this Order.
2. The Order does not grant any property rights or any exclusive privileges; it does not authorize any injury to
private property or invasion of private rights.
3. This Order does not relieve the permittee or any other person of the necessity of complying with all other
applicable federal, state or local statutes, ordinances, by -laws or regulations.
4. The work authorized hereunder shall be completed within three years from the date of this Order unless either
of the following apply:
(a) the work is a maintenance dredging project as provided for in the Act; or
(b) the time for completion has been extended to a specified date more than three years, but less than five
years, from the date of issuance and both that date and the special circumstances warranting the
extended time period are set forth in this Order.
5. This Order may be extended by the issuing authority for one or more periods of up to three years each upon
application to the issuing authority at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the Order.
6. Any fill used in connection with this project shall be clean fill, containing no trash, refuse, rubbish or debris,
including but not limited to lumber, bricks, plaster, wire, lath, paper, cardboard, pipe, tires, ashes, refrigerators,
motor vehicles or parts of any of the foregoing. The applicant is prohibited from using demolition
materials, asphalt, large chunks of concrete, tree stumps and limbs, and general refuse;
No work shall be undertaken until all administrative appeal periods from this Order have elapsed or, if such
an appeal has been filed, until all proceedings, before the Department have been completed.
S. No work shall be undertaken until the Final order has been recorded in the Registry of Deeds or the Land Court
for the district in which the land is located, within the chain of title of the affected property. In the case of
recorded land, the Final Order shall also be noted in the Registry's Grantor Index under the name of the owner
of the land upon which the proposed work is to be done. In the case of registered land, the Final Order shall
also be noted on the Land Court Certificate of Title of the owner of the land upon which the proposed work
is to be done. The recording information shall be proposed work is to be done. The recording information
shall be submitted to the Commission on the form at the end of this Order prior to commencement of the work.
The Commission usually will record the Order in the Registry of Deeds. It is the applicant's
responsibility to insure the Order is properly recorded.
A sign shall be displayed at the site not less than two square feet or more than three square feet in size bearing
the works, "Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, File Number 246- 406 ".
10. Where the Department of Environmental Protection is requested to make a determination and to issue a
Superseding Order, the Conservation Commission shall be a party to all agency proceedings and hearings
before the Department.
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11. Upon completion ofthe work described herein, the applicant shall forthwith request in writing that a Certificate
of Compliance be issued stating that the work has been satisfactorily completed.
12. The work shall conform to the following plans and special conditions:
PLANS /TITLE DATED SIGNED & STAMPED BY:
Barrett Street Brook Improvements 05/29/97
Sheets 117 - 717 (inclusive)
Barrett Street Brook Proposed Construction 08/01/97
Procedure & Water Control Plan
Sheet 111
Notice of Intent 5129197
Supplemental NOI Information: 6110197 _
-Geo-blanket s ecifications
- Erosion control specifications & details
The Berkshire Design Group
Warner Bros. Inc.IWilliam E. Sparko, PE
The Berkshire Design Groun
The Berkshire Design Grout)
Supplemental NOI Information 619197 New England Environmental, Inc.
Wetland impacts, proposed mitigation,
alternatives analysis & Riverftont form
All Plans and information on file with Northampton Conservation Commission
Special Conditions:
13. The applicant shall notify the Commission, in writing, as to the date that the work will be commencing on the
project. Said notification must be received by the Commission no sooner than (10) days and no later than
five (5) days prior to the commencement of the approved activity;
14. No area within the 100 year floodplain, any wetland, or area within 100 feet of a wetland or 40 feet of a 100
year floodplain, as defined in 310 CMR 10, and City of Northampton Ordinances - Chapter 24, shall be
permissible disposal sites, unless such areas are specifically approved by the Commission;
15. Excavated material and topsoil stockpiles shall be located and stabilized so as to minimize washing into
wetland areas or waterways;
16. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent erosion and siltation of all disturbed areas, and shall be
implemented prior to any construction.
Sedimentation and erosion control devices shall be placed according to standards set in USDA Soil
Conservation Service, "Guidelines for Soil and Water Conservation in Urbanized Areas of
Massachusetts ".
Placement of sedimentation and erosion control shall be directed at the site by the project engineer in order to
accomplish maximum control of erosion to ensure that no eroded materials will enter wetland resource areas.
Hay bales must be staked. Silt fencing must be installed in a dug trench with sufficient porosity to allow
detained water to pass through while trapping suspended sediments;
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17. Areas of construction shall remain in a stable condition at the close of each construction day, Erosion controls
shall be inspected at this time, and maintained or reinforced to meet specifications in the plans and this order;
18, All construction areas shall be restored to original condition or better upon completion of the project, including
replanting of vegetation;
19. The Commission and its agents shall have the right to enter and inspect the property at any time for compliance
with the conditions of this Order, the Act, and Wetlands Protection Regulations: 310 CMR 10.00 and Chapter
24 of the City's Ordinances: "The Wetlands Protection Ordinance ". They shall have the right to request and
receive any data or documentation that is deemed necessary for evaluation of compliance.
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24.
25.
26.
This Order of Conditions shall apply to any successor in interest or successor in control;
The contractor is as responsible as the applicant and property owner for any violations of the Orders of
Condition and penalties under the law, while all activities regulated by this Order are being performed.
A copy of this Order and associated plans shall remain on site during all construction and/or building activities.
The project manager and all equipment operators shall be familiar with the approved plans, and shall be
informed of their location on the site.
This location shall be accessible to all contractors whenever work is occurring on site.
A copy of the plans and Order must always be on -site and in all excavating machinery when work is being
performed;
All required permits must be obtained from the Planning Board, Zoning Board, Department of Public Works,
and Building Inspector prior to the start of projects involving fill within any wetland resource area;
Upon completion of the project, the Applicant shall submit a certification that all work has been done in
conformance with the provisions of the Order of Conditions and request a Certificate of Compliance.
If checked: [X] YES
Certification shall be by a Professional Engineer for the grades of the channel and by a Wetlands Consultant
who shall have been approved by the Commission to confirm if the applicant has complied with conditions
relating to the wetlands.
If checked:[ X] YES
An "As Built" plan shall be included with the project engineer's certification, detailing the post - development
conditions of the site:
Ongoing conditions that shall not expire with the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance are as follows:
#46.
Vehicles and/or equipment shall enter the project site only by the access route specified and approved by the
Conservation Commission,
Access to the project shall be permitted from the end of Denise Circle.
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PLAN CHANGES: Doc i 970028644 OR ./5264/0084
121111199115;19
27. Any change or deviation from the Notice of Intent, plans and /or Order of Conditions approved by the
Commission, prior to or during construction, shall require the applicant to file a request for an amendment with
the Conservation Commission. It shall include a written inquiry as to whether or not the change is substantial
enough to require the filing of a new Notice of Intent.
After making a positive determination, the Commission shall conduct a public hearing for the purpose of
amending the Order or to issue a new Order, if a new Notice of Intent is required.
PRE - CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:
28. Prior to the start of any site work, excavation or construction, a preconstruction conference shall be held on
the site, between the contractor conducting the work, the site /project engineer, the applicant, and a member or
agent of the Conservation Commission, in order to ensure that the requirements of this Order are understood
by all parties.
29. The name of the wetlands specialist shall be submitted to and approved by the Conservation Commission
prior to the beginning of work.
30. The applicant shall notify the Commission in writing of the name, address, business and home telephone
numbers of the project supervisor and/or contractor who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the
conditions in this Order.
31. In the event of an emergency, problem, or the need to discuss site conditions with the Commission or its agent,
the contact persons for this project shall be: (Days)Paulette L. Kuzdeba, Senior Planner and (Nights &
weekends)Susan Roy.
REQUIREMENTS DURING ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION:
32. No material removed for the construction of the Barrett Brook shall be utilized as fill material on the site, and
shall be disposed of properly. Copies of the disposal receipts, or verification of disposal from the Department
of Public Works, must be submitted to the Conservation Commission, prior to requesting a Certificate of
Compliance.
33, Haybales /silt barriers and check dams shall be inspected at the close of each work day, and after each
rainstorm. Any breaches in the siltation barriers shall be repaired prior to the continuation of work.
VEHICLE ACCESS/STORAGE:
34. All equipment shall be operated, parked, and maintained in such a manner that will prevent potential alteration
of the wetland/resource area and buffer zone.
35. Equipment shall be operated and stored only in those areas identified by members of the Conservation
Commission in the field, and physically located in the field through use of a construction barrier. This area
shall be located in the vicinity of the access point, pursuant to Condition Number 26 of this Order.
WETLAND REPLICATION:
36. A Wetland Specialist, approved by the Conservation Commission, shall make daily inspections and/or be on-
site during all phases of channel & access road construction, during the initial removal of the sandbar (located
adjacent to Barrett Street)and during replanting and of the disturbed wetland areas.
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37. The wetland specialist shall submit a report to the Commission, at the completion of project construction,
detailing the progress of the work, and impact of work on resource areas.
38, If the seed stock and vegetative structures in the excavated soils do not result in establishment of a plant
community comparable to the original wetland species composition, and with at least fifty (50 %) percent cover
by the end of the first growing season, the applicant shall supplement with plantings of indigenous species
obtained from a nursery specializing in the propagation of wetland plants.
39. A report of the success of re- vegetation activities shall be submitted to the Conservation Commission, by a
qualified wetlands scientist on the following schedule:
By one year from the start of construction.
By the second year from the start of construction.
40. If more than 50% wetland vegetation has not been established after one growing season (1 year), then
additional plantings and/or changes to the wetland restoration plan shall be submitted to the Conservation
Commission for consideration and approval.
41. If more than 75% wetland vegetation has not been established after two growing seasons (2 years), then
additional plantings and/or changes to wetland restoration plan shall be submitted to the Commission for
consideration and approval.
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL;
42. Erosion control devices shall remain in place until all disturbed surfaces have been stabilized with a vegetative
cover or until the Commission has authorized their removal. A stockpile of silt fencing and haybales shall be
maintained within the easement/access area in case of emergency.
43. If soils are to be disturbed for longer than two months, a temporary cover of rye or other grass shall be
established, following U.S. Soil Conservation Service (SCS) procedures, to prevent erosion and sedimentation.
If the season is not appropriate for plant growing, exposed surfaces shall be stabilized by straw, jute netting,
or other SCS- approved methods.
Any stabilization materials such as jute netting shall be firmly anchored to prevent them from being washed
from slopes by rain or flooding.
44. Check dams shall be inspected at the close of each work day, and after each rainstorm. All material collected
on the upgradient side of the check dam, shall be carefully removed by hand into bucket of equipment and
removed off -site. Any breaches in the check dams /siltation barriers shall be repaired immediately, prior to the
continuation of work.
45. A dewatering plan shall be submitted to the Commission for approval, prior to the pre - construction meeting.
Said dewatering plan shall include but is not limited to provision of a dry work area for the approved work and
prevention of siltation into adjacent resource areas. A plan detail and a narrative description shall be provided
which thoroughly explains how water will be treated to remove suspended particulates prior to its release to
any resource area.
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46. Prior to the commencement of construction, the applicant shall submit to the Conservation Commission for
its approval, a detailed long term maintenance and management plan in compliance with the DEP Stormwater
Management Guideline Requirements. The plan shall address the maintenance of, details for compliance and
cleaninglcliecking schedule for:
— the drainage channel;
— the access roadway;
— sumps of proposed catchbasins
— culvert outfalls; and
— plunge pool.
A cover letter from the DPW shall also be required to be submitted with the schedule fro maintenance, stating
that the Department agrees to perform the proposed maintenance per the schedule approved by the
Conservation Commission.
Once approved, the maintenance plan is hereby incorporated into this Order and shall be followed as an on-
going condition, not to expire with the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance.
47. Upon the completion of the work within the brook, the access roadway from Denise Court shall be restored
to its original grades and reseeded, mulched with hay and blocked from entry until it has stabilized.
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Notary Public My Cormmssion Expires
The applicant, the owner, any person aggrieved by this Order, any owner of land abutting the land upon which the
roposed work is to be done, or any ten residents of the city or town in which such land is located, are hereby notified
of their right to request the Department of Environmental Protection to issue a Superseding - Order, providing the
request is made by certified mail or hand delivery to the Department, with the appropriate filing fee and Fee
Transmittal Form as provided in 310 CMR 10.03(7) within ten days from the date of issuance of this determination.
A copy ofthe request shall at the same time be sent by certified mail or hand delivery to the Conservation Commission
and the applicant.
Detach on dotted line and submit to the Northampton Conservation Commission prior to commencement of work.
To Northampton Conservation Commission Issuing Authoriq` -
Please be advised that the Order of Conditions for the project at
File Number
has been recorded at the Registry of
and
has been noted in the chain of title of the affected property in accordance with General Condition 8 on 19
If recorded land, the instrument number which identifies this transaction is
If registered land, the document number which identifies this transaction is
Signature
Applicant
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4/1/94 310 CMR - 423 423
310CMR 10.99
Form 5
Doc; 960010156 OR A88110207
OSI.10/1996 � � '
DEP File No. 246- �,
(To be provided by DEP)
City /Town Northampton
Applicant Department of Public Works
Commonwealth Map if 18D Parcel #59
of Massachusetts
Order of Conditions
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act
G.L. c. 131, §40
and the Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance
From Northampton Conservation Commission Issuing Authority To:
City of Northampton City of Northampton, DPW
Name of property owner Name of Applicant
City Hall, 110 Main Street, Northampton c/o The Berkshire Design Group
Address Address
This Order is issued and delivered as follows:
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[X] by hand- dalIvery- to applicant or representative on ]c i�c eie -�,, 1i,i ff7(,(date)
[ ] by certified mail, return receipt requested on
(date)
This project is located in Northampton at Barrett Street Brook from Barrett
Street northerly to Bridge Street culvert.
The property is recorded at the Registry of Hampshire County
Book 596 Page 375
Certificate (if registered) N/A
The Notice of Intent for this project was filed on September 26, 1995
The public hearing was closed on December 11, 1995.
Findings:
The Northampton Conservation Commission has reviewed the above - referenced Notice
of Intent and plans and has held a public hearing on the project. Based on the
information available to the Conservation Commission at this time, the Commission
has determined that the area on which the proposed work is to be done is
significant to the following interests in accordance with the Presumptions of
Significance set forth in the regulations for each Area Subject to Protection
Under the Act (check as appropriate):
[ ] Public water
supply
[X] Flood Control [ ]
Land containing
shellfish
[ ] Private water
supply
[X] Storm damage prevention [ ]
Fisheries
[ ] Ground water
supply
[X] Prevention of pollution [ ]
Protection of
Wildlife Habitat
Total Filing Fee
Submitted
$0.00 The applicant is a municipality
and is exempt
from the filing fee
State Share $0.00 City Share
$0.00
Total Refund Due
$ N/A
City Portion $ N/A State Portion
$
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960010156 OR /4881/0208 05/10/1995 "A.6
Therefore, the Northampton Conservation Commission hereby finds that the
following conditions are necessary, in accordance with the Performance Standards
set forth in the regulations, to protect those interests checked above. The
Conservation Commission orders that all work shall be performed in accordance
with said conditions and with the Notice of Intent referenced above. To the
extent that the following conditions modify or differ from the plans,
specifications or other proposals submitted with the Notice of Intent, the
conditions shall control.
General Conditions
1. Failure to comply with all conditions stated herein, and with all related
statutes and other regulatory measures, shall be deemed cause to revoke or
modify this order.
2. The order does not grant any property rights or any exclusive privileges;
it does not authorize any injury to private property or invasion of
private rights.
3. This order does not relieve the permittee or any other person of the
necessity of complying with all other applicable federal, state or local
statutes, ordinances, by -laws or regulations.
4. The work authorized hereunder shall be completed within three years from
the date of this Order unless either of the following apply:
(a) the work is a maintenance dredging project as provided for in the
Act; or
(b) the time for completion has been extended to a specified date more
than three years, but less than five years, from the date of
issuance and both that date and the special circumstances warranting
the extended time period are set forth in this Order.
5. This Order may be extended by the issuing authority for one or more
periods of up to three years each upon application to the issuing
authority at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the order.
6. Any fill used in connection with this project shall be clean fill,
containing no trash, refuse, rubbish or debris, including but not limited
to lumber, bricks, plaster, wire, lath, paper, cardboard, pipe, tires,
ashes, refrigerators, motor vehicles or parts of any of the foregoing.
The applicant is prohibited from using demolition materials, asphalt,
large chunks of concrete, tree stumps and limbs, and general refuse;
7. No work shall be undertaken until all administrative appeal periods from
this order have elapsed or, if such an appeal has been filed, until all
proceedings, before the Department have been completed.
8. No work shall be undertaken until the Final order has been recorded in the
Registry of Deeds or the Land Court for the district in which the land is
located, within the chain of title of the affected property. In the case
of recorded land, the Final Order shall also be noted in the Registry's
Grantor Index under the name of the owner of the land upon which the
proposed work is to be done. In the case of registered land, the Final
Order shall also be noted on the Land Court Certificate of Title of the
owner of the land upon which the proposed work is to be done. The
recording information shall be proposed work is to be done. The recording
information shall be submitted to the Commission on the form at the end of
this order prior to commencement of the work. The Commission usually will
record the order in the Registry of Deeds. It is the applicant's
responsibility to insure the order is properly recorded.
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45/14/199 12 � 46
9. A sign shall be displayed at the site not less than two square feet or
more than three square feet in size bearing the works, "Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Protection, File Number 246-
10. Where the Department of Environmental Protection is requested to make a
determination and to issue a Superseding order, the Conservation
Commission shall be a party to all agency proceedings and hearings before
the Department.
11. Upon completion of the work described herein, the applicant shall
forthwith request in writing that a Certificate of Compliance be issued
stating that the work has been satisfactorily completed.
12. The work shall conform to the following plans and special conditions:
PLANS TITLE DATED SIGNED & STAMPED BY:
Barrett Street Brook Improvements 09/18/95 The Berkshire Design Group
Sheet .119 through 9/9
All Plans on File with Northampton Conservation Commission
Special Conditions:
13. The applicant shall notify the Commission, in writing, as to the date that
the work will be commencing on the project. Said notification must be
received by the Commission no sooner than (10) days and no later than five
(5) days prior to the commencement of the approved activity;
14. No area within the 100 year floodplain, any wetland, or area within 100
feet of a wetland or 40 feet of a 100 year floodplain, as defined in 310
CMR 10, and City of Northampton ordinances - Chapter 24, shall be
permissible disposal sites, unless such areas are specifically approved by
the Commission;
15. Excavated material and topsoil stockpiles shall be located and stabilized
so as to minimize washing into wetland areas or waterways;
16. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent erosion and siltation of all
disturbed areas, and shall be implemented prior to any construction.
Sedimentation and erosion control devices shall be placed according to
standards set in U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service, "Guidelines for Soil
and Water Conservation in Urbanized Areas of Massachusetts ".
Placement of sedimentation and erosion control shall be directed at the
site by the project engineer in order to accomplish maximum control of
erosion to ensure that no eroded materials will enter wetland resource
areas.
Hay bales must be staked. Silt fencing must be installed in a dug trench
with sufficient porosity to allow detained water to pass through while
trapping suspended sediments;
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17. Areas of construction shall remain in a stable condition at the close of
each construction day. Erosion controls shall be inspected at this time,
and maintained or reinforced to meet specifications in the plans and this
order;
18. All construction areas shall be restored to original condition or better
upon completion of the project, including replanting of vegetation;
19. The Commission and its agents shall have the right to enter and inspect
the property at any time for compliance with the conditions of this Order,
the Act, and Wetlands Protection Regulations: 310 CMR 10.00 and Chapter 24
of the City's Ordinances: "The Wetlands Protection Ordinance ". They shall
have the right to request and receive any data or documentation that is
deemed necessary for evaluation of compliance.
2o. This Order of Conditions shall apply to any successor in interest or
successor in control;
21. The contractor is as responsible as the applicant and property owner for
any violations of the Orders of Condition and penalties under the law,
while all activities regulated by this Order are being performed.
A copy of this Order and associated plans shall remain on site during all
construction and /or building activities. The project manager and all
equipment operators shall be familiar with the approved plans, and shall
be informed of their location on the site.
This location shall be accessible to all contractors whenever work is
occuring on site.
A copy of the plans and Order must always be on -site and in all excavating
machinery when work is being performed;
22. All required permits must be obtained from the Planning Board, Zoning
Board, Department of Public Works, and Building Inspector prior to the
start of projects involving fill within any wetland resource area;
23. Upon completion of the project, the Applicant shall submit a certification
that all work has been done in conformance with the provisions of the
Order of Conditions and request a Certificate of Compliance.
If checked: [X] YES
Certification shall be by a Professional Engineer for the grades of the
channel and the construction of the weir, and by a Wetlands Consultant who
shall have been approved by the Commission to confirm if the applicant has
complied with conditions relating to the wetlands:
24. If checked :[ X] YES
An "As Built" plan shall be included with the project engineer's
certification, detailing the post - development conditions of the site:
25. Ongoing conditions that shall not expire with the issuance of a
Certificate of Compliance are as follows:
(insert numbers).
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26. Prior to the construction of the weir, a coffer /check dam shall be
designed by the applicant and approved by the Commission, prior to being
installed on the south side of the brook (upgradient). It shall be
designed to maintain the water level of the Barrett Street Marsh during
construction. The Commission shall be notified prior to the commencement
of any construction.
27. The two trees, designated in the field, for removal are allowed to be cut.
Any trees with a caliper of 4 inches or greater, will be permitted to be
removed, subject to the approval of the wetland specialist, and
notification to the Commission.
28. Vehicles and /or equipment shall enter the project site only by the access
route specified and approved by the Conservation Commission.
Access to the project shall not be permitted from the end of Denise
Circle. Access shall be sought through the Hampden Gardens Housing
Complex. If access cannot be obtained, the applicant must file for an
amendment to this Order of Conditions.
29. All disturbed areas shall be planted upon completion of work in that area,
with an annual rye grass and SCS Conservation Seed mix. A mix of shrubs,
consisting of silky dogwood, highbush blueberry and arrowwood shall be
planted in disturbed areas, and spaced l shrub per five (5) feet of linear
bank.
PLAN CHANGES:
30. Any change or deviation from the Notice of Intent, plans and /or Order of
Conditions approved by the Commission, prior to or during construction,
shall require the applicant to file a request for an amendment with the
Conservation Commission. It shall include a written inquiry as to whether
or not the change is substantial enough to require the filing of a new
Notice of Intent.
After making a positive determination, the Commission shall conduct a
public hearing for the purpose of amending the Order or to issue a new
Order, if a new Notice of Intent is required.
PRE - CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:
31. Prior to the start of any site work, excavation or construction, a
preconstruction conference shall be held on the site, between the
contractor conducting the work, the site /project engineer, the applicant,
and a member or agent of the Conservation Commission, in order to ensure
that the requirements of this Order are understood by all parties.
32. The name of the wetlands specialist shall be submitted to and approved by
the Conservation Commission prior to the beginning of work.
33. The applicant shall notify the Commission in writing of the name, address,
business and home telephone numbers of the project supervisor and /or
contractor who shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the
conditions in this Order.
34. In the event of an emergency, problem, or the need to discuss site
conditions with the Commission or its agent, the contact person for this
project shall be: Susan Roy
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REQUIREMENTS DURING ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION:
35. No material removed for the construction of the Barrett Brook shall be
utilized as fill material on the site, and shall be disposed of properly.
Copies of the disposal receipts, or verification of disposal from the
Department of Public Works, must be submitted to the Conservation
Commission, prior to requesting a Certificate of Compliance.
36. Haybales /silt barriers shall be inspected at the close of each work day,
and after each rainstorm. Any breaches in the siltation barriers shall be
repaired prior to the continuation of work.
VEHICLE ACCESS /STORAGE:
37. All equipment shall be operated, parked, and maintained in such a manner
that will prevent potential alteration of the wetland /resource area and
buffer zone.
38. Equipment shall be operated and stored only in those areas identified by
members of the Conservation Commission in the field, and physically
located in the field through use of a construction barrier. This area
shall be located in the vicinity of the access point, pursuant to
Condition Number 28 of this Order.
WETLAND REPLICATION:
39. A Wetland Specialist, approved by the Conservation Commission, shall be
on -site during all phases of the transference /replanting and of the
disturbed wetland areas.
40. The wetland specialist shall submit a weekly report to the Commission,
detailing the progress of the work, and impact of work on resource areas.
42. If the seed stock and vegetative structures in the excavated soils do not
result in establishment of a plant community comparable to the original
wetland species composition, and with at least fifty (50 %) percent cover
by the end of the first growing season, the applicant shall supplement
with plantings of indigenous species obtained from a nursery specializing
in the propagation of wetland plants.
43. A report of the success of re- vegetation activities shall be submitted to
the Conservation Commission, by a qualified wetlands scientist on the
following schedule:
By (one year from the start of construction)
By (two years from the start of construction)
44. If more than 50% wetland vegetation has not been established after one
growing season (1 year), then additional plantings and /or changes to the
wetland restoration plan shall be submitted to the Conservation Commission
for consideration and approval.
45. If more than 75% wetland vegetation has not been established after two
growing seasons (2 years), then additional plantings and /or changes to
wetland restoration plan shall be submitted to the Commission for
consideration and approval.
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EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL;
46. Erosion control devices shall remain in place until all disturbed surfaces
have been stabilized with a vegetative cover or until the Commission has
authorized their removal.
47. All stockpiled materials shall be located outside of the wetland resource
areas and 100 -foot buffer zone, and shall be stabilized to prevent erosion
and sedimentation into the wetland resource area.
48. If soils are to be disturbed for longer than two months, a temporary cover
of rye or other grass shall be established, following U.S. Soil
Conservation Service (SCS) procedures, to prevent erosion and
sedimentation.
If the season is not appropriate for plant growing, exposed surfaces shall
be stabilized by straw, jute netting, or other SCS - approved methods.
Any stabilization materials such as jute netting shall be firmly anchored
to prevent them from being washed from slopes by rain or flooding.
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`r,; 960010156 OR /881/0214
Issued By Northampton Conservation Commission
Signatures:
"110/1996 '16
This Order must be signed by a majority of the Conservation Commission.
On this day of 199(-r before me
personally appeared L �-i r ., i7.. , to me known to be the
Person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged
that he /she executed the same as his /her free act and deed.
Notary Public My commissi n expires
The applicant, the owner, any person aggrieved by this Order, any owner of land
abutting the land upon which the proposed work is to be done, or any ten
residents of the City or town in which such land is located, are hereby notified
of their right to request the Department of Environmental Protection to issue a
Superseding Order, providing the request is made by certified mail or hand
delivery to the Department, with the appropriate filing fee and Fee Transmittal
Form as provided in 310 CMR 10.03(7), within ten days from the date of issuance
of this determination. A copy of the request shall at the same time be sent by
certified mail or hand delivery to the Conservation Commission and the applicant.
Detach on dotted line and submit to the Northampton Conservation Commission prior
to commencement of work. PLEASE NOTE - -THIS IS NOT REQUIRED IF THE COMMISSION RAS
ALREADY RECORDED THE ORDER, AS IS THEIR USUAL PRACTICE, UNLESS LAND IS REGISTERED
IN LAND COURT.
To Northam ton Conservation Commission: Please be advised that the Order of
Conditions for the project at _ File Number 246- has been
recorded at the Registry of Hampshire County and has been noted in the chain of
title of the affected property in accordance with General Condition 8 on
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If recorded land, the instrument number which identifies this transaction is
If registered land, the document number which identifies this transaction is
Signature
Applicant
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