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10B-051 64 Reservoir Rd wetlands OrderThe Berkshire Design Group , Inc . MEMORANDUM To: Anthony M. Zaharias, DEP Western Region From: G. Jay Vinskey Date: April 14, 2006 Project: 64 Reservoir Road DEP File # 246 -0581 cc: Northampton Conservation Commission Please find below a response to your comments on the Notice of Intent filed for the above project: 1 11 The proposed proiect is subject to the regulations found at 314 CMR 9.00. The applicant submit either a g401 Water Quality Certi icationapplication a deed restriction for Depa review an acceptance, or a written explanation as to why this project is not subiect to jurisdictio p er 31 — CMR 9.03. — The Applicant is agreeable to providing a deed restriction. A draft document, based on DEP's template, is attached for your review. L I The proiect p ro p osal appears to satisfy the criteria for "Redevelopm within the Riverfront Area in accordance with 310 CMR 10.58(5). No response uyarranted. 131 Per 310 CM 10.55(2)(c)2. and/or 3 and the Department's "BVW Policy" (issued March 1,1995), the a licant's representative should submit fully completed DEP Bordering Vegetated Wetland Delineation Field Data Forms Se ctions 1 and/or 2 for transects alone; the boundary of eac d istinct BVW, unless 31 CMR 1 0.5 5(2)( c ) 1 qpplies which should be documented by the ap consultant. BVW Delineation Forms are attached. [ 41 The applicant is advised to plan and construct any BVW replacement area in accordance with the "Massachusetts Inland Wetland Replication Guidelines" (DEP March 20 02). The issuing authorit must ensure these guidelines are adhered to. The BVW replication area will be constructed in accordance with said guidelines and any conditions of the Northampton Conservation Commission. 151 It is unclear wh ether the culvert for the stream crossing is an existing o a proposed structure. If the c ulvert is a new structure or constitutes an enlargement of an existing culvert... The applicant should explain in nreater detail t he work proposed at the streain crossing. The culvert is existing, and it is proposed to remain unaltered; no new stream crossing is proposed 4 Allen Place • Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 • t 413.582.7000 • f 413.582.7005 • bdg @berkshiredesign.com DRAFT DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT THIS DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT ( "Declaration "), is made as of the day of , 2006, by Sweet Meadow Properties, LLC, a Massachusetts corporation with a principal place of business in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts ( "Declarant "). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Declarant, being the owner in fee simple of that certain parcel of land located in Northampton (Leeds), Hampshire County, Massachusetts, being shown as Lots 1, 2, and 3 on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in the Leeds Village, Northampton, Massachusetts ", dated and recorded with the Hampshire Registry of Deeds in Drawer as Plan Number . (Collectively, the "Property "); WHEREAS, under the provision of 314 CMR 9.04(3) of the Massachusetts Clean Water Act Regulations, Declarant is exempt from having to obtain an individual water quality certification (as defined at 314 CMR 9.02) for the lots comprising the Property if Declarant imposes upon said lots a Declaration of Restrictive Covenant limiting to three hundred fifty (350) square feet the amount of "wetlands ", said wetlands being defined under 314 CMR 9.02 ( "Waters of the United States within the Commonwealth "), which may be removed, filled, dredged or altered, and WHEREAS, Declarant desires to be exempt from having to obtain such individual water quality certification for the lots comprising the Property; WHEREAS, Declarant has received a Final Order of Conditions issued by the City of Northampton Conservation Commission (the "Conservation Commission ") dated , 2006 (Department of Environmental Protection Wetland File Number 246 -0581) in accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act Regulations, a copy of which is recorded with the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds on in Book , Page (the "Order of Conditions ") which permits certain alteration within the "Waters of the United States within the Commonwealth" and as shown on the referenced site plans dated (the "Plan "); NOW, THEREFORE, Declarant hereby voluntarily declares and imposes upon the lots comprising the Property, and any portion thereof, the following Declaration for the benefit of Declarant and his /her /its successors in interest to the Property and any portion thereof. 1. Purpose. It shall be the intent and purpose of this Notice, pursuant to the provisions of 314 CMR 9.04(3), to limit hereafter any work done in the "Waters of the United States within the Commonwealth" shown on the Plan to the work set forth in the Order of Conditions, and, except as set forth in the Order of Conditions, to prohibit hereafter any alterations of the Bordering Vegetated Wetlands [as defined at 310 CMR 10.55(2) and 314 CMR 9.02], the Isolated Vegetated Wetlands [as defined at 314 CMR 9.02], and Land Under Water [as defined in 310 CMR 10.56(2) and 314 CMR 9.02] (collectively such areas to be referenced as "Waters of the United States within the Commonwealth ") located upon the Property. 2. Binding Effect. The Declaration and provisions herein set forth shall run with the Property, and any portion thereof, and shall be binding upon Declarant and any other party having interest in the Property, or any portion thereof, or claiming to have an interest with respect to the Property, or any portion thereof, as tenants, invitees, licensees or otherwise, and all of the respective heirs, successors, grantees, mortgages, assigns, agents, contractors, subcontractors and employees of the foregoing. 3. Restrictive Covenant. No alteration of any "Waters of the United States within the Commonwealth" as shown on the Plan (the "Restricted Areas ") shall occur, except as set forth in the Order of Conditions. The following activity shall be prohibited in the Restricted Areas: placement of fill; placement of rubbish, garbage or debris; mechanical mowing; cutting or other disturbance of indigenous plant species; landscaping; placement of structures, pilings or impervious surfaces; any alteration of the substrate; and any other activity which would temporarily or permanently alter the Restricted Areas. This prohibition shall not be affected by the issuance of any Certificate of Compliance by the Conservation Commission. 4. Enforceability. So long as Declarant or his/her /its successors in interest shall retain record title to any of the Property, Declarant and such successors in interest shall have the sole authority and right to, and shall enforce the Declaration herein set forth. Any person having the right to enforce the provisions hereof shall have the right to bring proceedings in law or in equity against any party or parties violating or attempting to violate the terms of this Declaration, to enjoin them from so doing, and to cause any such violation to be remedied, after providing written notice to such party or parties and all mortgagees of record. 5. Severability. If any court or other tribunal determines that any provision of this instrument is invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed to have been modified automatically to conform to the requirements for validity and enforceability as determined by such court or tribunal. In the event the provision invalidated is of such a nature that it cannot be so modified, the provision shall be deemed deleted from this instrument as though it had never been included herein. In either case, the remaining provisions of this instrument shall remain in full force and effect. 6. Incorporation into Deeds, Mortgages, Leases and Instruments of Transfer. Declarant hereby agrees to incorporate this Declaration, in full or by reference, into all deeds, easements, mortgages, leases, licenses, occupancy agreements or any other instrument or transfer by which an interest in and /or a right to use the Property, or any portion thereof, is conveyed. 7. Term. The Declaration and provisions herein set forth shall run with the Property in perpetuity and shall be binding on the Declarant, its successors and assigns. 8. Recordation/Registration. Declarant shall record and /or register this Declaration with the appropriate Registry of Deeds and/or Land Registration Office within thirty (30) days of its date of execution and shall submit a certified Registry copy of the same to the appropriate regional office of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, a duly constituted agency established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, within fourteen (14) days of its date of recordation and /or registration. 9. Amendment and Release. This Declaration may not be amended or released except after express written notification to the appropriate regional office of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Said notification shall clearly state the intent of the Declarant to amend or release this Notice. In the event this Notice is amended and /or released, such amendment and /or release to become effective upon its recordation and /or registration with the appropriate Registry of Deeds and /or Land Registration Office, a certified Registry copy of such amendment and/or release shall be submitted to the appropriate regional office of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection by Declarant within fourteen (14) days of the date of recordation and /or registration. WITNESS the execution hereof under seal this day of , 2006. By: Name and Title COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ss. On this day of , 2006, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared , proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which were , to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that he signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose. Notary Public My Commission Expires: LL�i 0 X C m C� 2 0 DEP Bordering Vegetated Wetland (310 CMR 10.55) Delineation Field Data Form Applicant: / �c�ie Prepared by: W. S^`!�A I f VE* Project location: 6Y dtettorao -'A 1 DEP File #: 726 y" s8! LEtos Check all that apply: ❑ Vegetation alone presumed adequate to delineate BVW boundary: fill out Section I only Its Vegetation and other indicators of hydrology used to delineate BVW boundary: fill out Sections I and II ❑ Method other than dominance test used (attach additional information) Section I. Vegetation Observation Plot Number: /- W Transect Number: / Date of Delineation: A. Sample Layer and Plant Species B. Percent Cover C. Percent D. Dominant Plant E. Wetland (by common/scientific name) (or basal area) Dominance (yes or no) Indicator Cate ory` ,/ r / -Z -?Z ye , c Alto - �anl. �/�c�lt •.lflt...:at�) r• /4� 5u Z 5 tS o Yes C 6 ►�„ ,��. F� f+tr �yrwi..s s Gvrt_� 2 I�OK�Ta1.� Use an asterisk to mark wetland indicator plants: plant species listed in the Wetlands Protection Act (MGL c.131, s.40); plants in the genus Sphagnum; plants listed as bFhvsioloaical AC, FAC +, FACW -, FACW, FACW +, or OBL; or plants with physiological or morphological adaptations. If any plants are identified as wetland indicator plants due to or morphological adaptations, describe the adaptation next to the asterisk. Vegetation conclusion: Number of dominant wetland indicator plants: Number of dominant non - wetland indicator plants: l Is the number of dominant wetland plants equal to or grea ter than the number of dominant non - wetland plant yes no _f ennli ahuay nrNoticeofintent. MA DEP: 3/95 If vegetation alone is presumed adequate to aeuneare me a v vv oounuary, —J-14 41 ". .-. ••• •.•.....•- • •- , • -- - -- - - - 0 X c O.. 2 Section II. Indicators of Hydrology Hydric Soil Interpretation 1. Soil Survey V &AY low ev"..i Save swP� s 7 Other Indicators of Hydrology (check all that apply and describe) ❑ Site inundated: 10 Depth to free water in observation hole: G" 19 Depth to soil saturation in observation hole: Sul f'"e ❑ Water marks: ❑ Drift lines: Is there a published soil survey for this site? yes no title /date: SS -4 14•r.dQN lw -,v Cm-�f— f PW Of8.0 map number: 13 ( soil type mapped: PC. — 10*v7v"�) hydric soil inclusions: Ye--r Are field observations consistent with soil survey? yes no Remarks: #Ys(. S0 "ttcd.CtW..* ..AK P.&1,0" 7'^ 2. Soil Description Horizon Depth Matrix Color Mottles Color 41-1 Z -� Z•TY - 5/3 C2 1 l`r'� ylG� Vj z.sy 7/i) Z Remarks: 3. Other: f{- A. r.�e.� 11�Yd�. L s� t l . �'/.!•M hfrdr•� _Q "Is ; A W .C. V XS1CWY) Conclusion: Is soil hydric? yes no ❑ Sediment deposits: ❑ Drainage patterns in BVW: ❑ Oxidized rhizospheres: ❑ Water- stained leaves:_ ❑ Recorded data (stream, lake, or tidal gauge; aerial photo; other) ❑ Other: Vegetation and Hydrology Conclusion yes no Number of wetland indicator plants > number of non - wetland indicator plants Wetland hydrology present: hydric present other indicators of hydrology present Sample location is in a BVW �] ❑ Submit this form with the Request for Determination of Applicability or Notice of Intent fA a c �o a� 3 a m rn m rn . m 0 m rn w c� m 0 I N GO X C Q. Q . a DEP Bordering Vegetated Wetland (310 CMR 10.55) Delineation Field Data Form Applicant: T: c-ck Prepared by: JW • I,' -1 ✓� Project location: 6Y / sra�tic 1- _ DEP File #: Z-ft- f Check all that apply: ❑ Vegetation alone presumed adequate to delineate BVW boundary: fill out Section I only 29 Vegetation and other indicators of hydrology used to delineate BVW boundary: fill out Sections I and II ❑ Method other than dominance test used (attach additional information) d t•�` ` �l °! Section I. Vegetation Observation Plot Number: / — Q Transect Number: r Date of Delineation: I A. Sample Layer and Plant Species B. Percent Cover C. Percent D. Dominant Plant (by common/scientific name) (or basal area) Dominance (yes or no) etas zGd /YY 3 6 % ye 94-e t)G Ic C / Q'olwts /6 tY Z i .Swats( DJr�. <��• ltn -'�.� t,�,� l�Str�.( � fk�...l� .,�'rl�•,.� -.� SIC 83 / yeI E. Wetland Indicator Category` /- Fat v� FAe v F/f-e0 Fiq -e�J ' Use an asterisk to mark wetland indicator plants: plant species listed in the Wetlands Protection Act (MGL c.131, s.40); plants in the genus Sphagnum; plants listed as FAC, FAC +, FACW -, FACW, FACW +, or OBL; or plants with physiological or morphological adaptations. If any plants are identified as wetland indicator plants due to physiological or morphological adaptations, describe the adaptation next to the asterisk. �. Vegetation conclusion: Number of dominant wetland indicator plants: t' Number of dominant non - wetland in plants: Z— Is the number of dominant wetland plants equal to or greater than the number of dominant non - wetland plants? yes no If vegetation alone is presumed adequate to delineate the BVW boundary, submit this form with the Request for Determination ofApplicabi /lty or Notice of Intent. MA DEP; 3195 Al X �a c n. sZ. a /ate Sal° � SzaPE- !o Section 11. Indicators of Hydrology Hydric Soil Interpretation 1. Soil Survey Is there a published soil survey for this site? yes no title /date: Ss o-f f�•7c1�.� l �� p «,,���f►dl� map number: l3 soil type mapped: hydric soil inclusions: y e-5 Are field observations consistent with soil survey? yes no Remarks: 2. Soil Description Horizon Depth R D - Z el �w Matrix Color Mottles Color 7• sy 3/3 " I A * -t.i„� Sc+�•�4i fa.�.� ��2 Remarks: 3. Other: Conclusion: Is soil hydric? yes no Other Indicators of Hydrology: (check all that apply and describe) ❑ Site inundated: ❑ Depth to free water in observation hole: ❑ Depth to soil saturation in observation hole: ❑ Water marks: ❑ Drift lines: ❑ Sediment deposits: ❑ Drainage patterns in BVVV: ❑ Oxidized rhizospheres: ❑ Water- stained leaves: ❑ Recorded-data (stream, lake, or tidal gauge; aerial photo; other) ❑ Other: M' - f� iJOtc.f7�•ts ar?= 1,� �Sl�y,�tocod�/ Vegetation and Hydrology Conclusion yes no Number of wetland indicator plants ❑ > number of non - wetland indicator plants Wetland hydrology present: hydric present ❑ Ful other indicators of hydrology present ❑ Sample location is In a BVW ❑ Submit this form with the Request for Determination of Applicability or Notice of Intent. N a c m a a� co rn rn c M 0 cm 'rn c 0 m 0 N co RE X W M CL 04 n DEP Bordering Vegetated Wetland (310 CMR 10.55) Delineation Field Data Form Applicant: rr Prepared by: k- S J ve5 Project location: 6Y 40 .k A-ft/ DEP File #: Z6Y Sal Check all that apply• Le t.IS ❑ Vegetation alone presumed adequate to delineate BVW boundary: fill out Section I only ®- Vegetation and other indicators of hydrology used to delineate BVW boundary: fill out Sections I and II ❑ Method other than dominance test used (attach additional information) d-4, c.l444.? q13 Section I. Vegetation Observation Plot Number: Z'w Transect Number. Z Date of Delineation: A. Sample Layer and Plant Species B. Percent Cover C. Percent D. Dominant Plant E. Wetland (by common /scientific name) (or basal area) Dominance (yes or no) Indicator Category` S " sue ky 4 /A 5fl-1-se 6'#-J1AV'A jAlyArd 1011.r yev 6� JC c 'y1' I&nrflw•, A.) �l`t Y COX ' Use an asterisk to mark wetland indicator plants: plant species listed in the Wetlands Protection Act (MGL c.131, s.40); plants in the genus Sphagnum; plants listed as FAC, FAC +, FACW -, FACW, FACW +, or OBL; or plants with physiological or morphological adaptations. If any plants are identified as wetland indicator plants due to physiological or morphological adaptations, describe the adaptation next to the asterisk. Vegetation conclusion: Number of dominant wetland indicator plants: Z Number of dominant non - wetland indicator plants: 2- is the number of dominant wetland plants equal to or greater than the number of dominant non - wetland plant N! yes no Co If vegetation alone is presumed adequate to delineate the BVW boundary, submit this form with the Request for Determination of Applicability or Notice of Intent MA DEP; 3/95 IM X a� sz. 2 JLA,p Section If. Indicators of Hydrology 2� c� � rDE'" L E w Other Indicators of Hydrology (check all that apply and describe) Site inundated: Z " (ti , +c ❑ Depth to free water in observation hole: ❑ Depth to soil saturation in observation hole: ❑ Water marks: ❑ Drift lines: ,so.c Hydric Soil Interpretation O.r 1. Soil Survey Is there a published soil survey for this site? yes no title /date: S.c A--7V"i,4e- 1�.,,�,t„/ 41"414 Pq,i. L//f91) map number: / soil type mapped: hydric soil inclusions: Yes Are field observations consistent with soil survey? yes no Remarks: H L, 2. Soil Description Horizon Depth Matrix Color o" -,`' z• VY Z% AKk / S'AA/,D ❑ Sediment deposits: ❑ Drainage patterns in BVW: ❑ Oxidized rhizospheres: ❑ Water- stained leaves: ❑ Recorded data (stream, lake, or tidal gauge; aerial photo; other) Mottles Color ❑ Other: C ' Remarks: 3. Other: Conclusion: Is soil hydric? es no Vegetation and Hydrology Conclusion yes no Number of wetland indicator plants Pul > number of non - wetland indicator plants 1401 E Wetland hydrology present: hydric soil present other indicators of hydrology present Sample location is in a BVW Submit this form with the Request for Determination of Applicability or Notice of intent. N a c 3 a d rn a� v `o M CM w a� 0 N co X . C CL a� DEP Bordering Vegetated Wetland (310 CMR 10.55) Delineation Field Data Form Applicant: A Prepared by: J('�. SV-'YA Ves Project location: 6Y 4Pol vo.k AD-J DEP File #: Z SS( Check all that apply: /Co" 0 Vegetation alone presumed adequate to delineate BVW boundary: fill out Section I only ❑ Vegetation and other indicators of hydrology used to delineate BVW boundary: fill out Sections I and II ❑ Method other than dominance test used (attach additional information) cslre .section 1 . Vegetation Ob Plot Number: z -u Tra N umb e r: Z Date of Delineation: ,A. Sample Layer and Plant Species B. Percent Cover C. Percent D. Dominant Plant E. Wetland (by common/scientific name) (or basal area) Dominance (yes or no) Indicator C L{SS//o.�� G✓�►•�t �•rt �f•� S7�w�i.�i� � ii '�'�� �^ ���vl,, - �.4.•1�.� lg� /Y /� Zt� SZ� /loot �3 � �/@ s Fvlc.� Vegetation conclusion: Number of dominant wetland indicator plants: 3 Number of dominant non - wetland indicator plants: Is the number of dominant wetland plants equal to or greater than the number of dominant non - wetland plants yes no Co If vegetation alone is presumed adequate to delineate the BVW boundary, submit this form with the Request for Determination orApplrcavulry or rvouce or,ncem. MA urr; .iy3 - 7 110 �� Y /�^t/ •'ttw �f.+ �U[wa.,� GZ/Mt/�Gs ) 7-6 /P n Z Z ; l tGJ _ F,-Or^ SP.�.i G�a.tle�►. �.�lr,�er.3 s -,) 0/z M1 z- Use an asterisk to mark wetland indicator plants: plant species listed in the Wetlands Protection Act (MGL c.131, s.40); plants in the genus Sphagnum; plants listed as FAC, FAC +, FACW -, FACW, FACW +, or OBL; or plants with physiological or morphological adaptations. If any plants are identified as wetland indicator plants due to physiological or morphological adaptations, describe the adaptation next to the asterisk. Vegetation conclusion: Number of dominant wetland indicator plants: 3 Number of dominant non - wetland indicator plants: Is the number of dominant wetland plants equal to or greater than the number of dominant non - wetland plants yes no Co If vegetation alone is presumed adequate to delineate the BVW boundary, submit this form with the Request for Determination orApplrcavulry or rvouce or,ncem. MA urr; .iy3 X c a� 0. 0. CE Section II. Indicators of Hydrology DrRM Other Indicators of Hydrology: (check all that apply and describe) Hydric Soil Interpretation ❑ Site inundated: ❑ Depth to free water in observation hole: 1. Soil Survey ❑ Depth to soil saturation in observation hole: Is there a published soil survey for this site? ( :yes ) no title /date: SS if�dk� At za+,,.fy 4e.�r ?.,,f o at map number: /3 soil type mapped: hydric soil inclusions: Yes Are field observations consistent with soil survey? yes no Remarks: �b�i •5t�t..►� !� ems. �u`�'�{ f�-� �°� t�..l�SP�1 ❑ Water marks: ❑ Drift lines: ❑ Sediment deposits: ❑ Drainage patterns in BVW: ❑ Oxidized rhizospheres: ❑ Water- stained leaves: ❑ Recorded data (stream, lake, or tidal gauge; aerial photo; other) 2. Soil Description Horizon Depth Matrix Color Mottles Color Remarks: :S 7 /,.a. 1\ O 2_" d 3. Other: Conclusion: Is soil hydric? yes no ❑ Other: *-1 /5 d 'du Flo l8 Vegetation and Hydrology Conclusion yes no Number of wetland indicator plants ❑ > number of non - wetland indicator plants Wetland hydrology present: hydric soil present other indicators of hydrology present ❑ Sample location is in a BVW ❑ Submit this form with the Request for Determinetion of Applicability or Notice of Intent. y C t4 d 3 w rn rn c v L 0 C3 rn c w c� c 0 N Co maSSachiuseffS Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 5 - Order of Conditions l� 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. Alf tab retam DEP File Number: 246 -581 A. General Information Nortnam ion From: 1. Conservation Commission 2. This issuance is for (check one): a. ® Order of Conditions b. ❑ Amended Order of Conditions 3. To: Applicant Art Pichette a. First Name b. Last Name c/o Wright Builders 48 Bates Street d. Mailing Address Northampton e. City /Town 4. Property Owner (if different from applicant) Sweet Meadow Properties LLC c. Company MA f. State 01060 g. Zip Code a. First Name b. Last Name c. Company d. Mailing Address e. City /Town f. State g. Zip Code 5. Project Location: 64 Reservoir Road Leeds /Northampton a. Street Address b. City /Town 106/10D 51/38 c. Assessors Map /Plat Number d. Parcel /Lot Number Latitude and Longitude, if known (note: 42 21 12 N 72 42 21 W electronic filers will click for GIS locator): e. Latitude f. Longitude Property recorded at the Registry of Deeds for (attach additional information if more than one parcel): 6. Hampshire a. County b. Certificate (if registered land) 8380 334 c. Book d. Page 03/03/2006 04/18/2006 04/28/2006 7. Dates: a. Date Notice of Intent Filed b. Date Public Hearing Closed c. Date of Issuance Plans and Other Documents (attach additional plan or document references as 8. Final Approved needed): Residential Lot Development Plan a Title The Berkshire Design Group Marc Durso b. Prepared By c. Signed and Stamped by 03/08/2006 1 d. Final Revision Date e. Scale f. Additional Plan or Document Title g. Date Page 1 of 9 vvpaform5 doc • rev 3/1/05 77 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 5 - Order of Conditions Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 DEP File Number: 246 -581 B. Findings 1. Findings pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act: Following the review of the above - referenced Notice of Intent and based on the information provided in this application and presented at the public hearing, this Commission finds that the areas in which work is proposed is significant to the following interests of the Wetlands Protection Act. Check all that apply: a. ® Public Water Supply b. ® Land Containing Shellfish c. ® Prevention of Pollution f. ® Protection of Wildlife a. ® Private Water Supply e. ® Fisheries Habitat g. ® Groundwater Supply h. ® Storm Damage Prevention i. ® Flood Control 2. This Commission hereby finds the project, as proposed, is: (check one of the following boxes) Approved subject to: a. ❑ the following conditions which are necessary in accordance with the performance standards set forth in the wetlands regulations. This Commission orders that all work shall be performed in accordance with the Notice of Intent referenced above, the following General Conditions, and any other special conditions attached to this Order. To the extent that the following conditions modify or differ from the plans, specifications, or other proposals submitted with the Notice of Intent, these conditions shall control. Denied because: b. ® the proposed work cannot be conditioned to meet the performance standards set forth in the wetland regulations. Therefore, work on this project may not go forward unless and until a new Notice of Intent is submitted which provides measures which are adequate to protect these interests, and a final Order of Conditions is issued. A description of the performance standards which the proposed work cannot meet is attached to this Order. C. ® the information submitted by the applicant is not sufficient to describe the site, the work, or the effect of the work on the interests identified in the Wetlands Protection Act. Therefore, work on this project may not go forward unless and until a revised Notice of Intent is submitted which provides sufficient information and includes measures which are adequate to protect the Act's interests, and a final Order of Conditions is issued. A description of the specific information which is lacking and why it is necessary is attached to this Order as per 310 CMR 10.05(6)(c). Inland Resource Area Impacts: Check all that apply below. (For Approvals Only) 3. ❑ Buffer Zone Impacts: Shortest distance between limit of project disturbance and wetland boundary (if available) a. linear feet Resource Area Proposed Permitted Proposed Permitted Alteration Alteration Replacement Replacement 4. ❑ Bank a. linear feet b. linear feet c. linear feet d. linear feet 5. ® Bordering Vegetated 350 410 Wetland a. square feet b. square feet c. square feet d. square feet 6. ❑ Land Under Waterbodies a. square feet b. square feet c. square feet d. square feet and Waterways e. cu.yd dredged f. cu.yd dredged Page 2 of 9 wpaform5 doc • rev 3/1/05 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 5 - Order of Conditions l� Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 DEP File Number: 246 -581 B. Findings (cont.) ❑ Barrier Beaches 13. ❑ Proposed Permitted Proposed Resource Area Alteration Alteration Replacement 7. ❑ Bordering Land ❑ Rocky Intertidal Shores 17. Subject to Flooding a. square feet b. square feet c. square feet Cubic Feet Flood Storage e. cubic feet f. cubic feet g. cubic feet 8. ❑ Isolated Land Subject to Flooding a. square feet b. square feet Cubic Feet Flood Storage c. cubic feet d. cubic feet e. cubic feet 18,600 9. ® Riverfront area a. total sq. feet b. total sq. feet 3,500 6,610 Sq ft within 100 ft c. square feet d. square feet e. square feet 15,100 Sq ft between 100 -200 ft g. square feet h. square feet i. square feet Coastal Resource Area Impacts: Check all that apply below. (For Approvals Only) 1o. ❑ Designated Port Areas Indicate size under Land Under the Ocean, below 11. ❑ Land Under the Ocean a. square feet b. square feet 12. ❑ Barrier Beaches 13. ❑ Coastal Beaches 14. ❑ Coastal Dunes 15. ❑ Coastal Banks 16. ❑ Rocky Intertidal Shores 17. ❑ Salt Marshes 18. ❑ Land Under Salt Ponds 19. ❑ Land Containing Shellfish 20. ❑ Fish Runs 21. ❑ Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage Permitted Replacement h. cubic feet f. cubic feet f. square feet J . square feet Indicate size under Coastal Beaches and /or Coastal Dunes below a. square feet b. square feet c. c/y nourishmt. d. c/y nourishmt . a. square feet a. square feet a. square feet a. square feet b. linear feet Indicate size under Coastal Banks, inland Bank, Land Under the Ocean, and /or inland Land Under Waterbodies and Waterways, above a dredged b. cu.yd dredg a. square feet b. square feet Page 3 of 9 wpaform5 doc • rev 3/1/05 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 5 - Order of Conditions Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 DEP File Number: 246 -581 C. General Conditions Under Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (only applicable to approved projects) 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, bylaws, 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. If this Order is intended to be valid for more than three years, the extension date and the special circumstances warranting the extended time period are set forth as a special condition 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. Any fill shall contain 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. 7. This Order is not final until all administrative appeal periods from this Order have elapsed, or if such an appeal has been taken, until all proceedings before the Department have been completed. No work shall be undertaken until the Order has become final and then 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 the 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 done. The recording information shall be submitted to this Conservation Commission on the form at the end of this Order, which form must be stamped by the Registry of Deeds, prior to the commencement of work. 9. A sign shall be displayed at the site not less then two square feet or more than three square feet in size bearing the words, "Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection" [or, "MA DEP"] "File Number wpaform5 doc • rev. 3/1/05 Page 4 of 9 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection \� Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands 1 WPA Form 5 - Order of Conditions Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 DEP File Number: 246 -581 C. General Conditions Under Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act 10. Where the Department of Environmental Protection is requested to issue a Superseding Order, the Conservation Commission shall be a party to all agency proceedings and hearings before DEP. 11. Upon completion of the work described herein, the applicant shall submit a Request for Certificate of Compliance (WPA Form 8A) to the Conservation Commission. 12. The work shall conform to the plans and special conditions referenced in this order. 13. Any change to the plans identified in Condition #12 above shall require the applicant to inquire of the Conservation Commission in writing whether the change is significant enough to require the filing of a new Notice of Intent. 14. 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 Order at reasonable hours to evaluate compliance with the conditions stated in this Order, and may require the submittal of any data deemed necessary by the Conservation Commission or Department for that evaluation. 15. This Order of Conditions shall apply to any successor in interest or successor in control of the property subject to this Order and to any contractor or other person performing work conditioned by this Order. 16. Prior to the start of work, and if the project involves work adjacent to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland, the boundary of the wetland in the vicinity of the proposed work area shall be marked by wooden stakes or flagging. Once in place, the wetland boundary markers shall be maintained until a Certificate of Compliance has been issued by the Conservation Commission. 17. All sedimentation barriers shall be maintained in good repair until all disturbed areas have been fully stabilized with vegetation or other means. At no time shall sediments be deposited in a wetland or water body. During construction, the applicant or his /her designee shall inspect the erosion controls on a daily basis and shall remove accumulated sediments as needed. The applicant shall immediately control any erosion problems that occur at the site and shall also immediately notify the Conservation Commission, which reserves the right to require additional erosion and /or damage prevention controls it may deem necessary. Sedimentation barriers shall serve as the limit of work unless another limit of work line has been approved by this Order. 18. All work associated with this Order is required to comply with the Massachusetts Stormwater Policy Standards. Special Conditions: If you need more space for additional conditions, select box to attach a text document ❑ wpaform5 doc • rev 3/1/05 Page 5 of 9 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 5 - Order of Conditions Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 If you need more space for additional conditions, select box to attach a text document ❑ DEP File Number: 246 -581 D. Findings Under Municipal Wetlands Bylaw or Ordinance 1. Is a municipal wetlands bylaw or ordinance applicable? ® Yes ❑ No 2. The Northampton hereby finds (check one that applies): Conservation Commission 3. ® that the proposed work cannot be conditioned to meet the standards set forth in a municipal ordinance or bylaw specifically: Northampton Wetlands Ordinance Chapter 24/25 a. Municipal Ordinance or Bylaw b. Citation Therefore, work on this project may not go forward unless and until a revised Notice of Intent is submitted which provides measures which are adequate to meet these standards, and a final Order of Conditions is issued. 4. ❑ that the following additional conditions are necessary to comply with a municipal ordinance or bylaw: a. Municipal Ordinance or Bylaw b. Citation The Commission orders that all work shall be performed in accordance with the following 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. C. The special conditions relating to municipal ordinance or bylaw are as follows: wpaform5 doc • rev 3/1/05 Page 6 of 9 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection \ Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 5 - Order of Conditions Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 DEP File Number: E. Issuance This Order is valid for three years, unless otherwise specified as a special condition pursuant to General Conditions #4, from the date of issuance. 1. Date of Issuance Please indicate the number of members who will sign this form: This Order must be signed by a majority of the Conservation Commission. 2. Number of signers The Order must be mailed by certified mail (return receipt requested) or hand delivered to the applicant. A copy also must be mailed or hand delivered at the same time to the appropriate Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office, if not filing elec ' ally, and the property Qwner, if different from applicant. Signatur s: Notary Acknowledgement Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of On this p� of 4InM51' VLE Before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared iqW kL- a oo b Month Year 'PAUL WeREf- Name of Document Signer proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was /were cxSo* 16)a-%P6(- Description of evidence of identification to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that he /she signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose. As member of Cityrr~ffln( Conservation Commission Place notary seal and /or any stamp above This Order is issued to the applicant as follows: ❑ by hand delivery on Date Signature of Notary Public C nkS cii �. Printed Name of Notary Public' , "' .,• o�l My Co4nmission Expires (Date) ® by certified mail, return receipt requested, on 6 ,4 aM6 Date wpaform5 doc • rev. 3/1/05 Page 7 of 9 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands ; WPA Form 5 - Order of Conditions Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 G. Recording Information DEP File Number: 246 -581 This Order of Conditions must be 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 subject to the Order. In the case of registered land, this Order shall also be noted on the Land Court Certificate of Title of the owner of the land subject to the Order of Conditions. The recording information on Page 7 of this form shall be submitted to the Conservation Commission listed below. Conservation Commission Detach on dotted line, have stamped by the Registry of Deeds and submit to the Conservation Commission. To: Conservation Commission Please be advised that the Order of Conditions for the Project at: Project Location DEP File Number Has been recorded at the Registry of Deeds of: County Book Page for: Property Owner and has been noted in the chain of title of the affected property in: Book Page In accordance with the Order of Conditions issued on: Date If recorded land, the instrument number identifying this transaction is: Instrument Number If registered land, the document number identifying this transaction is: Document Number Signature of Applicant wpaform5 doc • rev 3/1/05 Page 9 of 9 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT • CITY OF NORTHAMPTON Cit,9 Haff • 2i o Main Street, Room ii • Norttjampt(m MA o 1 o60 -3198 • (4 5 -1266 • Fax: 587 -1264 Wahne Feiclen, Director www.NorthamptonMa.gov Decision of the Northampton Conservation Commission At a public hearing held in Hearing Room 18, City Hall, on April 18, 2006 the Northampton Conservation Commission voted to deny the Notice of Intent permit application filed by Arthur Pichette for Sweet Meadow Properties, LLC, for the redevelopment of a residential site, removal of an existing house, garage and driveway, restoration within Riverfront Area, construction of three new homes outside Riverfront Area, work in the buffer zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland, and construction of a common driveway with one Bordering Vegetated Wetland crossing. Based on the information presented at the hearing, the Northampton Conservation Commission made the following findings in support of the denial of the application: Related to the significance of the resource areas on the site to the interests identified in the Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance and the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act: The Northampton Conservation Commission found that the Riverfront Area, Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and 100' Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands are significant to the protection of the following interests: agriculture, aesthetic value, wildlife and wildlife habitat, fisheries, land containing shellfish, ground water, public and private water supply, flood control, storm damage prevention, pollution, erosion and sedimentation control. Related to the expected impacts of the project on those resource areas: The extent and location of the proposed work would cause adverse and undue affects from the disruption of an area consisting of steep slopes in Riverfront Area, Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and Buffer Zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands, which in turn adversely affects the interests of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. Under the current proposal, these activities will result in adverse impacts to the resource area from stormwater runoff, erosion, siltation, loss of groundwater recharge, poor water quality, vegetation change and harm to wildlife habitat either immediately, as a consequence of construction, or over time, as a consequence of daily operation and the existence of the proposed activities. planning boavcf - conservation commission - zoning boa rclo f appeals - horsing partnevship - vectevetopment a"thority - nortl ampton Gus economic ctevetop men t - com munitp Jevetopment - historic district commission - historicaI commission - centraI business architectnre , :,, �.. .1 .. f.... - (.I,. .,.. Related to the adequacy of the proposed mitigation measures: The application did not propose proper mitigation to prevent adverse impacts caused by the disturbance of steep slopes within the Riverfront Area, Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and the Buffer Zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands, which are resource areas protected by the Northampton Wetlands Ordinance and the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. Related to the specific proposal The Northampton Conservation Commission has denied the project proposal, but recognizes that the applicant may design a project on the parcel that is consistent with the regulations promulgated as a result of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Northampton Wetlands Ordinance. Further, the Northampton Conservation Commission recognizes that based on the application material, there is at least one option that may be approved with reasonable conditions that protect the interests of the Wetlands Protection Act and the Northampton Wetlands Ordinance. The members voted as follows: To grant the permit requested: NONE To deny: Paul Wetzel, John Body, Reuven Goldstein and Susan Carbin Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection \ _ -- Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 5 - Order of Conditions i� 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. � tab �eNm A. General Information Northampton From. 1. Conservation Commission 2. This issuance is for (check one): a. ® Order of Conditions 3. To: Applicant: Art Pichette a. First Name b. Last Name c/o Wright Builders 48 Bates Street d. Mailing Address Northampton e. City/Town 4. Property Owner (if different from applicant) DEP File Number: 246 -585 u�iNNibui� Bk: 8778Pg: 89 Page: I of 11 Recorded: 06/3012006 02:05 PM b. ❑ Amended Order of Conditions Sweet Meadow Properties LLC c. Company MA f. State a. First Name b. Last Name c. Company 01060 g. Zip Code d. Mailing Address e. City /Town f. State g. Zip Code 5. Project Location: 64 Reservoir Road Leeds /Northampton a. Street Address b. City/Town 1013/10D 51/38 c. Assessors Map /Plat Number d. Parcel /Lot Number Latitude and Longitude, if known (note: 42 21 12 N 72 42 21 W electronic filers will click for GIS locator): e. Latitude f. Longitude 6. Property recorded at the Registry of Deeds for (attach additional information if more than one parcel): Hampshire a. County b. Certificate (if registered land) 8380 334 c. Book d. Page 05/08/2006 05/25/2006 06/06/2006 7. Dates. a. Date Notice of Intent Filed b. Date Public Hearing Closed c. Date of Issuance 8. Final Approved Plans and Other Documents (attach additional plan or document references as needed): Residential Lot Development Plan a. Plan Title The Berkshire Design Group Marc Durso - 6 - By c. Signed and Stamped by 05/08/2006 1 " =40' d. Final Revision Date e. Scale Stormwater Management System Operation and Management Plan March 8, 2006 - Date. f. Additional Plan or Document Title g. Page 1 of 9 wpaform5 doc • rev 3/1/05 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 5 - Order of Conditions Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 DEP File Number: 246 -585 B. Findings 1. Findings pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act: Following the review of the above - referenced Notice of Intent and based on the information provided in this application and presented at the public hearing, this Commission finds that the areas in which work is proposed is significant to the following interests of the Wetlands Protection Act. Check all that apply: a. ® Public Water Supply b. ® Land Containing Shellfish c. ® Prevention of Pollution d. ® Private Water Supply e. ® Fisheries f. ® Protection of Wildlife Habitat g. ® Groundwater Supply h. ® Storm Damage Prevention i. ® Flood Control 2. This Commission hereby finds the project, as proposed, is: (check one of the following boxes) Approved subject to: a. ® the following conditions which are necessary in accordance with the performance standards set forth in the wetlands regulations. This Commission orders that all work shall be performed in accordance with the Notice of Intent referenced above, the following General Conditions, and any other special conditions attached to this Order. To the extent that the following conditions modify or differ from the plans, specifications, or other proposals submitted with the Notice of Intent, these conditions shall control. Denied because: b. ❑ the proposed work cannot be conditioned to meet the performance standards set forth in the wetland regulations. Therefore, work on this project may not go forward unless and until a new Notice of Intent is submitted which provides measures which are adequate to protect these interests, and a final Order of Conditions is issued. A description of the performance standards which the proposed work cannot meet is attached to this Order. C. ❑ the information submitted by the applicant is not sufficient to describe the site, the work, or the effect of the work on the interests identified in the Wetlands Protection Act. Therefore, work on this project may not go forward unless and until a revised Notice of Intent is submitted which provides sufficient information and includes measures which are adequate to protect the Act's interests, and a final Order of Conditions is issued. A description of the specific information which is lacking and why it is necessary is attached to this Order as per 310 CMR 10.05(6)(c). Inland Resource Area Impacts: Check all that apply below. (For Approvals Only) 3. ❑ Buffer Zone Impacts: Shortest distance between limit of project disturbance and wpaform5 doc • rev 3/1105 Page 2 of 9 wetland boundary (if available) a. linear feet Proposed Permitted Proposed Permitted Resource Area Alteration Alteration Replacement Replacement 4. ❑ Bank a. linear feet b. linear feet c. linear feet d. linear feet 5. ® Bordering Vegetated 350 410 Wetland a. square feet b. square feet c. square feet d. square feet 6. ❑ Land Under Waterbodies a. square feet b. square feet c. square feet d. square feet and Waterways e. cu.yd dredged f. cu.yd dredged wpaform5 doc • rev 3/1105 Page 2 of 9 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection �Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 5 - Order of Conditions Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 DEP File Number: 246 -585 B. Findings (cost.) Indicate size under Coastal Beaches and /or Coastal Dunes below 13. ❑ Coastal Beaches a. square feet b. square feet c. c/y nourishmt. d. c/y nourishmt. 14. ❑ Proposed Permitted Proposed Permitted Resource Area Alteration Alteration Replacement Replacement 7. ❑ Bordering Land 17. ❑ Salt Marshes a. square feet b. square feet c. square feet d. square feet 18. ❑ Subject to Flooding a. square feet b. square feet c. square feet d. square feet a. square feet Cubic Feet Flood Storage e. cubic feet f. cubic feet g. cubic feet h. cubic feet 8. ❑ Isolated Land Subject to Flooding a. square feet b. square feet Cubic Feet Flood Storage c. cubic feet d. cubic feet e. cubic feet f. cubic feet ® Riverfront 15 ,000 plus 15,000 plus 9. area restoration restoration 3,500 3,500 5,500 5,500 Sq ft within 100 ft c. square feet d. square feet e. square feet f. square feet 11,500 11,500 Sq ft between 100 -200 ft g. square feet h. square feet i. square feet j. square feet Coastal Resource Area Impacts: Check all that apply below. (For Approvals Only) 1o. ❑ Designated Port Areas Indicate size under Land Under the Ocean, below 11. ❑ Land Under the Ocean a. square feet b. square feet 12. ❑ Barrier Beaches Indicate size under Coastal Beaches and /or Coastal Dunes below 13. ❑ Coastal Beaches a. square feet b. square feet c. c/y nourishmt. d. c/y nourishmt. 14. ❑ Coastal Dunes a. square feet b. square feet c. c/y nourishmt. d. c/y nourishmt 15. ❑ Coastal Banks a. linear feet b. linear feet 16. ❑ Rocky Intertidal Shores a. square feet b. square feet 17. ❑ Salt Marshes a. square feet b. square feet c. square feet d. square feet 18. ❑ Land Under Salt Ponds a. square feet b. square feet 19. ❑ Land Containing Shellfish a. square feet b. square feet c. square feet d. square feet 20. ❑ Fish Runs Indicate size under Coastal Banks, inland Bank, Land Under the Ocean, and /or inland Land Under Waterbodies and Waterways, above a. cu.yd dredged b. cu.yd dredged 21. ❑ Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage a. square feet b. square feet wpaform5.doc • rev 3/1105 Page 3 of 9 L1 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands DEP File Number: 1 WPA Form 5 - Order of Conditions 246 -585 Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 C. General Conditions Under Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (only applicable to approved projects) 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, bylaws, 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. If this Order is intended to be valid for more than three years, the extension date and the special circumstances warranting the extended time period are set forth as a special condition 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. Any fill shall contain 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. 7. This Order is not final until all administrative appeal periods from this Order have elapsed, or if such an appeal has been taken, until all proceedings before the Department have been completed. No work shall be undertaken until the Order has become final and then 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 the 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 done. The recording information shall be submitted to this Conservation Commission on the form at the end of this Order, which form must be stamped by the Registry of Deeds, prior to the commencement of work. 9. A sign shall be displayed at the site not less then two square feet or more than three square feet in size bearing the words, "Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection" [or, "MA DEP"] "File Number 246 -585 wpaform5.doc • rev 311105 Page 4 of 9 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 5 - Order of Conditions Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 If you need more space for additional conditions, select box to attach a text document ❑ DEP File Number: 246 -585 C. General Conditions Under Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act 10. Where the Department of Environmental Protection is requested to issue a Superseding Order, the Conservation Commission shall be a party to all agency proceedings and hearings before DEP. 11. Upon completion of the work described herein, the applicant shall submit a Request for Certificate of Compliance (WPA Form 8A) to the Conservation Commission. 12. The work shall conform to the plans and special conditions referenced in this order. 13. Any change to the plans identified in Condition #12 above shall require the applicant to inquire of the Conservation Commission in writing whether the change is significant enough to require the filing of a new Notice of Intent. 14. 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 Order at reasonable hours to evaluate compliance with the conditions stated in this Order, and may require the submittal of any data deemed necessary by the Conservation Commission or Department for that evaluation. 15. This Order of Conditions shall apply to any successor in interest or successor in control of the property subject to this Order and to any contractor or other person performing work conditioned by this Order. 16. Prior to the start of work, and if the project involves work adjacent to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland, the boundary of the wetland in the vicinity of the proposed work area shall be marked by wooden stakes or flagging. Once in place, the wetland boundary markers shall be maintained until a Certificate of Compliance has been issued by the Conservation Commission. 17. All sedimentation barriers shall be maintained in good repair until all disturbed areas have been fully stabilized with vegetation or other means. At no time shall sediments be deposited in a wetland or water body. During construction, the applicant or his /her designee shall inspect the erosion controls on a daily basis and shall remove accumulated sediments as needed. The applicant shall immediately control any erosion problems that occur at the site and shall also immediately notify the Conservation Commission, which reserves the right to require additional erosion and /or damage prevention controls it may deem necessary. Sedimentation barriers shall serve as the limit of work unless another limit of work line has been approved by this Order. 18. All work associated with this Order is required to comply with the Massachusetts Stormwater Policy Standards. Special Conditions: See "Attachment A" wpaform5 doc • rev 3/1/05 Page 5 of 9 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection \ Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands l� WPA Form 5 - Order of Conditions Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 If you need more space for additional conditions, select box to attach a text document ❑ DEP File Number: 246 -585 D. Findings Under Municipal Wetlands Bylaw or Ordinance 1. Is a municipal wetlands bylaw or ordinance applicable? ® Yes ❑ No 2. The Northampton hereby finds (check one that applies): Conservation Commission 3. ❑ that the proposed work cannot be conditioned to meet the standards set forth in a municipal ordinance or bylaw specifically: a. Municipal Ordinance or Bylaw b. Citation Therefore, work on this project may not go forward unless and until a revised Notice of Intent is submitted which provides measures which are adequate to meet these standards, and a final Order of Conditions is issued. 4. ® that the following additional conditions are necessary to comply with a municipal ordinance or bylaw: Northampton Wetlands Ordinance Chapter 24/25 a. Municipal Ordinance or Bylaw b. Citation The Commission orders that all work shall be performed in accordance with the following 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. C. The special conditions relating to municipal ordinance or bylaw are as follows: See "Attachment A" wpaform5 doc • rev 311/05 Page 6 of 9 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands DEP File Number: WPA Form 5 — Order of Conditions 6-5 Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 E. Issuance This Order is valid for three years, unless otherwise specified as a special Q $ condition pursuant to General Conditions #4, from the date of issuance. 1. Da ( e of I suance Please indicate the number of members who will sign this form: 4 This Order must be signed by a majority of the Conservation Commission. 2. Nurdber of Signers The Order must be mailed by certified mail (return receipt requested) or hand delivered to the applicant. A copy also must be mailed or hand delivered at the same time to the appropriate Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office f not filing electronically, and the property owner, if different from appli nt. Signatures: c� Notary Acknowledgement Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of On this of %I Day Month Year Before me, the undersigned Notary Public, MICWL ✓m personally appeared Name of Document Signer proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was /were of evidence of identification to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that he /she signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose. As member of City /Town Conservation Commission ry 'g Q P L v� JZ PU F O � Place notary seal and /or' y stamp above This Order is issued to the applicant as follows: ❑ by hand delivery on Date of Printed Name AAotary Public My Commission Upires (Date) IN by certified mail, return receipt requested, on taNUMP Date wpaform5 doc • rev 3/1/05 Page 7 of 9 "ATTACHMENT A" 18. Prior to the initiation of any work, the applicant /owner shall submit a letter of understanding to the Commission stating that he /she has received, read, understands and shall comply with these Orders. The applicant, and, his or her contractor, foreman and /or construction manager shall sign the letter of understanding. 19. Prior to the initiation of any work, the applicant shall submit to the Commission a sequencing plan for construction, and erosion and sedimentation control installation. 20. Prior to the start of any site work, excavation or construction, a pre - construction 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. Prior to the pre - construction meeting, all erosion control devices must be installed. 21. All required permits must be obtained from the Army Corp of Engineers (Section 404, Water Quality Certification), Planning Board, Zoning Board, Department of Public Works, or Building Inspector prior to the start of any project. 22. 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. 23. All revised plans, referenced within this Order of Conditions, shall be approved by the Conservation Commission and incorporated into the permit by reference and shall be followed during the course of construction. 24. The areas of construction shall remain in a stable condition at the close of each construction day. Erosion control measures shall be inspected at this time, and maintained or reinforced as necessary. All such devices shall be inspected, cleaned or replaced during construction and shall remain in place until such time as stabilization of all areas that may impact resource areas is permanent. These devices shall also be inspected to assure that the maximum control has been provided. Any entrapped silt shall be removed to an area outside the buffer zone and resource areas, and maintained or reinforced as necessary. Erosion controls shall be inspected after every rainfall to assure that maximum control has been provided. 25. An adequate stockpile of erosion control materials shall be on site at all times for emergency or routine replacement and shall include materials to repair or replace silt fences, straw bales, erosion control blankets, riprap, filter berms or other devices planned for use during construction. 26. Soils exposed for periods greater than two months shall be stabilized with erosion control blankets and netting, a covering of straw mulch, or a temporary cover of rye or other grass to prevent erosion and sedimentation. Drainage ditches shall be stabilized and seeded with a native perennial grass mixture. Any stabilization materials such as jute netting shall be firmly anchored to prevent them from being washed from slopes by rain or flooding. Preference should be given to biodegradable materials. 27. All disturbed areas shall be graded, loamed and seeded, or stabilized with erosion control blankets or netting, and a covering of straw mulch prior to November 30, of each year. No disturbed areas or stockpiled materials will be left unprotected or without erosion control after this date. 28. No disposal of soils or other materials shall be allowed within: a 100 -year floodplain; 40 feet of the 100 -year floodplain elevation; any wetland; or any area within 100 -feet of a wetland, unless such areas are specifically approved by the Commission, in accordance with 310 CMR 10.00, and City of Northampton Ordinances - Chapter 24 29. Ongoing conditions that shall not expire with the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance are as follows: N/A 30. Upon completion of the work covered by this Order, the applicant shall submit an as -built plan, signed and stamped by a registered professional engineer or land surveyor, together with a written request for a Certificate of Compliance. The plan and written request shall specify any ways that the completed project differs from the plans referenced in the Order. The as -built plan shall include, at a minimum, and as applicable to the project: elevations of all pipe inverts and outlets, pipe sizes, materials, and slopes; all other drainage structures; limits of clearing, grading, and fill; all structures, pavement, and contours within 100 feet of wetland boundaries; all alterations within the wetland resource areas; and all dates of fieldwork. 31. The owner of the property described in this Order must advise any potential buyer of the property that any construction or alteration to said property, including brush cutting or clearance, may require approval by the Northampton Conservation Commission. Any instrument conveying any or all of the owners' interest in said property or any portion thereof, shall contain language similar to the following: "This property is subject to the Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance and /or Wetlands Protection Act. Any construction or maintenance work performed on this property requires an Order of Conditions, and /or a Determination of Applicability from the Northampton Conservation Commission. 32. Proper documentation must be provided to the Northampton Conservation Commission before any work shall proceed that would cause an increase or decrease in Flood Storage Volume. Net gains in Compensatory Storage, from excavation or the removal of any structure, shall only be considered valid if the applicant provides documentation to the Northampton Conservation Commission before a scheduled Conservation Commission meeting, and submits receipts verifying the compensatory storage volumes to the Northampton Conservation Commission. Receipts shall be submitted within one year of the work approved by the Commission. 33. Before the preconstruction meeting, applicant shall submit a copy of a recorded deed restriction per 314 CMR 9.03 (see Notice of Intent Declaration of Restrictive Covenant) that is acceptable to both the Department of Environmental Protection and the Northampton Conservation Commission. 34. Applicant must add to their stonnwater management plan that the use of salt on the driveways is prohibited and all lawn care chemicals are prohibited- Applicant must submit this change to the stormwater management plan before the preconstruction meeting. 35. The predominant stones to be used in the proposed stonewalls, adjacent to the driveway, must consist of 2' in diameter stones from the existing stone wall, as indicated on the plan, or stones of the same size that match the characteristics of the existing stone wall. 36. Proposed parcels 1 and 2 must have minimum 2' diameter stones at 25' intervals along the building pocket that is indicated on the Residential Lot Development Plan. The owners of the houses on lots 1 and 2 are responsible for maintenance and replacement of all markers. 37. The stormwater system must be constructed and stabilized before the beginning of construction of the three permitted houses. The Northampton Conservation Commission shall be notified when the stormwater system is complete and is in stable condition. 38. The area from Reservoir Road to the east /west linear wetland at the base of the hill, on the west side of the driveway, adjacent to the proposed restoration area, shall not be disturbed and shall be allowed to return, through natural succession, to native forest cover. ATTEST: HAMPSHIRE, d0 /� �- , REGISTER MARIANNE L. DONOHUE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT a 6 a v APPLICATION DECISION City of Northampton Department of Public Works Project / Site Name: 64 Reservoir Road — Leeds Project Street or Location / Assessor ID: 64 Reservoir Road Leeds MA / Map l OB Parcel 51 & Map lOD Parcel 38 Applicant Name: Sweet Meadow Properties, LLC c/o Wright Builders Applicant Address /Phone: 48 Bates Street, Northampton MA / 413 -586 -8287 Application Submission Date: 3/14/2006 THE FOLLOWING ACTION BY THE NORTHAMPTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON INFORMATION PRESENTED: Disapproval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application based on a determination within seven days of the receipt of the application that the application is administratively incomplete (see attached documentation). Approval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application. X Approval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application subject to any conditions, modifications or restrictions required by the Department of Public Works (see below) Disapproval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application based upon a determination that the proposed plan, as submitted, does not meet the purposes set forth in the Northampton Stormwater Management. Standard Permit Conditions: 1. All clearing, grading, drainage, construction, and development shall be conducted in strict accordance with the following plans and information submitted with the application and as amended by any conditions attached to this permit: a. Residential Lot Development, 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, Massachusetts, Plan of Land dated 2/17/2006 and revised 3/9/2006, Sheet 1 dated 2/23/2006 and revised 3/9/2006, Sheets 2 & 3 dated 2/23/2006 and revised 3/8/2006, stamped by Marc S. D'Urso, P.E., The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. MAStonnwater Pennits \Stormwater Permits \Pennits_new applications \064 Reservoir Road.doc Page 1 of 3 b. Drainage Calculations & Report for Residential Lot Development, 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA, dated 3/8/2006, prepared and stamped by Marc S. D'Urso, P.E., The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. c. Draft Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for Residential Lot Development, 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA, dated 3/8/2006, prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. d. Stormwater Management System Proposed Operation and Maintenance Plan for Residential Lot Development, 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA, dated 3/8/2006. 2. The Northampton Department of Public Works (DPW) or its authorized representative shall be provided access to the property to conduct inspections before, during, and after construction activities as necessary. The applicant shall arrange with the DPW to schedule the following inspections: Initial Inspection, Erosion Control Inspection, Bury Inspection, and Final Inspection. The DPW may also conduct random inspections to ensure effective control of erosion and sedimentation during all phases of construction. 3. Annual Reports that are stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer documenting the actions completed as required by the Operation, Maintenance and Inspection Agreement shall be submitted to the Northampton Department of Public Works by October lst of each year. 4. If construction of the proposed stormwater system has not started within five years of the issue date of this permit, then the permit will expire and anew permit will be required. Construction is defined as clearing, grading, excavation, filling, and installation of drainage structures on the lots specified in this permit. Specific Permit Conditions: Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the applicant shall record an executed Stormwater Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection Agreement that is binding on all subsequent owners of land served by the private stormwater management facility by recording it in the land records of the Registry of Deeds. This agreement shall be approved by the Northampton DPW and signed by the owner and the Mayor of Northampton. Section 22- 85 of the Northampton Stormwater Management Ordinance provides additional guidance for the requirements of this agreement. 2. This project will be required to submit one or more Notice of Intent (NOI) to the U.S. EPA for coverage under the NPDES Stormwater Construction General Permit. A copy of the final NOI and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be submitted to the Northampton DPW prior to issuance of a building permit. 3. The bottom of the common drive adjacent to Reservoir Road and below the forinal drainage system shall be graded so that runoff from the drive will sheet flow off the roadway and not to Reservoir Road. 4. The Site Plan (Sheet 2) specifies the area that will be cleared and the area that will remain woods. Any expansion of the cleared area beyond that specified on the plan shall require MAStonnwater Pennits \Stonnwater Penn its\Pennits_ new applications \064 Reservoir Road.doc Page 2 of 3 an amendment to the Stormwater Management Permit approved by the Northampton DPW. All stormwater systems shall be installed as proposed and stabilized prior to receiving drainage flows and within 4 months of the installation of pavement or start of building construction. 6. Prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy, the common driveway shall be constructed as proposed and conditioned by this permit, and all land adjacent to the common driveway shall be stabilized and vegetation established. Disturbed areas of each lot outside the common driveway will be stabilized and vegetated within four (4) months of a final certificate of occupancy for said lot. All Signature of City h4ineer Date cc. Planning Board c /o._Office of Planning and Development__ Building Department Conservation Commission c/o Office of Planning and Development MAStonnwater Pennits \Stonnwater Pennits \Pennits new applications \064 Reservoir Road.doc Page 3 of 3 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION DECISION City of Northampton Department of Public Works Project / Site Name: 64 Reservoir Road — Leeds Project Street or Location / Assessor ID: 64 Reservoir Road Leeds MA / Ma lOB Parcel 51 & Ma 10D Parcel 38 Applicant Name: Sweet Meadow Properties, LL C c/o Wright Builders Applicant Address /Phone: 48 Bates Street Northampton, MA / 413 -586 -828 Application Submission Date: 3/14/2006 THE FOLLOWING ACTION BY THE NORTHAMPTON BASED ON INFORMATION WORKS HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION PRESENTED: Disapproval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application based on a determination within seven days of the receipt of the application that the application is administratively incomplete (see attached documentation). Approval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application. X Approval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application subject to any conditions, modifications or restrictions required by the Department of Public Works (see below) Disapproval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application based upon a determination that the prop submitted, does not the purposes set forth in the Northampton Standard Permit Conditions: 1. All clearing, grading, drainage, construction, and development shall be conducted in strict accordance with the following plans and this rin submitted with the application and as amended by any conditions attached p ermit a. Residential Lot Development, 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, Massachusetts, Plan of Land dated 2/17/2006 and revised 3/9/2006, Sheet 1 dated 2/23/2006 and revised 3/9/2006, Sheets 2 & 3 dated 223/2006 and revised 3/8/2006, stamped by Marc S. D'Urso, P.E., The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. M:AStonnwater Pennits \Stonnwater Permits \Pennits_ new applications \064 Reservoir Road.doc Page 1 of 3 • b. Drainage Calculations & Report for Residential Lot Development, 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA, dated 3/8/2006, prepared and stamped by Marc S. D'Urso, P.E., The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. C. Draft Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for Residential Lot Development, 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA, dated 3/8/2006, prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. d. Stormwater Management System Proposed Operation and Maintenance Plan for Residential Lot Development, 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA, dated 3/8/2006. 2. The Northampton Department of Public Works (DPW) or its authorized representative shall be provided access to the property to conduct inspections before, during, and after construction activities as necessary. The applicant shall arrange with the DPW to schedule the following inspections: Initial Inspection, Erosion Control Inspection, Bury Inspection, and Final Inspection. The DPW may also conduct random inspections to ensure effective control of erosion and sedimentation during all phases of construction. 3. Annual Reports that are stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer documenting the actions completed as required by the Operation, Maintenance and Inspection Agreement shall be submitted to the Northampton Department of Public Works by October 1 St of each year. 4. If construction of the proposed stormwater system has not started within five years of the issue date of this permit, then the permit will expire and a new permit will be required. Construction is defined as clearing, grading, excavation, filling, and installation of drainage structures on the lots specified in this permit. Specific Permit Conditions: Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the applicant shall record an executed Stormwater Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection Agreement that is binding on all subsequent owners of land served by the private stormwater management facility by recording it in the land records of the Registry of Deeds. This agreement shall be approved by the Northampton DPW and signed by the owner and the Mayor of Northampton. Section 22- 85 of the Northampton Stormwater Management Ordinance provides additional guidance for the requirements of this agreement. 2. This project will be required to submit one or more Notice of Intent (NOI) to the U.S. EPA for coverage under the NPDES Stormwater Construction General Permit. A copy of the final NOI and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be submitted to the Northampton DPW prior to issuance of a building permit. 3. The bottom of the common drive adjacent to Reservoir Road and below the formal drainage system shall be graded so that runoff from the drive will sheet flow off the roadway and not to Reservoir Road. 4. The Site Plan (Sheet 2) specifies the area that will be cleared and the area that will remain woods. Any expansion of the cleared area beyond that specified on the plan shall require WStonnwater Permits \Stormwater Pennits\Permits_ new applications \064 Page 2 of 3 Reservoir Road.doc • an amendment to the Stormwater Management Permit approved by the Northampton DPW. 5. All stormwater systems shall be installed as proposed and stabilized prior to receiving drainage flows and within 4 months of the installation of pavement or start of building construction. 6. Prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy, the common driveway shall be constructed as proposed and conditioned by this permit, and all land adjacent to the common driveway shall be stabilized and vegetation established. Disturbed areas of each lot outside the common driveway will be stabilized and vegetated within four (4) months of a final certificate of occupancy for said lot. Signature of City hdgineer Date cc. Planning Board c/o Office of Planning and Development Building Department Conservation Commission c/o Office of Planning and Development M:AStonnwater Perinits \Stonnwater PennitsTennits_ new applications \064 Reservoir Road.doc Page 3 of 3 APPLICATION FOR: Residential Lot Development 64 Reservoir Road Leeds, Massachusetts Prepared for: Sweet Meadow Properties, LLC 48 Bates Street Northampton, MA 01060 March 8, 2006 ENCLOSED: Stormwater Drainage Report & Calculations Stormwater Management System Operation and Management Plan Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Prepared by: The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. 4 Allen Place Northampton, MA 01060 Tel 413 -582 -7000 Fax 413 -582 -7005 Residential Lot Development, 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA March 8, 2006 Drainage Calculations & Report OF Massy �o MARC S. D'URSO CIML N®. 45858 j,CS0 3_S - 06 Drainage Analysis and Report for Residential Lot Development 64 Reservoir Road 64 Reservoir Road Leeds, Massachusetts March 8, 2006 Prepared by: _- The Berkshire Design Group , Inc . 4 Allen Place, Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 Prepared for: Sweet Meadows Properties 48 Bates Street Northampton, MA 01060 Residential Lot Development, Reservoir Road, Northampton, MA March 8, 2006 I. Introduction The following report presents an analysis of the stormwater management system for the proposed Residential Lot Development off of Reservoir Road in Leeds. The project is comprised of three (3) residential house lots with access from a common drive approximately 450 LF in length and associated utilities and a stormwater management system. The purpose of this analysis is to determine 2, 10, and 100 -year peak flow rates and quantities for the site in both the pre- and post- development conditions and to determine the potential impact of any increases in stormwater runoff from the site that may occur as a result of the site development. II. Site Terrain and Soils The project site is located east of Water Street on the south side of Reservoir Road in Leeds. The site is situated on the northeast tip of `Robert's Hill' and is characterized by steep grades that rise from north to south. The USDA Soil Survey of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, Central Part report classifies the site soils as (see attached soil map): • (CrC, CrE) Charlton -Rock outcrop- Hollis complex: Deep, well drained soils on glaciated uplands. Soils formed in glacial till. Hydrologic Group: B Flood Risk: none Depth to Water Table: >6' Depth to Bedrock: >60" • (PcD) Paxton very stony fine sandy loam: Deep, well drained soils on glaciated uplands. Soils formed in glacial till. Hydrologic Group: C Flood Risk: none Depth to Water Table: 1.5' -2.5' Depth to Bedrock: >60" The extent of the proposed development lies entirely within soils with Hydrologic Group B and C. III. Existing Conditions The project site is located on the northeastern most side of `Robert's Hill'. There is a wood frame residential structure with access drive and garage currently on site. Robert's Brook traverses along the northeast end of the site. An intermittent stream, which flows from west to east across the frontage of the site, collects runoff from the hillside and portions of Reservoir Road and ultimately discharges into Robert's Brook. Page 1 Residential Lot Development, Reservoir Road, Northampton, MA March 8, 2006 For the purpose of this analysis the ultimate control point for stormwater discharges from the site's overall watershed is Robert's Brook. The watershed boundary for the site extends to the west and south of the site and includes portions of Robert's Hill and Reservoir Road and is described below: Drainage Area E -1: This drainage area encompasses approximately 29 acres and has an overall runoff curve number of 69. Runoff from this drainage area is generated by the area of the proposed development, portions of Robert's Hill and a section of Reservoir Road. Runoff from the west areas of the site eventually reaches the intermittent stream and is conveyed to Robert's Brook. Runoff from the east areas of the site flow directly to Roberts Brook. Roberts Brook is represented by CP 1 in the HydroCad model. The attached calculations indicate the total pre - development peak runoff flows for existing conditions. IV. Proposed Conditions - Calculations & Design The proposed project is comprised of three (3) residential house lots with access from a proposed 450 LF common drive. The common drive will cross an existing wetland that was originally constructed to function as a diversion swale behind the existing house. Stormwater runoff from the proposed development and the west side of the common drive will be conveyed via a system of grassed and riprap lined roadside swales, drop inlets, and HDPE pipe. Collected stormwater will discharge into a stormwater treatment chamber, set within a sediment forebay, prior to discharging into the intermittent stream and ultimately to Roberts Brook. The forebay has been designed with an overflow to allow stormwater from large storm events to bypass the treatment chamber and discharge via overland flow to Roberts Brook. Runoff from the east side of the common drive will discharge via overland flow to the existing diversion swale and ultimately to Roberts Brook. Water Quantity Drainage calculations were performed on Hydrocad Stormwater Modeling System version 6.0 using Soil Conservation Service (SCS) TR -20 methodology. The SCS method is based on rainfall observations, which were used to develop the Intensity - Duration- Frequency relationship, or IDF curve. The mass curve is a dimensionless distribution of rainfall over time, which indicates the fraction of the rainfall event that occurs at a given time within a 24 -hour precipitation event. This synthetic distribution develops peak rates for storms of varying duration and intensities. The SCS distribution provides a cumulative rainfall at any point in time and allows volume dependent routing runoff calculations to occur. The calculations are included in the appendices. The watershed boundaries for calculation purposes are divided according to the proposed site grading, the natural limits of the drainage areas, and the property downstream boundaries. The curve numbers (CNs) and times of concentration for the existing and proposed subcatchment areas are based on the soil type and the existing and proposed Page 2 Residential Lot Development, Reservoir Road, Northampton, MA March 8, 2006 cover conditions at the site. The soil hydrologic group assumed for the site is noted in Section 11. Watershed sub - catchment areas, runoff coefficients and watercourse slopes are based on The Berkshire Design Group site plans dated February 23, 2006. Drainage Area P -10: This drainage area is a subset of the existing drainage area E -1 and is comprised of the areas of Robert's Hill located west of the proposed development and the portions of Reservoir Road that drain to the intermittent stream though the Site frontage and ultimately to Robert's Brook. This drainage area also includes portions of the proposed house lots. Drainage Area P -11: This drainage area is comprised of the section of the upper roadway and house lots that will be collected in the proposed stormwater management system and directed to the proposed stormwater treatment chamber. Drainage Area P -12: This drainage area is comprised of east portions of the proposed common drive and the land area between the common drive and Roberts Brook. Calculations were performed for the 2 -, 10 -, and 100 -year frequency storms under existing and proposed conditions. The results of the calculations are presented in Table 1. Table 1 Peak Flow and Peak Volume Summary Table *Names in parentheses reter to Hyarouaa moaet ana cuicatmia es. As shown in the Table 1, the stormwater peak flows in proposed conditions for the 2 -, 10-, and 100 -year storms closely match those in existing conditions. Page 3 2 -Year Storm 10 -Year Storm 100 -Year Storm Condition & Point of 2.95" 4.45" 6.50" Peak Flow Volume (acre -ft) Peak Flow Volume (acre -ft) Peak Flow Volume (acre -ft) Analysis Rate(efs) Rate(efs) Rate(efs) Existing — Roberts Brook (CP -I)* 10.84 1.563 29.96 3.817 61.61 7.575 Proposed -- Roberts Brook (CP -I0 )* 11.40 1.683 r 30.92 4.013 61.99 7.855 *Names in parentheses reter to Hyarouaa moaet ana cuicatmia es. As shown in the Table 1, the stormwater peak flows in proposed conditions for the 2 -, 10-, and 100 -year storms closely match those in existing conditions. Page 3 Residential Lot Development, Reservoir Road, Northampton, MA March 8, 2006 Water Quality Several BMPs have been incorporated into the design the proposed stormwater management system. Theses include; overland flow (east portions of common drive), deep sump drop inlets, a sediment forebay, and a stormwater treatment chamber. Table 2 below presents the estimated sediment removal calculations for the proposed stormwater management system. Table 2. Estimated Sediment Removal Total Estimated TSS Removal = 89% VI. Summary The proposed project entails the construction of a new common drive with associated utilities and a stormwater management system. The stormwater management system has been designed to incorporate BMP's to treat stormwater and to achieve 80% TSS annual load removal. Water quality BMPs will include overland flow, deep sump catch basins (drop inlets), a sediment forebay, and a stormwater treatment chamber. Page 4 BMP BMP Estimated Removal Remaining TSS Cumulative Credit (Initial: 100 %) TSS Removal Deep Sump CBs 2.5% Sediment Forebay 25% 75% 25% 56% 44% Treatment System 80% 11 % 89% * Manufacturer's claims for sediment removal vary. Program. See attached Stormceptor Sizing 80% removal credit is based on the Stormceptor Sizing Table. Total Estimated TSS Removal = 89% VI. Summary The proposed project entails the construction of a new common drive with associated utilities and a stormwater management system. The stormwater management system has been designed to incorporate BMP's to treat stormwater and to achieve 80% TSS annual load removal. Water quality BMPs will include overland flow, deep sump catch basins (drop inlets), a sediment forebay, and a stormwater treatment chamber. Page 4 Stormceptor CD Sizing Program United States Version 4.0.0 Project Details Reservoir Road Project # project Company Location Leeds, MA Contact Date 03/08/06 - --- - - - - -- Particle Size Distribution Selected Rainfall Station Diam. (um) percent ( %) Spec. Gravity State Massachusetts _ - - - -- - -- Name BIRCH HILL DAM 20 20 -- � 1.30 - -- ID # 666 - - - - -- 60 - 1.80 -- Elev. (ft) 864 Latitude N 42 deg 38 min 150 - -? � -! - 2 2.20 —� Longitude -- W 72 deg 7 min - - _ _ ___ -__- - - - -- - - - -- - - - -- 400 —� 20 2.65 - - ---- -- - - -- - - - - - -+ Site parameters L- 2000_ 2 2. 65 —J Total Area (ac) 3.035 Imperviousness ( %) 11.3 Impervious Area (ac) - ___.34------- Stormceptor Sizing Table - -- T °/ Runoff Treated % TSS Removal �I Stormceptor Model -- - -- — __ -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - -- STC 450 - - -- - -- - - - -94 , - - - -- --- - - - - -- 86 -- - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - STC 900 - -- - - - - 97 +- - - - - - -- - - - - - — 91 91 - -- -- STC 1200 - 97- - -- - STC 1800 ------ - - - - -- - - - - -- J +- 94 - - STC 2400 - - - - -- -- 98 - - - _ - -- 94 -- - - STC 3600 - - -- - - ---- - - - - -- - 1 - - - -- - - -- - - - - -- 99 96 — -J -- STC STC 4800 - - - - -- -- - - + -- - - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - STC 6000 -- 99 - - - - - - -- -- 96 -- - - - - - - -- STC 7200 - - - - -- - - -- - - - -- - -- - - -- L -- — - -- - - -- - - - - -- STC 11000 99 -_ -- -- - - 98 - - -- STC 13000 -- -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - -- 100 J STC 16000 -- - -- Comments: i 2 Yi, - �o.ts`l (,563 -�- m--� -' Z�`1� II•K9 L683 A U 3. $�7 � 1 6 , Y9 �.� q.6 1 7, C'P -1 P- 0 Ioo ' 7 575 3 C 1 P 0 f : Drainage Diagram for Reservoir Road - Leeds S Sut�caE? #2eact7 and Lin}: Prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. 3/9/2006 HydroCAD® 6.00 s/n 000752 © 1986 -2001 Applied Microcomputer Systems Reservoir Road - Leeds Type 111 24 -hr Rainfa#= 2.95" Prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Page 1 HydroCADO 6.00 s/n 000752 © 1986 -2001 Applied Microcomputer Systems 3/9/2006 Time span =0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt =0.05 hrs, 481 points Runoff by SCS TR -20 method, UH =SCS, Type III 24 -hr Rainfall= 2.95" Reach routing by Stor- Ind +Trans method - Pond routing by Stor -Ind method Subcatchment E -1: Existing Drainage Area Tc =28.5 min CN =69 Area = 29.424 ac Runoff= 10.84 cfs 1.563 of Subcatchment P -10: Southwest Area Tc =28.5 min CN =69 Area = 25.525 ac Runoff= 9.40 cfs 1.356 of Subcatchment P -11: Developed Area Tc =15.9 min CN =76 Area =3.035 ac Runoff= 2.42 cfs 0.247 of Subcatchment P -12: Area East of Common Driveway Tc =1.7 min CN =76 Area =1.023 ac Runoff= 1.24 cfs 0.084 of Reach CP -1: (new node) Inflow= 10.84 cfs 1.563 of Outflow= 10.84 cfs 1.563 of Reach CP -10: (new node) Inflow= 11.40 cfs 1.683 of Outflow= 11.40 cfs 1.683 of Pond 1P: (new node) Peak Storage= 207 cf Inflow= 2.42 cfs 0.247 of Primary= 2.42 cfs 0.244 of Secondary= 0.00 cfs 0.000 of Outflow= 2.42 cfs 0.244 of Runoff Area = 59.007 ac Volume = 3.250 of Average Depth = 0.66" Reservoir Road - Leeds Type N 24 -hr Rainfall= 2.95" Prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Page 2 HydroCAD® 6.00 s/n 000752 © 1986 -2001 Applied Microcomputer Systems 3/9/2006 Subcatchment E -1: Existing Drainage Area Runoff = 10.84 cfs @ 12.47 hrs, Volume= 1.563 of Runoff by SCS TR -20 method, UH =SCS, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Type III 24 -hr Rainfall = 2.95" Are (ac) CN Description 1.061 98 Road, Driveway, House Road, Driveway, House 11.010 60 Woods, Fair, HSG B Woods, Fair, HSG B 1.210 78 Wetlands Wetlands 0.363 79 50 -75% Grass cover. Fair, HSG C 15.780 73 Woods Fair, HSG C Woods, Fair, HSG C 29.424 69 Weighted Average Tc Length Slope Velocity Capacity Description (min) (feet) (ft/ft) (ft/sec) (cfs) 6.7 50 0.1000 0.1 Sheet Flow, Flow from Top of Hill Woods: Light underbrush n= 0.400 P2= 2.95" 1.7 200 0.1500 1.9 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 9.8 635 0.0470 1.1 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 2.1 215 0.1160 1.7 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 2.4 270 0.1400 1.9 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 0.6 150 0.6100 3.9 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 5.1 400 0.0350 1.3 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Short Grass Pasture Kv= 7.0 fps 0.1 100 0.0400 14.4 45.24 Circular Channel (pipe), Flow through Existing Culvert Diam= 24.0" Area= 3.1 sf Perim= 6.3' r= 0.50' n= 0.013 28.5 2,020 Total Subcatchment P -10: Southwest Area Runoff = 9.40 cfs @ 12.47 hrs, Volume= 1.356 of Runoff by SCS TR -20 method, UH =SCS, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Type III 24 -hr Rainfall= 2.95" Area (ac) CN Description 0.968 98 Road, Driveway, House 11.010 60 Woods, Fair, HSG B 1.175 78 Wetlands 0.285 79 50 -75% Grass cover, Fair, HSG C 12.087 7 3 Woods, Fair, HSG C 25.525 69 Weighted Average Reservoir Road - Leeds Type 111 24 -hr Rainfall= 2.95" Prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. 0.007 Page 3 HydroCAD® 6.00 s/n 000752 © 1986 -2001 Applied Microcomputer Systems 3/9/2006 Tc Length Slope Velocity Capacity Description (min) (feet) (ft/ft) (ft /sec) (cfs) 76 Weighted Average 6.7 50 0.1000 0.1 Sheet Flow, Flow from Top of Hill (min) (feet) (ft/ft) (ft/sec) (cfs) Woods: Light underbrush n= 0.400 P2= 2.95" 1.7 200 0.1500 1.9 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Flow towards site Woods: Light underbrush n= 0.400 P2= 2.95" 7.4 745 0.1140 1.7 Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 9.8 635 0.0470 1.1 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Flow towards site 0.1500 1.9 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 2.1 215 0.1160 1.7 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Flow towards Site Paved Kv= 20.3 fps Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 2.4 270 0.1400 1.9 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Bot.W =1.50' D =1.00' Z= 2.0'/' n =0.025 0.2 92 0.0350 9.2 7.22 Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 0.6 150 0.6100 3.9 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Total Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 5.1 400 0.0350 1.3 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Short Grass Pasture Kv= 7.0 fps 0.1 100 0.0400 14.4 45.24 Circular Channel (pipe), Flow through Existing Culvert Diam= 24.0" Area= 3.1 sf Perim= 6.3' r= 0.50' n= 0.013 28.5 2,020 Total Subcatchment P -11: Developed Area Runoff = 2.42 cfs @ 12.24 hrs, Volume= 0.247 of Runoff by SCS TR -20 method, UH =SCS, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Type III 24 -hr Rainfall= 2.95" Area (ac) CN Description 0.342 98 Road, Driveway, House 0.007 78 Wetlands 0.605 74 >75% Grass cover, Good, HSG C 2.081 73 Woods, Fair HSG C 3.035 76 Weighted Average Tc Length Slope Velocity Capacity Description (min) (feet) (ft/ft) (ft/sec) (cfs) 6.7 50 0.1000 0.1 Sheet Flow, Flow from Top of Hill Woods: Light underbrush n= 0.400 P2= 2.95" 7.4 745 0.1140 1.7 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 1.2 140 0.1500 1.9 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 0.1 45 0.1800 8.6 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Paved Kv= 20.3 fps 0.3 245 0.1000 13.2 46.07 Trap/Vee /Rest Channel Flow, Bot.W =1.50' D =1.00' Z= 2.0'/' n =0.025 0.2 92 0.0350 9.2 7.22 Circular Channel (pipe), Diam= 12.0" Area= 0.8 sf Perim= 3.1' r= 0.25' n= 0.012 15.9 1,317 Total Reservoir Road - Leeds Type N 24 -hr Rainfall= 2.95" Prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Page 4 HydroCAD® 6.00 s/n 000752 © 1986 -2001 Applied Microcomputer Systems 3/9/2006 Subcatchment P -12: Area East of Common Driveway Runoff = 1.24 cfs @ 12.04 hrs, Volume= 0.084 of Runoff by SCS TR -20 method, UH =SCS, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Type III 24 -hr Rainfall = 2.95" Area (ac) CN Description 0.093 98 Road, Driveway, House 0.121 78 Wetlands 0.332 74 >75% Grass cover, Good, HSG C 0.477 73 Woods Fair HSG C 1.023 76 Weighted Average Tc Length Slope Velocity Capacity Description (min) (feet) (ft/ft) (ft/sec) (cfs) 0.3 32 0.1000 2.0 Sheet Flow, Common Drive Smooth surfaces n= 0.011 P2= 2.95" 0.6 15 0.5000 0.4 Sheet Flow, Grass: Short n=0.150 P2=2.95" 0.8 118 0.2200 2.3 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 1.7 165 Total Reach CP -1: (new node) Inflow = 10.84 cfs @ 12.47 hrs, Volume= 1.563 of Outflow = 10.84 cfs @ 12.47 hrs, Volume= 1.563 af, Atten= 0 %, Lag= 0.0 min Routing by Stor- Ind +Trans method, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Reach CP -10: (new node) Inflow = 11.40 cfs @ 12.43 hrs, Volume= 1.683 of Outflow = 11.40 cfs @ 12.43 hrs, Volume= 1.683 af, Atten= 0 %, Lag= 0.0 min Routing by Stor- Ind +Trans method, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Pond 1 P: (new node) Inflow = 2.42 cfs @ 12.24 hrs. Volume= 0.247 of Outflow = 2.42 cfs @ 12.25 hrs, Volume= 0.244 af, Atten= 0 %, Lag= 0.7 min Primary = 2.42 cfs @ 12.25 hrs, Volume= 0.244 of Secondary= 0.00 cfs @ 0.00 hrs, Volume= 0.000 of Routing by Stor -Ind method, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Peak Elev= 360.98' Storage= 207 cf Plug -Flow detention time= 11.1 min calculated for 0.244 of (99% of inflow) Storage and wetted areas determined by Prismatic sections Reservoir Road - Leeds Type /// 24 -hr Rainfall= 2.95" Prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Page 5 HydroCAD® 6.00 s/n 000752 © 1986 -2001 Applied Microcomputer Systems 3/9/2006 Elevation Surt.Area Inc.Store Cum.Store (feet) (sq -ft) (cubic -feet) (cubic -feet) 360.00 125 0 0 361.00 295 210 210 362.00 515 405 615 362.60 635 345 960 Primary OutFlow (Free Discharge) t 2= Culvert t-1 =Orifice/Grate Secondary OutFlow (Free Discharge) t 3= Broad - Crested Rectangular Weir # Routing Invert Outlet Devices 1 Device 2 360.75' 0.17'x 0.17 Honz. Orifice /Grate X 36.00 Limited to weir flow - C=0600 2 Primary 358.23' 12.0" x 45.0' long Culvert RCP, square edge headwall, Ke= 0.500 Outlet Invert= 358.00' S= 0.0051 '/' n= 0.012 Cc= 0.900 3 Secondary 362.10' 8.0' long x 5.0' breadth Broad - Crested Rectangular Weir Head (feet) 0.20 0.40 0.60 0.80 1.00 1.20 1.40 1.60 1.80 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.0( Coef. (English) 2.34 2.50 2.70 2.68 2.68 2.66 2.65 2.65 2.65 2.65 2.67 2.66 2.68 . Reservoir Road - Leeds Type /// 24 -hr Rainfall= 4.45" Prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Page 6 HydroCADO 6.00 s/n 000752 © 1986 -2001 Applied Microcomputer Systems 3/9/2006 Time span =0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt =0.05 hrs, 481 points Runoff by SCS TR -20 method, UH =SCS, Type III 24 -hr Rainfall = 4.45" Reach routing by Stor -Ind +Trans method - Pond routing by Stor -Ind method Subcatchment E -1: Existing Drainage Area Tc =28.5 min CN =69 Area = 29.424 ac Runoff= 29.96 cfs 3.817 of Subcatchment P -10: Southwest Area Tc =28.5 min CN =69 Area = 25.525 ac Runoff= 25.99 cfs 3.311 of Subcatchment P -11: Developed Area Tc =15.9 min CN =76 Area =3.035 ac Runoff= 5.44 cfs 0.527 of Subcatchment P -12: Area East of Common Driveway Tc =1.7 min CN =76 Area =1.023 ac Runoff= 2.74 cfs 0.178 of Reach CP -1: (new node) Inflow= 29.96 cfs 3.817 of Outflow= 29.96 cfs 3.817 of Reach CP -10: (new node) Inflow= 30.92 cfs 4.013 of Outflow= 30.92 cfs 4.013 of Pond 1P: (new node) Peak Storage= 552 cf Inflow= 5.44 cfs 0.527 of Primary= 5.25 cfs 0.523 of Secondary= 0.00 cfs 0.000 of Outflow= 5.25 cfs 0.523 of Runoff Area = 59.007 ac Volume = 7.834 of Average Depth =1.59" Reservoir Road - Leeds Type 111 24 -hr Rainfall= 4.45" Prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Page 7 HydroCAD® 6.00 s/n 000752 © 1986 -2001 Applied Microcomputer Systems 3/9/2006 Subcatchment E -1: Existing Drainage Area Runoff = 29.96 cfs @ 12.43 hrs, Volume= 3.817 of Runoff by SCS TR -20 method, UH =SCS, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Type III 24 -hr Rainfall = 4.45' Area (a c) CN Description 1.061 98 Road, Driveway, House Road, Driveway, House 11.010 60 Woods, Fair, HSG B Woods, Fair, HSG B 1.210 78 Wetlands Wetlands 0.363 79 50 -75% Grass cover, Fair, HSG C 15.780 73 Woods Fair, HSG C 73 29.424 69 Weighted Average Tc Length Slope Velocity Capacity Description (min) (feet) (ft/ft) (ft /sec) (cfs) 6.7 50 0.1000 0.1 Sheet Flow, Flow from Top of Hill Woods: Light underbrush n= 0.400 P2= 2.95" 1.7 200 0.1500 1.9 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 9.8 635 0.0470 1.1 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 2.1 215 0.1160 1.7 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 2.4 270 0.1400 1.9 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 0.6 150 0.6100 3.9 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 5.1 400 0.0350 1.3 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Short Grass Pasture Kv= 7.0 fps 0.1 100 0.0400 14.4 45.24 Circular Channel (pipe), Flow through Existing Culvert Diam= 24.0" Area= 3.1 sf Perim= 6.3' r= 0.50' n= 0.013 28.5 2,020 Total Subcatchment P -10: Southwest Area Runoff = 25.99 cfs @ 12.43 hrs, Volume= 3.311 of Runoff by SCS TR -20 method, UH =SCS, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Type III 24 -hr Rainfall= 4.45" Ar ea (ac) CN Description 0.968 98 Road, Driveway, House 11.010 60 Woods, Fair, HSG B 1.175 78 Wetlands 0.285 79 50 -75% Grass cover, Fair, HSG C 12.087 73 Woods, Fair, HSG C 25.525 69 Weighted Average Reservoir Road - Leeds Type 111 24 -hr Rainfall= 4.45" Prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Page 8 HydroCADO 6.00 s/n 000752 © 1986 -2001 Applied Microcomputer Systems 3/9/2006 Tc Length Slope Velocity Capacity Description (min) (feet) ( ft/ft) (ft /sec) (cfs) 76 Weighted Average 6.7 50 0.1000 0.1 Sheet Flow, Flow from Top of Hill 1.7 200 0.1500 1.9 Woods: Light underbrush n= 0.400 P2= 2.95" Shallow Concentrated Flow, Flow towards site 0.1000 0.1 Sheet Flow, Flow from Top of Hill Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 9.8 635 0.0470 1.1 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Flow towards site Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 2.1 215 0.1160 1.7 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Flow towards Site Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 0.1 45 0.1800 8.6 Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 2.4 270 0.1400 1.9 Shallow Concentrated Flow, 0.1000 13.2 46.07 Trap/Vee /Rect Channel Flow, Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 0.6 150 0.6100 3.9 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Diam= 12.0" Area= 0.8 sf Perim= 3.1' r= 0.25' n= 0.012 Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 5.1 400 0.0350 1.3 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Short Grass Pasture Kv= 7.0 fps 0.1 100 0.0400 14.4 45.24 Circular Channel (pipe), Flow through Existing Culvert Diam= 24.0" Area= 3.1 sf Perim= 6.3' r= 0.50' n= 0.013 28.5 2,020 Total Subcatchment P -11: Developed Area Runoff = 5.44 cfs @ 12.22 hrs, Volume= 0.527 of Runoff by SCS TR -20 method, UH =SCS, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Type III 24 -hr Rainfall= 4.45" Are (ac) CN Description 0.342 98 Road, Driveway, House 0.007 78 Wetlands 0.605 74 >75% Grass cover, Good, HSG C 2.081 73 Woods, Fair HSG C 3.035 76 Weighted Average Tc Length Slope Velocity Capacity Description (min) (feet) (ft/ft) (ft/sec) (cfs) 6.7 50 0.1000 0.1 Sheet Flow, Flow from Top of Hill Woods: Light underbrush n= 0.400 P2= 2.95" 7.4 745 0.1140 1.7 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 1.2 140 0.1500 1.9 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 0.1 45 0.1800 8.6 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Paved Kv= 20.3 fps 0.3 245 0.1000 13.2 46.07 Trap/Vee /Rect Channel Flow, Bot.W =1.50' D =1.00' Z= 2.0'/' n =0.025 0.2 92 0.0350 9.2 7.22 Circular Channel (pipe), Diam= 12.0" Area= 0.8 sf Perim= 3.1' r= 0.25' n= 0.012 15.9 1,317 Total Reservoir Road - Leeds Type /// 24 -hr Rainfall= 4.45" Prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Page 9 HydroCAD® 6.00 s/n 000752 © 1986 -2001 Applied Microcomputer Systems 3/9/2006 Subcatchment P -12: Area East of Common Driveway Runoff = 2.74 cfs @ 12.04 hrs, Volume= 0.178 of Runoff by SCS TR -20 method, UH =SCS, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Type III 24 -hr Rainfall = 4.45" Area (ac) CN Description 0.093 98 Road, Driveway, House 0.121 78 Wetlands 0.332 74 >75% Grass cover, Good, HSG C 0.477 73 Woods, Fair HSG C 1.023 76 Weighted Average Tc Length Slope Velocity Capacity Description (min) (feet) (ft/ft) (ft/sec) (cfs) 0.3 32 0.1000 2.0 Sheet Flow, Common Drive Smooth surfaces n= 0.011 P2= 2.95" 0.6 15 0.5000 0.4 Sheet Flow, Grass: Short n=0.150 P2=2.95" 0.8 118 0.2200 2.3 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 1.7 165 Total Reach CP -1: (new node) Inflow = 29.96 cfs @ 12.43 hrs. Volume= 3.817 of Outflow = 29.96 cfs @ 12.43 hrs, Volume= 3.817 af, Atten= 0 %, Lag= 0.0 min Routing by Stor -Ind +Trans method, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Reach CP -10: (new node) Inflow = 30.92 cfs @ 12.39 hrs, Volume= 4.013 of Outflow = 30.92 cfs @ 12.39 hrs, Volume= 4.013 af, Atten= 0 %, Lag= 0.0 min Routing by Stor- Ind +Trans method, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Pond 1P: (new node) Inflow = 5.44 cfs @ 12.22 hrs, Volume= 0.527 of Outflow = 5.25 cfs @ 12.27 hrs, Volume= 0.523 af, Atten= 4 %, Lag= 2.7 min Primary = 5.25 cfs @ 12.27 hrs, Volume= 0.523 of Secondary= 0.00 cfs @ 0.00 hrs, Volume= 0.000 of Routing by Stor -Ind method, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Peak Elev= 361.85' Storage= 552 cf Plug -Flow detention time= 6.1 min calculated for 0.522 of (99% of inflow) Storage and wetted areas determined by Prismatic sections Reservoir Road - Leeds Type 111 24 -hr Rainfall= 4.45" Prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Page 10 HydroCAD® 6.00 s/n 000752 © 1986 -2001 Applied Microcomputer Systems 3/9/2006 Elevation Surt.Area Inc.Store Cum.Store (feet) (sq -ft) (cubic -feet) (cubic -feet) 360.00 125 0 0 361.00 295 210 210 362.00 515 405 615 362.60 635 345 960 Primary OutFlow (Free Discharge) t- -- Culvert 1= Orifice /Grate Secondary OutFlow (Free Discharge) L- 3= 13road - Crested Rectangular Weir # Routing Invert Outlet Devices 1 Device 2 360.75' 0.17' x 0.17' Horiz. Orifice /Grate X 36.00 Limited to weir flow C=0.600 2 Primary 358.23' 12.0" x 45.0' long Culvert RCP, square edge headwall, Ke= 0.500 Outlet Invert= 358.00' S= 0.0051 '/' n=0.012 Cc= 0.900 3 Secondary 362.10' 8.0' long x 5.0' breadth Broad - Crested Rectangular Weir Head (feet) 0.20 0.40 0.60 0.80 1.00 1.20 1.40 1.60 1.80 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.0( Coef. (English) 2.34 2.50 2.70 2.68 2.68 2.66 2.65 2.65 2.65 2.65 2.67 2.66 2.68 . Reservoir Road - Leeds Type 111 24 -hr Rainfall= 6.50" Prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Page 11 H droCAD® 6.00 s/n 000752 © 1986 -2001 Applied Microcomputer Systems 3/9/2006 Time span =0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt =0.05 hrs, 481 points Runoff by SCS TR -20 method, UH =SCS, Type III 24 -hr Rainfall= 6.50" Reach routing by Stor- Ind +Trans method - Pond routing by Stor -Ind method Subcatchment E -1: Existing Drainage Area Tc =28.5 min CN =69 Area = 29.424 ac Runoff= 61.61 cfs 7.575 of Subcatchment P -10: Southwest Area Tc =28.5 min CN =69 Area = 25.525 ac Runoff= 53.45 cfs 6.571 of Subcatchment P -11: Developed Area Tc =15.9 min CN =76 Area =3.035 ac Runoff= 10.01 cfs 0.962 of Subcatchment P -12: Area East of Common Driveway Tc =1.7 min CN =76 Area =1.023 ac Runoff= 5.00 cfs 0.325 of Reach CP -1: (new node) Inflow= 61.61 cfs 7.575 of Outflow= 61.61 cfs 7.575 of Reach CP -10: (new node) Inflow= 61.99 cfs 7.855 of Outflow= 61.99 cfs 7.855 of Pond 1P: (new node) Peak Storage= 858 cf Inflow= 10.01 cfs 0.962 of Primary= 6.48 cfs 0.897 of Secondary= 3.56 cfs 0.062 of Outflow= 10.04 cfs 0.959 of Runoff Area = 59.007 ac Volume = 15.434 of Average Depth = 3.14" Reservoir Road - Leeds Type M 24 -hr Rainfall = 6.50" Prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Page 12 HydroCAD® 6.00 s/n 000752 © 1986 -2001 Applied Microcomputer Systems 3/9/2006 Subcatchment E -1: Existing Drainage Area Runoff = 61.61 cfs @ 12.41 hrs, Volume= 7.575 of Runoff by SCS TR -20 method, UH =SCS, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Type III 24 -hr Rainfall= 6.50" Area (ac) CN Description 1.061 98 Road, Driveway, House 11.010 60 Woods, Fair, HSG B 1.210 78 Wetlands 0.363 79 50 -75% Grass cover, Fair, HSG C 15.780 73 Woods Fair, HSG C 29.424 69 Weighted Average Tc Length Slope Velocity Capacity Description min (feet) (ft/ft) (ft /sec) (cfs) 6.7 50 0.1000 0.1 Sheet Flow, Flow from Top of Hill 1.7 200 0.1500 1.9 Woods: Light Shallow Concentrated rated Flow, Overland Flow 95 Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 9.8 635 0.0470 1.1 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow 2.1 215 0.1160 1.7 Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 2.4 270 0.1400 1.9 Shallow Concentrated Flow, 0.6 150 0.6100 3.9 Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps Shallow Concentrated Flow, Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 5.1 400 0.0350 1.3 Shallow Concentrated Flow, 0.1 100 0.0400 14.4 Short Grass Pasture Kv= 7.0 fps 45.24 Circular Channel (pipe), Flow through Existing Culvert Diam= 24.0" Area= 3.1 sf Perim= 6.3' r= 0.50' n= 0.013 28.5 2,020 Total Subcatchment P -10: Southwest Area Runoff = 53.45 cfs @ 12.41 hrs, Volume= 6.571 of Runoff by SCS TR -20 method, UH =SCS, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Type III 24 -hr Rainfall= 6.50" Area (ac) CN Description 0.968 98 Road, Driveway, House 11.010 60 Woods, Fair, HSG B 1.175 78 Wetlands 0.285 79 50 -75% Grass cover, Fair, HSG C 12.087 73 Woods, Fair, HSG C 25.525 69 Weighted Average Reservoir Road - Leeds 0.007 Prepared Type /// 24 -hr Rainfall= 6.50" by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Hydro CAD® 6.00 Page 13 s/n 000752 © 1986 -2001 Applied Microcomputer Systems 2.081 73 Woods, Fair HSG C 3/912006 Tc Length Slope Velocity Capacity Description min (feet) (ft/ft) (ft /sec) (cfs) 6.7 50 0.1000 0.1 Sheet Flow, Flow from Top of Hill 1.7 200 0.1500 1.9 Shallow Co 0 Concentrated d Flow, Flow towards i ' site 9.8 635 0.0470 1.1 Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps Shallow Concentrated Flow, Flow towards site 2.1 215 0.1160 17 Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps Shallow Concentrated Flow, Flow towards Site 2.4 270 0.1400 1.9 Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps Shallow Concentrated Flow, 0.6 150 0.6100 3.9 Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps Shallow Concentrated Flow, 5.1 400 0.0350 1.3 Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps Shallow Concentrated Flow, 0.1 100 0.0400 14.4 45.24 Short Grass Pasture Kv= 7.0 fps Circular Channel (pipe), Flow through Existing Culvert 28.5 2,020 Total Diam= 24.0" Area= 3.1 sf Perim= 6.3' r= 0.50' n= 0.013 Subcatchment P -11: Developed Area Runoff = 10.01 cfs @ 12.22 hrs, Volume= 0.962 of Runoff by SCS TR -20 method, UH =SCS, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Type III 24 -hr Rainfall= 6.50" Area (ac) CN Description 0.342 98 Road, Driveway, House 0.007 78 Wetlands 0.605 74 >75% Grass cover, Good, HSG C 2.081 73 Woods, Fair HSG C 3.035 76 Weighted Average Tc Length Slope Velocity Capacity Description (min) (feet) (ft/ft) (ft/sec) (cfs) 6.7 50 0.1000 0.1 Sheet Flow, Flow from Top of Hill 7.4 745 0.1140 1.7 Woods: Light underbrush n= 0.400 P2= 2.95" Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 1.2 140 0.1500 1.9 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Woodland Kv= 5.0 fps 0.1 45 0.1800 8.6 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Paved Kv= 20.3 fps 0.3 245 0.1000 13.2 46.07 Trap/Vee /Rect Channel Flow, Bot.W =1.50' D =1.00' Z= 2.0'1' n= 0.025 0.2 92 0.0350 9.2 7.22 Circular Channel (pipe), Diam= 12.0" Area= 0.8 sf Perim= 3.1' r= 0.25' n= 0.012 15.9 1,317 Total Reservoir Road - Leeds Type Ill 24 -hr Rainfall= 6.50" Prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Page 14 HydroCADO 6.00 s/n 000752 © 1986 -2001 Applied Microcomputer Systems 3/9/2006 Subcatchment P -12: Area East of Common Driveway Runoff = 5.00 cfs @ 12.03 hrs, Volume= 0.325 of Runoff by SCS TR -20 method, UH =SCS, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Type III 24 -hr Rainfall= 6.50" Area (ac) CN Description 0.093 98 Road, Driveway, House 0.121 78 Wetlands 0.332 74 >75% Grass cover, Good, HSG C 0.477 73 Woods Fair HSG C 1.023 76 Weighted Average Tc Length Slope Velocity Capacity Description min (feet) (ft/ft) (ft/sec) (cfs) 0.3 32 0.1000 2.0 Sheet Flow, Common Drive 0.6 15 0.5000 0.4 Smooth surfaces n= 0.011 P2= 2.95" Sheet Flow, 0.8 118 0.2200 2.3 Grass: Short n=0.150 P2=2.95" Shallow Concentrated Flow, Overland Flow Woodland Kv= 5.0 fns 1.7 165 Total Reach CP -1: (new node) Inflow = 61.61 cfs @ 12.41 hrs, Volume= 7.575 of Outflow = 61.61 cfs @ 12.41 hrs, Volume= 7.575 af, Atten= 0 %, Lag= 0.0 min Routing by Stor -Ind +Trans method, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Reach CP -10: (new node) Inflow = 61.99 cfs @ 12.38 hrs, Volume= 7.855 of Outflow = 61.99 cfs @ 12.38 hrs. Volume= 7.855 af, Atten= 0 %, Lag= 0.0 min Routing by Stor- Ind +Trans method, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Pond 1 P: (new node) Inflow = 10.01 cfs @ 12.22 hrs, Volume= 0.962 of Outflow = 10.04 cfs @ 12.22 hrs, Volume= 0.959 af, Primary = 6.48 cfs @ 12.22 hrs, Volume= 0.897 of Secondary= 3.56 cfs @ 12.22 hrs, Volume= 0.062 of Routing by Stor -Ind method, Time Span= 0.00 -24.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Peak Elev= 362.42' Storage= 858 cf Plug -Flow detention time= 4.1 min calculated for 0.957 of (99% of inflow) Storage and wetted areas determined by Prismatic sections Atten= 0 %, Lag= 0.3 min Reservoir Road - Leeds Type 111 24 -hr Rainfall= 6.50" Prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Page 15 HydroCADO 6.00 s/n 000752 © 1986 -2001 Applied Microcomputer Systems 3/9/2006 Elevation Surf.Area Inc.Store Cum.Store (feet) (sg -ft) (cubic -feet) (cubic feet) 360.00 125 0 0 361.00 295 210 210 362.00 515 405 615 362.60 635 345 960 Primary OutFlow (Free Discharge) L 2= Culvert t- 1 =Orifice/Grate Secondary OutFlow (Free Discharge) L 3= 13road- Crested Rectangular Weir # Routing Invert Outlet Devices 1 Device 2 360.75 0.17 x 0.17' Horiz. Orifice /Grate X 36.00 Limited to weir flow C=0.600 2 Primary 358.23' 12.0" x 45.0' long Culvert RCP, square edge headwall, Ke= 0.500 Outlet Invert= 358.00' S= 0.0051 '/' n= 0.012 Cc= 0.900 3 Secondary 362.10' 8.0' long x 5.0' breadth Broad - Crested Rectangular Weir Head (feet) 0.20 0.40 0.60 0.80 1.00 1.20 1.40 1.60 1.80 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.0( Coef. (English) 2.34 2.50 2.70 268 2.68 2.66 2.65 2.65 2.65 2.65 2.67 2.66 2.68 . Residential Lot Development, 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA March 8, 2006 Stormwater Management System Operations and Maintenance Plan Residential Lot De velopment — 64 Reservoir Road M�r�h Q 00'r� s, iviassacnusetts Proposed Stormwater Management System Operation & Maintenance Plan During Construction The Contractor shall be responsible for inspection and maintenance during construction. At all times, siltation fabric fencing, stakes and hay bales sufficient to construct a sedimentation control barrier a minimum of 50 feet long will be stockpiled on the site in order to repair established barriers which may have been damaged or breached. An inspection of all erosion control and stormwater management systems shall be conducted by the Contractor at least once a week and during all rain storms until the completion of construction. In case of any noted breach or failure, the Contractor shall immediately make appropriate repairs to any erosion control system and notify the engineer of any problems involving stormwater management systems. A rain storm shall be defined as all or one of the following: • Any storm in which rain is predicted to last for twelve consecutive hours or more. • Any storm for which a flash flood watch or warning is issued. • Any single storm predicted to have a cumulative rainfall of greater than one - half inch. • Any storm not meeting the previous three thresholds but which would mark a third consecutive day of measurable rainfall. The Contractor shall also inspect the erosion control and stormwater management systems at times of significant increase in surface water runoff due to rapid thawing when the risk of failure of erosion control measures is significant. In such instances as remedial action is necessary, the Contractor shall repair any and all significant deficiencies in erosion control systems within 2 days. The Department of Public Works shall be notified of any significant failure of stormwater management systems and erosion and sediment control measures and shall be notified of any release of pollutants to a water body (stream, brook, pond, etc.) or into a conveyance system to a water body. Residential Lot Development — 64 Reservoir Road March 8, 2006 Leeds, Massachusetts The Contractor shall remove the sediment from behind the fence of the sedimentation control barrier when the accumulated sediment has reached one - half of the original installed height of the barrier. The Contractor shall be responsible for completely cleaning all stormwater management structures (detention basin, catch basins, swales, and stormwater treatment chamber) once all substantial construction on the roadway and roadway infrastructure has been completed and the site has been stabilized. Post- Construction Stormwater Management System Owner: The Developer, Sweet Meadow Properties, LLC 48 Bates Street Northampton, MA 01060 shall own the stormwater management system until such time that the Homeowners Association is established. Party Responsible for Operation & Maintenance: The Developer, Sweet Meadow Properties, LLC 48 Bates Street Northampton, MA 01060 shall be responsible for the stormwater management system until such time that the Homeowners Association is established. Inspection & Maintenance Schedule: 1) Grassed Swales Swales shall be mowed at least once per growing season to prevent establishment of woody growth and other undesirable plants that inhibit proper performance. Grass vegetation should not be cut shorter than 4 ". It is important not to engage in excessive mowing operations, as this keeps the grass too short and decreases the efficiency of the vegetation to reduce runoff borne sediments and velocities. Sediment and debris shall be removed manually at least once per year before the vegetation is adversely impacted. Residential Lot Development — 64 Reservoir Road March 8, 2006 Leeds, Massachusetts 2) Stone Lined Swales Swales shall be inspected for erosion or washout at least once per year and after large storm events. Debris should be removed manually. Rock lining shall be replaced and reinforced as required. 3) Hooded Catch Basin with Sump Oil and water separators should be inspected at least four times per year and cleaned annually or more often if required. Oil and sediments should be removed and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations. In the case of an oil or bulk pollutant release, the system must be cleaned immediately following the spill and the proper authorities notified. 4) Stormwater Treatment Chamber The Stormwater Treatment System requires minimal routine maintenance; however, it is important that the system be properly inspected and cleaned when necessary in order to function at its best. The rate at which the system collects pollutants will depend more heavily on site activities than the size of the unit, e.g. heavy winter sanding will cause the grit chamber to fill more quickly, but regular sweeping will slow accumulation. The water quality treatment system shall consist of Stormceptor or equal treatment chambers. For more detail of how the Stormceptor should be maintained see the Stormceptor Owner Manual. Residential Lot Development, 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA March 8, 2006 Draft StormwntPr Pnll»tinn Prpx7ar * ;„ Di. March 8, 2006 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Prepared in compliance with City of Northampton Stormwater Management Permit for Residential Lot Development 64 Reservoir Road 64 Reservoir Road Leeds, Massachusetts March 8, 2006 Prepared by: The Berkshire Design Group , Inc . 4 Allen Place, Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 Prepared For: Sweet Meadow Properties, LLC 48 Bates Street Northampton, MA 01060 TABLE OF CONTENTS SITE & PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................. ..............................1 ProjectName and Location .................................................................................. ............................... 1 Applicant& Owner Names and Addresses ......................................................... ............................... 1 ExistingZoning & Land Use & Site Area ........................................................... ............................... 2 ProposedProject ................................................................................................... ............................... 2 Sequenceof Major Construction Activities ........................................................ ............................... 2 Nameof Receiving Waters ................................................................................... ............................... 3 CONTROLS DURING CONSTRUCTION ..................................... ..............................4 Erosionand Sediment Controls ........................................................................... ............................... 4 StormwaterManagement ..................................................................................... ............................... 6 OtherControls ...................................................................................................... ............................... 6 Timingof Controls ................................................................................................ ............................... 7 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES ............... ............................... 8 Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection and Maintenance Practices ........... ............................... 8 Non - Stormwater Discharges ................................................................................ ............................... 8 Inventoryfor Pollution Prevention Plan ............................................................. ............................... 9 SpillPrevention ..................................................................................................... ............................... 9 SpillControl Practices ........................................................................................ ............................... 10 CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS ................................................................................ .............................12 POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN CERTIFICATION ............. .............................13 CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION ............................................ .............................13 Residential Lot Development Stormwater Management Plan 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA SITE & PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project Name and Location Residential Lot Development 64 Reservoir Road Leeds, MA 01053 Applicant Name and Address: Sweet Meadow Properties, LLC 48 Bates Street Northampton, MA 01060 Notification — Prior To Construction: March 8, 2006 Current Owner Name and Address: Sweet Meadow Properties, LLC (IOB -51) 48 Bates Street Northampton, MA 01060 Deane & Jeanette Williams (lOD -38) 81 Water Street Leeds, MA 01060 General Contractor /Operator: City of Northampton Department of Public Works 30 Locust Street Northampton, MA 01060 Mr. Douglas McDonald NPDES Coordinator Phone: 413 -587 -1582 Existing Zoning & Land Use & Site Area To Be Determined The project parcel is zoned RR, WP, and URB and is located on the south side of Reservoir Road approximately 750 feet west of the intersection of Reservoir Road and Water Street. There is a wood frame residential structure with an access drive and garage currently on site. The total area of the site is approximately 6 acres, of which approximately 1.5 acres will be disturbed by construction activities. Residential Lot Development 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA Proposed Project March 8, 2006 The proposed project is comprised of three (3) residential house lots with access from a common drive approximately 450 LF in length and associated utilities and a stormwater management system. The stormwater management system will consist of riprap lined roadside ditches, drop inlets, a stormwater treatment chamber, and temporary erosion control devices used during construction. Stormwater discharge from the site will ultimately reach Robert's Brook, as in current conditions. Soil disturbing activities will include: installation of erosion and sediment controls; tree removal and grubbing; grading; excavation, utility installation, and site grading; installation of retaining walls and guardrails; and preparation for final seeding and planting. Sequence of Major Construction Activities The general order of construction activities at the site will be as follows: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 Hold preconstruction conference at least one week prior to starting construction Install erosion control barrier along downslope side of construction area and as directed on the Sediment and Erosion Control Plan Install Stabilized Construction Entrances Clear and grub trees and vegetation as indicated on plans Stockpile topsoil — protect stockpile with silt fence around toe of pile Excavate soil and rock as shown on plans. Install storm drainage structures and surface detention basin. Protect all stormwater structure inlets with sediment control devices, route stormwater through stormwater treatment devices. Apply gravel base to drive. Complete grading and install final road surface. Install permanent seeding and plantings (see Wetland Replication & Riverfront Restoration Notes). Stormwater Management Plan 2 Residential Lot Development Stormwater Management Plan 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA March 8, 2006 IL . Remove temporary stormwater controls: deconstruct any interim detention areas. Remove erosion control barriers and reseed areas disturbed by its removal. Grade and seed areas as specified on the grading and utility plans. 13. Clean all stormwater structures; catch basins, stormwater treatment systems, forebay and swales by removing all sediments, oils, and other contaminants. Remove sediments from all paved areas by sweeping and vacuuming. 14. Schedule post construction conference and inspection. Name of Receiving Waters The site drains to Roberts Brook. Residential Lot Development Stormwater Management Plan 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA March 8, 2006 CONTROLS DURING CONSTRUCTION Erosion and Sediment Controls General Sedimentation Control Practices The following general erosion and sediment controls will be utilized during construction in order to maintain local water quality: I . Erosion control barriers will be installed prior to clearing and excavation work. 2. Grading and other soil disturbance will be done so as to minimize erosion during wet seasons. 3. A temporary sedimentation basin with required controls will be constructed early in the project to allow the basin to treat runoff prior to discharging from the site. 4. Sediment will periodically be removed from behind sediment trapping devices and from within the temporary sedimentation basin. 5. The clearing of natural vegetation will be minimized; remaining natural vegetation will be protected from nearby construction to the greatest degree possible. 6. Staging and soil stockpile areas shall have a haybale /siltation fence or other approved barrier installed immediately downgradient of such areas. 7. Designated temporary dewatering basins will be used for dewatering, if required. 8. Disturbed areas will be stabilized as soon as possible after construction. 9. Maintenance and cleaning of construction vehicles and equipment will take place in designated staging areas only. Stabilization Practices The following stabilization practices will be utilized during construction in order to maintain local water quality: Temporary stabilization: temporary seeding, mulching or other suitable stabilization measures will be utilized to protect disturbed areas and stockpiles during prolonged construction periods. 2. Permanent stabilization: areas disturbed by construction will be permanently stabilized by installing a trap rock gravel surface, by installation of plant material, or by seeding and mulching with seed mix as described in the project construction documents. Seeded areas will be covered with straw mulch or biodegradable netting in order to protect surface until seed germination. M Residential Lot Development Stormwater Management Plan 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA Structural Practices March 8, 2006 The following structural erosion and sediment controls will be utilized during construction in order to maintain local water quality: Haybales /Filter Fabric Fencing: Staked haybales with filter fabric fencing will be installed prior to site clearing and between any wetlands and areas of work along the downslope edge of areas of work. • Filter fabric will be installed as shown on Construction Plans. • Sediment will be removed from behind silt fence when it reaches half the original height of the fence. • Fences will be inspected weekly and both before and after storm events. Repairs and replacement will take place as necessary. Silt socks or other measures as acceptable to DPW and Conservation Commission may be substituted. 2. Dewatering Basins /collectors: Dewatering basins /collectors will be constructed where required prior to excavation activities. These basins will act to settle suspended solids from pumped groundwater. Dewatering Basins and collectors will be sized according to the amount of groundwater encountered at a particular location. Dewatering Basins will utilize a perforated standpipe wrapped in filter fabric for discharge 3. Catch Basin Filters: Filters consisting of anchored haybales and filter fabric fence, embedded 4 -6" in the ground, will surround each existing and proposed catch basin. Filter fabric will also be installed under each inlet grate. • Filters will be placed around each catch basin prior to paving or planting. • Sediment will be removed when it reaches half of the original height of the filter. • Filter fabric under the inlet grate will be monitored and replaced as required. • Filters will be removed only after upgradient areas have been permanently stabilized. 4. Dust Control: Dust control will be maintained by sprinkler or water truck during construction to minimize sediment transport and maintain air quality at an acceptable level. 5. Roadway Stabilization: Until final installation of trap rock gravel tales place, project driveway areas will be stabilized by grading with clean gravel. A temporary Stabilized Construction Access will be constructed prior to the start of excavation work. Residential Lot Development Stormwater Management Plan 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA Stormwater Management March 8, 2006 A system for stormwater management has been designed for this project. The system, designed by a professional engineer, utilizes stone lined swales, catch basins, a sediment forebay, and a stormwater treatment system to reduce total suspended solids (TSS) by 80% and ensure that peak flows for 2 -, 10 -, and 100 -year storms remain at or near their estimated historic levels. Water from the project site will be discharged to the Roberts Brook via overland flow and a system of swales and piping. A maintenance plan for the stormwater management system has been developed. The maintenance plan includes removal of oil and sediment from hooded catch basins, removal of oil and sediment from the stormwater treatment chamber and maintenance of the stone lined ditches. Other Controls Waste Disposal Waste Materials: Waste materials will be collected and stored in a lidded metal dumpster rented from a licensed solid waste management company. All trash and construction debris will be stored in the dumpster. The dumpster will be emptied at least twice a week, or more if necessary, and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulation. No construction waste materials will be buried on site. Notices stating these procedures will be posted in the job trailer. Site personnel will be instructed in these procedures and site construction supervisor(s) will ensure that the procedures are followed. Hazardous Waste: Hazardous waste will be disposed of in the manner specified by local, state and federal regulation or by the manufacturer. Site personnel will be instructed in these procedures and site construction supervisor(s) will ensure that the procedures are followed. Sanitary Waste: Sanitary waste will be collected from portable units a minimum of three times per week by a licensed sanitary waster contractor and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulation. Off -Site Vehicle Tracking A stabilized construction entrance will be provided to help reduce tracking of sediments off the site. Stone will be used, which will be large enough not to become embedded in truck tires, at the entrance. The paved street adjacent to the construction entrance will be swept daily to reduce mud, dirt or sediment tracked from the site. Dump trucks hauling material to and from the site will be covered by tarps as necessary. 6 Residential Lot Development 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA Timing of Controls Stormwater Management Plan March 8, 2006 As indicated in the Sequence of major Activities, the haybale /silt fence barrier, stabilized construction entrance and sedimentation basin will be constructed prior to clearing or grading of any other portions of the site. No excavation or dewatering activities will take place in an area until appropriate dewatering basins or sediment control structures have been installed. Areas where construction activity temporarily ceases for more than 21 days will be stabilized with temporary seed and mulch within 14 days of the last disturbance. Once construction activity ceases permanently in an area that area will be stabilized with plant material or pavement as indicated in the plans. After the entire site is stabilized, the accumulated sediment will be removed from the sediment basin. 7 Residential Lot Development Stormwater Management Plan 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA March 8, 2006 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection and Maintenance Practices The following inspection and maintenance practices will be utilized in this project to maintain sediment and erosion controls: • All control measures will be inspected weekly (at a minimum) and following any storm event of 0.5 inches or greater. • All measures will be maintained in good working order; if a repair is necessary, it will be initiated within 24 hours of report. • Contractor will stockpile on site or make available all equipment, materials (e.g. filter fabric, haybales, crushed stone, etc.) and labor necessary to make emergency erosion control improvements within four hours if necessary. • Built -up sediment will be removed from silt fence when it has reached one -third the height of the fence. • Silt fence will be inspected for depth of sediment, tears, to verify that fabric is securely attached to the stakes and to verify that stakes are firmly in the ground. • Sediment basin(s) will be inspected for depth of sediment, and accumulated sediment will be removed when it reaches 10 percent of the design capacity or at the end of the job. • Temporary and permanent seeding will be inspected for bare spots, washouts and healthy growth. • A maintenance inspection report will be made after each inspection. • The site contractor will select one or more individuals who will be responsible for inspections, maintenance and repair activities and for completing inspection and maintenance reports. • Individuals selected for inspection and maintenance responsibilities will receive training in all inspection and maintenance practices necessary for keeping the on -site erosion and sediment controls in good working order. Non - Stormwater Discharges It is expected that the following non - stormwater discharges will occur from the site during the construction period: • Uncontaminated groundwater from dewatering excavations. • Water from washing the exterior of construction vehicles. Non- stormwater discharges will be directed to stabilized surfaces or the detention basin prior to discharge. Exterior washing and rinsing of vehicles will take place more than 100 feet from wetlands or waterways. 0 Residential Lot Development 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA Inventory for Pollution Prevention Plan Asphalt Masonry block Cleaning solvents Metal studs Concrete Detergents Fertilizers Gravel Spill Prevention Paints (enamel and latex) Petroleum -based products Solvents Wood Stormwater Management Plan March 8, 2006 All employees will be instructed regarding the following spill prevention practices. Notice of these practices will be posted in the job trailer, and the site construction supervisor will hold responsibility for ensuring that the procedures are followed. Material Management Practices The following material management practices will be used to reduce the risk of spills or other accidental exposure of materials and substances to stormwater runoff: Good Housekeeping The following good housekeeping practices will be followed on -site during the construction period: An effort will be made to store only enough product to do the job. All materials stored on -site will be stored in a neat, orderly manner in their appropriate containers and, if possible, under a roof or other enclosure. Products will be kept in their original containers with the original manufacturer's label. Substances will not be mixed with one another unless recommended by the manufacturer. Whenever possible, all of a product will be used up before disposing of the container. Manufacturer's recommendations for proper used and disposal will be followed. The site superintendent will inspect daily to ensure proper use and disposal of material on -site. Hazardous Products The following practices will reduce the risks associated with hazardous materials (e.g. petroleum products, solvents, etc.): • Products will be kept in original containers unless they are not resealable. • Original labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS) will be retained; they contain important product information. • A copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each product used in construction will be kept in the job trailer. • If surplus product must be disposed of, manufacturer' or local- and state - recommended methods for proper disposal will be followed. 9 Residential Lot Development Stormwater Management Plan 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA Product Specific Practices March 8, 2006 Petroleum Products: All on -site vehicles will be monitored for leaks and will receive regular preventative maintenance to reduce the chance of leakage. Petroleum products will be stored in tightly sealed, clearly labeled containers. Any asphalt substances used on -site will be applied according to the manufacturer's recommendations. No vehicle refueling or maintenance will take place within 100 feet of a wetland or waterway. No petroleum -based or asphalt substances will be stored within 100 feet of a wetland or waterway. Fertilizers: Fertilizers used will be applied only in the minimum amounts recommended by the manufacturer. Once applied, fertilizer will be worked into the soil to limit exposure to stormwater. Unused fertilizer will be stored in a covered shed. The contents of any partially used bags of fertilizer will be transferred to a sealable plastic bin to avoid spills. No fertilizers will be stored within 100 feet of a wetland or waterway. Solvents, Paints and Other Hazardous Substances: All containers will be tightly sealed when not required for use. Excess material will not be discharged to the storm sewer system but will be properly disposed of according to manufacturers' instruction or local and state regulations. No solvents, paints or other hazardous substances will be stored within 100 feet of a wetland or waterway. Concrete Trucks: Concrete trucks will not be allowed to wash out or discharge surplus concrete or drum wash water on the site. Spill Control Practices In addition to the good housekeeping and material management practices discussed in the previous sections of this plan, the following practices will be followed for spill prevention and cleanup: • Manufacturers' recommended methods for spill cleanup will be clearly posted and site personnel will be made aware of the procedures and the location of the information and cleanup supplies. • Materials and equipment necessary for spill cleanup will be kept in the on -site material storage area. Equipment and materials will include, but is not limited to, brooms, dust pans, mops, rags, gloves, goggles, kitty litter, sand, sawdust and plastic and metal trash containers specifically for this purpose. • All spills will be cleaned up immediately after discovery. • The spill area will be kept well ventilated and personnel will wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent injury from contact with a hazardous substance. • Spills of toxic or hazardous material will be reported, regardless of size, to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection at 888 -304 -1133. • Should a spill occur, the spill prevention plan will be adjusted to include measures to prevent another spill and to cleanup up the spill should another occur. A description of H Residential Lot Development 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA Stormwater Management Plan March 8, 2006 the spill, along with the causes and cleanup measures will be included in the updated spill prevention plan. The construction superintendent responsible for daily operation on the construction site will be the spill prevention and cleanup coordinator. The superintendent will designate at least three site personnel to receive spill prevention cleanup and training. These individuals will each become responsible for a particular phase of prevention and cleanup. The names of responsible spill personnel will be posted in the material storage area and in the on -site job trailer. Residential Lot Development 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA Stormwater Management Plan March 8, 2006 CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS This stormwater pollution prevention plan reflects State of Massachusetts requirements for stormwater management and sediment and erosion control as established by the Wetlands Protection Act (3 10 CMR 10.00) and by the Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater Management Policy. To ensure compliance, this plan was prepared in consultation with the following publications: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Environmental Protection. Stormwater Management Policy. November 1997. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Environmental Protection. Wetlands Protection Act Regulations: 310 CMR 10.00 for Administering M.G.L. Chapter 31, Section 40. November 1997. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Environmental Protection and Office of Coastal Zone Management. Stormwater Management, Volume One: Stormwater Policy Handbook. March 1997. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Environmental Protection and Office of Coastal Zone Management. Stormwater Management, Volume Two: Stormwater Technical Handbook. March 1997. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Storm Water Management For Construction Activities, Developing Pollution. Prevention Plans And Best Management Practices, Summary Guidance. October 1992. 12 Residential Lot Development Stormwat Manag Plan 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA March 8, 2006 POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN CERTIFICATION I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Signed: Art Pichette Sweet Meadow Properties, LLC 48 Bates Street Northampton, MA 01060 CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION I certify under penalty of law that I understand the terms and conditions of the general National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit that authorizes the stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity from the construction site identified as part of this certification. Signature Company Responsible For Tel: Tel: Tel: 13 SWPPP- INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REPORT FORM 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA Area of Site Date Since Last Disturbed Date of Next Disturbance Stabilized? (Yes /No) Stabilized With Condition Common Drive Site Frontage Stabilization Required: 10 be Performed By: I On or Before: Page 1/4 STABILIZATION MEASURES SWPPP- INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REPORT FORM 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA STRUCTURAL CONTROLS Entrance Tracking Pad Is Sediment Is Surface Runoff Is Tracking Pad Are Catch Basin Tracking Pad Is Gravel Clean or Width and Length Does Tracking Pad Require Catching Sediment Before Filled With Sediment Adequate to be Replacement/Maintenance Collector Road Catch Basins Effective Installed and Sediment in Measures Properly Maintenance Required: To Be Performed By: On or Before: Catch Basins Maintenance Required: To Be Performed By: On or Before: Page 2/4 Is Surface Runoff Are Sediment Are Catch Basin Are Any Being Directed to Traps Outlet Hoods Depth of Correction CB Catch Basins Installed at Installed and Sediment in Measures Properly Catch Basin Working Basin Sump Required Inlets Properl DI #1 DI #2 Maintenance Required: To Be Performed By: On or Before: Page 2/4 SWPPP- INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REPORT FORM 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA STRUCTURAL CONTROLS —CON'T Stormwater Treatment Chambers(StormCeptor or Equal) SWTC Is Surface Runoff Being Directed Through SWTS Properl Depth of Sediment in Basin Sump Are Any Correction Measures Required SWTS #1 Maintenance Required: To Be Performed By: On or Before: OTHER CONTROLS List Other Miscellaneous Controls and Observations Item I Describe Failure /Inadequate Control I Describe Recommended Remedy Page 3/4 SWPPP- INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REPORT FORM 64 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA RECOMENDED MODIFICATION(S) TO SWPPP CHANGES REQUIRED TO THE POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN REASONS FOR CHANGES: MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS: INSPECTOR'S CERTIFICATION: Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. Signature: I Date: Page 4/4 0 City of Northampton -- Wetlands Application This form is required for all applications filed under the Northampton Wetlands Ordinance File with the Office of'Planning and Development, 210 Main Street, Northampton, AAA 01060 lVe recommend applicants consult with the Land Otie and Conner nation Planner (587 -1263) before a1)p4i L Check what kind of permit you are requesting ❑ Request for Determination of Applicability (WPA form 1) Notice of Intent (WPA form 3 or 4) ❑ Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (WPA form 4A) 2. Property Street Address: 64 Reservoir Rd., Lee ds 3. Assessors' Map and Parcel: 1013-51 Second lot (if any) Map and Parcel(s): I OD' "38 Additional property description: 4. Check the items enclosed. Your application will not be accepted if any items are missing. ® The appropriate completed Massachusetts DEP application - - --- w.nnass. "o- -- /dek' --l.k'._y_ -N wyvtg 3n,,1_t3 ? ____ _________________r_._______.. ❑ Completed versions of this Wetlands Application ® Nine (9) copies of the fidly completed and collated application packages (forms, plans and attachments) * All plans folded (not rolled) and collated with each application packet ® For Notice of Intent applications only, the following: �] Check to "City of Northampton" for the municipal share calculated from state Wetland Fee Transmittal Form PLUS $105; Separate $75.00 check to "Commonwealth of Massachusetts" for the Registry of Deeds recording fee: ® An abutters list of all property owners within at least 100 feet of the property line of your project. Abutters lists may be generated at w_� iti�_I nrti t_��1 ?tnli 1lr�,•�o v%opd (click on Database: Abutters. Permits and Historic). Computers are available at City Hall, Forbes and Lilly Libraries. ❑ For Request for Determination applications, a check to the "City of Northampton" for $85.00. ❑ For Notice of Resource Area Delineation applications, a check to "City of Northampton" for $85.00 plus a separate check for $75.00 to "Commonwealth of Massachusetts" for the Registry of Deeds recording fee. ❑ A# 10 business envelope addressed to the applicant. 5. Provide an Existing Conditions Site Plan. Check the items shown on that plan. You may request a waiver from submittal requirements, with a reason for the waiver request. ® Boundary of entire lot and notation of lot area ❑ Context of adjacent lots, if necessary to show extent of wetland,'Riverfront Area 0 Numbered wetland flags ❑ Existing and potential vernal pools n. /a ❑ 50' AND 100' wetland buffer ® Mean Annual High Water line, for Riverfront Area permits © 100' inner riparian zone AND 200' outer riparian zone, for Riverfront Area permits ® Existing structures, impervious surfaces (ie: pavement, gravel) and lawn areas 0 Edge of vegetation accurately measured or surveyed ❑ Siunificant (8 "+ Diameter Braast height) trees within the limit of work area that are also within the 200' Riverfront Area, Bordering Vegetated Wetland, or 100' wetland buffer Waiver Requested: Site is wooded ® 2' contours ® Elevations in feet (not meters). for projects within the floodplain ❑ Zoning setbacks ❑ 1:20 scale, if possible (V=40') 6_ If new work is proposed, provide a Proposed Site Plan. Check the items shown on that plan. You may request a waiver from submittal requirements, with a reason for the waiver request. ❑ Grading/proposed new contours Hardscape (ie: footprint of house, driveway, walkways, terraces, etc...) ® Any removal of vegetation and significant trees within the Riverfront Area, wetland and buffer Landscaping and plantings within the Riverfront Area. wetland and wetland buffer ® Location of erosion control barrier ® Limit of work line ® Utility lines ❑ Stormwater Management Form (use DEP form (a:n ), if required ❑ Wildlife assessment if the site is in a habitat resource area based on NHESP maps. Northampton Potential and Certified Vernal Pools Map or otherwise required by the Act or Ordinance. ❑ At the same scale as the Existing Conditions Site Plan ❑ For new homes in the Riverfront Area only, documentation of the date the lot was recorded. Note: New lots will be recordE d 7. We have provided and requested information and believe and understand that (initial each item below): Application deadline is one calendar month prior to a public hearing. If the application is incomplete or waivers are requested, however, the public hearing may be delayed: We will check for the date and time of our public hearing at or in the Duili, ££unipshire Gazette Legal Ads section. Such notice is posted seven days prior to the public hearing; The Conservation Commission may request an alternatives analysis for work proposed within the buffer zone of a wetland; The Conservation Commission and their representatives have permission to enter the properly; All documents and plans submitted are in the public domain and may be copied freely in any form: and The City will record Orders of Conditions and Order of Resource Area Delineations at the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds. 8. PLEASE COMPLETE ONLY IF APPLYING FOR A NOTICE OF INTENT or ABBREVIATED TICE OF RESOURCE ARE DELINEATION: We certify under the pains and penalties of perjury, that PRIOR to fifing this application 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 t of the property line of the project location. Applicant (print or type): sweirt f etdow Properties Applicant Signature: Address: c/o W, Ight Bijildt✓ 4 Ba:E ;; St. Norlh a rit p . Applicant Phone, 413- 5£35 -8287 Sweet Meadow Proprar ie;s f 10)13 -51) Owner (print or type): BP.3IlP. ?x .1. V?�illiams ('1(il� -3ta) Owner Signature Address: 81 'Watc S L t_e.pds, MA 0 Owner Phone: 413 -586-3139 The Northampton Conservation Commission generally meets on the 2 "` and 4` Thursdays of each month in Hearing Room 18 located on the 2 " floor of City Hall, 210 Main Street Page 2 of 2 Massachusei,,, Department of Environmental Protection \ T -- Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 3 - 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. OQ 1 remm Note: Before completing this form consult your local Conservation Commission regarding any municipal bylaw or ordinance. Provided by DEP DEP File Number Document Transaction Number NORTHAMPTON City/Town A. General Information 1. Project Location (Note: electronic filers will click on button for GIS locator): 64 Reservoir Road Leeds (Northampton) 01053 a. Street Address b. City/Town c. Zip Code Latitude and Longitude: 42 21' 12 "N 72° 42' 21 V d. Latitude e. Longitude 10B/1 OD 51/38 f. Assessors Map /Plat Number g. Parcel /Lot Number 2. Applicant: Art Pichette Sweet Meadow Properties, LLC a. First Name b. Last Name c/o Wrigh Bui 48 Bates St. d. Mailing Address Northampton e. City /Town 413 - 586 - 8287 413- 586 -9276 h. Phone Number i. Fax Number 3. Property owner (if different from applicant) (same) a. First Name b. Last Name d. Mailing Address e. City /Town h. Phone Number i. Fax Number 4. Representative (if any): The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. MA c. Company f. State j. Email address ® Check if more than one owner c. Company f. State 01060 g. Zip Code g. Zip Code j. Email address Vinskey c. Contact Person Last Name MA 01060 e. City/Town f. State g. Zip Code 413- 582 -7000 413 - 582 -7005 jay @berkshiredesign.com h. Phone Number i. Fax Number j. Email address 5. Total WPA Fee Paid (from NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form): $1665 $820 $845+$105 a. Total Fee Paid b. State Fee Paid c. City/Town Fee Paid 6. General Project Description: Redevelopment of residential site; removal of existing house, garage and driveway and restoration thereof within riverfont area, construction of 3 new homes outside riverfront area, each serviced by a proposed common driveway with one wetland crossing. a. Firm J_ y b. Contact Person First Name 4 Allen Place d. Mailing Address Northampton wpaform3.doc • rev. 3/29/05 Page 1 of 7 0 Massachusei.., Department of Environmental Protection �• Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 3 - Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 A. General Information (continued) 7. Project Type Checklist: a. ® Single Family Home c. ❑ Limited Project Driveway Crossing e. ❑ Dock /Pier g. ❑ Coastal Engineering Structure i. ❑ Transportation 8. Property recorded at the Registry of Deeds for: Hampshire a. County 08380 c. Book Provided by DER DEP File Number Document Transaction Number NORTHAMPTON City/Town b. ® Residential Subdivision d. ❑ Commercial /Industrial f. ❑ Utilities h. ❑ Agriculture — cranberries, forestry j. ❑ Other 334 b. Page Number d. Certificate # (if registered land) 9. Has work been performed on the property under an Order of Resource Area Delineation involving Simplified Review within 3 years of the date of this application? a. ❑ Yes b. ® No 10. Buffer Zone Only - Is the project located only in the Buffer Zone of a bordering vegetated wetland, inland bank, or coastal resource area? a. ❑ Yes - answer 11 below, then skip to Section C. b. ® No - skip to Section B. If yes, no Notice of Intent or Request for Determination of Applicability may be filed for work within the 50- foot -wide area in the Buffer Zone along the resource area during the three -year term of an Order of Resource Area Delineation, or any Extended Order, or until the applicant receives a Certificate of Compliance, whichever is later. 11. Buffer Zone Setback — For projects that involve work only in the buffer zone, select the applicable adjacent resource area (check one): a. ❑ BVW b. ❑ inland bank c. ❑ coastal resource area The distance between the closest project disturbance and the associated resource area is: d. linear feet wpaform3.doc • rev. 3/29/05 Page 2 of 7 • MassachusetW, Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 3 - Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §4 1 online Users: Include your document transaction number (provided on your receipt page) with all supplementary information you submit to the Department. B. Resource Area Effects Check all that apply below. Attach narrative and any supporting documentation describing how the project will meet all performance standards for each of the resource areas altered, including standards requiring consideration of alternative project design or location. Provided by DER DEP File Number Document Transaction Number NORTHAMPTON city/Town Inland Resource Areas Resource Area Size of Proposed Alteration Proposed Replacement if a a. ❑ Bank b. ® Bordering Vegetated Wetland �. ❑ Land Under Waterbodies and Waterways d ❑ Bordering Land Subject to Flooding e . ❑ Isolated Land Subject to Flooding f. ® Riverfront area 1. linear feet 350 (crossing) 1. square feet 1. square feet 3. cubic yards dredged 1. square feet 3. cubic feet of flood storage lost 1. square feet 2. cubic feet of flood storage lost Roberts Brook 1. Name of Waterway (if available) 2. linear feet 410 2. square feet 2. square feet 2. square feet 4. cubic feet of flood storage replaced 3. cubic feet of flood storage replaced 1. Width of Riverfront Area (check one): ❑ 25 ft. - Designated Densely Developed Areas only ❑ 100 ft. - New agricultural projects only ® 200 ft. - All other projects 126,170 2. Total area of Riverfront Area on the site of the proposed project: Square Feet 3. Proposed alteration of the Riverfront Area: 15,100 18 plus restor 3,500 q c. S Feet between 100 ft. and 200 ft. a. Total Square Feet b. Square Feet within 100 ft. 4. Has an alternatives analysis been done and is it attached to this NOI? ❑ Yes ® No 5. Was the lot where the activity is proposed created prior to August 1, 1996? ® Yes ❑ No Page 3of7 wpaform3.doc • rev. 3/29/05 of Environmental Pr otection Massachuset�� Department Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 3 - Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by DER DEP File Number Document Transaction Number NORTHAMPTON City/Town B. Resource Area Effects 2. Coastal Resource Areas: Check all that apply below. Attach narrative and supporting documentation describing how the project will meet all performance standards for each of the resource areas altered, including standards requiring consideration of alternative project design or location. Online Users: Resource Area Size of Proposed Alteration Proposed Replacement (if any) Include your document a. ❑ Designated Port Areas Indicate size under Land Under the Ocean, below transaction number (provided on b. ❑ Land Under the Ocean 1. Square feet your receipt page) with all 2. Cubic yards dredged supplementary Indicate size under Coastal Beaches and /or Coastal Dunes information you c. ❑ Barrier Beach below submit to the Department. d. ❑ Coastal Beaches 1. Square feet 2. Cubic yards beach nourishment e. ❑ Coastal Dunes 1. Square feet 2. Cubic yards dune nourishment f. ❑ Coastal Banks 1. Linear feet g. ❑ Rocky Intertidal Shores 1. Square feet h. ❑ Salt Marshes 1. Square feet 2. Sq ft restoration, rehab., or creation i. ❑ Land Under Salt Ponds 1. Square feet 2. Cubic yards dredged j. ❑ Land Containing Shellfish 1. Square feet 2. Square feet restoration, rehab. k. ❑ Fish Runs Indicate size under Coastal Banks, inland Bank, Land Under the Ocean, and /or inland Land Under Waterbodies and Waterways, above 1. Cubic yards dredged i. ❑ Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage 1. Square feet 3. Limited Project: Is any portion of the proposed activity eligible to be treated as a limited project subject to 310 CMR 10.24 or 310 CMR 10.53? a. ❑ Yes ® No If yes, describe which limited project applies to this project: b. Limited Project wpaform3.doc • rev. 3/29/05 Page 4 of 7 • Ll Massachuseh* Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands � WPA Form 3 - Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by DEP: DEP File Number Document Transaction Number NORTHAMPTON d. ® Direct observation For all projects affecting other e. ® Hydric soil indicators Resource Areas, please f. F1 Credible evidence of conditions prior to disturbance attach a Mean Annual High Water Line (Roberts Brook narrative 5. Other resource areas delineated: explaining how D. Other Applicable Standards and Requirements the resource area was delineated. 1. Is any portion of the proposed project located in 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? a. ❑ Yes ® No 2003 If yes, include proof of mailing or hand delivery of NOI to: Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Route 135, North Drive Westborough, MA 01581 b. Date of Map 2. For coastal projects only, is any portion of the proposed project located below the mean high water line or in a fish run? If yes, include proof of mailing or hand delivery of NOI to: a. El Yes E] No Division of Marine Fisheries - Southeast Marine Fisheries Station 50A Portside Drive Pocasset, MA 02559 b. ® Not applicable — project is in inland resource area only 3. Is any portion of the proposed project within an Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC)? a. ❑ Yes ® No If yes, provide name of ACEC (see instructions to WPA Form 3 or DEP Website for ACEC locations). Note: electronic filers click on Website. b. ACEC wpaform3.doc • rev. 3/29/05 Page 5 of 7 City/Town C. Bordering Vegetated Wetland Delineation Methodology Check all methods used to delineate the Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW) boundary: Online Users: 1. ❑ Final Order of Resource Area Delineation issued by Conservation Commission or DEP Include your (attached) document 2. ❑ DEP BVW Field Data Form (attached) transaction number 3. 17 Final Determination of Applicability issued by Conservation Commission or DEP (attached) (provided on your receipt 4. ® Other Methods for Determining the BVW Boundary (attach documentation): page) with all supplementary information you a. ® 50% or more wetland indicator plants submit to the Department. b. ❑ Saturated /inundated conditions exist c. ❑ Groundwater indicators d. ® Direct observation For all projects affecting other e. ® Hydric soil indicators Resource Areas, please f. F1 Credible evidence of conditions prior to disturbance attach a Mean Annual High Water Line (Roberts Brook narrative 5. Other resource areas delineated: explaining how D. Other Applicable Standards and Requirements the resource area was delineated. 1. Is any portion of the proposed project located in 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? a. ❑ Yes ® No 2003 If yes, include proof of mailing or hand delivery of NOI to: Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Route 135, North Drive Westborough, MA 01581 b. Date of Map 2. For coastal projects only, is any portion of the proposed project located below the mean high water line or in a fish run? If yes, include proof of mailing or hand delivery of NOI to: a. El Yes E] No Division of Marine Fisheries - Southeast Marine Fisheries Station 50A Portside Drive Pocasset, MA 02559 b. ® Not applicable — project is in inland resource area only 3. Is any portion of the proposed project within an Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC)? a. ❑ Yes ® No If yes, provide name of ACEC (see instructions to WPA Form 3 or DEP Website for ACEC locations). Note: electronic filers click on Website. b. ACEC wpaform3.doc • rev. 3/29/05 Page 5 of 7 Mass achuset - Je p artment of Environmental Pro ection T -- Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 3 - Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by DEP: DEP File Number Document Transaction Number NORTHAMPTON E. Additional Information Applicants must include the following with this Notice of Intent (NOI). See instructions for details. Online Users: Attach the document transaction number (provided on your receipt page) for any of the following information you submit to the Department. 1. ® 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. (Electronic filers may omit this item.) 2. ® Plans identifying the location of proposed activities (including activities proposed to serve as a Bordering Vegetated Wetland [BVW] replication area or other mitigating measure) relative to the boundaries of each affected resource area. 3. ® Other material identifying and explaining the determination of resource area boundaries shown on plans (e.g., a DEP BVW Field Data Form). 4.0 List the titles and dates for all plans and other materials submitted with this NOI. 5. ® If there is more than one property owner, please attach a list of these property owners not listed on this form. 6. ❑ Attach proof of mailing for Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program, if needed. 7. ❑ Attach proof of mailing for Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, if needed. a. ® Attach NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form 9. ❑ Attach Stormwater Management Form, if needed. wpaform3.doc • rev. 3/29/05 Page 6 of 7 City/Town D. Other Applicable Standards and Requirements Online Users: 4. Is any portion of the site subject to a Wetlands Restriction Order under the Inland Wetlands Include your Restriction Act (M.G.L. c. 131, § 40A) or the Coastal Wetlands Restriction Act (M.G.L. c. 130, § 105)? document a. ❑ Yes ® No transaction number (provided on your receipt 5. Is any activity within any Resource Area or Buffer Zone exempt from performance standards of the page) with all wetlands regulations, 310 CMR 10.00. supplementary information you a. ❑ Yes ® No If yes, describe which exemption applies to this project: submit to the Department. b. Exemption 6. Is this project subject to the DEP Stormwater Policy? a. ❑ Yes ® No If yes, stormwater management measures are required. Applicants should complete the Stormwater Management Form and submit it with this form. b. If no, explain why the project is exempt: Less than 4 single family houses E. Additional Information Applicants must include the following with this Notice of Intent (NOI). See instructions for details. Online Users: Attach the document transaction number (provided on your receipt page) for any of the following information you submit to the Department. 1. ® 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. (Electronic filers may omit this item.) 2. ® Plans identifying the location of proposed activities (including activities proposed to serve as a Bordering Vegetated Wetland [BVW] replication area or other mitigating measure) relative to the boundaries of each affected resource area. 3. ® Other material identifying and explaining the determination of resource area boundaries shown on plans (e.g., a DEP BVW Field Data Form). 4.0 List the titles and dates for all plans and other materials submitted with this NOI. 5. ® If there is more than one property owner, please attach a list of these property owners not listed on this form. 6. ❑ Attach proof of mailing for Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program, if needed. 7. ❑ Attach proof of mailing for Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, if needed. a. ® Attach NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form 9. ❑ Attach Stormwater Management Form, if needed. wpaform3.doc • rev. 3/29/05 Page 6 of 7 Massachuset't. Department of Environmental Protection T Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 3 - Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by DEP: DEP File Number City/Town Document Transaction Number NORTHAMPTON F. Fees The fees for work proposed under each Notice of Intent must be calculated and submitted to the Conservation Commission and the Department (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: IdR 1. Municipal Check Number 10 48 3. State Check Number 3 dr'o 2. Check date 3 - bG 4. Check date ��E.a~ i MEAQo�.J Y(�PER - 'RCS t..t�L 5. Pavor n on check: First Name 6. Payor name on che Last Name G. Signatures and Submittal Requirements I hereby certify under the penalties of perjury that the foregoing 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 rece equested) to I a utter within 100 feet of the property line of the project to ation. Ri n scant /1 Dat r (if different) Signature of R6dre3entative (if Date Date For Conservation Commission: Two copies of the completed Notice of Intent (Form 3), 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: One copy of the completed Notice of Intent (Form 3), including supporting plans and documents; one copy 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 (see Instructions) by certified mail or hand delivery. (E- filers may submit these electronically.) Other: If the applicant has checked the "yes" box in any part of Section D, Item 3, 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 Notice of Intent. wpaform3.doc • rev. 3/29/05 Page 7 of 7 0 Attachment IA: Riverfront Alteration/Restoration Redevelopment Summary 64 Reservoir Rd, Leeds, MA Riverfront Area on Project Site 126,170 66,020 60,150 Proposed Alteration* 18,600 3,500 15,100 Existing Degraded Areas (impervious /lacking topsoil`, 7,214 6,348 866 Existing Degraded areas to be restored 6,610 6,610 0 *excludes restoration replication areas and stormwater managment per 310 CMR 10.58(4)(d)1 10% of Riverfront Area 12,617 sf Restoration credit (1:1) 6,610 sf Total Allowable Alteration 19,227 sf Total Proposed Alteration 18,600 sf Riverfont Restoration Methodology See Notes on Plans V CC V I� Fil 1r 1r �I V CC I l l i l i, 1 1 i l i ; l ' i l t 1 � b N N b cd O . N 00 i Q Q �Q- 0 Q" Q � Q � t 0 1 i / / / / i r i i I I I I I I I I J • i —} f l I". 0 d 'C7 N � J � N c O � cd cd � b b bA � G." b b Cp � k � W Gr n 1 ! t ! 44i / / t / / / IRI 1 / / / / / 1 1 ! / f I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 i —} f l I". 0 d 'C7 N � J � N c O � cd cd � b b bA � G." b b Cp � k � W Gr Valley Environmental Se 53 French King Highway Ul g Greenfield MA 01301 (413) 774 -5696 October 7, 2005 fax (413) 774 -5699 G. Jay Vinskey The Berkshire Design Group 4 Allen Place Northampton, MA 01060 Re: Wetland Delineation, Reservoir Road, Leeds Dear Mr. Vinskey: At your request, Valley Environmental Services visited the above referenced site today. The purpose of our site visit was to delineate the boundary of wetlands under the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (MGL ch.131, Section 40) and the pursuant Regulations (310 CMR 10.00 et sea.), as well as the Northampton Wetlands Protection Bylaw, .on the 6.3 -acre site as shown on your September 22nd facsimile transmission. The edges of the wetlands have been marked in the field with consecutively numbered pink survey tape marked "wetland delineation" or pink stake flags. Although the wetlands have -been accurately delineated, the final determination of the extent of the resource areas regulated under state law can be made only by the Northampton Conservation Commission or, upon appeal, by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Site Description The property is located to the southwest of the junction of Reservoir Road and Water Street, and contains a single - family home. To the northwest, there is a well- defined stream channel with a relatively level fringe of wetland vegetation along it that is dominated by American elm (Ulmus Americana), sensitive fern (Onoclea sensibilis) and horsetail (Equisetum spp.). The flat portion of the wetland is bounded by a very steep hillside, and numerous fingers of -the wetland extend far up this hill due to groundwater discharge on the hillside. - Many of "these wetland fingers were saturated to the surface despite the relatively dry time of year in which the delineation was conducted. Flags A -1- A -70 mark the extent of this wetland. F_ 9 There is a second wetland area that was delineated behind the existing home. Although apparently man-made, the ditch in this area contains hydric soils and is vegetated by wetland species including speckled alder (Alnus rugosa), sensitive fern and jewel weed (Impatiens capensis). This ditch drains in two directions. To the east, it drains into a culvert beneath the existing woods road. To the west, it joins the "A" wetland at flags A -8 and A -9. Flags B -1 to B -30 encircle this ditch. On the opposite side of the woods road, Flags C -1 to C -3 mark the outlet drainage where it meets Roberts Meadow Brook. The Mean Annual High Water (MAHW) line of Roberts Meadow Brook was marked with flags HW -1 to HW -16. The MAHW line was delineated in compliance with he w woe 46 g eray Wilt �_ 1_ areas where the stream obviously overtops its banks as evidenced by sediment deposits. In these areas, the MAHW line was located to include all evidence of annual flooding. There are no fringe wetlands (other than the aforementioned C -1 to C -3 runoff channel) above the MAHW line to the west of the brook. Wetland Resource Areas The wetland delineation encloses the following resource areas as outlined in the State Wetland Regulations (310 CMR 10.00). There is a 100 -foot "buffer zone" to the resource areas. * Bank (10.54) * Land Under a Waterway (10.56) * Bordering Vegetated Wetland (10.55) The following resource areas are not field delineated, and do not have any "buffer zone." • Riverfront Area (10.58) • Bordering Land Subject to Flooding (10.57) According to the USGS Easthampton Quadrangle, Roberts Meadow Brook is shown as a dark blue perennial waterway. The Regulations at 10.58 presume that such streams are rivers, and have a 200 -foot Riverfront Area associated with them. 4 MEW It is likely that the small stream within the "A" wetland, although flowing slightly at the time of our site visit, is intermittent since it is not shown on the USGS maps and clearly drains a watershed of smaller than one -half square mile. According to Flood Insurance Rate Map 250167 0001 A, there is a 100 -year floodplain (Bordering Land Subject to Flooding) associated with Roberts Meadow brook. However, given the topography of the site, the floodplain is located very close to the brook itself and should have no effect on any proposed project on the developable portion of the site. According to the Natural Heritage Atlas (2003), the site does not the Estimated Ran¢e of Dare Wetlan& JbiArAft either that any filing needs to be made with the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program for their review. Please do not hesitate to call if you would like to discuss our findings. Given the location and extent of the wetlands and Riverfront Area, you may wish to consider any filing on the site under the "redevelopment" portion of the Riverfront Regulations at 10.58 (5). - - - - - - Sincerely, Valley Environmental Services Ward W. Smith Professional Wetland Scientist Certified Professional Soil Scientist WWS/kt ` B % ` SQL SQ 3 Appendix One: Delineation Methodology The methodology employed in VES's wetland evaluation used both vegetation and hydrology as outlined in the Regulations at 310 CMR 10.55 and in the DEP handbook Delineating Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (1995). This is a two- parameter methodology, which requires that hydrophytic vegetation and wetland hydrology is present under normal conditions for an area to be considered a wetland. Hydrophytic vegetation was based upon the US Fish and Wildlife Service National List of Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands (1988), as well as all plant species that are ]A_ _, , en 01 71, Its soils that are satbrated during the gro "ng season, water- stained leaves, and hydric soils, which are often the best indicator of wetland hydrology during late summer and fall, when the water table is very low. Determining a soil's hydric or non- hydric status was made by digging holes in the ground with a spade and then comparing the soil profile to the criteria listed in the interagency document Field Indicators for Identifying Hydric Soils in New England, Version 3(2004). This two- parameter methodology, since it includes hydric soils as an indicator of wetland hydrology, is also consistent with the three - parameter approach required for the delineation of federal wetlands as outlined in the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (1987). The wetland boundaries as flagged in the field are the best professional opinion of the location and extent of the wetlands. However, the legal determination of the location of a wetland boundary can be made only by the issuing authority.