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NINE COPIES OF THIS FORM. COMOLET7
WITH PLANS, TO CONSERVATICN COM,jjSSION
TWO COMPLETE COPIES TO DEP. SPRINGFIELD
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Cty1ro,n Northampton
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Apptnac eve opmen
Department of
Defense . .
ITOtica of Intent °nIted states.
Under the. Of America
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. c. 131
and ,. S C
Application for a Departrsent of the Army permit
i & NORTHAMPTON WETLANDS PROTECTION ORDINANCE
: Part Is C- eneral Information _
1. Location: street Address North Farms Road ;
Assessor' s. Maa ID • ] / 29
:2. Project:'Pe Dock /pier
Description Extension of handi ap accessible boardwalk
and canoe launch, 26 feet in length in order to provide an accessible
• fishin ier and bench. Re uest Limited Project under 10.53 (3)(')
- 3. Registry: County Ham shire cu =rent Book
i Page
Certificate (if Registered Land)
4_ Applicant Office of Planning & Development, P,Kuzdeba
Te1: 6950x266
Address City Hall - 210 Main street, Northampton, MA 01060
• 5. Property owner - -Qf Northampton Conservation Commissi same as
r Address same as above
6. Representative
�7.
Office of Planning &- Development - P. Kuzd I.
same as above
Address a as above
a. Have the Conservation Commission and the Department's Regional Off
boen sent, by certified mail or hand deliver h
, 2 copies of completed N icce e a each
Inte yyn��t, with supporting plans and documents?
Yes t] No ❑ (9 COPIES TO CONSERVATION COMMISSION)
b. Has' the fee been submitted? Yes : .
❑ t7e 14 exempt -' city
C. Total Filing Fee Submitted
J
' d. City /Town share of n/a Fee Filin g n/a
(sent to Uty/Toun) State share of Filing Fee
(X of fee in excess of s25, sent to DU)
j.e. Is a brief statement attached indicating how the applicant calculated the
feel ❑ Yes "No Not - 'applicable - City is exempt
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Perntt recibested' under Mass, Wetlands Protection Act (310 CMR 10) : xx
Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance : x x '
Effective 11/20/92 3 -1
8. Have all ob *_a_.72Lbla permit;, va•izacea and app=r. _.Lc ou'._ed by loyal by-law
baen .:btained?
.e
Yes 13 No ❑
obtained
Applied For: Not Applied For:
Building Permit
9- Is any portion of the site subject to a Fetlands es'trict a Order pursuant
to C.L. c. 131, S40A or G.L. C. 130, 5105? Yes .
No
10. List all plans and supporting documents submitted with this Notice of
Intent.
Identifying
sTW -aber /Letter
Title, Date
Appendix A Narrative _
Appendix B Locus
/ exhibits
Appendix C Work PLans
/ construction drawings
Plan # fitz -1 - Proposed-boardwalk extension, for Fishing Pier
I1. -Check those resource areas within which work is proposed:
.(a) ❑ Buffer Zone
(b) Inland:
- - ❑ Bank*
.Q Land Subject to Fl
❑ Bordering Vegetated Wetland* ooding
❑ Bordering
Land Under Water Body t Waterway* ❑ - Isolated
*Likely General' involve II .S. Army Corp
See Generas of Engineers concurrent juri sdiction_
Instructions for Completing Notice of Intent.
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1 -' l + to nroja_t vi this es�i.mat t hic3 a
e^. ed hzb- at w _ - inL'_cs. +_d
recent uti3ated Habitat Hap of state- Li,ted c n t-%e =st
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+Za. :Iec?aads Wildlife (i= any)
Published by the Natural S eri =age and 5n species
Yrs Cxx] NO [ j Date printed onLhe Est
( ] (if any) January. X x 1 9 - 9 7 Hap
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If Yes, have you sent a ca
and Endangered species PropY of the Node of I to the Natural Heritage
priority mail (or otherwise sent in a . manner that Ser vice by certified or
within two days) no later
than the date of the filing of this e
Intent with the conservation commission
and the DEP regional office?
YES [xx ] NO [ ]
If yes please attach evidence of timely mailing or other delivery to the
Natural Heritage and Endangered species program.
Part 22: Site Description
Indicate which of the following information has been provided (on a plan, in
narrative description or.celculations) to
J clean
dscribe oxistirg site conditions. Y: completely and accurately
Identifying
Number /Letter
(of plan, narrative
or calculations} = .
Natural Features
Appendix B
• — soils
•- n/a Vegetation
g— '_ - n/a Topography
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'
Fi y
Open.water bodies(including ponds and lakes)
n/a
i
Flowing water bodies(including streams and
rivers ) >
n/a
Public and private surface water and ground water supplies:
on or within loo feet
n/a of:site
Ha.ximum annual ground water elevations with dates and
Fitz - X61 location of test '
Boundai of-resource areas checked under Part 1, item 11
above
. other
fitz - X61 Han -made Features: '
' Structures (such as buildings, piers, towers and -
n/a headwalls) ~
Drainage and flood control facilities at th esite
and
i=ediately off the site, including culverts and open
n/a
channels (with inverts), dams and dikes
subsurface sewage disposal systems
n/a
. .
Underground utilities•
3 -3
fitz — #1 —
Roadways and parking areas
• Fitz — #1
Pr. p: r t y bouncy =,.e4. :a0h'.Ientn and r,, hts— of_uAy
n/a
1.
2.
3.
4.
Point Source Discharge
Description of cbaracteristics of discharge from point
source (both closed and open channel), when point of
discharge falls within resource area checked under
item it above, as supported by standard engineering
calculations,_ data and plans, including but not limited to
the following:
Delim ation of the drainage area contributing to the point of discharge;
Pre -and post- deyelopnent peak run-off from the drainage area, at t.1e point of discharge, for at (east
the 10 -year and 100 -year frequency storm;
Pre - And post- deyeloprtnt rate of infiltration contributing to the resource area checked u-6er Part 1,
item 11 aboYe;
Estimated water "tit) characteristics of pre - and post - development run-off at the point of
discharse.
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other
Part III: Mork Description
Indicate which of the following informati has been provided (on a plan, is
des calc
describe
ribeworkpro
posed withine resource areas checked item 11 above. in Part
1,
- Identifying
Nu=ber /Letter
(of plan, narrative
or calculations)
Appendix C Planview and .tea �t'4on of
Strictures(such as buildings,
piers; towers and headwalls)
n/a Drainage and flood control facilities, including culverts
and open channels(with inverts), dams and dikes
n/a
Subsurface sewage disposal systems L underground utilities
n /a.(Limited Proje t
filling, dredging and excavating, indicating volume and
composition of material -
n/a
- Compensatory storage areas, where required in accordance
With
Part III, Section 10.57(4) of the regulations.
Appendix "A
Niidli`_e habitat restorarion or replicaticn areas
other
n/a
1.
2.
3.
4.
Point Source Discharge
Description of cbaracteristics of discharge from point
source (both closed and open channel), when point of
discharge falls within resource area checked under
item it above, as supported by standard engineering
calculations,_ data and plans, including but not limited to
the following:
Delim ation of the drainage area contributing to the point of discharge;
Pre -and post- deyelopnent peak run-off from the drainage area, at t.1e point of discharge, for at (east
the 10 -year and 100 -year frequency storm;
Pre - And post- deyeloprtnt rate of infiltration contributing to the resource area checked u-6er Part 1,
item 11 aboYe;
Estimated water "tit) characteristics of pre - and post - development run-off at the point of
discharse.
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Part IV: Mitigating %e:ssres
� - Mea. iv - :k;:.nlstely %rd acccJra �iescr +.
y `e. with reference to atPcrtins Plate a'd ulculatf —S Where
nccrssar�;
(a) All smasures and &sign propnstd to aeet the perfOr=V ce standars:s set forth under sac3t `
. resource area specified in Part II or Part III of the re4utations; or _
(b) Mly the presunptiom set forth under each 4
resource specified in Part II or Part III
requlatixs do not apply, of the -
Resource Area e ,
8 Inland TyP , Identifying number or
letter of support
Land Under water body documents
Project will entail installation of sonar. tubes Appendix A, B &
into the bottom of the lake, in order to support Plan Fitz - X61
piers for the extension of a boardwalk and
fishing -pier. Work will be done under strick'
supervision and. care will be- taken not to allow
excess cement from entering the lake' ;
. a
source
I .Inland Resource Area Type: '. { Identifying number or
. •; letter of nuppc�rt
Bordering"•Land subject to Flooding documents
FIRM Flood maps, indicate a 100 year flood zone in
the proximity of the broad Brook. This map was _. Appendix B
compiled prior to the creation of Fitzgerald.-Lake
pp
and does not show the water body as it exists toda .
Piers will be located above the water level approx' ately
six (6) inches, in order to.accomodate the fluctuation
of the water level that occurs seasonally.
No comp storage is proposed to be'.filled. _
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2. -- Clearly, completely and accurately describe, with reference to s plans and calculations there
necessary;
(a) all measures and designs to regulate work within the Buffer Zone so as to ensure that said t.:,rL
does alter an area specified in Part I, Section 10.02(1)(&) of these regulations; or
(b) if work in the Buffer Zone wilt alter such an area, all measures and designs proposed to sxeet
i 'ra perfor -zan:e standards zsi_�lfished for the ad'actnr resource area s
'a'` M of these reguiatirt:. . s pecified in Part it or.
`-' ��'�t• Resource Area Type Bordered
Inland By 100 -Feet Discretionary gone; Identifying number or
letter of support
documents
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Part V: Additional Informatioa for a Depaz of the X= p
1. COE Application No. `
(to be provided by Coz)
2.
(Name of waterway)
3. Names and addresses of property owners adjoining your property.
4. Document other project alternatives (i.e,, other locations and /or
construction methods, particularly r those that would eliminate the
dischage of: dredged or fill material into waters or wetlands).
15 8�S" x 11- drawings in planview and cross - section, showing the resource
area and the proposed 'activity within the resource area. Drawings must be
to scale and should be clear enough for photocopying.
certification is required from the Division of Water Pollution Control before
the Federal permit can be issued. Certification may be obtained by contacting
the Division of Water Pollution Control, 1 Winter Street, Boston,
Massachusetts 02108.
Where the activity will take place within the area under the ?- assacbusetts
approved coastal Zone Management Program, the applicant certifies that his
proposed activity complies with and will be conducted in a manner that is
:.onsistent with the approved program.
Information provided will be used in evaluating the application for a permit
and is made a matter of public record through issuance of a public notice.
Disclosure of this information is voluntary; however, if necessary information
is not provided, the application cannot be processed nor can .a permit be
issued. '
I hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that the foregoing
' i t-rue of Intent and accompanying plans,- documents and supporting data are
t-rue and complete, to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of Applicant
•
Date ,
Signature of Applicant's Representative
Date
FoRx 'Exception to ERG Fora 5345 approved
RED 100 (TEST) PP by Ha1SACE, 6 May 1982'
1 MAY 82 'This docur'ent eontain:s a joint Department of the Ar:,y and State of
Massachusetts application for a permit to obtain Per to perform
- activities in United States waters- The Office of Maragement and'
BUd9e[(Cx3) has approved those questions required by the US Ar.:y Corps of
Engineers. CM3 Mu?bcr 0702 -003,6 and txpiration crate of 30 Septea x r 1983
applies ". This itatcrnent will be set in 6 point type,
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"T INTENT (NOI) APPLICA.RT:
City .
_ ,Name :Y of Northampto ;_' PROmir
. ' • - - '• _gse Conservation Commission .
Str 210 Main Street
• :• - City /Tow'II t Northampto 44A -
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Sip Code
Phone Number Buts
. - PROTECT LOCATION: Street � — zip code
` Cit /Lo N r�ar Ndrth ' Farms" Road- -
Y /Town mpton
• ' _ DEP FILE NU.ISE (if ava
• ilable)
• OI LING Ftr -.-
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ling Fee: $ eft -
' state share o f :Total D1Puted Fee.- $
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of fee In Fili -1 Fee: $ ( det �i '
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excess of $25.00 - Inaufficie IIed in Notice of -
' tY /TOwn share of - Cons letter Fee letter fron
.. • _ • • a • .. State ' sh - n c ommission)
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- greet $ - _ are of Fee: $
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(1/2 of total di Puted -f -
1 • Send this SIRVCTIONS; e)
• Fee Tr mi
_ Cooncrealth of tt Hase achusetta�, to to che or looney orde -
_ - he Dr? Lock Box at: r p Yable to the
DePt• of Envi roaoental a =
Box 4062 , protection
' 2. Attach Boston, PA 02211
- conser�'atioa o o f this f. to the Notice of -
Attach..$.• of - '
Intent submitted to the local
Notice of Intent fo rms f subaitted to he of DEP check to eac
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• P regional office. h of the'
1 1/ 2 0/92 ,
APPENDIX A
NARRATIVE
This Notice of Intent is being submitted to allow a twenty -six (26) foot extension and
upgrade of the existing handicap access boardwalk and canoe launch in order to
provide a fourteen (14) by six (6) foot accessible fishing dock/pier. This extension is
being requested to be granted a "Limited Project" status under the 310 CMR 10.53 (3)
(j), which allows:
1 sic construction and maintenance of catwalks, footbridges, wharves, docks
piers, boat houses, boat shelters, duck blinds, skeet and trap shooting decks
and observation decks; provided, however, that such structures are
constructed on pilings or posts so as to permit the reasonable unobstructed
flowage of water and adequate light to maintain vegetation."
Some of the benefits in doing this project are:
allowing disabled persons fishing access to the lake;
creating an area where people can sit and enjoy the lake.
* allowing better access to an area for environmental education.
EXISTING & ADJACENT SITE CONDITIONS:
At present, the majority of the existing site has a wooded overstory, consisting
of pine and deciduous trees. The understory consists of thick shrubbery. Throughout
this area of the site are various trails that have been used and maintained for hiking.
The lake on the site has been used for boating and fishing.
Since the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area is one of two handicap accessible
wildlife areas located within the City and managed by the Conservation Commission,
this extension will assure that all persons have the ability to access, fish and enjoy a
lake area that is rich in diverse environmental resources, without having to be in a
boat.
Adjacent to the site and in the surrounding vicinity, is a moderately developed
residential area, consisting of a network of streets, with single family dwellings.
EXISTING DOCK/CANOE LAUNCH:
The existing structure was proposed and has been developed in stages, in
order to allow the work to progress in a manner that prevented impacts and damage
to the adjacent wetland resource areas.
PROPOSED WORK:
The extension of the main walkway shall be a maximum of twenty -six feet in
length and four and one -half (4 1/2) feet in width.
It shall be constructed off site, in two ten (10) foot sections, of pressure treated
lumber, to be assembled with a template for the 2x6 stringers. The last two pieces of
decking shall be left off in order to accommodate joining the sections together with
four (4) metal plates.
All decking shall be pre - drilled with counter sunk holes, in order to avoid
splitting the wood. Three #8 coated nails shall be used at each connection in each
piece of decking.
The project, as described above, has been designed to avoid long term
impacts to the wetland and /or water body.
POTENTIAL IMPACT ON RESOURCE AREAS:
Water Quality:
During the extension's design process, water quality issues such as pollutant and
sedimentation control were assessed. Based upon the existing use and soils located
on the site, there shall be little to no impact on water quality after the project has
been completed.
The largest potential for impact on water quality will be during active construction,
with the installation of the sonar tubes and piers. This work disturbance will be
temporary and will be done under the supervision of a wetland specialist.
Preventative measures to be taken include working on one pier at a time, and hand
mixing and pouring of cement into the sonar tubes to avoid spillage /overflow into the
lake. These actions shall help to prevent excess sedimentation and /or pollutants, from
entering the resource area.
Soils:
Soils located on the site consist of sediment and muck deposited over the past
twenty years, since the lake was created. Their location and findings can be seen in
Appendix A.
Habitat Value:
Because this area is located within an area shown on the Estimated Rare &
Endangered Species map, this Notice of Intent was required to be sent to the Natural
Heritage and Endangered Species Program in Boston.
The project, as proposed, has been designed so that there will be little to no
permanent impact on the "land under water" resource area, and no disturbance of
wetland vegetation shall occur.
This project has been designed to meet the standards set forth under 310 CMR 10.53
(3)(j), which allows Limited Project status to be granted provided:
"that such structures are constructed on pilings or posts so as to permit
the reasonable unobstructed flowage of water and adequate light to
maintain vegetation."
WORK DESCRIPTION:
Construction Phases:
Any portion of construction of the walkway taking place within a resource area shall
be conducted under the supervision of an on -site wetlands specialist, and shall occur
in phases as outlined below:
Assemble 2 - ten foot sections and connector piece and transport to site
and assemble.
- Clearly mark edge of existing canoe launch to be removed.
- Locate edges of dock where 6x6 piers will be located.
- Drive sonar tubes into bottom of lake.
- Pour cement into sonar tubes to provide adequate footings for piers (as
per building code) and allow to set up.
- Insert piers into sonar tubes, and tie into fishing dock decking.
- Place raised bumpers on all peripheral areas.
- Bolt benches to land side of fishing dock.
- Request the Conservation Commission to inspect the constructed
walkway;
Request a Certificate of Compliance from the Conservation Commission.
APPENDIX B
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A FOLDER DESCRIBING TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS AND SYMBOLS IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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