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MassDOT I91 Resurfacing Determination of Applicability-8-16-2012Deval L. Patrick, Governor Timothy P Murray, Lt. Governor Richard A. Davey, Secretary CEO Frank DePaola, Administrator Northampton Conservation Commission City Hall 210 Main Street, 2 Floor Northampton, MA 01060 Dear Commission Members: RJN/ C TPM (w /encl.) DEP- Western Regional (w /encl. Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence mass M assachusetts Department of Transportation H ighway Division July 25, 2012 Re: Request for Determination Interstate 91 Resurfacing Project 607221 Please find enclosed a Request for Determination of Applicability for resurfacing on Interstate 91 in the City of Northampton. Due to a very limited availability for the project funding, we are requesting a Public Hearing at your earliest convenience. The MassDOT Highway Division is an agency of State Government and as such is exempt from local Conservation Commission by -laws and fees. In order for MassDOT to provide advertising payment, the newspaper must directly bill the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, at the address shown below. In accordance with 310CMR: 10:05(3) (b)1,a Determination of Applicability shall be issued within 21 days after the date of receipt of a RDA. If within the 21 days you have questions or would like a site visit please, contact Timothy Meyer, District Environmental Engineer, at (413) 582 -0543. Sincerely, gie.57/ Albert R. Stegemann, P.E. District Highway Director 41440 811 North King Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Tel: 413- 582 -0599, Fax: 413 -582 -0596 www.mass.gov /massdot Important: When filling out 1. Applicant: forms on the Albert Stegemann, P.E. MassDOT Highway Division n/a computer, use Name E -Mail Address only the tab key to move your 811 N. King Street cursor do not Mailing Address use the return Northampton MA 01060 key. City/Town State Zip Code 4° taLt 413- 582 -0599 413-582-0596 Phone Number Fax Number (if applicable) Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection Wetlands Northampton City/Town WPA Form 1- Request for Determination of Applicability Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 A. General Information 2. Representative (if any): MassDOT Firm Timothy Meyer Contact Name 811 N. King Street Mailing Address Northampton MA 01060 City/Town State Zip Code 413- 582 -0543. 413- 582 -0596 Phone Number Fax Number (if applicable) B. Determinations 1. I request the Northampton Conservation Commission a. whether the area depicted on plan(s) and /or map(s) referenced below is an area subject to jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act. b. whether the boundaries of resource area(s) depicted on plan(s) and /or map(s) referenced below are accurately delineated. c. whether the work depicted on plan(s) referenced below is subject to the Wetlands Protection Act. d. whether the area and /or work depicted on plan(s) referenced below is subject to the jurisdiction of any municipal wetlands ordinance or bylaw of: Name of Municipality timothy.meyer@state.ma.us E -Mail Address make the following determination(s). Check any that apply: e. whether the following scope of alternatives is adequate for work in the Riverfront Area as depicted on referenced plan(s). wpaforml.doc Page 1 of 4 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection Wetlands Northampton City/Town WPA Form 1- Request for Determination of Applicability Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 C. Project Description 1. a. Project Location (use maps and plans to identify the location of the area subject to this request): 191 North and Southbound Northampton Street Address City/Town n/a n/a Assessors Map /Plat Number Parcel /Lot Number b. Area Description (use additional paper, if necessary): Interstate 91 through the City of Northampton consists of 2 travel lanes northbound and 2 travel lanes southbound, divided by a grass median. The Interstate within City limits crosses over the Oxbow of the Connecticut River twice, the (eastern branch) Mill River, and 2 streams between Exits 19 and 21. Wetlands exist bordering the rivers and streams and can be found at many locations to the East and West of the Interstate. NHESP Habitat extends over the Interstate for approx 7,200 ft through the Oxbow area, and can be found to the East of the Interstate up to the Hatfield Town Line. The Interstate is above the FEMA 100 year flood zone elevations and flood zones which are present through the Oxbow area, along Ventures Field Road, and Old Ferry Road. c. Plan and /or Map Reference(s): USGS Env Maps July 2012 Title Date Project Locus and Limits July 2012 Title Date Date 2. a. Work Description (use additional paper and /or provide plan(s) of work, if necessary): Interstate 91 northbound and southbound through the City of Northampton will be resurfaced within the existing highway pavement, and the paving will be within the existing shoulders, or guardrails. There is no proposed grading, slope work, or new drainage work as part of this project. The work includes the following: pavement milling and resurfacing of hot mix asphalt, installing painted pavement markings, installing hook lock catch basin grates, and installing reflectorized slotted pavement markers. wpaforml.doc Page 2 of 4 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection Wetlands Northampton City/Town WPA Form 1- Request for Determination of Applicability Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 C. Project Description (cont.) b. Identify provisions of the Wetlands Protection Act or regulations which may exempt the applicant from having to file a Notice of Intent for all or part of the described work (use additional paper, if necessary). 310 CMR 10.58(6)(a) Riverfront Area: Any excavation, structure, road, clearing, driveway, landscaping, utility line owned by a political subdivision within the riverfront areas in existence on August 7, 1996. Maintenance of such structures or areas is allowed (including any activity which maintains a structure, roads (limited to repairs, resurfacing, replacing, but not enlargement) clearing, landscaping, etc. in its existing condition) without the filing of a Notice of Intent for work within the riverfront area, but not when such work is within other resource areas of their buffer zones It is expected that work will not remove, fill. dredge or alter any resource area. 3. a. If this application is a Request for Determination of Scope of Alternatives for work in the Riverfront Area, indicate the one classification below that best describes the project. Single family house on a lot recorded on or before 8/1/96 Single family house on a lot recorded after 8/1/96 Expansion of an existing structure on a lot recorded after 8/1/96 Project, other than a single family house or public project, where the applicant owned the lot before 8/7/96 New agriculture or aquaculture project Public project where funds were appropriated prior to 8/7/96 Project on a lot shown on an approved, definitive subdivision plan where there is a recorded deed restriction limiting total alteration of the Riverfront Area for the entire subdivision Residential subdivision; institutional, industrial, or commercial project Municipal project District, county, state, or federal government project Project required to evaluate off -site alternatives in more than one municipality in an Environmental Impact Report under MEPA or in an alternatives analysis pursuant to an application for a 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or 401 Water Quality Certification from the Department of Environmental Protection. b. Provide evidence (e.g., record of date subdivision lot was recorded) supporting the classification above (use additional paper and /or attach appropriate documents, if necessary.) wpaforml.doc Page 3 of 4 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection Wetlands Northampton City/Town WPA Form 1- Request for Determination of Applicability Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 D. Signatures and Submittal Requirements I hereby certify under the penalties of perjury that the foregoing Request for Determination of Applicability and accompanying plans, documents, and supporting data are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 1 further certify that the property owner, if different from the applicant, and the appropriate DEP Regional Office were sent a complete copy of this Request (including all appropriate documentation) simultaneously with the submittal of this Request to the Conservation Commission. Failure by the applicant to send copies in a timely manner may result in dismissal of the Request for Determination of Applicability. Name and address of the property owner: MassDOT, Highway Division Name 811 N. King Street Mailing Address Northampton City/Town MA State Signatures: I also understand that notification of this Request will be placed in a local newspaper at my expense in accordance with Section 10.05(3)(b)(1) of the Wetlands Protection Act regulations. Signature of Applicant 01060 Zip Code 7/25/2012 Date 7/25/2012 wpaforml.doc Page 4 of 4 0 0 J 3 0 END PROJECT AND LIMIT OF WORK 181 +72 NORTHAMPTON MILE MARKER 25.51 mss fi NORTHAMPTON 2rodise and N -19 Oo ISLAND RD E-5-26I OXBOW CHANNEL BEGIN PROJECT AND LIMIT OF WORK 12 +37 EASTHAMPTON MILE MARKER 21.07 Th EASTHAMPTON/ NORTHAMPTON INTERSTATE 91 PROJECT #607221 NOT TO SCALE N -19 -63 B &M RAILROAD NORWOTTUCK RAIL TRAIL OI 0 +10 NORTHAMPTON 25 +30 EASTHAMPTON LOCUS MAP OHO R p1t48o1 heper s/ond N -19 -60 HOCKANUM RD (FUTURE CONTRACT) Alr ai �1D, E -5 -25 Ikeig MANHAN BIKE PATH Exemptions from Review for Projects or Activities in Priority Habitat (321 CMR 10.14) Exemption related to the project: The maintenance, repair or replacement, but not widening, of existing paved roads, shoulder repair that does not exceed four feet from an existing travel lane, paved and unpaved driveways and paved and unpaved parking areas, provided such unpaved driveways and unpaved parking areas are for year -round use and are not thereafter paved, but not including bike paths, or parking areas on barrier beaches, coastal beaches, coastal dunes, or salt marshes, as defined by the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, 40 and 310 CMR 10.00), and not including actions that are likely to result in changes in storm water drainage;