36-068 wpafrm8a for Oak Ridge LLC Order of Conditions and Cert of Compliance.pdf
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands
WPA Form 8A – Request for Certificate of Compliance
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
DEP File Number:
Provided by DEP
A. Project Information
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1. This request is being made by:
Emerson Way, LLC
Name
150 Main Street, Suite 310
Mailing Address
Northampton
City/Town
MA
State
01060
Zip Code
413-582-9970
Phone Number
2. This request is in reference to work regulated by a final Order of Conditions issued to:
Douglas Kohl, Oak Ridge Road, LLC
Applicant
5/9/2005
Dated
DEP File Number
Upon completion
of the work
authorized in
an Order of
Conditions, the
property owner
must request a
Certificate of
Compliance
from the issuing
authority stating
that the work or
portion of the
work has been
satisfactorily
completed.
3. The project site is located at:
Emerson Way
Street Address
Northampton
City/Town
36
Assessors Map/Plat Number
Parcel/Lot Number
4. The final Order of Conditions was recorded at the Registry of Deeds for:
Douglas Kohl, Oak Ridge Road, LLC
Property Owner (if different)
Hampshire
County
08326
Book
150 - 159
Page
Certificate (if registered land)
5. This request is for certification that (check one):
the work regulated by the above-referenced Order of Conditions has been satisfactorily completed.
the following portions of the work regulated by the above-referenced Order of Conditions have
been satisfactorily completed (use additional paper if necessary).
the above-referenced Order of Conditions has lapsed and is therefore no longer valid, and the
work regulated by it was never started.
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands
WPA Form 8A – Request for Certificate of Compliance
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
DEP File Number:
Provided by DEP
A. Project Information (cont.)
6. Did the Order of Conditions for this project, or the portion of the project subject to this request, contain
an approval of any plans stamped by a registered professional engineer, architect, landscape
architect, or land surveyor?
Yes If yes, attach a written statement by such a professional certifying substantial
compliance with the plans and describing what deviation, if any, exists from the plans
approved in the Order.
No
B. Submittal Requirements
Requests for Certificates of Compliance should be directed to the issuing authority that issued the final
Order of Conditions (OOC). If the project received an OOC from the Conservation Commission, submit
this request to that Commission. If the project was issued a Superseding Order of Conditions or was the
subject of an Adjudicatory Hearing Final Decision, submit this request to the appropriate DEP Regional
Office (see http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/about/contacts/find-the-massdep-regional-office-
for-your-city-or-town.html).
Inspector:
Date:
Type # installed y/n Comment Action required
DETENTION
BASIN
y Bottom of basin is covered with dense
vegetation. Standing water in bottom of basin.
Monitor basin regularly to ensure that
vegetation doesn't impact proper function.
SWTC y Top portion of SWTC is clean. Unable to observe
lower portion of SWTC.
Should be cleaned out per requirements of the
original O&M plan. Requires cleaning by a
qualified contractor w/ the proper equipment.
OCS 1 y Vegetation has been cleared in front of OCS.No action required
OCS 2 y Clean with no debris or sediment No action required
CB 10 y No sediment No action required
CB 11 y No sediment No action required
CB 12 y 2" of sediment No action required
CB 13 y No sediment No action required
CB 14 y No sediment No action required
CB 15 y No sediment No action required
CB 16 y No sediment No action required
CB 17 y No sediment No action required
CB 18 y No sediment No action required
CB 19 y No sediment No action required
CB 20 y No sediment No action required
CB 21 y No sediment No action required
CB 22 y No sediment No action required
CB 23 y No sediment No action required
CB 24 y 4" of sediment No action required
CB 25 y No sediment No action required
CB 26 y No sediment No action required
CB 27 y 2" of sediment No action required
CB 28 y 9" of sediment No action required
CB 29 y <1" of sediment No action required
CB 30 y 1" of sediment No action required
CB 31 y No sediment No action required
CB 32 y No sediment No action required
CB 33 y No sediment No action required
GRASS
SWALE y The grass swale is filled with fallen leaves which
get transported toward DI 1.Need to remove leaves each Autumn
DI 1 y No sediment Grate
covered with leaves Leaves to be removed each Autumn
DMH 10 y Located in Burts Pit Road Not inspected
DMH 11 y No sediment No action required
DMH 12 y No sediment No action required
DMH 12a y Bricks & debris have been removed from the
bottom of manhole No further action required now
DMH 13 y No sediment No action required
DMH 14 y No sediment No action required
DMH 15 y No sediment No action required
DMH 16 y Minor sediment No action required
DMH 17 y 2" of sediment No action required
DMH 18 y Debris has been removed from the bottom of
manhole No further action required now
DMH 19 y Bricks & debris have been removed from the
bottom of manhole No further action required now
DMH 20 y Debris has been removed from the bottom of
manhole No further action required now
DMH 24 y No sediment No action required
DMH 25 y No sediment No action required
DMH 26 y No sediment No action required
FES 1 y Clear and working properly No action required
FES 2 y Clear and working properly No action required
FES 3 y Clear and working properly No action required
FES 4 y Clear and working properly No action required
FES 5 y End Section and pipe have been cleaned and are
working properly now No further action required now
LEVEL
SPREADER 1 y Overgrown with dense vegetation. Standing
water, does not appear to exfiltrate
Not designed to exfiltrate. Appears to be
discharging runoff along entire length.
LEVEL
SPREADER 2 y Trench has been cleared below level spreader
and it appears that it is working properly now.No further action required now
21-Dec-20
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REPORT FORM
For
Stormwater Infrastructure
Emerson Way - Northampton, MA
Greg Henson
General Comments:
All catch basins were constructed with hoods.
4 Allen Place Northampton, MA 01060 E mail:bdg@berkshiredesign.com
December 21, 2020
Rich Madowitz
Via e-mail: (RMM@HPMGnoho.com)
RE: Emerson Way, Northampton, MA
Stormwater Infrastructure Inspection Report
Rich:
As per your request, The Berkshire Design Group, (BDG) has completed an inspection of the drainage
infrastructure at the Emerson Way project located in Northampton, MA, and herby submit this report.
Inspection of Stormwater Facilities
In accordance with the “Stormwater Management Operation, Maintenance and Inspection Agreement”
between the City of Northampton and Emerson Way, LLC, a report should be submitted documenting
the inspection and maintenance of the stormwater management system and verifying the safe and proper
functioning of the stormwater facilities on the site.
On October 26, 2020, I conducted an inspection of the onsite stormwater facilities, consisting of Grass
Swales, Catch Basins, Drain Inlet, Infiltration/ Detention Basin, Culverts and Level Spreaders. The
location and condition of major items inspected are shown on the attached Schematic Plan and
Inspection and Maintenance Report Form.
After the inspection, I shared the information with Steve Ferrari. Steve subsequently directed cleaning
out manholes with bricks and debris in them, cleaning out Flared End Section #5, excavating a trench
below Level Spreader #2 and cleaning the culvert under the emergency access road northeast of the
detention basin. These measures all will lead to the proper functioning of the structures.
Grass Swale
The Grass Swale was inspected and found to be covered with fallen leaves. No woody growth noted.
Action required: Leaves should be removed each Autumn for proper functioning and prevention of
depositing leaves on grate of DI 1.
Catch Basins
All catch basins inspected have hoods which appear to be properly installed. Six of the catch basins
inspected contain sediment ranging from 1” to 9” (see Inspection and Maintenance Report Form).
Action required: Monitor all catch basins on a regular basis and clean out prior to the sediment
reaching a height of half of the sump.
Drain Inlet
The Drain Inlet (DI-1) was inspected and appeared to be working properly. There was no sediment in
the bottom. The grate was covered with leaves.
Action required: Monitor sediment depth and remove leaves from grate each Autumn.
December 18, 2020 Page 2 of 2
Stormwater Inspection Report
Emerson Way – Northampton, MA
Drain Manholes
Drain Manholes typically do not require much maintenance however they should be accessible for
observation and possible maintenance. There are 14 manholes on the site. DMH 10, although part of
this project, is located in the drainage system of Burts Pit Road and was not inspected. DMH14 was
installed with a catch basin grate on it. Four of the drain manholes (12a, 18, 19 & 20) had sediment,
debris or rocks in them at the time of the inspection. Steve Ferrari has since cleaned the manholes.
Action required: Monitor the manholes on a regular basis and clean out as necessary.
Stormwater Treatment Chamber
The Stormwater Treatment Chamber is installed. These structures should be cleaned when they
accumulate 15 % of their storage capacity, and this structure has approximately 4 ft of storage capacity.
The storage chamber was not directly observed as it is below the upper shelf of the structure. As part of
normal maintenance, the sediment should be removed from the storage chamber. This structure requires
specialized equipment to extract the sediment.
Stormwater Treatment Chamber requires cleaning by a qualified contractor with the proper equipment.
Detention Basin
The detention basin was inspected. This basin was not designed as an infiltration basin. The owner
reported that there were no signs of overtopping or erosion within the last 15 years. The bottom of the
basin is covered with vegetation, primarily cattails, and has standing water. The original design
elevations for the basin were for both the bottom and the outlet to have an elevation of 306. The
standing water is apparently due to the basin being cleaned out and over-excavated. That would mean
that there is excess storage capacity for capturing sediment that might get to the basin from future
storms. The vegetation around the inlet and outlet structures has been cleared and they are working
properly.
Action Required: Monitor the basin to ensure that the vegetation does not impede flow to the outlet
structure nor impact the function of the basin.
Level Lip Spreaders
Level Lip Spreader #1 is covered with vegetation and has standing water. It was not designed to
exfiltrate, however appears to be working properly to discharge the stormwater runoff over its entire
length. Level Lip Spreader #2 as noted above, has had the trench below it excavated out and appears to
be working properly now.
Action required: Monitor the level spreaders on a regular basis and clean out as necessary to ensure
proper functioning.
Sincerely,
The Berkshire Design Group, Inc.
Gregory P. Henson, P.E.
Attachments: Inspection and Maintenance Report Form
Drainage Infrastructure Schematic Drawing
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 8B – Certificate of Compliance
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
DEP File Number: NA
Provided by DEP
A. Project Information
Important: When filling out forms on the computer, use only the tab key to move your
cursor - do not use the return key.
1. This Certificate of Compliance is issued to:
Emerson Way LLC
Name
150 Main Street, Suite 310
Mailing Address
Northampton
City/Town
MA
State
01060
Zip Code
2. This Certificate of Compliance is issued for work regulated by a final Order of Conditions issued to:
Douglas Kohl, Oak Ridge Road, LLC
Name
5/9/2005
Dated
NA
DEP File Number
3. The project site is located at:
Emerson Way
Street Address
Northampton
City/Town
36
Assessors Map/Plat Number
38, 286, 288
Parcel/Lot Number
the final Order of Condition was recorded at the Registry of Deeds for:
Douglas Kohl, Oak Ridge Road LLC
Property Owner (if different)
Hampshire
County
8326
Book
150
Page
Certificate
4. A site inspection was made in the presence of the applicant, or the applicant’s agent, on:
March 4, 2021
Date
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 8B – Certificate of Compliance
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
DEP File Number: NA
Provided by DEP
B. Certification
Check all that apply:
Complete Certification: It is hereby certified that the work regulated by the above-referenced Order of Conditions has been satisfactorily completed.
Partial Certification: It is hereby certified that only the following portions of work
regulated by the above-referenced Order of Conditions have been satisfactorily completed. The project areas or work subject to this partial certification that have been completed and are released from this Order are:
Invalid Order of Conditions: It is hereby certified that the work regulated by the above-referenced Order of Conditions never commenced. The Order of Conditions has lapsed and is therefore no longer valid. No future work subject to regulation under the Wetlands Protection Act may commence without filing a new Notice of Intent and receiving a new Order of Conditions.
Ongoing Conditions: The following conditions of the Order shall continue:
(Include any conditions contained in the Final Order, such as maintenance or monitoring,that should continue for a longer period). Condition Numbers:
C. Authorization
Issued by:
Northampton
Conservation Commission
March 11, 2021
Date of Issuance
Signatures are made in accordance with M.G.L. c.110G, and pursuant to the board’s
electronic signature authorization vote recorded on June 5, 2020 in Book 13653, page
165 at the Hampshire Registry of Deeds.
Kevin Lake
Alec Bernstein
Jen Smith
Randy Krotowski
Jack Finn
C. Mason Maronn
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 8B – Certificate of Compliance
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
DEP File Number: NA
Provided by DEP
D. Recording Confirmation
The applicant is responsible for ensuring that this Certificate of Compliance is recorded in the Registry of Deeds or the Land Court for the district in which the land is located.
Detach on dotted line and submit to the Conservation Commission.
To:
Conservation Commission
Please be advised that the Certificate of Compliance for the project at:
Project Location
DEP File Number
Has been recorded at the Registry of Deeds of:
County
for:
Property Owner
and has been noted in the chain of title of the affected property on:
Date
Book
Page
If recorded land, the instrument number which identifies this transaction is:
If registered land, the document number which identifies this transaction is:
Document Number
Signature of Applicant