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372 North Farms NOI.pdf Notice of Intent Application 372 North Farms Road Florence, Massachusetts April 2022 File No. 15.0166938.00 PREPARED FOR: Laura Minsky & Brahm Wilson 372 North Farms Road Florence, MA GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. 1350 Main Street, Suite 1400 │ Springfield, MA 01103 413-726-2100 Offices Nationwide www.gza.com Copyright© 2022 GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H April 28, 2022 GZA File No. 15.0166938.00 Northampton Conservation Commission Office of Planning and Sustainability 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 RE: Notice of Intent Application 372 North Farms Road Florence, Northampton, MA Dear Conservation Commission Members: On behalf of Laura Minsky and Brahm Wilson (Applicant and Owners), GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is pleased to submit the enclosed Notice of Intent application for a proposed development at 372 North Farms Road, Florence, Northampton, MA. The Applicant is proposing to reconfigure an existing driveway and construct an outbuilding which will include a workshop and apartment as an ancillary structure to an existing single-family home. The proposed work is within a resource area under the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and accompanying regulations and the City of Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance. Enclosed is a WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent application and supporting documentation for your review and anticipated approval. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Joseph Rogers at 413- 218-2959 (joseph.rogers@gza.com) Very truly yours, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. Joseph Rogers, MS, PWS, CESSWI Daniel M. Nitzsche, CPESC, CESSWI, SE Project Manager Consultant / Reviewer Stephen Lecco, AICP, CEP Principal-in-Charge CC with attachments: MassDEP-WERO Ms. Laura Minsky April 28, 2022 372 North Farms Road, Notice of Intent Application 15.0166938.00 TOC | i TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER COVER LETTER 1.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................1 2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS ...................................................................................................................................1 2.1 REGULATED WETLAND RESOURCES ............................................................................................................. 1 2.2 OTHER RESOURCE AREAS ............................................................................................................................. 2 3.0 PROPOSED WORK ..........................................................................................................................................2 4.0 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS .................................................................................................................3 FIGURES FIGURE 1 LOCUS MAP FIGURE 2 AERIAL MAP APPENDICES APPENDIX A WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent APPENDIX B Site Plan APPENDIX C Site Photographs APPENDIX D Abutter Notification Information April 28, 2022 372 North Farms Road, Notice of Intent Application 15.0166938.00 Page | 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION On behalf of Laura Minsky and Brahm Wilson (Applicant and Owners), GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) has prepared this Notice of Intent (NOI) application for the proposed development at 372 North Farms Road, Florence, Northampton, MA (the “Project”) (Figures 1 & 2). The Project includes the reconfiguration of an existing driveway and construction of an outbuilding which will include a workshop and apartment as an ancillary structure to an existing single-family home at the Site. The work is located within the Riverfront Area (RA) and is subject to review by the City of Northampton Conservation Commission (Commission) pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (WPA; M.G.L. c. 131 § 40) and its companion regulations (WPA, 310 CMR 10.00) and the City of Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance (“Ordinance”, Code of Ordinances, Part II: General Legislation, Chapter 337 Wetlands Protection). A WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent application is provided in Appendix A. 2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS The Site is approximately 1.5 acres located on the west side of North Farms Road (Figure 2). Currently, the Site is developed with a house, fenced yard, and double driveway located in the eastern half of the property with a combination of maintained lawn and forested areas in the western half of the Site. A stone wall and topographic break separate the house from the western portion of the Site. The property slopes down from east to the west. Broad Brook, a perennial stream, traverses the western side of the property and flows from north to south. Based upon our site observations, the area immediately surrounding Broad Brook is forested with red maple (Acer rubrum), sugar maple (Acer saccharum), white pine (Pinus strobus), and white ash (Fraxinus americana). The understory is largely absent, and where present was predominantly comprised of immature red maple seedlings. The herbaceous layer along Broad Brook is sparsely arranged and appears to be dependent on openings in the tree canopy for sunlight. The predominant vegetation includes dame’s rocket (Hesperis matronalis), jewel weed (Impatiens capensis), and garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata). Representative photos are included in Appendix C. 2.1 REGULATED WETLAND RESOURCES A wetland scientist from GZA completed a wetland delineation of the Site on May 20, 2021. The wetland delineation methodology was consistent with the resource definitions in 310 CMR 10.00. Consistent with Delineating Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act: A Handbook, S. Jackson, K.W. Peterson, R.W. Golledge, Jr., and R. Tomczyk. Boston, MA., Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Wetlands and Waterways; and Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual, Environmental Laboratory. Technical Report Y-87- 1. U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS; Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Northcentral and Northeast Region, ed. J.S. Wakely, R.W. Lichvar, and C. C. Noble; ERDC/EL TR-12-1. Vicksburg, MS: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (Version 2.0), no bordering vegetated wetlands were delineated onsite above the mean annual high-water elevation. The delineation identified a portion of Broad Brook Riverfront Area (RA) as defined at 310 CMR 10.58(2). The delineated RA is assumed to support (5) of the eight (8) interests of the Wetland Protection Act regulations described at 310 CMR 10.01(2) including Protection of Wildlife Habitat, Flood Control, Prevention of Pollution, Storm Damage Prevention, and potentially Groundwater Protection. Figure 2 depicts the resource areas and photographs are included in Appendix C. April 28, 2022 372 North Farms Road, Notice of Intent Application 15.0166938.00 Page | 2 GZA demarcated the mean annual high-water line (MAHW) based on observed field indicators including bank undercuts, changes in slope, and changes in vegetation. The MAHW is the start of the RA that extends into the adjacent upland areas from Broad Brook. The MAHW delineation was coincident with the top of the Bank resource, as defined at 310 CMR 10.54(2). The Bank has a 100-feet regulated Buffer Zone; however, per 310 CMR 10.58(4)(a), the RA performance standards are considered protective of the Buffer Zone and shall be met in lieu of any other Buffer Zone requirements. 2.2 OTHER RESOURCE AREAS GZA reviewed MassGIS (available at https://maps.massgis.digital.mass.gov/MassMapper/MassMapper.html) to assess other resources present onsite. The findings are summarized in the table below. Table 1: Summary of Resources Onsite Resource Present Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) No Outstanding Resource Waters (ORWs) No Zone I or Zone II Wellhead Protection Area No Priority Habitat for Rare and Endangered Species No Certified Vernal Pools No FEMA Floodplains No 3.0 PROPOSED WORK Within the inner RA (0-100’) the proposed work is limited to the planting of native shrubs within a 1,200 square foot area along the Bank to enhance the wildlife habitat value and result in an improvement to the RA over existing conditions. Within the outer RA (100-200’), the proposed work includes the removal and re-vegetation of an existing double driveway and associated walkway as well as landscaping with the addition of native shrubs. The driveway asphalt will be removed and disposed of off-site. Loam will be added as needed to the former driveway area and seeded to match the existing grade of the surrounding lawn. A new driveway is proposed in the northeast portion of the property outside the RA. The new driveway will require a new path to the existing house, a portion of which is within the RA. This path is proposed to be constructed with permeable materials. Additionally, a new ancillary building is proposed as a workshop/apartment within the RA and would be accessed through the proposed permeable path. Disturbed areas around the limits of new work will be re-seeded as lawn and enhanced with native plantings. As part of this project the applicant is also proposing to replace the existing septic system. The old septic system will be disconnected and filled or removed from the site and the new system installed within the existing lawn area of the outer RA. Any temporarily disturbed portions of the lawn will be re-loamed and seeded to match existing grades. The proposed work is depicted in Appendix B, Site Plan and the existing and proposed RA alterations are summarized in Table 2. There are 59,248 square feet (SF) of Riverfront Area on the property and in accordance with the WPA regulations, the allowable area for development is 5,925 SF (10%). Prior to the start of earth work, appropriate sedimentation control materials will be installed as shown on the Site Plan. These materials will be maintained until disturbed areas are stabilized with vegetation. April 28, 2022 372 North Farms Road, Notice of Intent Application 15.0166938.00 Page | 3 Table 2: Summary of Work Resource Area Activity Existing (SF) Proposed (SF) Proposed Total Impervious (SF) Inner RA (0-100’) Riverfront Enhancement Planting (1,200 SF) Outer RA (100-200’) House, Driveway, Walkway 5,450 2,230 3,292 Removal of Driveway and Walk (-3,220) Removal of Main House Path (-56) Construction of Ancillary Building and Heat Pump +750 Construction of Ancillary Building Path +312 Total RA -- 5,450 3,292 5.6% 4.0 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS The proposed work is subject to review under 310 CMR 10.58(4). The Ordinance does not provide additional Riverfront Area performance standards or requirements over and above 310 CMR 10.58(4); therefore, Tables 3 and 4 details compliance with the performance standards of both the WPA and the Ordinance. Table 3: Compliance with Performance Standards, 310 CMR 10.58(4) Performance Standard Project Compliance Discussion (a) Protection of Other Resource Areas Yes No other resources will be altered as part of the project. (b) Protection of Rare Species Yes The Site does not contain NHESP jurisdiction for Certified vernal Pools or Priority and Estimated Habitats for Rare or Endangered species. (c) Practicable and Substantially Equivalent Economic Alternatives Yes 1. Definition of Practicable The Applicant is a private citizen endeavoring to build an ancillary structure to their home. The Applicant has engaged a reputable engineering firm to develop the submitted Site Plan which relies on current and accepted engineering practices and technology. Logistical limitations on the property include the City of Northampton zoning setbacks. See Table 4 for a detailed Alternatives Analysis which considers the four (4) elements of the definition of practicable—cost, existing technology, proposed use, and logistics. 2. Scope of Alternatives The Site is a lot recorded prior to August 1, 1996 and the area under consideration for practicable alternatives is limited to the existing lot. 3. Evaluation of Alternatives See Table 4 for the Alternatives Analysis. (d) No Significant Adverse Impact Yes 1. Alteration of up to 10% of the riverfront area within a lot recorded after October 6, 1997. a. A 100 foot wide area of undisturbed vegetation is provided; b. Stormwater is managed Stormwater Policy standards; 1. The property was recorded prior to October 6, 1997; therefore, up to 10% or 5,000 SF, whichever is greater, of Riverfront Area alteration may be allowed. The Applicant proposes to reduce the impervious area to 5.6% of the RA on the Site. April 28, 2022 372 North Farms Road, Notice of Intent Application 15.0166938.00 Page | 4 c. Proposed work may not impair wildlife habitat functions. Work exceeding 5,000 SF of undeveloped riverfront area requires a wildlife habitat evaluation under 310 CMR 10.60. d. Proposed work shall incorporate erosion and sedimentation controls to avoid impairing groundwater or surface water quality. a. The Project includes enhancing the existing vegetation within the inner RA and no new development is proposed within this area. b. The Massachusetts Stormwater Management Policy does not apply to a single-family home development. c. The proposed work will not impair wildlife habitat functions. It is located within a previously disturbed Riverfront Area and is less than 5,000 square feet of new development. d. The proposed work includes accepted erosion and sedimentation controls. Table 4: Alternatives Analysis Alternative Discussion Outcome Remove the eastern portion of the driveway and provide access to the ancillary structure to the west of the home. This was the original preferred option but would result in less overall RA impervious surface area reduction and would increase impervious cover within the inner RA. Not Selected Locate accessory structure south of the existing home. A second alternative: Move the ancillary structure south and out of the inner RA and access using the existing driveway. This alternative does not provide a reduction in impervious surface area and would require substantial amounts of grading. Not Selected Preferred Alternative This alternative will improve the inner RA and reduce the total RA alteration from 9.2% to 5.6%. Selected Figures APPENDIX A WPA FORM 3 – NOTICE OF INTENT wpaform3.doc • rev. 6/18/2020 Page 1 of 9 4 Massachusetts 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 MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number Northampton City/Town Important: When filling out forms on the computer, use only the tab key to move your cursor - do not use the return key. Note: Before completing this form consult your local Conservation Commission regarding any municipal bylaw or ordinance. A. General Information 1. Project Location (Note: electronic filers will click on button to locate project site): 372 North Farms Road a. Street Address Florence b. City/Town 01062 c. Zip Code Latitude and Longitude: 42.36116 d. Latitude -72.67194 e. Longitude 07 f. Assessors Map/Plat Number 15, 50 g. Parcel /Lot Number 2. Applicant: Laura / Brahm a. First Name Minsky / Wilson b. Last Name c. Organization 372 North Farms Road d. Street Address Northampton e. City/Town MA f. State 01062 g. Zip Code h. Phone Number i. Fax Number lauraminsky@gmail.com j. Email Address 3. Property owner (required if different from applicant): Check if more than one owner a. First Name b. Last Name c. Organization d. Street Address e. City/Town f. State g. Zip Code h. Phone Number i. Fax Number j. Email address 4. Representative (if any): Joseph a. First Name Rogers b. Last Name GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. c. Company 1350 Main Street, Suite 1400 d. Street Address Springfield, e. City/Town MA f. State 01103 g. Zip Code 413-218-2959 h. Phone Number i. Fax Number joseph.rogers@gza.comC j. Email address 5. Total WPA Fee Paid (from NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form): $165.00 a. Total Fee Paid $70.00 b. State Fee Paid $95.00 c. City/Town Fee Paid wpaform3.doc • rev. 6/18/2020 Page 2 of 9 4 Massachusetts 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 MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number Northampton City/Town A. General Information (continued) 6. General Project Description: Reconfiguration of an existing driveway and construction of an ancillary structure in Riverfront Area associated with an existing single family house. 7a. Project Type Checklist: (Limited Project Types see Section A. 7b.) 1. Single Family Home 2. Residential Subdivision 3. Commercial/Industrial 4. Dock/Pier 5. Utilities 6. Coastal engineering Structure 7. Agriculture (e.g., cranberries, forestry) 8. Transportation 9. Other 7b. Is any portion of the proposed activity eligible to be treated as a limited project (including Ecological Restoration Limited Project) subject to 310 CMR 10.24 (coastal) or 310 CMR 10.53 (inland)? 1. Yes No If yes, describe which limited project applies to this project. (See 310 CMR 10.24 and 10.53 for a complete list and description of limited project types) 2. Limited Project Type If the proposed activity is eligible to be treated as an Ecological Restoration Limited Project (310 CMR10.24(8), 310 CMR 10.53(4)), complete and attach Appendix A: Ecological Restoration Limited Project Checklist and Signed Certification. 8. Property recorded at the Registry of Deeds for: Hampshire a. County b. Certificate # (if registered land) 13758 c. Book 266 d. Page Number B. Buffer Zone & Resource Area Impacts (temporary & permanent) 1. Buffer Zone Only – Check if the project is located only in the Buffer Zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland, Inland Bank, or Coastal Resource Area. 2. Inland Resource Areas (see 310 CMR 10.54-10.58; if not applicable, go to Section B.3, Coastal Resource Areas). 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. wpaform3.doc • rev. 6/18/2020 Page 3 of 9 4 Massachusetts 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 MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number Northampton City/Town B. Buffer Zone & Resource Area Impacts (temporary & permanent) (cont’d) For all projects affecting other Resource Areas, please attach a narrative explaining how the resource area was delineated. Resource Area Size of Proposed Alteration Proposed Replacement (if any) a. Bank 1. linear feet 2. linear feet b. Bordering Vegetated Wetland 1. square feet 2. square feet c. Land Under Waterbodies and Waterways 1. square feet 2. square feet 3. cubic yards dredged Resource Area Size of Proposed Alteration Proposed Replacement (if any) d. Bordering Land Subject to Flooding 1. square feet 2. square feet 3. cubic feet of flood storage lost 4. cubic feet replaced e. Isolated Land Subject to Flooding 1. square feet 2. cubic feet of flood storage lost 3. cubic feet replaced f. Riverfront Area Broad Brook 1. Name of Waterway (if available) - specify coastal or inland 2. Width of Riverfront Area (check one): 25 ft. - Designated Densely Developed Areas only 100 ft. - New agricultural projects only 200 ft. - All other projects 3. Total area of Riverfront Area on the site of the proposed project: 59,134 SF square feet 4. Proposed alteration of the Riverfront Area: 3,292 a. total square feet 0 b. square feet within 100 ft. 3,292 c. square feet between 100 ft. and 200 ft. 5. Has an alternatives analysis been done and is it attached to this NOI? Yes No 6. Was the lot where the activity is proposed created prior to August 1, 1996? Yes No 3. Coastal Resource Areas: (See 310 CMR 10.25-10.35) Note: for coastal riverfront areas, please complete Section B.2.f. above. wpaform3.doc • rev. 6/18/2020 Page 4 of 9 4 Massachusetts 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 MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number Northampton City/Town B. Buffer Zone & Resource Area Impacts (temporary & permanent) (cont’d) 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: Include your document transaction number (provided on your receipt page) with all supplementary information you submit to the Department. Resource Area Size of Proposed Alteration Proposed Replacement (if any) a. Designated Port Areas Indicate size under Land Under the Ocean, below b. Land Under the Ocean 1. square feet 2. cubic yards dredged c. Barrier Beach Indicate size under Coastal Beaches and/or Coastal Dunes below d. Coastal Beaches 1. square feet 2. cubic yards beach nourishment e. Coastal Dunes 1. square feet 2. cubic yards dune nourishment Size of Proposed Alteration Proposed Replacement (if any) f. Coastal Banks 1. linear feet g. Rocky Intertidal Shores 1. square feet h. Salt Marshes 1. square feet 2. sq ft restoration, rehab., creation i. Land Under Salt Ponds 1. square feet 2. cubic yards dredged j. Land Containing Shellfish 1. square feet 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 l. Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage 1. square feet 4. Restoration/Enhancement If the project is for the purpose of restoring or enhancing a wetland resource area in addition to the square footage that has been entered in Section B.2.b or B.3.h above, please enter the additional amount here. a. square feet of BVW b. square feet of Salt Marsh 5. Project Involves Stream Crossings a. number of new stream crossings b. number of replacement stream crossings wpaform3.doc • rev. 6/18/2020 Page 5 of 9 4 Massachusetts 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 MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number Northampton City/Town C. Other Applicable Standards and Requirements This is a proposal for an Ecological Restoration Limited Project. Skip Section C and complete Appendix A: Ecological Restoration Limited Project Checklists – Required Actions (310 CMR 10.11). Streamlined Massachusetts Endangered Species Act/Wetlands Protection Act Review 1. Is any portion of the proposed project located in Estimated Habitat of Rare Wildlife as indicated on the most recent Estimated Habitat Map of State-Listed Rare Wetland Wildlife published by the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP)? To view habitat maps, see the Massachusetts Natural Heritage Atlas or go to http://maps.massgis.state.ma.us/PRI_EST_HAB/viewer.htm. a. Yes No If yes, include proof of mailing or hand delivery of NOI to: Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program Division of Fisheries and Wildlife 1 Rabbit Hill Road Westborough, MA 01581 Phone: (508) 389-6360 August 2021 b. Date of map If yes, the project is also subject to Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (MESA) review (321 CMR 10.18). To qualify for a streamlined, 30-day, MESA/Wetlands Protection Act review, please complete Section C.1.c, and include requested materials with this Notice of Intent (NOI); OR complete Section C.2.f, if applicable. If MESA supplemental information is not included with the NOI, by completing Section 1 of this form, the NHESP will require a separate MESA filing which may take up to 90 days to review (unless noted exceptions in Section 2 apply, see below). c. Submit Supplemental Information for Endangered Species Review 1. Percentage/acreage of property to be altered: (a) within wetland Resource Area percentage/acreage (b) outside Resource Area percentage/acreage 2. Assessor’s Map or right-of-way plan of site 2. Project plans for entire project site, including wetland resource areas and areas outside of wetlands jurisdiction, showing existing and proposed conditions, existing and proposed tree/vegetation clearing line, and clearly demarcated limits of work  (a) Project description (including description of impacts outside of wetland resource area & buffer zone) (b) Photographs representative of the site  Some projects not in Estimated Habitat may be located in Priority Habitat, and require NHESP review (see https://www.mass.gov/ma- endangered-species-act-mesa-regulatory-review). Priority Habitat includes habitat for state-listed plants and strictly upland species not protected by the Wetlands Protection Act.  MESA projects may not be segmented (321 CMR 10.16). The applicant must disclose full development plans even if such plans are not required as part of the Notice of Intent process. wpaform3.doc • rev. 6/18/2020 Page 6 of 9 4 Massachusetts 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 MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number Northampton City/Town C. Other Applicable Standards and Requirements (cont’d) (c) MESA filing fee (fee information available at https://www.mass.gov/how-to/how-to-file-for- a-mesa-project-review). Make check payable to “Commonwealth of Massachusetts - NHESP” and mail to NHESP at above address Projects altering 10 or more acres of land, also submit: (d) Vegetation cover type map of site (e) Project plans showing Priority & Estimated Habitat boundaries (f) OR Check One of the Following 1. Project is exempt from MESA review. Attach applicant letter indicating which MESA exemption applies. (See 321 CMR 10.14, https://www.mass.gov/service-details/exemptions-from-review-for-projectsactivities-in- priority-habitat; the NOI must still be sent to NHESP if the project is within estimated habitat pursuant to 310 CMR 10.37 and 10.59.) 2. Separate MESA review ongoing. a. NHESP Tracking # b. Date submitted to NHESP 3. Separate MESA review completed. Include copy of NHESP “no Take” determination or valid Conservation & Management Permit with approved plan. 3. For coastal projects only, is any portion of the proposed project located below the mean high water line or in a fish run? a. Not applicable – project is in inland resource area only b. Yes No If yes, include proof of mailing, hand delivery, or electronic delivery of NOI to either: South Shore - Cohasset to Rhode Island border, and the Cape & Islands: Division of Marine Fisheries - Southeast Marine Fisheries Station Attn: Environmental Reviewer 836 South Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02744 Email: dmf.envreview-south@mass.gov North Shore - Hull to New Hampshire border: Division of Marine Fisheries - North Shore Office Attn: Environmental Reviewer 30 Emerson Avenue Gloucester, MA 01930 Email: dmf.envreview-north@mass.gov Also if yes, the project may require a Chapter 91 license. For coastal towns in the Northeast Region, please contact MassDEP’s Boston Office. For coastal towns in the Southeast Region, please contact MassDEP’s Southeast Regional Office. c. Is this an aquaculture project? d. Yes No If yes, include a copy of the Division of Marine Fisheries Certification Letter (M.G.L. c. 130, § 57). wpaform3.doc • rev. 6/18/2020 Page 7 of 9 4 Massachusetts 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 MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number Northampton City/Town C. Other Applicable Standards and Requirements (cont’d) Online Users: Include your document transaction number (provided on your receipt page) with all supplementary information you submit to the Department. 4. 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 MassDEP Website for ACEC locations). Note: electronic filers click on Website. b. ACEC 5. Is any portion of the proposed project within an area designated as an Outstanding Resource Water (ORW) as designated in the Massachusetts Surface Water Quality Standards, 314 CMR 4.00? a. Yes No 6. Is any portion of the site subject to a Wetlands Restriction Order under the Inland Wetlands Restriction Act (M.G.L. c. 131, § 40A) or the Coastal Wetlands Restriction Act (M.G.L. c. 130, § 105)? a. Yes No 7. Is this project subject to provisions of the MassDEP Stormwater Management Standards? a. Yes. Attach a copy of the Stormwater Report as required by the Stormwater Management Standards per 310 CMR 10.05(6)(k)-(q) and check if: 1. Applying for Low Impact Development (LID) site design credits (as described in Stormwater Management Handbook Vol. 2, Chapter 3) 2. A portion of the site constitutes redevelopment 3. Proprietary BMPs are included in the Stormwater Management System. b. No. Check why the project is exempt: 1. Single-family house 2. Emergency road repair 3. Small Residential Subdivision (less than or equal to 4 single-family houses or less than or equal to 4 units in multi-family housing project) with no discharge to Critical Areas. D. Additional Information This is a proposal for an Ecological Restoration Limited Project. Skip Section D and complete Appendix A: Ecological Restoration Notice of Intent – Minimum Required Documents (310 CMR 10.12). 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. wpaform3.doc • rev. 6/18/2020 Page 8 of 9 4 Massachusetts 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 MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number Northampton City/Town D. Additional Information (cont’d) 3. Identify the method for BVW and other resource area boundary delineations (MassDEP BVW Field Data Form(s), Determination of Applicability, Order of Resource Area Delineation, etc.), and attach documentation of the methodology. 4. List the titles and dates for all plans and other materials submitted with this NOI. Proposed Workshop/Apartment, 372 North Farms Road, Northampton, MA a. Plan Title Lynn Posner Rice, Architect b. Prepared By c. Signed and Stamped by 4/11/2022 d. Final Revision Date 1" = 20' e. Scale f. Additional Plan or Document Title g. Date 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. 8. Attach NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form 9. Attach Stormwater Report, if needed. E. Fees 1. Fee Exempt: 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: 2. Municipal Check Number 3. Check date 4. State Check Number 5. Check date Brahm 6. Payor name on check: First Name Willson 7. Payor name on check: Last Name wpaform3.doc • rev. 6/18/2020 Page 9 of 9 4 Massachusetts 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 MassDEP: MassDEP File Number Document Transaction Number Northampton City/Town F. 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 by Certificate of Mailing or in writing by hand delivery or certified mail (return receipt requested) to all abutters within 100 feet of the property line of the project location. 1. Signature of Applicant 2. Date 3. Signature of Property Owner (if different) 4. Date 5. Signature of Representative (if any) 6. Date For Conservation Commission: Two copies of the completed Notice of Intent (Form 3), including supporting plans and documents, two copies of the NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form, and the city/town fee payment, to the Conservation Commission by certified mail or hand delivery. For MassDEP: One copy of the completed Notice of Intent (Form 3), including supporting plans and documents, one copy of the NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form, and a copy of the state fee payment to the MassDEP Regional Office (see Instructions) by certified mail or hand delivery. Other: If the applicant has checked the “yes” box in any part of Section C, 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. noifeetf.doc • Wetland Fee Transmittal Form • rev. 10/11 Page 1 of 2 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form 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. A. Applicant Information 1. Location of Project: 372 North Farms Road a. Street Address Florence b. City/Town c. Check number $165.00 d. Fee amount 2. Applicant Mailing Address: Laura / Brahm a. First Name Minsky / Wilson b. Last Name c. Organization 372 North Farms Road d. Mailing Address Florence e. City/Town MA f. State 01062 g. Zip Code h. Phone Number i. Fax Number lauraminsky@gmail.com j. Email Address 3. Property Owner (if different): a. First Name b. Last Name c. Organization d. Mailing Address e. City/Town f. State g. Zip Code h. Phone Number i. Fax Number j. Email Address To calculate filing fees, refer to the category fee list and examples in the instructions for filling out WPA Form 3 (Notice of Intent). B. Fees Fee should be calculated using the following process & worksheet. Please see Instructions before filling out worksheet. Step 1/Type of Activity: Describe each type of activity that will occur in wetland resource area and buffer zone. Step 2/Number of Activities: Identify the number of each type of activity. Step 3/Individual Activity Fee: Identify each activity fee from the six project categories listed in the instructions. Step 4/Subtotal Activity Fee: Multiply the number of activities (identified in Step 2) times the fee per category (identified in Step 3) to reach a subtotal fee amount. Note: If any of these activities are in a Riverfront Area in addition to another Resource Area or the Buffer Zone, the fee per activity should be multiplied by 1.5 and then added to the subtotal amount. Step 5/Total Project Fee: Determine the total project fee by adding the subtotal amounts from Step 4. Step 6/Fee Payments: To calculate the state share of the fee, divide the total fee in half and subtract $12.50. To calculate the city/town share of the fee, divide the total fee in half and add $12.50. noifeetf.doc • Wetland Fee Transmittal Form • rev. 10/11 Page 2 of 2 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 B. Fees (continued) Step 1/Type of Activity Step 2/Number of Activities Step 3/Individual Activity Fee Step 4/Subtotal Activity Fee Category 1a 1 110.00 110.00 Riverfront Area Multiplier 0.5 55.00 55.00 Step 5/Total Project Fee: 165.00 Step 6/Fee Payments: Total Project Fee: 165.00 a. Total Fee from Step 5 State share of filing Fee: 70.00 b. 1/2 Total Fee less $12.50 City/Town share of filling Fee: 95.00 c. 1/2 Total Fee plus $12.50 C. Submittal Requirements a.) Complete pages 1 and 2 and send with a check or money order for the state share of the fee, payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Department of Environmental Protection Box 4062 Boston, MA 02211 b.) To the Conservation Commission: Send the Notice of Intent or Abbreviated Notice of Intent; a copy of this form; and the city/town fee payment. To MassDEP Regional Office (see Instructions): Send a copy of the Notice of Intent or Abbreviated Notice of Intent; a copy of this form; and a copy of the state fee payment. (E-filers of Notices of Intent may submit these electronically.) APPENDIX B SITE PLAN OJ 0 \J1 0 -;;\ 7J > G') f"l Gs CXl SHED I : \ i 0 GARY M.WARNER 10' 20' 40' KENNETH A STRONG LINDA E. STRONG BOOK 1494 PAGE 257 PLAN BOOK 68 PAGE 72 PID: 07-052-001 7 069-001 P/D: 0 - \ I \ II \ \ ___ _, -t \ ' KA THERINE V. FIVEASH BOOK 12358 PAGE 232 BOOK 9346 PAGE 242 PLAN BOOK 48 PAGE 3 PIO: 07-016-001 07-017-001 '\ i I I 1\ ,,\\ --- ------------- \ i \ ! t l I.• SURVEY BY HOLMBERG AND HOWE DATED 12--4-21 WETLANDS DELINEATION BY GZA GEO ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. DATED 05-21-21 S2 I OM!-/ 4 1 \i! \ \ SOLAR PANEL READY --?' ELECTRIC SOURCED HEAT I I CO RED PO CH [J __________________________ � 'o a:, PROPOSED EAST ELEVATION-WORKSHOP/APARTMENT 1/8"=.l'-0'' b f5 U,J 0 00 .. "' f-0 co -<( N ' :I: :;: <t 00 u - Lil 0:: z <t: 0 "'5: :;' U,J u -0: 0:: z U) 0 0.. z z 1-z LLI :;:<( :c I;; 0 LU :;) z w > <( "' t: ;;\ u"' 1--0 0::: <( <( 0 0.. 0::: � (/) 0.. ::a: 0 0::: � <( � LL 0::: ::r: 0� $Q O Z 1.,1,J N(/) "OM 0.. � Cl. X "-"' co <t <t "'coLil .. st " C: 0 ,:; - ::;: ,c( I b z DI\TE DRAWN: 03-11-'22 REVISED: NIGHT SKY COMPLIANT LIGHT 0 4-11-22 0NIGHT SKY COMPL I ANT LT APPENDIX C SITE PHOTOGRAPHS Photographic Log Page 1 of 2 Client Name: Laura Minsky Site Location: 372 North Farms Road – Northampton, MA Project No. 15.0166938.00 Photo No. 1 Date: 5/20/21 Direction Photo Taken: North Description: Looking upstream along Broad Brook in the central portion of the property. Photo No. 2 Date: 5/20/21 Direction Photo Taken: South Description: Facing downstream near the southern property boundary. Photographic Log Page 2 of 2 Client Name: Laura Minsky Site Location: 372 North Farms Road – Northampton, MA Project No. 15.0166938.00 Photo No. 3 Date: 5/20/21 Direction Photo Taken: Southeast Description: Proposed work area limited to area upgradient of rock wall. Photo No. 4 Date: 5/20/21 Direction Photo Taken: West Description: View across Broad Brook near flag S1A11 APPENDIX D ABUTTER NOTIFICATION INFORMATION 1 OBJECTID PARID TAXYR version OWN1 OWN2 CAREOF ADDR1 ADDR2 CITYNAME STATECODE ZIP1 Locus LUC LIVUNITAssessorAcres TaxParID MB Book Page 1 07 -012-001 2023 2022-02-03 WARNER GARY M 406 NORTH FARMS RD FLORENCE MA 01062 NORTH FARMS RD 406 101 1 12 M_103279_901869 07 -012 5076 38207 -015-001 2023 2022-02-03 MINSKY, LAURA KEAYS & BRAHM WILSON 372 NORTH FARMS RD FLORENCE MA 01062 NORTH FARMS RD 372 101 1 1.3 M_103453_901844 07 -015 10990 288 3 07 -016-001 2023 2022-02-03 FIVEASH KATHERINE V 360 NORTH FARMS RD FLORENCE MA 01062 NORTH FARMS RD 132 0.069 M_103481_901819 07 -016 12358 232407 -017-001 2023 2022-02-03 FIVEASH KATHERINE V 360 NORTH FARMS RD FLORENCE MA 01062 NORTH FARMS RD 360 101 1 0.258 M_103483_901805 07 -017 12358 232507 -050-001 2023 2022-02-03 MINSKY, LAURA & BRAHM WILSON 372 NORTH FARMS RD FLORENCE MA 01062 NORTH FARMS RD 132 0.214 M_103458_901878 07 -050 10900 288 6 07 -052-001 2023 2022-02-03 STRONG KENNETH A & LINDA E 384 NORTH FARMS RD FLORENCE MA 01062 NORTH FARMS RD 384 101 1 0.797 M_103444_901897 07 -052 1494 257707 -059-001 2023 2022-02-03 RINGEY MARTIN G P O BOX 60295 FLORENCE MA 01062 NORTH FARMS RD 381 101 1 1.24 M_103552_901918 07 -059 10865 341 8 07 -060-001 2023 2022-02-03 LEVINE BRIAN & AMY 373 NORTH FARMS RD FLORENCE MA 01062 NORTH FARMS RD 373 101 1 0.748 M_103550_901873 07 -060 8843 42907 -061-001 2023 2022-02-03 WOODMAN MARILYN J &RAPHAEL V HARTZOG 367 NORTH FARMS RD FLORENCE MA 01062 NORTH FARMS RD 367 101 1 0.564 M_103553_901838 07 -061 10697 1911007 -062-001 2023 2022-02-03 ARBEITMAN DAVID A 357 NORTH FARMS RD FLORENCE MA 01062 NORTH FARMS RD 357 101 1 0.548 M_103557_901809 07 -062 6543 223 11 07 -069-001 2023 2022-02-03 WARNER GARY M & DAVID 332 NORTH FARMS RD FLORENCE MA 01062 NORTH FARMS RD 601 31.514 M_102993_901662 07 -069 07__15__07_050_100ft_20220415 Notification to Abutters Under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, and the Northampton Wetlands Ordinance In accordance with the second paragraph of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, you are hereby notified of the following: The name of the applicant is: Laura Minsky The applicant has filed a Notice of Intent with the Northampton Conservation Commission seeking permission to remove, fill, dredge or alter an Area Subject to protection Under the Wetlands Protection Act (General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40) and the Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance (Chapter 337). The work proposed is: Construction of an ancillary structure in Riverfront Area associated with an existing single-family house. The address of the lot where the activity is proposed is 372 North Farms Road The Map and Lot is Map 07, Lots 15 and 50. Copies of the Notice of Intent may be examined at the Office of Planning and Sustainability, 210 Main Street, Room 11, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, and online at http://northamptonma.gov/948/Public-File-Cabinet, permit files are sorted by Map and Lot. Copies of the Notice of Intent and more information may be obtained from either (check one) the applicant ____, or the applicant's representative __X_____, by calling this telephone number (413) 218-2959 between the hours of 9AM and 5 PM on the following days of the week: Monday-Friday. Information regarding the date, time, and place of the public hearing may be obtained from the Office of Planning and Sustainability by calling the Conservation Agent at (413) 587- 1263. Conservation Commission agendas are also posted at http://northamptonma.gov/AgendaCenter/Conservation-Commission-7 NOTE: Notice of the public hearing, including its date, time, and place, will published seven days in advance of the hearing in the Daily Hampshire Gazette, and will be posted in a ‘Public Notice’ sign on the subject property. NOTE: Notice of the public hearing, including its date, time, and place, will be posted in the Northampton City Hall not less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance. NOTE: You also may contact the nearest Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office for more information about this application or the Wetlands Protection Act. To contact DEP, call the Western Region at (413) 784-1100. GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.