Riverside Drive Sewer NOI.pdf
NOTICE OF INTENT
RIVERSIDE DRIVE SEWER REPAIR
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
MAY 2023
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
125 LOCUST STREET
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTICE OF INTENT
RIVERSIDE DRIVE SEWER REPAIR
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2 Proposed Project ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Wetland Impacts ............................................................................................................................................... 5
3 Alternatives Analysis ................................................................................................................................................. 7
APPENDICES
A. USGS Map & Plan
B. Site Photos
C. Abutters List
D. MESA Review Checklist
NOTICE OF INTENT
RIVERSIDE DRIVE SEWER REPAIR
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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WPA FORM 3 – NOTICE OF INTENT
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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
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):
a. Street Address
b. City/Town
c. Zip Code
Latitude and Longitude:
d. Latitude
e. Longitude
f.Assessors Map/Plat Number
g. Parcel /Lot Number
2.Applicant:
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
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):
a. First Name b. Last Name
c. Company
d. Street Address
e. City/Town f. State g. Zip Code
h. Phone Number i. Fax Number j.Email address
5.Total WPA Fee Paid (from NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form):
a. Total Fee Paid
b. State Fee Paid
c. City/Town Fee Paid
Northampton
620, 634, 638, 0 Riverside Drive Northampton 01060
23C 090,035,034,033,032
Department of Public Works
City of Northampton
125 Locust Street
Northampton MA 01060
413-587-1570 413-587-1576 dveleta@northamptonma.gov
City of Northampton (easement holder)
$0 (exempt)$0 (exempt)$0 (exempt)
42.32903 -72.67232
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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
City/Town
A. General Information (continued)
6. General Project Description:
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:
a. County
b. Certificate # (if registered land)
c. Book
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.
Northampton
This project proposes to realign a section of sewerline that lies in an eroding bank of the Mill River.
x
x
10.53(3)(d) - construction and reconstruction of underground public utility (sewer)
Hampshire
714 490 (sewer easement)
x
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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
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
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:
square feet
4. Proposed alteration of the Riverfront Area:
a. total square feet
b. square feet within 100 ft.
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.
Northampton
X
X Mill River
X
11,144
11,144 11,144
x
X
11, 144 11,144
0 3,510
(work is exempt)
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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
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
Northampton
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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
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
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.
Northampton
August 2021
X
X
100%/ 0.26 ac (temp)
X
X
X
X
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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
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).
Northampton
x
X
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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
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.
Northampton
X
X
X
X
X
X
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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
City/Town
D. Additional Information (cont’d)
3.Identify the method for BVW and other resource area boundary delineations (MassDEP BVWField 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.
a. Plan Title
b. Prepared By
c.Signed and Stamped by
d. Final Revision Date
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 notlisted 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 districtof 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
6. Payor name on check: First Name 7. Payor name on check: Last Name
Northampton
x
N/A
N/A
N/A
X
X
Riverside Drive Sewer Repair
Maggie Chan David Veleta, P.E.
5/30/2023 1":20'
X
X
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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
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.
Northampton
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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:
a. Street Address
b. City/Town
c. Check number
d. Fee amount
2. Applicant Mailing Address:
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
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.
620, 634, 638, 0 Riverside Drive Northampton
N/A $0 (exempt)
Department of Public Works
City of Northampton
125 Locust Street
Northampton MA 01060
413-587-1570 413-587-1576 dveleta@northamptonma.gov
Type text here
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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
Step 5/Total Project Fee:
Step 6/Fee Payments:
Total Project Fee:
a. Total Fee from Step 5
State share of filing Fee:
b. 1/2 Total Fee less $12.50
City/Town share of filling Fee:
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.)
$0 (exempt)
$0 (exempt)
$0 (exempt)
NOTICE OF INTENT
RIVERSIDE DRIVE SEWER REPAIR
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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1 INTRODUCTION
An active 10-inch vitreous clay sanitary sewer line runs along the north bank of the Mill River, beginning at
an industrial site on Nonotuck Street and continuing east across Maines Field to Riverside Drive. Significant
erosion events along the river have recently exposed the sewer line in the vicinity of #634 and #638 Riverside
Drive and left the pipe vulnerable to failure. The City of Northampton Department of Public Works (DPW)
proposes to realign an approximately 266-foot section of the sewer line inland to avoid damage or failure of
the pipe from future erosion events. Due to the pipe’s proximity to the Mill River, the project site lies within
Bordering Land Subject to Flooding, the 200-foot Riverfront Area, and the 100-foot buffer area of Inland
Bank. The site also falls within Estimated Habitat for Endangered Species (EH 1319) and a MESA Review
application has been submitted concurrent with this Notice of Intent.
2 PROPOSED PROJECT
The City of Northampton Department of Public Works (DPW) owns and maintains an active sanitary sewer
line that begins on the property of 296 Nonotuck Street and runs easterly along the north bank of the Mill
River and across Maines Field to eventually connect to a sewer main in Riverside Drive. The cut bank of the
Mill River is steep at the river bend behind #638 and #634 Riverside Drive and recent storm events have
eroded the bank such that a portion of the sewer line is exposed and is vulnerable to damage from flood
events and floating debris. The DPW proposes to re-align an approximately 266-foot section of this sewer
line beginning at the southeast corner of Parcel 23C-090-001 (which is under the care and custody of the
Conservation Commission) and ending at an existing manhole on Parcel 23C-032-001. The proposed
realignment of this section of pipe involves disconnecting the pipe from the existing manhole on the
conservation property and connecting the new pipe to a new manhole approximately 50 feet to the west.
From this new manhole, the proposed pipe alignment would shift approximately 25 feet inland to a second
new manhole to be located on Parcel 23C-035-001. The next section of pipe would run to and tie into an
existing manhole on the property of 620 Riverside Drive. The existing clay pipe was installed over 100 years
ago and DPW holds an easement for this pipe (Hampshire District Registry Deed Book 714, Page 490). This
pipe will be abandoned in place to limit disturbance of the Inland Bank resource area. The area in the vicinity
of the pipe is covered by residential lawn and a mix of mature trees and shrubs. Several trees are located at
the top of the riverbank and the new pipe alignment has been designed to minimize tree removal. The new
pipe alignment will require the removal of an area of fill located on Parcels 23C-034-001 and 23C-033-001 in
order to keep the new section of pipe away from the eroding riverbank. Three trees growing on this filled
area are proposed to be removed. This area of fill is located within the 100-year floodplain and so a small
increase in flood storage volume will result.
The proposed work to “maintain, repair or replace” a public utility structure is exempt from the requirement
to file a Notice of Intent under 314 CMR 10.02(2)(a)(2); however the City of Northampton Wetland
Ordinance requires a Notice of Intent application for any change to an existing structure, per §337-4(B). The
DPW’s General Order of Conditions for Routine Maintenance and Repair Activities covers the
“Construction, expansion, repair, restoration, alteration, replacement, operation and maintenance of
public…wastewater treatment plants and their related structures…including utility lines” as a Category II
activity in Riverfront Area. While the proposed work is exempt in the RFA, the project falls also within
Bordering Land Subject to Flooding and the 100-foot buffer area of Inland Bank, and so a Notice of Intent is
required. This project qualifies as a Limited Project under §310 CMR 10.53(3)(d) for the “reconstruction,
operation and maintenance of underground and overhead public utilities, such as…sewer, water and natural
gas lines”, provided adverse resource area impacts are minimized during construction, surface vegetation is
restored and sewer lines are “constructed to minimize inflow and leakage.”
NOTICE OF INTENT
RIVERSIDE DRIVE SEWER REPAIR
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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The proposed sewer realignment seeks to improve the resilience of the system to future storm events and to
prevent failure of the line which could have significant negative consequences for wetland resources and
aquatic ecosystems downstream of the project area. The project impacts have been minimized to the extent
feasible and should yield an overall improvement to the jurisdictional resource areas.
2.1 WETLAND IMPACTS
The project area is located on the north bank of the Mill River near a bend in the river. The proposed
work includes installing two new manholes (one on Parcel 23C-090-001 approximately 50 feet west of the
existing manhole and another on Parcel 23C-034-001 (634 Nonotuck Street)), excavating a trench for the new
pipe and re-grading an area of fill located on the property of 634 Nonotuck Street. Three trees are proposed
for removal – two are located on the area to be re-graded and one is located near the base of this area.
Table 1. Trees to be Removed
Scientific name Common name dbh
Platanus occidentalis Sycamore 20”
Acer rubrum Red maple 10”
Platanus occidentalis Sycamore 8”
Wetland resource areas at the project site were identified through field visits by DPW Senior
Environmental Planner Johanna Stacy and mapping completed by FEMA and available MassGIS datalayers.
The project area crosses a combination of wooded area and maintained residential lawn. Species present in
the project area include black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), red maple (Acer rubrum), elm (Ulmus sp.), sycamore
(Platanus occidentalis), honeysuckle (Lonicera sp.), Oriential bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus), garlic mustard
(Allaria petiolata) and various grasses. No Bordering Vegetated Wetlands were identified during field visits to
the site. The following wetland resource areas are located on the project site:
Bordering Land Subject to Flooding (BLSF)
Bordering Land Subject to Flooding was identified using the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM; Panel 250167-0001A, effective April 3, 1978). This stretch of the
river has base flood elevation of between 210 and 214 feet (NAVD27) which translates to 209.475 and 213.56
feet respectively using the current vertical datum (NAVD88). This conversion was calculated using the online
NGS Coordinate Conversion and Transformation Tool (NCAT). A copy of the FIRMette is provided in
Attachment A.
Since the pipe will be installed underground, the surface will be re-graded and most of the existing contours
will be restored. A 70-foot section of the new pipe is proposed to run beneath a small hill in the southern
portion of 634 Riverside Drive, which will require re-grading the area and removing about 130 cubic yards
(cy) of material. This re-grading is necessary to keep the pipe a safe distance from the riverbank and to allow a
wide enough access route for future maintenance. Work to re-grade the hill will result in a modest increase in
flood storage. Work to excavate a trench for the new pipe and install two manholes will result in 11,144
square feet (sf) of temporary construction impacts and about 25 sf of permanent impacts. The proposed work
meets the performance standards for BLSF in the following ways:
1) Compensatory storage shall be provided for all flood storage volume lost – This project does not
propose to eliminate any flood storage volume. In fact, it proposes to add a small amount of volume.
2) Work in BLSF shall not restrict flows to cause an increase in flood stage or velocity – No work is
proposed that would restrict flows or increase flood stage or velocity;
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3) Work in portions of BLSF that are found to be significant to wildlife habitat shall not impair its
capacity to provide important wildlife habitat functions - The proposed work is not expected to
impair wildlife habitat given the existing residential uses present at the site and the limited alterations
proposed.
Inland Bank (100’ buffer)
No work is proposed to affect the Bank of the Mill River, but the entire project area falls within the 100-foot
buffer of Inland Bank. Work to install two new manholes will result in approximately 25 square feet of
alteration in this resource area. Performance standards for buffer areas are similar to those of the resource
area itself. This project meets the performance standards for Inland Bank as follows:
1) Work shall not impair the stability of the Bank – This project seeks to move infrastructure further
from the Bank and limits construction activity that would contribute to further instability;
2) Work shall not impair the carrying capacity of the channel – This project does not propose any work
within the channel and should not affect the carrying capacity of the channel;
3) Work shall not impair water quality – The project seeks to relocate a sewer line further inland to
reduce the potential for river contamination from a pipe failure. Erosion and sedimentation controls
will be installed prior to construction. The project area will be re-vegetated after the pipe is installed;
4) Work shall not impair the ability of the Bank to provide fish habitat – This project does not propose
to alter the existing habitat functions of the Bank. Activities in the buffer area of the Bank are far
enough from the Bank that they are not expected to affect fish habitat;
5) Work in or on a Bank is permitted when required to prevent flood damage to facilities…constructed
prior to the effective date of 310 CMR 10.51 through 10.60 – The proposed work will take place in
the buffer area and work is not anticipated to affect Inland Bank areas.
Riverfront Area
As a perennial stream, the Mill River has a 200-foot Riverfront Area (RFA) which covers the entire proposed
project area. Since the proposed work is exempt in RFA under the DPW’s GOOC, a full analysis of the
performance standards is not included in this application. The construction area of the new sewer line will be
restored to existing contours (with the exception of the hillside re-grading) and disturbed areas will be re-
vegetated post-construction. Area RFA impacts are provided in the table below.
Table 2. Summary of Wetland Impacts
Resource Alteration Replication
Bordering Land Subject of Flooding 11,144 sf (temp)
(130 cy removed)
11,144 sf
Riverfront Area 11,119 sf (temp)
25 sf (perm)
11,119 sf
(In-Situ Replication)
Inland Bank (buffer) 11,119 sf (temp)
25 sf (perm)
N/A
Rare Species
The Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP) Atlas (15th edition, August
2021) indicates that this stretch of the Mill River contains Estimated Habitat (EH 1319) for Rare Species.
NHESP responded to an information request submitted by DPW and stated that habitat for Ocellated darner
(Boyeria grafiana), a species of special concern, is present in this stretch of the Mill River. This semi-aquatic
dragonfly spends time flying along shorelines and resting in nearby upland woodlands, according to the MA
Division of Fish and Wildlife fact sheet (2015). The proposed work is not proposed to alter the bank of the
Mill River and minimal vegetation removal is proposed.
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3 ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
The proposed project aims to stabilize the sewer line and reduce the likelihood of failure in the future. The
following analysis describes design alternatives that DPW considered and why the proposed plan was chosen.
1) Stabilize the Bank – One way to protect the exposed sewer line is to install riprap along the bank at
the location of the pipe and along adjacent areas upstream and downstream. This additional fill and
riprap would replace the soil that has been eroded and prevent future storm events from washing
away additional soil. A significant amount of riprap would need to be placed both in the river and on
the Bank in order to provide sufficient protection from large flow events. While this alternative
would reduce the construction impacts associated with a new pipe alignment, it would require far
greater adverse impacts to wetland resource areas, including alteration of Inland Bank, adding fill to
BLSF and altering Land under Water. This option is also more likely to affect the wildlife functions
of these resource areas and has the potential for greater impacts to rare species habitat. Given the
ongoing erosion present at the project location and the frequency of high flows in the Mill River, the
resource impacts appeared to outweigh the potential benefits, and the long-term effectiveness of this
alternative is at risk.
2) Abandon the sewer line and divert the flow to a sewer line in either Nonotuck Street or Riverside
Drive – The sewer lines in Nonotuck Street and Riverside Drive are 8-inch and 10-inch vitreous clay
pipes and already serve numerous residential and commercial properties; they do not have the
capacity to accept additional flow. If the existing sewer lines were replaced with larger pipes,
approximately 2,000 lf of sewer line would need to be upsized to accommodate the additional flow.
The cost of such a project is several times the cost of the proposed project and is therefore
considered unreasonable. In addition, a pump would be needed to move flow uphill from the
industrial site to the sewer line in the street which would add to the cost.
3) Reduce the extent of the pipe realignment – Another alternative DPW explored is to reduce the
length of sewer pipe that is realigned. In this design, the pipe alignment would begin at the existing
manhole on Parcel 23C-090-001 and be re-directed to a new manhole on Parcel 23C-035-001, then
continue to the existing manhole on Parcel 23C-033-001. In this alternative, at least three additional
trees would need to be removed. The pipe would also remain closer to the riverbank and thus more
susceptible to damage by future erosion events. Furthermore, a drain outfall to the river crosses over
the sewer line near the existing manhole. By keeping a sewer connection to the manhole, there is
ongoing potential for the lines to conflict with each other and for an outfall failure to affect the sewer
line (as it did in 2015). This alternative slightly reduces the total area of wetland resources affected
and is similar in cost to the chosen alternative, but the additional tree removal and potential for
future sewer line exposure along the bank renders this option less ideal.
4) (Proposed) Install a new manhole on Parcel 23C-090-001 and install new pipe from this manhole to a
new manhole on Parcel 23C-035-001 and on to an existing manhole on Parcel 23C-033-001. This
alignment requires excavation and re-grading of an area of fill situated within BLSF on Parcel 23C-
034-001. This design also requires removal of three mature trees that are located within the pipe
alignment. This pipe alignment was designed to limit tree removal to the greatest extent feasible and
to move the new pipe far enough from the bank to limit the potential for future failure. This design
is the most feasible given existing legal and logistical constraints and offers the greatest improvement
to overall site conditions with the least adverse impacts, and was therefore chosen as the preferred
alternative.
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Bureau TIGER/Line data; USFS Road Data; Natural Earth Data; U.S.
Department of State Humanitarian Information Unit; and NOAA National
Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Coastal Relief Model. Data
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INDEX OF SHEETS
THE HONORABLE GINA-LOUISE SCIARRA
MAYOR
NO. DESCRIPTION
COVER SHEET
G-1 CONSTRUCTION NOTES AND LEGEND
C-1 620 - 648 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
D-1 DETAILS
PERMIT SET
MAY 30, 2023
CONTRACTS 2023
RIVERSIDE DRIVE SEWER REPAIR
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
DONNA LASCALEIA, DIRECTOR
DAVID VELETA, P.E., CITY ENGINEER
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
125 LOCUST STREET
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
413-587-1570
FAX 413-587-1576
GENERAL NOTES:
1. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT A COMPLETE NOTICE OF INTENT TO THE EPA FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE CONSTRUCTION
GENERAL PERMIT AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR TO STARTING THE WORK. IN ADDITION, A COPY OF THE STORMWATER POLLUTION
PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE NORTHAMPTON DPW FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO THE
PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING AND THE NOTICE TO PROCEED. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STORMWATER POLLUTION
PREVENTION ARE PROVIDED IN THE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS (INCLUDING A WETLANDS ORDER OF CONDITIONS, IF ANY)
AND WITHIN THESE PLANS; SEE "EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL" ON THIS SHEET.
2. GEODETIC COORDINATES: MASSACHUSETTS MAINLAND ZONE, US SURVEY FEET, NAD83-NAVD88. GPS CONTROL POINTS WILL
BE PROVIDED BY DPW PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING ALL
CONTROL POINTS AND BENCH MARKS NECESSARY FOR THE WORK.
3. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED SURVEYOR OR ENGINEER FOR THE PROJECT LAYOUT. THE
CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING EXISTING MONUMENTATION, INCLUDING PROPERTY BOUNDARY PINS, AND
REPLACING THEM IN KIND AND ACCURACY IF DISTURBED.
4. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, PROPERTY LINES AND OWNERSHIP INFORMATION ARE FROM THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE AND ARE APPROXIMATE.
5. TOPOGRAPHIC CONTOURS DERIVED FROM MASSGIS LIDAR TERRAIN DATA PROJECT, 2015. PLANIMETRICS BASEMAPPING
DATA FROM THE SANBORN MAP COMPANY, INC, UTILIZING STEREOIMAGERY ACQUIRED UNDER THE MASSORTHO
CONSORTIUM AND USGS QL1 LIDAR, 2015.
6. THE CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO CONTACT DIGSAFE (888-344-7233) AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO ANY EXCAVATION WORK,
AND OBTAIN A TRENCH PERMIT FROM THE NORTHAMPTON DPW.
7. UTILITY EMERGENCY: CALL 911
8. UNDERGROUND UTILITY LOCATIONS WERE COMPILED FROM DPW FIELD SURVEY, RECORD DRAWINGS AND AVAILABLE UTILITY
COMPANY RECORD PLANS. ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS SHALL BE FIELD VERIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO
CONSTRUCTION. IF FIELD CONDITIONS ARE OBSERVED THAT VARY SIGNIFICANTLY FROM THOSE SHOWN ON THE PLANS, THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE ENGINEER IN WRITING FOR RESOLUTION OF THE CONFLICTING INFORMATION.
9. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SITE SECURITY AND SAFETY. ALL CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATION SHALL COMPLY
WITH CURRENT OSHA STANDARDS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PROVISION FOR A COMPETENT PERSON ON SITE,
TRENCH SAFETY PLANS AND ANY OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
10. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MATCH ALL NEW PAVEMENT AND OTHER SURFACE GRADES TO EXISTING GRADES, PROVIDING A
SMOOTH, FLUSH TRANSITION.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS:
1.CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP). SEE GENERAL NOTE 1, ABOVE. IN ADDITION, THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION IRRESPECTIVE OF ANY APPROVALS
RECEIVED FROM THE EPA, THE CITY, OR OTHER SOURCE. THE SWPPP SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS AND SHALL ALSO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
2.SITE PERIMETER SEDIMENT CONTROLS SHALL INCLUDE SEDIMENT CAPTURE DEVICES INSTALLED DOWN-GRADIENT OF THE
SITE WORK. SEDIMENT CAPTURE DEVICES SHALL INCLUDE, AS APPLICABLE, THE FOLLOWING:
2.1.FILTER SOCKS - SEE DETAILS, FOR USE AS PERIMETER CONTROL, TEMPORARY CHECK DAM IN SWALE, OR AS DIRECTED
BY ENGINEER.
2.2.STRAW WATTLES - SEE DETAILS, FOR USE AS PERIMETER CONTROL, WITHIN ROADSIDE DRAINAGE CHANNEL, OR AS
DIRECTED BY ENGINEER.
2.3.SILT FENCE WITH STRAW BALES - SEE DETAILS, FOR USE AS PERIMETER SEDIMENT CAPTURE IN UNPAVED AREAS,
DOWN-GRADIENT OF SOIL STOCK PILES, AND AS DIRECTED BY ENGINEER.
AS A MINIMUM, THE TYPE OF SITE PERIMETER CONTROL USED SHALL BE AS INDICATED ON PLAN SHEETS OR AS DIRECTED BY
ENGINEER. DIRECTION GIVEN BY CITY REPRESENTATIVE SHALL NOT RELIEVE THE CONTRACTOR FROM RESPONSIBILITY TO
IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES IF NEEDED TO CONTROL SEDIMENT MOVEMENT.
3.VEHICULAR SOIL TRACKING SHALL BE MINIMIZED AS NECESSARY THROUGH THE USE OF CRUSHED STONE AT THE
ENTRANCES TO DRIVEWAYS OR ROADWAYS, DAILY SWEEPING ON HIGHER TRAFFIC AREAS, AND DAILY EVALUATION OF THE
SITE TO DETERMINE ADDITIONAL SOIL MIGRATION PREVENTION AND DUST CONTROL MEASURES.
4.SOIL STOCKPILES THAT ARE NOT USED THE SAME DAY SHALL HAVE SEDIMENT CONTROLS/BARRIERS (SILT FENCE AND
STRAW BALES) INSTALLED DOWN-GRADIENT OF THE STOCKPILE. STOCK PILES THAT REMAIN INACTIVE FOR MORE THAN 7
DAYS SHALL BE COVERED WITH IMPERVIOUS TARPAULIN.
5.CONTROL OF SEDIMENT MOVEMENT INTO CATCH BASINS AND AREA DRAINS.
FILTER FABRICS DESIGNED FOR INSERTION BELOW STANDARD ROADWAY CATCH BASIN INLETS ARE PREFERRED SEDIMENT
CONTROL FOR CATCH BASIN INLETS DRAINING LESS THAN 3000-SF IMPERVIOUS (ROADWAY) AT SLOPES LESS THAN 5%; SEE
DETAIL SHEETS FOR "FILTER SOCK CURB INLET" OR "INLET PROTECTION". STRAW BALE SEDIMENT BARRIERS OR SILT FENCE
SEDIMENT BARRIERS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR LARGER DRAINAGE AREAS OR HIGHER SLOPES, TO BE DIRECTED BY ENGINEER.
6.SLOPE PROTECTION: EROSION CONTROL MATTING SHALL BE USED TO STABILIZE DISTURBED AND REGRADED SLOPES
STEEPER THAN 4H:1V OR AS DIRECTED BY ENGINEER. INSTALLATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S
RECOMMENDATIONS.
7.INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A RAIN GAUGE AT THE SITE. THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL INSPECT THE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES AFTER EACH RAIN EVENT AND PROMPTLY
MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS. SEDIMENT SHALL BE REMOVED AFTER EACH SIGNIFICANT STORM (1-INCH IN 24 HOURS) TO
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE VOLUME FOR THE NEXT RAIN EVENT. THE REMOVED SEDIMENT SHALL BE DEPOSITED IN AN
AREA THAT CAN BE PERMANENTLY STABILIZED AND WILL NOT CONTRIBUTE SEDIMENT OFF SITE. IF THE GRAVEL FILTER
BECOMES CLOGGED WITH SEDIMENT, THE CLOGGED FILTER STONE AND SEDIMENTS MUST BE CAREFULLY REMOVED TO
PREVENT MOVEMENT OF SEDIMENT INTO DRAINAGE STRUCTURES OR TOWARDS OTHER PROTECTED AREAS AND A NEW
WASHED STONE FILTER SHALL BE INSTALLED TO CONTROL MOVEMENT OF SEDIMENTS.
SIGN AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS:
1. ALL EXISTING TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF WORK SHALL BE MAINTAINED, PROTECTED, AND/OR REMOVED
AND RESET UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE PLANS OR AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER. ALL SIGN PANELS REMOVED
FOR REPLACEMENT SHALL BE DISPOSED OF OFF-SITE OR DELIVERED TO THE DPW YARD AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER.
2. EXACT LAYOUT AND PLACEMENT OF ALL SIGNS AND THERMOPLASTIC PAINT TO MEET INTENT OF THE CURRENT EDITION OF
THE "MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES" (MUTCD) GUIDELINES, & BE APPROVED BY ENGINEER. HIGH
INTENSITY RETROREFLECTIVE SHEETING SHALL BE USED FOR ALL SIGNS.
TREE PROTECTION:
1. TREES IN THE VICINITY OF WORK SHALL BE PROTECTED DURING CONSTRUCTION. PRIOR TO STARTING WORK, CONTRACTOR
SHALL CONSULT WITH DPW ARBORIST TO DETERMINE TYPE OF PROTECTION REQUIRED FOR EACH TREE. SEE TREE
PROTECTION DETAILS.
2. AIR SPADING MAY BE REQUIRED IF ROOTS ARE ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION EXCAVATION, PER DIRECTION OF
THE TREE WARDEN AND/ OR ENGINEER.
UTILITY NOTES:
1. EXISTING UTILITIES ARE SHOWN BASED ON AVAILABLE INFORMATION AND ARE APPROXIMATE ONLY. THE CONTRACTOR, IN ALL
OPERATIONS, SHALL ANTICIPATE THE EXISTENCE OF UTILITIES THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH LOCAL USAGE REQUIREMENTS.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THE LOCATION OF ALL EXISTING UTILITIES AND NOTIFY THE APPROPRIATE UTILITY COMPANY
OR AUTHORITY.
2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DIG TEST PITS, WHERE REQUIRED, TO VERIFY THE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AND
WHEREVER PROPOSED UNDERGROUND UTILITIES MAY CROSS OR BE ADJACENT TO EXISTING UTILITIES.
3. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO RELOCATE, OR COORDINATE THE RELOCATION OF, ALL EXISTING
UTILITIES WHICH CONFLICT WITH THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY
APPROPRIATE UTILITY AT LEAST 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO ANY REQUIRED UTILITY RELOCATIONS.
4. IT SHALL BE THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF ALL UTILITIES IN THE AREAS
UNDER CONSTRUCTION PRIOR TO THE TIME WHEN THE FINAL SYSTEM IS PLACED INTO SERVICE. ALL PIPES AND STRUCTURES,
AND POLES WITHIN THE LIMITS OF WORK SHALL BE LEFT IN A CLEAN AND OPERABLE CONDITION AT THE COMPLETION OF
WORK. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO ANY EXISTING UTILITIES AND FOR REPAIRS THAT COMPLY WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY OR RESPECTIVE UTILITY COMPANY.
5. ADJUST ALL MANHOLES TO FINISH GRADE AND CATCH BASINS TO FINISHED GRADE ELEVATION MINUS 0.01'. ADJUST ALL GATE
BOXES, CURB STOPS AND CLEANOUT COVERS TO FINISH GRADE. EXISTING GRANITE CURB CATCH BASIN INLET SECTIONS
SHALL BE REMOVED AND RESET.
6. UTILITY TRENCHES IN ROADWAY SHALL BE PATCHED WITHIN 48 HOURS OR AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER.
7. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY ALL RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES OWNERS OF ANY WORK WHICH MAY AFFECT ACCESS TO
THEIR PROPERTY (SUCH AS DRIVEWAYS). SAID NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN, IN WRITING, 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE
COMMENCEMENT OF SUCH WORK.
8. PROPOSED CATCH BASIN RIM ELEVATIONS ARE LISTED AS APPROXIMATE ELEVATION ON THE PLANS, ACTUAL ELEVATIONS
SHALL BE FINISHED PAVEMENT ELEVATION MINUS 0.01'.
9. ALL WATER SHUTDOWNS SHALL BE PERFORMED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON WATER DIVISION.
10. ANY WATER HYDRANT THAT IS OUT OF SERVICE SHALL BE BAGGED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE NOTIFIED AT LEAST 24
HOURS IN ADVANCE OF ANY HYDRANT THAT IS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE.
11. ALL WATER SERVICES SHALL BE RENEWED TO THE PROPERTY LINE OR AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER. EXISTING WATER
SERVICE BOX LOCATIONS ARE APPROXIMATE ONLY. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY WATER SERVICE AND GATE VALVE
LOCATIONS IN THE FIELD, PROVIDE SERVICE TAPS ACCORDINGLY AND ENSURE THAT ALL SUCH BOXES ARE IN WORKING
ORDER AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE WORK, AS APPROVED BY THE WATER DIVISION.
12. ALL WATER GATES, BENDS, CAPS TEES, PLUGS, PIPE RUNS AND BRANCHES SHALL BE RESTRAINED PER SPECIFICATION.
13. NO SPLICING OF WATER SERVICE LINES ALLOWED. IF CONTRACTOR DAMAGES WATER SERVICE LINE, THE DAMAGED LINE
SHALL BE REPLACED FROM THE CORPORATION STOP AT THE MAIN TO THE CURB BOX SHUTOFF.
14. WATER AND SEWER PIPES SHALL BE SEPARATED BY A MINIMUM OF 10 FEET HORIZONTALLY AND 18 INCHES VERTICALLY
WHEREVER POSSIBLE.
15. ALL WATER MAINS SHALL BE PRESSURE TESTED AND DISINFECTED. THE ENGINEER AND WATER DEPARTMENT MUST BE
PRESENT FOR ALL WATER SYSTEM TESTING AND DISINFECTION. REFER TO THE SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAIL SHEETS FOR
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE ENGINEER'S INSPECTION OF WATER MAIN AND CONTRACTOR'S REPORTING AND
CERTIFICATION.
16. ALL SEWER MAINS AND STRUCTURES SHALL BE LEAKAGE TESTED. THE ENGINEER MUST BE PRESENT FOR ALL TESTING.
REFER TO THE SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAIL SHEETS FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE ENGINEER'S INSPECTION
AND CONTRACTOR'S REPORTING AND CERTIFICATION.
17. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE DEWATERING AS NEEDED TO INSTALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES "IN THE DRY".
18.CAPPING DEAD-END WATERLINES: ALL NEW TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT DEAD-END WATERLINES SHALL BE CAPPED AND
SEALED WITH MECHANICAL JOINT CAPS.
19.ABANDONMENT OF NON-PRESURIZED PIPING: EXISTING PIPELINE THAT WILL NO LONGER BE CONNECTED TO THE WATER
SYSTEM SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE AND PROPERLY DISPOSED OR SHALL BE ABANDONED IN PLACE. PIPELINE
ABANDONED IN PLACE SHALL HAVE ALL OPEN ENDS SEALED WITH MASONRY AND CONCRETE PLUGS TO PREVENT THE FLOW
OF GROUNDWATER THROUGH THE PIPELINE(S).
20.WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS: SERVICE CONNECTIONS SHALL BE INSTALLED CONSISTENT WITH THE WATER SERVICE DETAIL
PROVIDED ON DETAIL SHEETS. THE SERVICE BOX AND CURB STOP SHALL BE LOCATED AT THE PROPERTY LINE OR OTHER
LOCATION AS REQUIRED BY THE ENGINEER.
21.THRUST BLOCKS & JOINT RESTRAINT: THRUST BLOCKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL WATERMAIN BENDS, TEES, PLUGS/CAPS, AND
HYDRANTS; SEE DETAILS. JOINT RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED (IN ADDITION TO THRUST BLOCKS) AT ALL BENDS, TEES,
PLUGS/CAPS, HYDRANTS, TRANSITION FITTINGS AND VALVES.
PROPERTY PROTECTION:
1. LAND MONUMENTS AND PROPERTY MARKS SHALL BE CAREFULLY PROTECTED. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR THE RESETTING OR REPLACEMENT BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR OF ANY PROPERTY PINS OR
MONUMENTS DISTURBED DURING CONSTRUCTION, FOR ANY REASON.
2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DAMAGE CAUSED BY THEIR ACTIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
3. TOPOGRAPHY AND PLANIMETRICS PROVIDED BY NORTHAMPTON DPW. PROPERTY LINES PROVIDED BY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE.
4. EXISTING MAILBOXES SHALL BE PROTECTED OR REMOVED AND RESET TO PERFORM WORK.
SEQUENCE OF WORK:
1. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT A DETAILED PLAN SHOWING THE OVERALL SEQUENCE OF WORK FOR EACH WORK ITEM,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROPOSED WEEKLY SCHEDULE, SEQUENCING OF INSTALLATION OF VARIOUS COMPONENTS
OF THE WORK, PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURES, AND ALTERNATE ROUTES. THE SCHEDULE SHALL BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE
ISSUANCE OF A NOTICE TO PROCEED.
2. THE SEQUENCE OF WORK SHALL ALSO DESCRIBE METHODS TO MAINTAIN PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC FOR ALL PHASES AND TO ALL
AFFECTED PROPERTIES.
3. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT A DETAILED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE
NORTHAMPTON DPW PRIOR TO CONDUCTING ANY SITE WORK.
4. CONTRACTOR SHALL IMPLEMENT SITE SAFETY CONTROLS AND TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN MANAGEMENT PLAN PRIOR TO
CONDUCTING ANY SITE WORK.
DEMOLITION:
1. LIMITS FOR MILL & OVERLAY, RECLAIM, COLD IN PLACE [CIP] RECYCLING, OR MICROMILLING WIDTH ARE EXISTING EDGE OF
PAVEMENT AS SHOWN ON PLANS OR AS DIRECTED BY ENGINEER. ANY LOCATIONS WHERE EXISTING PAVEMENT IS WIDER
THAN MILL & OVERLAY OR RECLAIM AREA, REMOVE EXISTING PAVEMENT AND LOAM & SEED AREA TO MATCH FINISHED
PAVEMENT AND LOCAL GRADES OR INSTALL OTHER RESTORATION AS DIRECTED BY ENGINEER.
2. IN AREAS WHERE BITUMINOUS CONCRETE IS TO BE REMOVED, THE EDGE OF ANY BITUMINOUS CONCRETE TO REMAIN SHALL
BE NEATLY SAWCUT PRIOR TO THE BITUMINOUS CONCRETE REMOVAL. IF THE NEATLY SAWCUT EDGE IS DAMAGED PRIOR
TO FINAL PAVEMENT, IT SHALL BE NEATLY SAWCUT AGAIN AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER.
3. MATERIALS TO BE REMOVED MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT, CURBING, WALKS AND
DRIVES; CONCRETE CURBING, WALKS AND DRIVES; CAST IRON, ASBESTOS CEMENT AND OTHER PIPING; UTILITY
STRUCTURES; RUBBLE, ROCK AND UNSUITABLE MATERIAL. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DISPOSE OF THESE MATERIALS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
4. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, ABANDONED EXISTING UTILITY LINES SHALL BE CAPPED WITH MASONRY & CONCRETE
PLUGS AT THE LIMITS OF WORK. ABANDONED LINES WITHIN THE LIMITS OF WORK SHALL BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
5. EXISTING BURIED STRUCTURES THAT ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL MAY BE ABANDONED IN PLACE, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE
ENGINEER, AS FOLLOWS: REMOVE THE TOP RISER SECTION; PERFORATE THE BOTTOM TO ALLOW IT TO DRAIN; ALL PIPE
PENETRATIONS SHALL BE PLUGGED WITH MASONRY AND MORTAR; AND THE VOID SHALL BE BACKFILLED AND COMPACTED
WITH ORDINARY BORROW OR CONTROL DENSITY FILL.
6. SHOULDERS SHALL BE GRADED WHERE OVERLAND DRAINAGE IS OBSTRUCTED, OR NOTED ON PLANS, PER ROAD
CROSS-SECTION DETAIL, OR AS DIRECTED BY ENGINEER.
LEGEND
EXISTING PROPOSED
GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS
AC ASBESTOS CONCRETE
CB CATCH BASIN
CONC CONCRETEDET DETERMINED
DGCS DENSE-GRADED CRUSHED STONE
DI DUCTILE IRON
DIR DIRECTEDDMH DRAIN MANHOLE
ENGR ENGINEER
EOP EDGE OF PAVEMENTEX EXISTING
F&C FRAME AND COVER
F&G FRAME AND GRATE
FIN FINISHEDGV GAS VALVE
HMA HOT MIX ASPHALT
INV INVERTMB MAILBOX
MH MANHOLE
PAVE PAVEMENTPROP PROPOSED
PROT PROTECT
R&D REMOVE AND DISCARD
R&R REMOVE AND RESETR&S REMOVE AND STACK
RET RETAIN
ROT ROTATED
SMH SEWER MANHOLETHERMO THERMOPLASTIC
TYP TYPICAL
UNK UNKNOWNWCR WHEEL CHAIR RAMP
WV WATER VALVE
WETLAND RESOURCE AREA ABBREVIATIONS
BLSF BORDERING LAND SUBJECT TO FLOODINGILSF ISOLATED LAND SUBJECT TO FLOODING
BVW BORDERING VEGETATION WETLAND
LUWW LAND UNDER WATER AND WATERWAYS
RFA RIVERFRONT AREAVP CERTIFIED VERNAL POOLS
PAVEMENT MARKING ABBREVIATIONS
DYCL DOUBLE YELLOW CENTER LINE (4" THERMO. +
4" SPACE + 4" THERMO.)
SWCHL SOLID WHITE CHANNELIZATION LINE (8"THERMO.)
SWEL SOLID WHITE EDGE LINE (4" THERMO.)
SWLL SOLID WHITE LANE LINE (4" THERMO.)SWSL SOLID WHITE STOP LINE (12" THERMO.)
SYCL SOLID YELLOW CENTER LINE (4" THERMO.)
SYEL SOLID YELLOW EDGE LINE (4" THERMO.)
WGL WHITE GORE LINE (12" THERMO.)YGL YELLOW GORE LINE (12" THERMO.)
WATER MAIN
SEWER MAIN
STORM DRAIN
GAS MAIN
OVERHEAD WIRES
PARCEL LINE
EDGE OF PAVEMENT
EDGE OF GRAVEL
EDGE OF SIDEWALK
FENCE
SEWER MANHOLE
STORM DRAIN MANHOLE
CATCH BASIN
HYDRANT
WATER GATE / VALVE
WATER SERVICE BOX
SEWER CLEAN OUT
GAS GATE / VALVE
UTILITY POLE / LIGHT POST
OUTFALL
SIGN / MULTIPLE SIGN
BOUND / IRON PIPE FOUND
MAILBOX
PUBLIC SHADE TREE
STONE WALL / RETAINING WALL
GUARDRAIL
CITY BOUNDARY
RAILROAD
CONTOUR MAJOR
CONTOUR MINOR
DRAIN CHANNEL
RIVER/ STREAM/ BROOK
WETLAND
WETLANDS PROTECTION
ACT AREA, AS NOTED
EDGE OF DRIVEWAY
HMA CURB
GRANITE CURB / OTHER CURB
SUBDRAIN
TEST PIT
EROSION CONTROLS
FLOW ARROW
TREE PROTECT
CONTROL POINT
ROOT PROT./ AIR SPADING
DRAWN:
DATE:
DESIGN:
CHECKED:
NORTHAMPTON
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DIVISION
NORTHAMPTON, MA. 01060
125 LOCUST STREET
FAX (413) 587-1576
(413) 587-1570
SCALE: 1" =
DRAWING NO.
SHEET TITLE
REVISIONS
DATE DESCRIPTIONPROJECTNO.
VERT. SCALE:
CITY OF
N/A
N/A
.
G-1
01/04/2022
GJN/DKV
MHC
MHCRIVERSIDE DRIVESEWER REPAIRNOTES &
LEGEND
5/30/2023
RIVERSIDE DR
MILL RIVER OHWM-1
OHWM-2
OHWM-3
207.92CONC. POST
OHWM-4 207.45TOB/EXPOSED PIPE
OHWM-5
DRAWN:
DATE:
DESIGN:
CHECKED:
NORTHAMPTON
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DIVISION
NORTHAMPTON, MA. 01060
125 LOCUST STREET
FAX (413) 587-1576
(413) 587-1570
SCALE: 1" =
DRAWING NO.
SHEET TITLE
REVISIONS
DATE DESCRIPTIONPROJECTNO.
VERT. SCALE:
CITY OF
N/A
20'
40'20'0'20'
C-1
5/26/2023
GJN/DKV
MHC
GJNRIVERSIDE DRIVESEWER REPAIR620 - 648
RIVERSIDE DRIVE
5/30/2023
DRAWN:DATE:DESIGN:CHECKED:NORTHAMPTONDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKSENGINEERING DIVISIONNORTHAMPTON, MA. 01060125 LOCUST STREETFAX (413) 587-1576(413) 587-1570SCALE: 1" =DRAWING NO.SHEET TITLEREVISIONSDATE DESCRIPTIONPROJECTNO.VERT. SCALE:CITY OFN/AN/AD-19/8/2021GJN/DKVMHCMHCRIVERSIDE DRIVE
SEWER REPAIRDETAILS5/30/2023
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Riverside Drive Sewer Repair
Prepared by:Engineering DivisionDepartment of Public WorksCity of Northampton
May 19, 2023
City of
Northampton I1" = 100'
NOTICE OF INTENT
RIVERSIDE DRIVE SEWER REPAIR
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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APPENDIX B
PHOTOS
NOTICE OF INTENT
RIVERSIDE DRIVE SEWER REPAIR
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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PHOTO 1. VIEW EASTWARD FROM MANHOLE ON CONSERVATION PROPERTY (4/11/2023)
PHOTO 2. EXPOSED SEWER PIPE (APRIL 27, 2023)
Drain
outfall
Bank erosion
NOTICE OF INTENT
RIVERSIDE DRIVE SEWER REPAIR
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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PHOTO 3. EXPOSED SEWER PIPE (5/22/2023)
PHOTO 4. VIEW OF DOWNSTREAM BANK CONDITIONS (5/22/2023)
NOTICE OF INTENT
RIVERSIDE DRIVE SEWER REPAIR
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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PHOTO 5. VIEW UPSTREAM OF BANK CONDITIONS (4/27/2023)
PHOTO 6. VIEW EASTWARD WITH PROPOSED PIPE ALIGNMENT AND TREES TO BE REMOVED
Exposed pipe
NOTICE OF INTENT
RIVERSIDE DRIVE SEWER REPAIR
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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PHOTO 7. VIEW NW OF FILL AREA TO BE RE-GRADED (4/11/2023)
PHOTO 8. VIEW EAST FROM CONSERVATION PARCEL TO NEW MANHOLE LOCATION WITH PROPOSED PIPE ALIGNMENT
(5/22/2023)
Fill to be removed
NOTICE OF INTENT
RIVERSIDE DRIVE SEWER REPAIR
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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APPENDIX C
LIST OF ABUTTERS
NOTICE OF INTENT
RIVERSIDE DRIVE SEWER REPAIR
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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ABUTTERS WITHIN 100 FEET OF PROJECT SITE:
Parcel ID Owner Street Address City Zip Code
23A-286-001 Perstorp Compounds, Inc.
(c/o Chemiplastica Inc)
238 Nonotuck St Florence, MA 01062
23C-037-001 660 Riverside Drive LLC 175 Main St Leeds, MA 01053
23C-036-001 Andrew Zucchino 648 Riverside Dr Florence, MA 01062
23C-090-001 City of Northampton City Hall, 210 Main St Northampton, MA 01060
23C-035-001 Christine M. Shaw 638 Riverside Dr Florence, MA 01062
23C-034-001 Lisa Schmidt 634 Riverside Dr Florence, MA 01062
23C-033-001 Kristin & Mark Divoll 620 Riverside Dr Florence, MA 01062
23C-032-001 Kristin & Mark Divoll 620 Riverside Dr Florence, MA 01060
23C-031-001 City of Northampton City Hall, 210 Main St Northampton, MA 01060
23C-047-001 Jody Barker & Erica Scharrer 32 Willow St Florence, MA 01062
23C-048-001 Marvin & Jana Cable 38 Willow St Florence, MA 01062
23C-049-001 Patrick & Tracy Gabridge 44 Willow St Florence, MA 01062
NOTICE OF INTENT
RIVERSIDE DRIVE SEWER REPAIR
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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APPENDIX D
MESA REVIEW CHECKLIST
v.5/2022
Massachusetts Endangered Species Act M.G.L. c.131A and Regulations (321 CMR 10.00)
Project Details
*Project or Site Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________
*Street Address/Location: ______________________________________________________________________________________
*Town(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Total Site Acreage: _________________________ *Acreage of Disturbance1: ____________________________
Parcel/lot number: __________________________ Assessors map/plat number: __________________________
Project Description (If necessary, a project/site description can also be provided as an attachment): __________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Registry of deeds information2
Registry: __________________________________ Certificate # (if registered land): _______________________________
Book: _____________________________________ Page Number: _____________________________________________
Do you have a previous NHESP Tracking number? (Yes / No) If yes, please provide: _______________________________________
Will this project require a filing with the Conservation Commission and/or DEP pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act (WPA)?
(Yes / No)
Map
*Required: Enclose a map with the site location clearly marked and centered on the page.
Landowner Info
*Are you the Record Owner3 of the property? (Yes / No)
*If No, are you a representative of the Record Owner or do you have permission from the Record Owner to submit this request or
filing?4 (Yes / No)
*Landowner Name Organization (if applicable)
*Street Address/Location *City/Town *State *Zip Code
Email Telephone
Comments/Purpose of request5:
_________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1 Please disclose the full acreage of disturbance associated with the project, including areas outside of Priority Habitat.
2 If your project contains more than one registered property, please attach a document listing the Registry information for each.
3 Record Owner means any person or entity holding a legal or equitable interest, right or title to real property, as reflected in a written instrument or recorded deed,
or any person authorized in writing by such person.
4 If you are not the record owner, a statement or proof that you are authorized by the record owner must be attached.
5 Provide the authorization you have to submit this request if you are not the record owner and not a representative of the record owner.
v.5/2022
Applicant Info
Applicant Name (if different from Landowner) Organization (if applicable)
Street Address/Location City/Town State Zip Code
Email (if available) Telephone
Representative Info
Representative Name (if different from Landowner) Organization (if applicable)
Street Address/Location City/Town State Zip Code
Email (if available) Telephone
*Required Documents
USGS map (1:24,000 or 1:25,000) with property boundary clearly outlined
Project plans for entire site (including wetland Resource Areas, showing existing and proposed conditions, existing and
proposed tree/vegetation clearing line, and clearly demarcated limits of work)
Assessor’s map or right-of-way plan of site
Statement/proof that applicant is the Record Owner or that applicant is a person authorized in writing by the record owner
to submit this filing
Photographs representative of the site
Projects altering 10 or more acres, must also submit:
A vegetation cover type map of the site Project plans showing Priority Habitat boundaries
The Division will notify you within 30 days if the materials submitted do not satisfy the filing requirements under 321 CMR 10.20.
The Division may request additional information, such as, but not limited to, species and habitat surveys. A request for additional
information would come within 30 days of receiving a complete filing.
*Filing Fee
Fee schedule is available at https://www.mass.gov/how-to/how-to-file-for-a-mesa-project-review
*Total MESA Fee Enclosed: ___________ Payable via check to Comm. of MA - NHESP
*Required Signatures
I hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that the information contained is true and complete to the best of my
knowledge.
Signature of Property Owner/Record Owner of Property Date
Signature of Applicant (if different from Owner) Date
Please mail this completed form, with the required document and fee to:
NHESP Regulatory Review | MassWildlife Field Headquarters | 1 Rabbit Hill Road | Westborough, MA 01581
Landowners within the Sewer Easement Area
Parcel ID Owner Street Address City Zip Code
23C-090-001 City of Northampton City Hall, 210 Main St Northampton, MA 01060
23C-035-001 Christine M. Shaw 638 Riverside Dr Florence, MA 01062
23C-034-001 Lisa Schmidt 634 Riverside Dr Florence, MA 01062
23C-033-001 Kristin & Mark Divoll 620 Riverside Dr Florence, MA 01062
23C-032-001 Kristin & Mark Divoll 620 Riverside Dr Florence, MA 01060
23C-031-001 City of Northampton City Hall, 210 Main St Northampton, MA 01060
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4Dataset, National Land Cover Database, National Structures Dataset, and
National Transportation Dataset; USGS Global Ecosystems; U.S. Census
Bureau TIGER/Line data; USFS Road Data; Natural Earth Data;
U.S.epartment of State Huma
4nitarian Information Unit; and NOAA
National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Coastal Relief
Model. Datrefreshed October 2018.
I City of Northampton
Public Works 1:2,000
Absolute Scale
1"=200'
Riverside Drive Sewer
The information depicted on this map is for planning purposes only.
It is not adequate for legal boundary definition, regulatory
interpretation, or parcel-level analyses.
5/23/2023 2:53:11 PM
Scale is approximate
Scale:
May 15, 2023
City of Northampton- Department of Public Works
125 Locust Street
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
RE: Project Location: 620 Riverside Drive & 238 Nonotuck Street
Town: Northampton
Heritage Hub Form ID: IR-55110
NHESP Tracking No.: -
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for contacting the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP) of the MA Division of
Fisheries & Wildlife (the “Division”) for information regarding state-listed species in the vicinity of the above
referenced site. Based on the information provided, this project site or a portion thereof is located within the
current Massachusetts Natural Heritage Atlas. The following state-listed species are mapped for either Priority
Habitat (PH) alone, or for both Priority Habitat (PH) and Estimated Habitat (EH), as indicated in the following table:
Scientific Name Common Name Taxonomic Group State Status EH PH
20841319Special ConcernDragonfly/Damselfl
y
Ocellated DarnerBoyeria grafiana
The species listed above is protected under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (MESA) (M.G.L. c. 131A)
and its implementing regulations (321 CMR 10.00). State-listed wildlife are also protected under the
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (WPA) (M.G.L. c. 131, s. 40) and its implementing regulations (310 CMR
10.00). Fact sheets for most state-listed species can be found on our website (www.mass.gov/nhesp).
Please note that projects and activities located within Priority and/or Estimated Habitat must be reviewed by the
Division for compliance with the state-listed species protection provisions of MESA (321 CMR 10.00) and/or the
WPA (310 CMR 10.00).
Wetlands Protection Act (WPA)
If the project site is within Estimated Habitat and a Notice of Intent (NOI) is required, then a copy of the NOI must
be submitted to the Division so that it is received at the same time as the local conservation commission. If the
Division determines that the proposed project will adversely affect the actual Resource Area habitat of
state-protected wildlife, then the proposed project may not be permitted (310 CMR 10.37, 10.58(4)(b) & 10.59). In
such a case, the project proponent may request a consultation with the Division to discuss potential project design
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modifications that would avoid adverse effects to state-listed wildlife habitat.
A streamlined joint MESA/WPA review process is available. When filing an NOI, the applicant may file concurrently
under the MESA and qualify for a 30-day streamlined joint review. Please visit our website for filing
instructions: www.mass.gov/regulatory-review.
MA Endangered Species Act (MESA)
If the proposed project is located within Priority Habitat and is not exempt from review (see 321 CMR 10.14), then
project plans, a fee, and other required materials must be submitted to the Division to determine whether a Take
under the MA Endangered Species Act would occur (321 CMR 10.18). Please note that all proposed and
anticipated development must be disclosed, as MESA does not allow project segmentation (321 CMR
10.16). Please visit our website for filing instructions: www.mass.gov/regulatory-review.
We recommend that state-listed species habitat concerns be addressed during the project design phase prior to
submission of a formal MESA filing, as avoidance and minimization of impacts to state-listed species and their
habitats is likely to expedite regulatory review. Please visit our website for more information on how to request a
pre-filing consultation with the Division: www.mass.gov/how-to/request-a-pre-filing-consultation
This evaluation is based on the most recent information available in the NHESP database, which is constantly being
expanded and updated through ongoing research and inventory. If the purpose of your inquiry is to generate a
species list to fulfill the federal Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) information requirements for a
permit, proposal, or authorization of any kind from a federal agency, we recommend that you use the NOAA
Fisheries Greater Atlantic Region ESA Section 7 Mapper
(https://noaa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=1bc332edc5204e03b250ac11f9914a27) and
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Information for Planning and Conservation website
(https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac). If you have any questions regarding this letter please contact Melany Cheeseman,
Endangered Species Review Assistant, at Melany.Cheeseman@mass.gov.
Sincerely,
Everose Schlüter, Ph.D.
Assistant Director