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Grant, Kelly
From:Grant, Kelly
Sent:Tuesday, December 22, 2020 4:28 PM
To:'Jeffrey Desmarais'
Cc:Helena Desmarais
Subject:RE: 47 Nickerson Farm Way Yarmouth Port
Hi Jeff
See below response.
Let me know if you have any further questions
Regards
Kelly Grant
Conservation Administrator
Town of Yarmouth
508-398-2231 Ext 1288
kgrant@yarmouth.ma.us
From: Jeffrey Desmarais \[mailto:jeffrey.desmarais@gmail.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2020 12:55 PM
To: Grant, Kelly <KGrant@yarmouth.ma.us>
Cc: Helena Desmarais <helena.desmarais@gmail.com>
Subject: 47 Nickerson Farm Way Yarmouth Port
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Good Afternoon,
My name is Jeff Desmarais, I am currently a resident in Yarmouth and I am looking to purchase a lot located at
47 Nickerson Farm Way in Yarmouth Port. When you have a moment, I have a few questions regarding the
previously mentioned property specifically pertaining to the wetland setbacks on either side of the property.
1. Based on what I can see from the attached plot plans from 2003, the wetland setbacks are currently
100FT. My question is, can these setbacks be adjusted to 50FT? There is currently a drainage trench
from the area marked as wetland on the rear of the property leading to another wetland on the adjacent
property. Also, there is approximately 8 ft of elevation drop between the two areas. The bylaw setback
for structures to wetlands is 50 foot. The no disturb zone is 35 feet. The jurisdictional buffer zone is 100
feet (area subject to review). The wetlands delineation needs to be less than 3 years old for permitting
so it will need to be updated. Also, the drainage ditch does not appear to be shown on the site plan you
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have. Here is a link to information on the state and local wetland protection
regulations. http://www.yarmouth.ma.us/1222/Wetland-Protection-Regulations-Other-Inf. Filing
requirements: http://www.yarmouth.ma.us/696/Filing-Forms (see Notice of Intent).
2. During the building process, are there any additional elements or inspections needed to protect the wetland
area? If any, where can I get literature on the practices and requirements. See above links. The Order of
Conditions issued during the permitting process includes conditions for protecting the wetlands. Usually this
includes erosion and sediment control and preconstruction inspection. A Certificate of Compliance is required
after the project is complete to confirm the work was carried out according to the approved plans and the
required conditions.
3. During the submission of the proposed site plan for permitting (All pending your answers from 1 and 2) are
there any restrictions regarding the septic system and wet land proximity? The septic design must meet title 5
requirements including being greater than 100 feet from the wetland. The health department will review the
septic design.
Thank you again for your time. Please feel free to reach me directly at 774-286-1877 for any clarification or if
you don't feel like typing.
Happy Holidays!
Jeff Desmarais
P.S. - The plot plan with the dwelling is a rough draft that was used for reference.
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