HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence addressing MassDEP RA comments 12.16.2021
Grant, Kelly
From:Schofield Brothers <schobro@capecod.net>
Sent:Thursday, December 16, 2021 11:43 AM
To:andrew.poyant@mass.gov; Grant, Kelly
Subject:SE 083-2311
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Hi Andrew and Kelly,
I'm responding to Andrew's comments issued in conjunction with our DEP file number for the Notice
of Intent at 1167 Great Island Road:
Yes - there is perennial stream noted on GIS within 200 feet of our parcel. During the course of the
ANRAD (SE 083-2255) process at
this property we determined that this perennial stream is a tidal creek within the salt marsh that does
not fit the criteria of being a "River".
The issue was discussed at length with the Yarmouth Conservation Commission during the public
hearing for the ANRAD including the following points:
1) DEP Wetland maps classify the salt marsh as tidal flats and salt marsh.
2) The DEP Mouth of Coastal River Wetland Maps do not identify the tidal creek as having a coastal
river mouth.
3) Field observations confirm this is an isolated salt marsh with no streams flowing into it from any
adjacent upland wetlands.
The tidal creek is considered part of the salt marsh if it substantially drains at mean low water
(which it does) and if
it is within or substantially surrounded by salt marsh vegetation (which this is).
Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.
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Thank you,
Laura Schofield
Laura A. Schofield, RS
Schofield Brothers of Cape Cod
P.O. Box 101
Orleans, MA 02653
508.255.2098
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