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May 27, 2023
Yarmouth Conservation Commission
1146 Route 28
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
RE: Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA)
12 Burch Road – Proposed Plunge Pool
Applicant: Thomas Fitzpatrick
Dear Commission Members:
On behalf of the applicant, we hereby submit this Request for Determination of Applicability
application for the above reference project. The project consists of installing a patio, plunge pool
with associated pool equipment and fencing within land subject to coastal storm flowage. This
work is located on the same property where the applicant recently completed construction of a
single-family residence in accordance with Order of Conditions issued by the Commission (File
#083-2309). Enclosed please find the following:
1. 1 original and 7 copies of the Plot Plan dated May 27, 2023
2. 1 copy of RDA checklist
3. 1 copy of narrative
4. 1 original application (with original signatures)
5. 1 copy of USGS map
6. 1 copy FEMA map
7. $75.00 check payable to Town of Yarmouth (bylaw fee)
8. $10.00 check payable to the Town of Yarmouth (legal ad fee)
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
GRADY CONSULTING, L.L.C.
Richard Grady, P.E.
Principal Engineer
Cc: Thomas Fitzpatrick
EMAIL scott.fitzpatrick@comcast.net
Ben Lamora
EMAIL ben@linealinc.com
DEP Southeast Region
EMAIL SERO_NOI@mass.gov
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Yarmouth Conservation Commission • 1146 Route 28 • South Yarmouth, MA 02664-4492
Tel. (508)-398-2231 Ext. 1288 • Fax (508)-398-0836 • TTD# (508) 398-2231 • bdirienzo@yarmouth.ma.us
Rev. 3/2023
Information:
All filings must be made on Town of Yarmouth forms. The filing deadline is two weeks prior to the next
scheduled Conservation Commission meeting for new applications. Failure to follow this Checklist shall result
in an Administratively Incomplete Application and will not be advertised for a Public Hearing. Refer to the
meeting schedule. Contact the Conservation Office if you need assistance.
Submitting an Application:
Hardcopy filing dropped off or mailed to the Conservation Office including:
RDA Administrative Checklist
Complete RDA application with original signatures (double sided). *
Detailed narrative of the project with sufficient information to enable the Commission to determine
whether the proposed work will alter an area subject to protection.
BVW delineation sheet(s), coastal bank calculation and other relevant material if applicable (not
applicable for flood zone only projects).
Yarmouth Assessor’s locator map highlighting parcel(s) where work is proposed, including map and
parcel numbers
1 original and 7 photocopies of the plan/sketch, folded separately, right side out with title and address
visible. All plans shall reference NAVD1988 unless otherwise noted. Landscape plans shall be
detailed to show proposed and existing conditions, native species, size and spacing.
By-law filing fee: Separate check made payable to “Town of Yarmouth”
Legal ad fee: Separate check made payable to “Town of Yarmouth”
Please list project property’s street address on checks. Refer to Fee Schedule.
Digital and DEP filing
A pdf of the entire application emailed to bdirienzo@yarmouth.ma.us, kbrooks@yarmouth.ma.us
and DEP Southeast Region at SERO_NOI@mass.gov in the same email. Subject line shall be
“YARMOUTH - RDA – Street Address - Applicant Name”
Please list project property’s street address in the pdf file name.
Initial below
I CERTIFY that all on-site requirements will be completed by noon on the Friday prior to the
hearing date. All proposed structures must be staked, and all relevant resource areas and buffer
zones must be staked or flagged. Please consult the Yarmouth Wetland Regulations, page 17.
* If the applicant is NOT the property owner:
Please submit a signed Site Access Authorization Form; AND
The owner must be sent a copy of the application via Certified Mail on the same day it is filed with this
office. Please submit a copy of the Certified Mail receipt with application.
If Applicable
Certified Mail Receipt for Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program
Certified Mail Receipt for Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries.
If filing via email, CC bdirienzo@yarmouth.ma.us and kbrooks@yarmouth.ma.us
CONSERVATION
OFFICE Administrative Checklist
Request for Determination of Applicability
RG
N/A
NARRATIVE – 12 Burch Road, Yarmouth
The project consists of installing a patio, plunge pool with associated pool equipment and fencing within
land subject to coastal storm flowage. This work is located on the same property where the applicant
recently completed construction of a single-family residence in accordance with Order of Conditions
issued by the Commission (File #083-2309).
The proposed plunge pool is 7’ x 13’ with a maximum depth of 5’ and total capacity of 3,400 gallons.
The proposed patio is 12’ x 16’. These features along with pool equipment and fencing are depicted on
the Plot Plan for Plunge Pool submitted with the application.
Typical equipment involved in the construction of the plunge pool will be a mini-excavator and/or skid
steer. Staging areas will be in the rear yard. This project is not subject to the standards of the MA
stormwater standards as it is a single-family home. Any plantings will consist of native species and
invasive species will be removed if identified.
This project will not reduce the land subject to coastal storm flowage as the volume is negligible to the
volume of storm flowage. Stormwater paths will remain unchanged. No significant change to the surface
topography is proposed. Best management practices such as silt socks will be employed as necessary.
wpaform1.doc • rev. 4/10/2023 WPA Form 1 – Request for Determination of Applicability • Page 1 of 3
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Resources - Wetlands
WPA Form 1- Request for Determination of Applicability
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Municipality
A.General Information
Important:
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1.Applicant:
First Name Last Name
Address
City/Town State Zip Code
Phone Number Email Address
2.Property Owner (if different from Applicant):
First Name Last Name
Address
City/Town State Zip Code
Phone Number Email Address (if known)
3.Representative (if any)
First Name Last Name
Company Name
Address
City/Town State Zip Code
Phone Number Email Address (if known)
B.Project Description
1.a. Project Location (use maps and plans to identify the location of the area subject to this request):
Street Address City/Town
How to find Latitude
and Longitude Latitude (Decimal DegreeV Format with 5 digits after decimal
e.g. XX.XXXXX)
Longitude (Decimal DegreeV Format with 5 digits after
decimal e.g. XX.XXXXX)
and how to convert
to decimal degrees Assessors’ Map Number Assessors’ Lot/Parcel Number
b.Area Description (use additional paper, if necessary):
c.Plan and/or Map Reference(s): (use additional paper if necessary)
Title Date
Title Date
wpaform1.doc • rev. 4/10/2023 WPA Form 1 – Request for Determination of Applicability • Page 2 of 3
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Resources - Wetlands
WPA Form 1- Request for Determination of Applicability
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Municipality
B.Project Description (cont.)
2.a. Activity/Work Description (use additional paper and/or provide plan(s) of Activity, if necessary):
b.Identify provisions of the Wetlands Protection Act or regulations which may exempt the applicant
from having to file a Notice of Intent for all or part of the described work (use additional paper, if
necessary).
3.a. If this application is a Request for Determination of Scope of Alternatives for work in the
Riverfront Area, indicate the one classification below that best describes the project.
Single family house on a lot recorded on or before 8/1/96
Single family house on a lot recorded after 8/1/96
Expansion of an existing structure on a lot recorded after 8/1/96
Project, other than a single-family house or public project, where the applicant owned the lot
before 8/7/96
New agriculture or aquaculture project
Public project where funds were appropriated prior to 8/7/96
Project on a lot shown on an approved, definitive subdivision plan where there is a recorded deed
restriction limiting total alteration of the Riverfront Area for the entire subdivision
Residential subdivision; institutional, industrial, or commercial project
Municipal project
District, county, state, or federal government project
Project required to evaluate off-site alternatives in more than one municipality in an
Environmental Impact Report under MEPA or in an alternatives analysis pursuant to an
application for a 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or 401 Water Quality
Certification from the Department of Environmental Protection.
b.Provide evidence (e.g., record of date subdivision lot was recorded) supporting the classification
above (use additional paper and/or attach appropriate documents, if necessary.)
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