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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdditional Information 6.18.2025SCHOFIELD BROTHERS OF CAPE COD Land Surveying and Environmental Permitting 161 Cranberry Highway P.O. Box 101 Orleans, MA 02653-0101 508-255-2098 - 508-240-1215 (fax) E-mail: schobro@capecod.net June 18, 2025 Yarmouth Conservation Commission 1146 Route 28 Yan-mouth, MA 02664 Attn: Brittany DiRienzo, Conservation Administrator RE: 1129 Great Island Road DEP File #083-2481 Dear Ms. DiRienzo; As requested enclosed please find the following: WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent Page 4 revised to include alteration of the coastal beach at the bottom of the coastal stairway. Revised Bordering Vegetated Wetland Determination Forms A Plan and Profile Sheet has been added to the project plan package. The mean high water line has been added to the Site Plan. Since our initial hearing before the Commission on June 4, 2025, we have received a determination from Mass Wildlife, the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife that the project will not adversely affect the actual Resource Are Habitat of state listed rare wildlife. Please let me know if you have any questions or require additional infonnation. Sincerely, Schofield Brothers of Cape Cod 0_U't zN' ` C)l Laura Schofield, RS, Project Manager cc Henry Kasdon and Nicholas Kasdon Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Provided by MassDEP: -- Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands MassDEP File Number WPA Form 3 — Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Document Transaction Number Yarmouth 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 Resource Area Size of Proposed Alteration Proposed Replacement (if any) document transaction number a. ❑ Designated Port Areas Indicate size under Land Under the Ocean, below (provided on your receipt b. ❑ Land Under the Ocean page) with all 1. square feet supplementary information you 2. cubic yards dredged submit to the Department. c. ❑ Barrier Beach Indicate size under Coastal Beaches and/or Coastal Dunes below d. ® Coastal Beaches 12 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 20' +/- across face of bank 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 I. ® Land Subject to 0 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 5. ❑ Project Involves Stream Crossings a. number of new stream crossings b. square feet of Salt Marsh b. number of replacement stream crossings wpaform3.doc • rev. 12/4/2023 Page 4 of 9 Project/Site: Kasdon Residence/1129 Great Island Road Applicant/Owner: Kasdon/P. Fink Trustee I nvestigator(s): L. Schofield/Schofield Brothers City/Town: Yarmouth Sampling Date: See remarks Sampling Point or Zone: Upland _Latitude / Longitude:41.61531 /-70.2583 Soil Map Unit Name: Nantucket sandy loam, 3-8% slopes NWI or DEP Classification: N/A Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes 0✓ No = (If no, explain in Remarks) Are Vegetation �Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? (If yes, explain in Remarks) Are Vegetation 0 , Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If yes, explain in Remarks) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map and photograph log showing sampling locations, transects, etc. Wetland vegetation criterion met? Yes No Is the Sampled Area Yes= No Hydric Soils criterion met? Yes=No = within a Wetland? Wetlands hydrology present? YesNo= Remarks, Photo Details, Flagging, etc.: Vegetation sampling performed June 12, 2025 (after full leaf out) Hydrology and Soil sampling performed March 21, 2025 (during high groundwater season) Upland sampling points southeasterly of BVW Flag #4 HYDROLOGY Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes= No = Depth (inches) Water Table Present? Yes 0 No = Depth (inches) 24.00 Saturation Present (including capillary fringe)? Yes= No 0 Depth (inches)24.00 Wetland Hydrology Indicators Reliable Indicators of Wetlands Indicators that can be Reliable with Indicators of the Influence of Water Hydrology Proper Interpretation =Water -stained leaves = Hydrological records Direct observation of inundation =Evidence of aquatic fauna = Free water in a soil test hole Drainage patterns =Iron deposits =Saturated soil Drift lines =Algal mats or crusts Water marks Scoured areas =Oxidized rhizospheres/pore Moss trim lines Sediment deposits linings =Thin muck surfaces Presence of reduced iron Surface soil cracks =Plants with air -filled tissue =Woody plants with adventitious = Sparsely vegetated concave (aerenchyma) roots surface =Plants with polymorphic leaves [Trees with shallow root systems Microtopographic relief =Plants with floating leaves = Woody plants with enlarged = Geographic position (depression, = Hydrogen sulfide odor lenticels toe of slope, fringing lowland Remarks (describe recorded data from stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, if available): This form is only for BVW delineations. Other wetland resource areas may be present and should be delineated according to the applicable regulatory provisions. Form Revised July 2023 Sampling Poi U VEGETATION — Use both common and scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum Plot size 30 foot radius plot Indicator Absolute Dominant? Wetland Status % Cover (yes/no) Indictor? Common name Scientific name (yes/no) 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 125.0 Total Cover Shrub/Sapling Stratum Plot size 30 foot radius plot Indicator Absolute Dominant? Wetland Status % Cover (yes/no) Indictor? Common name Scientific name (yes/no) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Herb Stratum Plot size 5 foot radius plot indicator Absolute Dominant? Wetland Status % Cover (yes/no) Indictor? Common name Scientific name (yes/no) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 50.0 Total Cover Form Revised July 2023 Sampling Point Upland VEGETATION — continued. Woody Vine Stratum Plot size 30 foot radius plot Common name Scientific name Indicator Absolute Status % Cover Dominant? Wetland (yes/no) Indictor? (yes/no) 1. Sawbrier Smilax glauca FACU F_-_1 80.0 Yes No El 2. 3. 4. 80.0 = Total Cover Rapid Test: Do all dominant species have an indicator status of OBL or FACW? Yes No EZI Dominance Test: Number of dominant species Number of dominant species that are wetland indicator plants Do wetland indicator plants make up >_ 50% of dominant plant species? Yes I Y I_ No =_ 5 3 Prevalence Index: OBL species Total % Cover (all strata) Multiply by: Result 0 X 1 =0.00 FACW species 50 X 2 =100.00 FAC species 120 X 3 = 360.00 FACU species 175 X 4 = 700.00 UPL species 0 X 5 =0.00 Column Totals (A) 345 (B)1160 Prevalence Index B/A = 3.36 Is the Prevalence Index <_ 3.0? Yes =No[71_ Wetland vegetation criterion met? Yes No Definitions of Vegetation Strata Tree - Woody plants 3 in. (7.62 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height Shrub / Sapling - Woody plants less than 3 in. (7.62 cm) DBH and greater than or equal to 3.3 ft. (1 m) tall Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.3 ft. (1 m) tall Woody vines - All woody vines greater than 3.3 ft. (1 m) in height Cover Ranges Range Midpoint 1-5 % 3.0 6-15 % 10.5 15-25 % 20.5 26-50 % 38.0 51-75 % 63.0 76-95 % 85.5 96-100 % 98.0 Form Revised July 2023 Sampling Point Upland Iml Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Typeq Location' Texture Remarks 3-0 Organic leaf litter/decayed material 0-.5 Sand thin sandy E horizon .5-3 10YR2/2 100.00 N/A Sandy loam 3-24 10YR4/6 100.00 N/A Loamy Sand 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 'Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators (Check all that apply) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils ILLHistosol (Al) �Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) EL2 cm Muck (A10) I:aHistic Epipedon (A2) ❑ Thin Dark Surface (S9) 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) nBlack Histic (A3) n Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) 1:1Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Il Depleted Matrix (F3) 0 Mesic Spodic (A17) Stratified Layers (A5) J_L Redox Dark Surface (F6) 0 Red Parent Material (F21) ❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) El Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Q Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22) Thick Dark Surface (Al2) EL Redox Depressions (F8) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) ❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Sandy Redox (S5) ❑ Other (Include Explanation in Remarks) nStripped Matrix (S6) Dark Surface (S7) Restrictive Layer (if observed) Type: Depth (inches): Remarks:Test pit dry to 24" Hydric Soils criterion met? Yes No Form Revised July 2023 Project/Site: Kasdon Residence / 1129 Great Island Road City/Town: Yarmouth Sampling Date: See remarks Applicant/Owner: Kasdon / P. Fink, Trustee Sampling Point or Zone: Wetland Investigator(s): L. Schofield / Schofield Brothers Latitude / Longitude: 41.61531 /-70.2583 Soil Map Unit Name: Nantucket sandy loam, 3-8% slopes / water NWI or DEP Classification: DEP Classification: Open Water Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes ®No =(If no, explain in Remarks) Are Vegetation �Soil 0 or Hydrology significantly disturbed? (If yes, explain in Remarks) Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology 0 naturally problematic? (If yes, explain in Remarks) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map and photograph log showing sampling locations, transects, etc. Wetland vegetation criterion met? Yesl Y l No Is the Sampled Area Yes® No Hydric Soils criterion met? YesNo= within a Wetland? Wetlands hydrology present? Yes=No= Remarks, Photo Details, Flagging, etc.: Vegetation Sampling performed 6/12/2025 (after full leaf out) Hydrology and Soil Sampling performed March 21, 2025(during high groundwater season) HYDROLOGY Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes= No = Depth (inches) Water Table Present? Yes 0 No 0 Depth (inches) Saturation Present (including capillary fringe)? Yes= No = Depth (inches) Wetland Hydrology Indicators Reliable Indicators of Wetlands Indicators that can be Reliable with Indicators of the Influence of Water Hydrology Proper Interpretation Water -stained leaves = Hydrological records ✓ Direct observation of inundation =Evidence of aquatic fauna = Free water in a soil test hole Drainage patterns =Iron deposits =Saturated soil Drift lines =Algal mats or crusts �_ Water marks Scoured areas ®Oxidized rhizospheres/pore Moss trim lines Sediment deposits linings =Thin muck surfaces Presence of reduced iron Surface soil cracks =Plants with air -filled tissue = Woody plants with adventitious = Sparsely vegetated concave (aerenchyma) roots surface =Plants with polymorphic leaves = Trees with shallow root systems = Microtopographic relief =Plants with floating leaves = Woody plants with enlarged __!Lj Geographic position (depression, = Hydrogen sulfide odor lenticels toe of slope, fringing lowland Remarks (describe recorded data from stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections, if available): BVW is adjacent to small pond in a low lying area adjacent to pond. Standing water in pond, BVW saturated to surface in some areas of BVW closest to pond. This form is only for BVW delineations. Other wetland resource areas may be present and should be delineated according to the applicable regulatory provisions. Form Revised July 2023 Sampling Point Wetland VEGETATION - Use both common and scientific names of plants. Tree Stratum Plot size 30 foot radius plot Indicator Absolute Dominant? Wetland Status % Cover (yes/no) Indictor? Common name Scientific name (yes/no) 1. Red maple Acer rubrum FAC 30.0 Yes Yes 2. Black Gum Nyssa sylvatica FAC 40.0 Yes Yes 3. N. White Oak Quercus alba FACU 20.0 Yes Yes 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 90.0 = Total Cover Shrub/Sapling Stratum Plot size 15 foot radius plot Indicator Absolute Dominant? Wetland Status % Cover (yes/no) Indictor? Common name Scientific name (yes/no) 1. Highbush blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum FACW 80.0 Yes Yes 2. coastal sweet pepperbush Clethra alnifolia FAC 15.0 No Yes 3. Black gum saplings Nyssa sylvatica FAC 5.0 No Yes 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 100.0 = Total Cover Herb Stratum Plot size 5 foot radius plot Indicator Absolute Dominant? Wetland Status % Cover (yes/no) Indictor? Common name Scientific name (yes/no) 1. Cinnamon Fern Osmundastrum cinnamomeum FACW 75.0 Yes Yes 2. Maystar (starflower) Trientalis borealis FAC 5.0 No Yes 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 80.0 = Total Cover Form Revised July 2023 Sampling Point Wetland VEGETATION — continued. Woody Vine Stratum Common name Plot size 30 foot radius plot Scientific name Indicator Status Absolute % Cover Dominant? (yes/no) Wetland Indictor? (yes/no) 1. Sawbrier Smilax glauca FACU 20.0 Yes No 2, E. Poison Ivy Toxicodendron radicans FAC 10.0 Yes Yes 3. Virginia Creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia FACU 10.0 Yes No 4. 40.0 =Total Cover Rapid Test: Do all dominant species have an indicator status of OBL or FACW? Yes No M✓ Dominance Test: Number of dominant species Number of dominant species that are wetland indicator plants Do wetland indicator plants make up >_ 50% of dominant plant species? Yes I v l_ No = 8 5 Prevalence Index: OBL species Total % Cover (all strata) Multiply by: Result X 1 =0.00 FACW species X 2 =0.00 FAC species X 3 = 0.00 FACU species X 4 =0.00 UPL species X 5 =0.00 Column Totals (A) 0 (B)0 Prevalence Index B/A = 0.00 Is the Prevalence Index <_ 3.0? Yes __No= Wetland vegetation criterion met? Yes ✓ No Definitions of Vegetation Strata Tree - Woody plants 3 in. (7.62 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of height Shrub / Sapling - Woody plants less than 3 in. (7.62 cm) DBH and greater than or equal to 3.3 ft. (1 m) tall Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3.3 ft. (1 m) tall Woody vines - All woody vines greater than 3.3 ft. (1 m) in height Cover Ranges Range Midpoint 1-5 % 3.0 % 6-15 % 10.5 % 15-25 % 20.5 % 26-50 % 38.0 % 51-75 % 63.0 % 76-95 % 85.5 % 96-100 % 98.0 % Form Revised July 2023 Sampling Point Wetland Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Location2 Texture Remarks 5-0 Oi leaf litter/fibric 0-3 10YR4/1 100.00 Sandy loam 3-24 10YR3/4 100.00 Sandy loam 'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix Hydric Soil Indicators (Check all that apply) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils L_LHistosol (Al) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) F-1 2 cm Muck (A10) L—LHistic Epipedon (A2) ❑ Thin Dark Surface (S9) E 5 cm Mucky Peat or Peat (S3) Black Histic (A3) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2) Q Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Depleted Matrix (F3) 0 Mesic Spodic (A17) QStratified Layers (A5) Redox Dark Surface (F6) L3 Red Parent Material (F21) ❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) n Depleted Dark Surface (F7) 0 Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22) 1�2Thick Dark Surface (Al2) n Redox Depressions (F8) ❑ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) ❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) ILISandy Redox (S5) ❑ Other (Include Explanation in Remarks) Stripped Matrix (S6) Dark Surface (S7) Restrictive Layer (if observed) Type: Depth (inches): Remarks: Standing water in test pit at 16" Saturated at 15.5"+/- Test pit done at very edge of bvw delineation - flags hung at this point in line to include the FACW plants: cinnamon fern and highbush blueberry topography slopes slightly towards pond from wetland flag O horizon increases in depth with proximity to pond Hydric Soils criterion met? Yes - F-1 No F✓ Form Revised July 2023