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NHESP MAPING FOR 1 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE, SOUTH YARMOUTH
RED JACKET BEACH RESORT
IMAGES OF 1 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE
RED JACKET BEACH RESORT
January 2026
Figure 1 – View east of the beach and dune at the seawall
Figure 2 – View west of the beach area, low dune to the right near seawall
Figure 3 – View west of the overall seawall and beach area
Figure 4 – In season view of beach 2025
Figure 5 – In season view of access route. - 2025
Project Name:Tested By:R. Perry Date:1/27/2026
Location:Sampled by:R. Perry Date:2/2/2026
Boring No:Test Number:1
Sample Depth:Gnd Elev.:4 navd88
USCS Soil Classification:
Comment:
Weight of Container (g):N/A Weight of Container & Soil (g):N/A
Weight of Dry Sample (g):324.4
Sieve Number Diameter
(mm)
Mass of Sieve
(g)
Mass of Sieve
& Soil (g)
Soil Retained
(g)
Soil Retained
(%)
Soil Passing
(%)
#4 4.75 47.3 14.6 85.4
#10 2.00 0.5 0.2 85.3
#20 0.84 34.7 10.7 74.6
#40 0.43 146.3 45.1 29.5
#60 0.25 65.7 20.3 9.2
#100 0.15 23.0 7.1 2.1
#200 0.075 4.4 1.4 0.8
Pan 0.1 0.0 0.0
TOTAL:322.0 99.3
Sieve Diameter
(mm)% Passing % Passing
4 4.75 100
10 2 100
40 0.425 100
200 0.075 100
4 4.75 0
10 2 0
40 0.425 0
200 0.075 0
% Gravel:14.5 D10:0.26 Cu:2.5
% Sand:85.5 D30:Cc:
% Fines:0 D60:0.65
Cu = 2.5 : Well Graded - med. / fine sand
2.4 g. screen loss;14.5 % gravel by wt. due to minor pebbles
Grain Size Distribution Curve Results:
Sieve Analysis Data Sheet - Cape Cod Engineering, Inc.
PO BOX 1517, EAST DENNIS, MA 02641 - 508-385-1445
Red Jacket Beach
1 So.Shore Dr. Yarmouth- east
N/A
Grab Sample 12" surface
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.010.101.0010.00% PassingParticle Diameter (mm)
#4 #10 #40 #200GRAVELCoarse
SAND
Medium
SAND
Fine
SAND SILT/CLAY
14.333 Sieve Analysis Worksheet Revised 02/13 __ of __
Project Name:Tested By:R. Perry Date:1/27/2026
Location:Sampled by:R. Perry Date:2/2/2026
Boring No:Test Number:2
Sample Depth:Gnd Elev.:4 navd88
USCS Soil Classification:
Comment:
Weight of Container (g):N/A Weight of Container & Soil (g):N/A
Weight of Dry Sample (g):305.9
Sieve Number Diameter
(mm)
Mass of Sieve
(g)
Mass of Sieve
& Soil (g)
Soil Retained
(g)
Soil Retained
(%)
Soil Passing
(%)
#4 4.75 24.5 8.0 92.0
#10 2.00 11.5 3.8 88.2
#20 0.84 29.4 9.6 78.6
#40 0.43 129.3 42.3 36.4
#60 0.25 72.5 23.7 12.7
#100 0.15 23.0 7.5 5.1
#200 0.075 13.8 4.5 0.6
Pan 0.9 0.3 0.0
TOTAL:304.9 99.7
Sieve Diameter
(mm)% Passing % Passing
4 4.75 100
10 2 100
40 0.425 100
200 0.075 100
4 4.75 0
10 2 0
40 0.425 0
200 0.075 0
% Gravel:8 D10:0.26 Cu:2.3
% Sand:92 D30:Cc:
% Fines:0 D60:0.6
Cu = 2.3 : Well Graded - med. / fine sand
1 g. screen loss; 8 % gravel by wt. due to minor pebbles
Grain Size Distribution Curve Results:
Sieve Analysis Data Sheet - Cape Cod Engineering, Inc.
PO BOX 1517, EAST DENNIS, MA 02641 - 508-385-1445
Red Jacket Beach
1 So.Shore Drive,Yarmouth ( west)
N/A
Grab Sample 12" surface
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.010.101.0010.00% PassingParticle Diameter (mm)
#4 #10 #40 #200GRAVELCoarse
SAND
Medium
SAND
Fine
SAND SILT/CLAY
14.333 Sieve Analysis Worksheet Revised 02/13 __ of __
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Stormwater Management Checklist
Red Jacket Beach Resort Sediment Nourishment and Beach
Maintenance
1 South Shore Drive, So. Yarmouth, MA
The tasks outlined in the NOI are limited to routine beach maintenance and beach nourishment at a
seasonal resort on Nantucket Sound in South Yarmouth. The proposed activity as described in the Notice
of Intent best fits to the category "redevelopment project” (Standard 7) and causes for no changes to the
pervious areas, drainage patterns nor changes in runoff volume. The beach site is within the coastal flood
zone. Standard 7 is given here.
7. A redevelopment project is required to meet the following Stormwater Management
Standards only to the maximum extent practicable: Standard 2, Standard 3, and the
pretreatment and structural best management practice requirements of Standards 4, 5, and
6. Existing storm water discharges shall comply with Standard 1 only to the maximum
extent practicable. A redevelopment project shall also comply with all other requirements
of the Storm water Management Standards and improve existing conditions.
A review of the Storm water Standards commensurate with the project is provided below:
Standard 1: (Untreated discharges)
No new storm water conveyances (e.g., outfalls) may discharge untreated storm water directly to or
cause erosion in wetlands or waters of the Commonwealth.
There are no changes proposed that will alter the current acceptable conditions. Beach maintenance
offers potential to remove crowd-caused detritus and refuse before it can enter the coastal waters.
Standard 2: (Peak rate control and flood prevention)
Storm water management systems must be designed so that post-development peak discharge rates do
not exceed pre-development peak discharge rates. This Standard may be waived for land subject to
coastal storm flowage.
No changes to conditions that will increase or decrease runoff volume are proposed. The activity site is
entirely within the 100 year coastal flood zone. The work is on a coastal beach that is inundated
frequently during coastal storms.
Standard 3: (Recharge to Ground water)
Loss of annual recharge to ground water shall be eliminated or minimized through the use of
infiltration measures, including environmentally sensitive site design, low impact development
techniques, best management practices, and good operation and maintenance. At a minimum, the
annual recharge from the post-development site shall approximate the annual recharge from the pre-
development conditions based on soil type. This Standard is met when the stormwater management
system is designed to infiltrate the required recharge volume as determined in accordance with the
Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook.
Soil type is clean sand. The infiltration character of the predominant sand surfaced surrounding area will
absorb incidental runoff. No change to pre-activity runoff is anticipated. Infiltration will not
significantly recharge groundwater with any significance in such proximity to the coastal interface
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because it is tidally influenced and therefore brackish. Site is surrounded by tidal waters and poses no
potential for water supply concern.
Standard 4: (80% TSS Removal)
Stormwater management systems must be designed to remove 80% of the average annual post-
construction load of Total Suspended Solids (TSS). This standard is met when:
a. Suitable practices for source control and pollution prevention are identified in a long-term
pollution prevention plan and thereafter are implemented and maintained;
b. Stormwater BMPs are sized to capture the required water quality volume determined in
accordance with the Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook; and
c. Pretreatment is provided in accordance with the Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook.
It is not practical to change the site over-land drainage character for a beach nourishment project.
Standard 5 (Higher Potential Pollutant Loads (HPPL)
For land uses with higher potential pollutant loads, source control and pollution prevention shall be
implemented in accordance with the Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook to eliminate or reduce the
discharge of stormwater runoff from such land uses to the maximum extent practicable. If through
source control and/or pollution prevention, all land uses with higher potential pollutant loads cannot
be completely protected from exposure to rain, snow, snow melt and stormwater runoff, the proponent
shall use the specific stormwater BMPs determined by the Department to be suitable for such use as
provided in the Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook. Stormwater discharges from land uses with
higher potential pollutant loads shall also comply with the requirements of the Massachusetts Clean
Waters Act, M.G.L. c. 21, §§ 26-53, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 314 CMR 3.00, 314
CMR 4.00 and 314 CMR 5.00.
This Standard is not applicable as the site is not subject to activities associated with higher pollutant
loads.
Standard 6 (Critical Areas)
Stormwater discharges to a Zone II or Interim Wellhead Protection Area of a public water supply and
stormwater discharges near or any other critical area require the use of the specific source control and
pollution prevention measures and the specific stormwater best management practices determined by
the Department to be suitable for managing discharges to such area, as provided in the Massachusetts
Stormwater Handbook. A discharge is near a critical area if there is a strong likelihood of a
significant impact occurring to said area, considering site-specific factors. Stormwater discharges to
Outstanding Resource Waters or Special Resource Waters shall be set back from the receiving water
and receive the highest and best practical method of treatment. A “stormwater discharge,” as defined
in 314 CMR 3.04(2)(a)1. or (b), to an Outstanding Resource Water or Special Resource Water shall
comply with 314 CMR 3.00 and 314 CMR 4.00. Stormwater discharges to a Zone I or Zone A are
prohibited unless essential to the operation of the public water supply.
Not applicable. No project relationship exists such critical areas.
Standard 7 (Redevelopment)
7. A redevelopment project is required to meet the following Stormwater Management
Standards only to the maximum extent practicable: Standard 2, Standard 3, and the
pretreatment and structural best management practice requirements of Standards 4, 5, and
6. Existing storm water discharges shall comply with Standard 1 only to the maximum
extent practicable. A redevelopment project shall also comply with all other requirements
of the Storm water Management Standards and improve existing conditions.
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The project checklist is reviewed under the Standard 7 Criteria with all Standards discussed. Appropriate
maintenance of the resort beaches has water quality benefits. Within a short term the Red Jacket Resort
will be placed on a central municipal sewer system with significant water quality benefits.
Standard 8: (Erosion, Sediment Control)
A plan to control construction-related impacts, including erosion sedimentation and other pollutant
sources during construction and land disturbance activities (construction period erosion,
sedimentation, and pollution prevention plan), must be developed and implemented.
• With the existing permeable beach sand ground surface within the proposed activity area and as
an approximately level surface, the runoff is minimized.
• Work activity limits are available when necessary. As needed a form of snow fence is slated to
protect dunes.
• Debris results from the beach management occurs and would range from wrack material to
wrappers and the stray smoking materials to guest food discards and beverage cups. Incidental
trash shall be controlled to avoid anything loose. The area is closely monitored by the resort and
there is minimal loose trash likely limited to windy days. With exception of staging certain
small equipment for beach raking the primary activity is periodic raking and far less frequent
sand nourishment.
Standard 9: (Operation and Maintenance)
A long-term operation and maintenance plan must be developed and implemented to ensure that storm
water management systems function as designed.
• The location is a sand-strewn low-lying coastal beach within the coastal flood zone. Immediately
adjacent land areas consist of other resort grounds, rental cottages with wind and water-driven
sand deposits. There are currently no formal storm water management systems in place on the
beach for obvious reasons. The complex and the South Shore Drive public road have drainage
works unaffected by the proposal.
Standard 10 (Illicit Discharges)
All illicit discharges to the storm water management system are prohibited.
Based upon my knowledge, information and belief, there are no illicit discharges at the property.
Some of the existing roof runoff volume which occurs from buildings on site appears to be handled
by sand surface infiltration. Such roof runoff is of a relatively clean nature not anticipated to contain
illicit material. Parking surfaces are distant and are not part of the site plan. Tidal over-wash is a
common occurrence and the surrounding land area retains a very natural, unadulterated composition.