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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOI 2.19.2026Shorefront -.as Shorefront Consulting Professional Services on Land or At Sea 290 Center St.,Dennis Port,MA 02639 www.shorefrontconsulting.com 508-280-8046 shorefrontconsulting@gmail.com Yarmouth Conservation Commission March 5,2026 Attn:Brittany DiRienzo 1146 Route 28 South Yarmouth,MA 02664-4492 By hand delivery and email Re:Notice of Intent Application Filing Package; Proposed Dredging Friends of Knobb Hill Shores Nicholas Dininno,President Dinah’s Pond Channel (no address) South Yarmouth,MA 02664 No Map or Parcel On behalf of my clients for the Friends of Knobb Hill Shores,I am submitting 1 original completed Notice of Intent application filing package,7 copies of the project narrative,and 7 copies of the project plan with supporting documentation,and three original checks for the municipal filing fees for the above referenced project.Electronic copies of all documents and certified mail receipts will be emailed to the conservation office.The following items are enclosed: (1)Completed NOI Administrative Checklist Signed Notice of Intent Application and NOI Fee Transmittal Form (1 original) Performance Standards Narrative,Alternatives Analysis,and Construction Protocol (7 copies) Copy of Shellfish Survey report and plan Photographs of the site Yarmouth USGS Map identifying locus (for DEP use) Copy of Check #1004 for $712.50 made payable to the Commonwealth of Mass.for state share of DEP fee,(sent directly to lockbox) Check #1005 for $737.50 check made payable to the Town of Yarmouth for town share of DEP fee Check #1006 for $550 for the Town of Yarmouth By-Law fee (Category 4,Dredging) Check #1007 for $15 check made payable to the Town of Yarmouth for advertising fee Abutters 100’radius map,Abutter Notification Letter,Abutters list “Plan Showing Proposed Dredging”,by Shorefront Consulting,dated 9/11/25 (1 sheet). Please schedule this filing for your March 19,2026 public hearing.If there are any questions or concerns regarding this filing,please contact me as soon as possible. Sincerely, Mark Burgess Shorefront Consulting B.S.Ocean Engineering Enclosures:As Stated cc:Mass.DEP/SERO —Wetlands (by EDEP) Mass.Division of Marine Fisheries (by email) Friends of Knobb Hill Shores;Nicholas Dininno,President (Applicant) Yarmouth Waterways and Shellfish Committee (by hand delivery and email) Adminis titative Checklis t Conservation Office neal Ji vation: All filings must be made on Town of Yarmouth forms.The filing deadline is two weeks prior to the next scheduledConservationCommissionmeetingfornewapplications.Failure to follow this Checklist shall result in anAdministrativelyIncompleteApplicationandwillnotbeadvertisedforaPublicHearing.Refer to the meetingschedule.Contact the Conservation Office if you need assistance. S itting an lication: VO Does the property have any outstanding/expired Orders of Conditions?If so,please file a RequestforCertificateofComplianceforeachoutstanding/expired Order,as the Commission may not issue a newOrderofConditionsuntilanyoutstanding/expired Orders have been closed and recorded.(*see page 2) Hardcopy filing dropped off or mailed to the Conservation Office including: Ni.1 NOI Administrative Checklist “\__1 complete NO!application WPA form 3 with original signatures.Typed signatures will not be accepted. Ny)_7 copies:Detailed narrative of the project including existing &proposed conditions,construction sequence,type of equipment,staging locations,drainage and stormwater,erosion controls,invasive species management and alternative analysis.The narrative shall include how the project meets performance standards per 310 CMR 10.0 &TOY Wetland Regulations,delineation sheets (if BVW orvegetatedwetlandsarepresent)or other resource area calculations,and supporting information. 1 100’radius map,current abutters list identifying the property owners who are to be notified per 310 CMR 10.00 and abutter notification form.Abutters list must be certified by the Town Assessor's office.The Assessor's office requires 7 days advance notice.All abutters must be notified via certified mail.\Certified Mail Receipts (PS Form 3800)for all abutters.Green cards to be submitted at the hearing. “\__1 current abutters list identifying the property owners who are to be notified and abutter notification form. All abutters to be notified via certified mail,Certified Mail Receipts (PS Form 3800)must be provided. 1 original and 7 copies of the plan,folded separately,right side out with title and project address visible. All plans shall reference NAVD1988 unless otherwise noted.See plan requirements. Yarmouth’s share of State filing fee:Separate check made payable to “Town of Yarmouth” (Refer to the NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form) 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 toFeeSchedule.\DEP’s share of State filing fee (Refer to NOI Form)shall be sent to:Dept.of Environmental Protection Box 4062 Boston,MA 02211 Digital and DEP filing If you are filing with MassDEP using eDEP,please include a copy of the submittal confirmation with your application. If not filing via eDEP,a pdf of the entire application,plan,and all other supporting information must be sent VIA EMAIL the same day to DEP,Southeast Region at SERO_NOI@mass.gov with the subject line “YARMOUTH -NOI -Street Address -Applicant Name”and CC:bdirienzo@yarmouth.ma.us and jierolimo@yarmouth.ma.us.We must receive a copy of this email with the application as proof that it has been submitted to DEP. Yarmouth Conservation Commission ¢1146 Route 28 *South Yarmouth,MA 02664-4492 Tel.(508)-398-2231 Ext.1288 *Fax (508)-398-0836 *TID#(508)398-2231 +bdirienzo@yarmouth.ma.us Rev 1/7/2026 Initial below: “QB 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.Without proper staking your project may be deemed incomplete and be continued to the next hearing date. “\&R |understand that in person representation is required at the scheduled hearing to present to the conservation commission. If Applicable N (4 Certified Mail Receipt for Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program.Information on MESA project review can be found here. Certified Mail Receipt for Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries.If filing via email, dmf.envreview-south@mass.gov,Amanda.Davis@mass.gov,CC:bdirienzo@yarmouth.ma.us and jjerolimo@yarmouth.ma.us.N Waterway’s Jurisdiction -Any coastal projects such as,but not limited to,docks,piers,bulkheads, revetments,dredging and boardwalks shall require submittal of all Notice of Intent,plans and supplemental information to the Town of Yarmouth Waterways/Shellfish Committee via the Natural Resources office by certified mail or hand delivery.The applicant or his/her representative must provide the Conservation office with proof that this has been done or the filing will not be accepted. Other Requirements o Does the proposed project meet the applicable regulations of the Town of Yarmouth Zoning bylaws?Do you need to file with the Yarmouth Board of Appeals?If so,you must file with ZBA after conservation permitting is completed. o Ifavacant lot,have you completed and received a determination for the Building Department for a lotinquiry form? *To view all Conservation files/permits for the property address online,go to www.yarmouth.ma.us/LF 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 1/7/2026 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Provided by MassDEP: Protection MassDEP File #: Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands iarey:‘own:UTHWPAForm3-Notice of Intent ” Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L.c.131,§40 A.General Information 1.Project Location: a.Street Address OFF MAYFLOWER TERRACE b.City/Town YARMOUTH c.Zip Code 02664 d.Latitude 41.69540N e.Longitude 70.17269W f.Map/Plat #NO MAP g.Parcel/Lot #NO PARCEL 2.Applicant: I Individual [Organization a.First Name b.Last Name c.Organization FRIENDS OF KNOBB HILL SHORES,INC. d.Mailing Address 161 OLDE TAVERN ROAD e.City/Town LEOMINSTER f.State MA g.ZipCode 01453 h.Phone Number i,Fax j.Email 3.Property Owner: I~more than one owner a.First Name NICHOLAS b.Last Name DININNO,PRESIDENT c.Organization FRIENDS OF KNOBB HILL SHORES,INC. d.Mailing Address 161 OLDE TAVERN ROAD e.City/Town LEOMINSTER f‘State MA g.ZipCode 01453 h.Phone Number i.Fax j-Email 4 Representative: a.First Name MARK b.Last Name BURGESS c.Organization SHOREFRONT CONSULTING d.Mailing Address 290 CENTER STREET e.City/Town DENNIS PORT,MA f.State g.Zip Code 02639 h.Phone Number 508-280-8046 i.Fax j.Email shorefrontconsulting@gmail.com 5.Total WPA Fee Paid (Automatically inserted from NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form): a.Total Fee Paid 1,450.00 b.State Fee Paid 712.50—c.City/Town Fee Paid 737.50 6.General Project Description: PROPOSED DREDGING Ta.Project Type: 1.5 Single Family Home 2.J Residential Subdivision 3.”Limited Project Driveway Crossing 4.!Commercial/Industrial 5.f Dock/Pier 6.|Utilities 7.)Coastal Engineering Structure 8.J Agriculture (eg.,cranberries,forestry) 9.1”Transportation 10.]¥Other 7b.Is any portion of the proposed activity eligible to be treated as a limited project subject to 310 CMR 10.24 (coastal)or 310 CMR 10.53 (inland)? Page |of 7 *ELECTRONIC COPY Massachusetts Department of Environmental Provided by MassDEP: Protection MassDEP File #: Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands eDEP Transaction #:1979920 WPA Form3-Notice of Intent ayonmx ARMOUR! Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L.c.131,§40 1. YesNo If yes,describe which limited project applies to this project: 2.Limited Project 8.Property recorded at the Registry of Deeds for: a.County:b.Certificate:c.Book:d.Page: BARNSTABLE 29159 36 B.Buffer Zone &Resource Area Impacts (temporary &permanent) 1.Buffer Zone &Resource Area Impacts (temporary &permanent): I~This is a Buffer Zone only project -Check if the project is located only in the Buffer Zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland, Inland Bank,or Coastal Resource Area. 2.Inland Resource Areas:(See 310 CMR 10.54 -10.58,if not applicable,go to Section B.3.Coastal Resource Areas) Resource Area Size of Proposed Alteration Proposed Replacement (if any) a.J”Bank 1.linear feet 2.linear feet b.l”Bordering Vegetated Wetland 1.square feet 2.square feet c.J-Land under Waterbodies and Waterways 1.Square feet 2.square feet 3.cubic yards dredged d.~Bordering Land Subject to Flooding —_ .square feet 2.square feet 3.cubic feet of flood storage lost 4.cubic feet replaced e.!”Isolated Land Subject to Flooding 1.square feet 2.cubic feet of flood storage lost 3.cubic feet replaced f.J~Riverfront Area 1.Name of Waterway (if any) 2.Width of Riverfront Area (check one)J”25 ft.-Designated Densely Developed Areas only ~100 ft.-New agricultural projects only I~200 ft.-All other projects 3.Total area of Riverfront Area on the site of the proposed project square feet 4.Proposed Alteration of the Riverfront Area: a.total square feet b.square feet within 100 ft._c.square feet between 100 ft. and 200 ft. 5.Has an alternatives analysis been done and is it attached to this NOI?Il Yes”No Page 2 of 7 *ELECTRONIC COPY Massachusetts Department of Environmental Provided by MassDEP: Protection MassDEP File #: Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands cHEmecone ee 1 ‘own:Y ARMOUTHWPAForm3-Notice of Intent 7 Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L.c.131,§40 6.Was the lot where the activity is proposed created prior to August 1,1996?l Yes No 3.Coastal Resource Areas:(See 310 CMR 10.25 -10.35) Resource Area a.”Designated Port Areas b.l¥Land Under the Ocean c.!”Barrier Beaches d.J~Coastal Beaches e.J~Coastal Dunes £1”Coastal Banks g.J Rocky Intertidal Shores h.J”Salt Marshes if”Land Under Salt Ponds j.Land Containing Shellfish k.1”Fish Runs LI Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage 4.Restoration/Enhancement !~Restoration/Replacement Size of Proposed Alteration Proposed Replacement (if any) Indicate size under 6324 1.square feet 99 2.cubic yards dredged Indicate size under Coastal Beaches and/or Coatstal Dunes,below Land under the ocean below, 1.square feet 2.cubic yards beach nourishment 1.square feet 2.cubic yards dune nourishment 1.linear feet 1.square feet 1.square feet 2.sq ft restoration,rehab,crea. 1.square feet 2.cubic yards dredged 6324 1.square feet Indicate size under Coastal Banks,Inland Bank,Land Under the Ocean,and/or inland Land Under Waterbodies and Waterways,above 1.cubic yards dredged 1.square feet 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 entered the additional amount here. a.square feet of BVW b.square feet of Salt Marsh 5.Projects Involves Stream Crossings Tl Project Involves Streams Crossings If the project involves Stream Crossings,please enter the number of new stream crossings/number of replacement stream crossings. Page 3 of 7 *ELECTRONIC COPY Massachusetts Department of Environmental Provided by MassDEP: Protection MassDEP File #: Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands eDEP Transaction #:1979920 :ity/Town:YARMOUTH WPA Form 3 -Notice of Intent City/Town a Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L.c.131,§40 a.number of new stream crossings b.number of replacement stream crossings C.Other Applicable Standards and Requirements Streamlined Massachusetts Endangered Species Act/Wetlands Protection Act Review 1.Is any portion of the proposed project located in Estimated Habitat of Rare Wildlife as indicated on the most recent Estimated Habitat Mapof State-Listed Rare Wetland Wildlife published by the Natural Heritage of Endangered Species program (NHESP)? a.l Yes ¥No If yes,include proof of mailing or hand delivery of NOI to: Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program Division of Fisheries and Wildlife 1 Rabbit Hill Road Westborough,MA 01581 b.Date of map:FROM MAP VIEWER Ifyes,the project is also subject to Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (MESA)review (321 CMR 10.18)... c.Submit Supplemental Information for Endangered Species Review *(Check boxes as they apply) 1./~Percentage/acreage of property to be altered: (a)within Wetland Resource Area percentage/acreage (b)outside Resource Area percentage/acreage 2.!~Assessor's Map or right-of-way plan of site 3.!”Project plans for entire project site,including wetland resource areas and areas outside of wetland jurisdiction,showing existing and proposed conditions,existing and proposed tree/vegetation clearing line,and clearly demarcated limits of work ** a.!~Project description (including description of impacts outside of wetland resource area &buffer zone) b.J—Photographs representative of the site c.J~MESA filing fee (fee information available at:http://www.mass.gov/cea/agencies/dfg/dfw/natural-heritage/regulatory- review/mass-endangered-species-act-mesa/mesa-fee-schedule.huml ) Make check payable to "Natural Heritage &Endangered Species Fund"and mail to NHESP at above address Projectsaltering 10 or more acres of land,also submit: d./~Vegetation cover type map of site e.J”Project plans showing Priority &Estimated Habitat boundaries d.OR Check One of the following 1.{~Project is exempt from MESA review.Attach applicant letter indicating which MESA exemption applies.(See 321 CMR 10.14,http:S species-act.html#10.14;4;the NOI must still be sent to NHESP if the sroject is within estimated habitat pursuant to 310 CMR 10.37 and 10.59.) 2.1.Separate MESA review ongoing. a.NHESP Tracking Number b.Date submitted to NHESP 3./-Separate MESA review completed. Include copy of NHESP "no Take"determination or valid Conservation &Management Permit with approved plan. Page 4 of 7 *ELECTRONIC COPY Massachusetts Department of Environmental Provided by MassDEP: Protection MassDEP File #: Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands eDEP Transaction #:1979920 City/Town:YARMOUTHWPAForm3-Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L.c.131,§40 *Some projects not in Estimated Habitat may be located in Priority Habitat,and require NHESP review... 2.For coastal projects only,is any portion of the proposed project located below the mean high waterline or in a fish run? a.”Not applicable -project is in inland resource area only b.lv Yes T No If yes,include proof of mailing or hand delivery of NOI to either: South Shore -Cohasset to Rhode Island,and the Cape &Islands:North Shore -Hull to New Hampshire: Division of Marine Fisheries -Division of Marine Fisheries - Southeast Marine Fisheries Station North Shore Office Attn:Environmental Reviewer Attn:Environmental Reviewer 836 S.Rodney French Blvd 30 Emerson Avenue New Bedford,MA 02744 Gloucester,MA 01930 If yes,it may require a Chapter 91 license.For coastal towns in the Northeast Region,please contact MassDEP's Boston Office. For coastal towns in the Southeast Region,please contact MassDEP's Southeast Regional office. 3.Is any portion of the proposed project within an Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC)? If yes,provide name of ACEC (see instructions to WPA Form 3 or DEP Website for ACEC locations).Note: electronic filers click on Website. al Yes MWNo b.ACEC Name 4.Is any portion of the proposed project within an area designated as an Outstanding Resource Water (ORW)as designated in the Massachusetts Surface Water Quality Standards,314 CMR 4.00? a.~Yes ¥No 5.Is any portion of the site subject to a Wetlands Restriction Order under the Inland Wetlands Restriction Act (M.G.L.c.131,§ 40A)or the Coastal Wetlands Restriction Act (M.G.L.c.130,§105)? a.I Yes ¥No 6.Is this project subject to provisions of the MassDEP Stormwater Management Standards? a.”Yes,Attach a copy of the Stormwater Report as required by the Stormwater Management Standards per 310 CMR 10.05(6)(k)-(q)and check if: Applying for Low Impact Development (LID)site design credits (as described in Stormwater Management Handbook Vol.2,Chapter 3) A portion of the site constitutes redevelopment 1.- 2. = ~Proprietary BMPs are included in the Stormwater Management System b.I¥No,Explain why the project is exempt: —Single Family Home I 2.:r Emergency Road Repair 3.Small Residential Subdivision (less than or equal to 4 single-family houses or less than or equal to 4 units in multi-family Page 5 of 7 *ELECTRONIC COPY Massachusetts Department of Environmental Provided by MassDEP: Protection MassDEP File #: Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands eDEP Transaction #:1979920 City/Town:YARMOUTH WPA Form 3 -Notice of Intent Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L.c.131,§40 housing project)with no discharge to Critical Areas. D.Additional Information Applicants must include the following with this Notice of Intent (NOI).See instructions for details. Online Users:Attach the document transaction number (provided on your receipt page)for any of the following information you submit to the Department by regular mail delivery. USGS or other map of the area (along with a narrative description,if necessary)containing sufficient information for the Conservation Commission and the Department to locate the site.(Electronic filers may omit this item.) Plans identifying the location of proposed activities (including activities proposed to serve as a Bordering Vegetated Wetland [BVW]replication area or other mitigating measure)relative to the boundaries of each affected resource area. Identify the method for BVW and other resource area boundary delineations (MassDEP BVW Field Data Form(s). Determination of Applicability,Order of Resource Area Delineation,etc.),and attach documentation of the methodology. List the titles and dates for all plans and other materials submitted with this NOT. aFtaqaegsar a.Plan Title:b.Plan Prepared By:_c.Plan Signed/Stamped By:c.Revised Final Date:e.Scale:—G SHOREFRONTPROPOSED DAN OJALA;P.E.PLS 9/11/25 1"=30! DREDGING CONSULTING If there is more than one property owner,please attachalistofthesepropertyownersnotlistedonthisform. Attach proof of mailing for Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program,if needed. Attach proof of mailing for Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries,if needed. Attach NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form. Attach Stormwater Report,if needed.qe aqgrqrawys1y4 Page 6 of 7 *ELECTRONIC COPY Massachusetts Department of Environmental Provided by MassDEP: Protection MassDEP File #: Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands eDEP Transaction #:1979920 WPA Form 3 -Notice of Intent Ci Town:YARMOUTH Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L.c.131,§40 E.Fees Fee Exempt:No filing fee shall be assessed for projects of any city,town,county,or district of the Commonwealth,federally recognized Indian tribe housing authority,municipal housing authority,or the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Applicants must submit the following information (in addition to pages 1 and 2 of the NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form)to confirm fee payment:(oes EAIES 2.Municipal Check Number Jooy ©Check date ]J2R |28 4.State Check Number 8Cee:Vk knah Will clery,Tue 5.Check date 6.Payer name on check:First Name 7.Payer name on check:Last Name F.Signatures and Submittal Requirements I hereby certify under the penalties of perjury that the foregoing Notice of Intent and accompanying plans,documents,and supporting data are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.I understand that the Conservation Commission will place notification of this Notice in a local newspaper at the expense of the applicant in accordance with the wetlands regulations,310 CMR 10.05(5)(a). 1 further certify under penalties of perjury that all abutters were notified of this application,pursuant to the requirements of M.G.L.c.131,§40. Notice must be made by Certificate of Mailing or in writing by hand delivery or certified mail (return receipt requested)to all abutters within 100 feet of the property line of the project location. VN ircholio 2D Di2uve /-2%0-26 1.Signature of Applicant /Y 2.Date 3.SignatureQfPropertyOwner(if different)4.Datep/2/2/26 5.Signature of Representative if any)~HONR GET Cass ole ""6.Date For Conservation Commission: Two copies of the completed Notice of Intent (Form 3),including supporting plans and documents,two copies of the NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form,and the city/town fee payment,to the Conservation Commission by certified mail or hand delivery. For MassDEP: One copy of the completed Notice of Intent (Form 3),including supporting plans and documents,one copy of the NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form, and a copy of the state fee payment to the MassDEP Regional Office (see Instructions)by certified mail or hand delivery. Other: If the applicant has checked the "yes"box in Section C,Items 1-3,above,refer to that section and the Instructions for additional submittal requirements. The original and copies must be sent simultaneously.Failure by the applicant to send copies in a timely manner may result in dismissal of the Notice of Intent. Page 7 of 7 *ELECTRONIC COPY Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands WPA Form 3 -Notice of Wetland FeeTransmittal Form Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L.c.131,§40 A.Applicant Information 1.Applicant: a.First Name b.Last Name c.Organization FRIENDS OF KNOBB HILL SHORES,INC. d.Mailing Address 161 OLDE TAVERN ROAD Provided by MassDEP: MassDEP File #: eDEP Transaction #:1979920 City/Town:Y ARMOUTH e.City/Town LEOMINSTER _f.State MA g.Zip Code 01453 h.Phone Number 9786609000 i,Fax j.Email dmick@dininnofamilydental.com 2.Property Owner:(if different) a.First Name NICHOLAS b.Last Name =DININNO,PRESIDENT c.Organization FRIENDS OF KNOBB HILL SHORES,INC. d.Mailing Address 161 OLDE TAVERN ROAD e.City/Town LEOMINSTER f.State MA g.ZipCode 01453 h.Phone Number 9786609000 i.Fax j.Email dmick@dininnofamilydental.com 3.Project Location: a.Street Address OFF MAYFLOWER TERRACE b.City/Town YARMOUTH Are you exempted from Fee?[~(YOU HAVE SELECTED 'NO') Note:Fee will be exempted if you are one of the following: ©City/Town/County/District ¢Municipal Housing Authority e Indian Tribe Housing Authority e MBTA State agencies are only exempt if the fee is less than $100 B.Fees Activity Number H.)DREDGING;1 1450.00 Activity Type Activity Fee RF Multiplier Sub Total 1450.00 City/Town shareof filling fee State share of filing fee Total Project Fee $737.50 $712.50 $1,450.00 Page |of |*ELECTRONIC COPY John Lowell P.O Box 501 South Dennis,MA 02660 NOVEMBER 4,2025 TO:Conservation Commission FROM:John Lowell SUBJECT:Shellfish Survey,Dinahs Pond Channel,MA SURVEY DATE:10/21/25 CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE of SURVEYOR: Shellfishing is the surveyor’s full time occupation,and he has been shellfishing on Cape Cod since 1983 Has held commercial and family licenses since the mid-90’s Aquaculture permit since 2003 Interstate Wholesale Dealer license since 2006 Shellfish Committee member for Town of Dennis since 2004 Shellfish surveys and relays for the Town of Dennis since 2006 John Lowell P.O Box 501 South Dennis,MA 02660 SITE LOCATION:Dinahs Pond Channel So.Yarmouth,MA DATE:10/21/25 TIDE:Going 7:25 +0.3 WEATHER:53 degrees clear SITE CONDITIONS The site consists of a shallow channel connecting Dinahs Pond to Kelleys Bay.It is a fairly hard bottom with a brisk tidal flow.A modest quahog population was recorded. No eelgrass was present on this site. TECHNIQUE 135 approx.2X2’sampling plots were established at 10’increments from the 0’mark to the 270’mark.A standard quahog rake lined with 4%”mesh was used for all sampling plots. 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LOGUS “MassMapper Leaflet]MassGIS Basemap tnfo Printed Jan 20,2026 2/9/26,1:28 PM February 9,2026 about:blank es Hill Shor ¥, about:blank es 100'Radi 1:3,356 a 115 230 460 ft I t t t |++t | 0 35 70 140 n Data and 1 Friends Of Knob Hill Shores 100'Radius Map 7 T “.*§,i \:\120.11 120.9 2l1 7 !i i :|: ‘\: ‘ 1 120.10 % 1 1 ' :1 :oa‘'4 ~ *;7 = .3 /\‘,i,e ../7 _ 1%+Paa—A——~~yg ”—es”“— 999,999 21,128February9,2026 0 37.5 75 150 ft L L 1 1 l 1 1 1 J 0 10 20 40 m Sources:Esri,Vantor,Airbus DS,USGS,NGA,NASA,CGIAR,N Robinson, NCEAS,NLS,OS,NMA,Geodatastyrelsen,Rijkswaterstaat,GSA,Geoland, FEMA,Intermap,and the GIS user community Data and scale shown on this map are provided for planning and informational Powered by Esri Technology \ _—\rs me WO _\ ieee -_oO an CO a4 Y Friends Of Knob Hill Shores 100'Radius Map ‘=SioN‘wo |*ee N -.\1./.\=ee ;\Son NAA Sn)Ba ENehal|ANB iy ¥“=a"r~\ie -he :%p Me N A ~—meen o ___|\110.35 } io ee110.19.1 : a e-7 =ae a =+s__ae =S )\ 909.999 111.11.1 | &gut Rock Rona.a oe Dicads @a Bags Bos |\i) yo . b-—~__\d-“111.2 BA\~~eB Ba \a ge eee|a \aa 1 ETAL.\\ift27 \ February 9,2026 otro ox =oO 620 ftpo—J 45 90 180 m Sources:Esri,Vantor,Airbus DS,USGS,NGA,NASA,CGIAR,N Robinson, NCEAS,NLS,OS,NMA,Geodatastyrelsen,Rijkswaterstaat,GSA,Geoland, FEMA,Intermap,and the GIS user community Data and scale shown on this map are provided for planning and informational Powered by Esri Technology Shorefront —Shorefront Consulting Professional Services on Land or At Sea 290 Center St.,Dennis Port,MA 02639 ww.shorefrontconsulting.com 508-280-8046 shorefrontconsulting@gmail.com NOTIFICATION TO ABUTTERS UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT & TOWN OF YARMOUTH WETLAND BY-LAW,CHAPTER 143 In accordance with the second paragraph of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131,Section 40, you are hereby notified of the following: A.The name of the applicant is _The Friends of Knob Hill Shores B.The applicant has filed a Notice of Intent with the Yarmouth Conservation Commission,seeking permission to remove,fill,dredge or alter an Area Subject to Protection under the Wetlands Protection Act (MGL c.131s.40 &Town of Yarmouth Wetland By-Law,Chapter 143). C.The address of the lot where the activity is proposed is__There is no lot;the project location is the channel into and out of Dinah’s Pond D.Proposed work is for the dredging of the channel to increase tidal flushing and depths for boat navigation. E.Copies of the Notice of Intent may be examined at the Yarmouth Town Hall at the Conservation Commission office between the hours of 9:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m.Monday thru Friday.For more information,call (508)398-2231 ext.1288. F.Copies of the Notice of Intent may be obtained from either the applicant or applicant’s representative. Applicant’s phone number Or Applicant’s representatives phone number _508-280-8046 G.Information regarding the date,time and place of the public hearing may be obtained by calling the Yarmouth Conservation Commission office at (508)398-2231 ext.1288 H.Person sending this notification (applicant,representative or other) Name _Mark Burgess,Shorefront Consulting Address 290 Center Street Town _Dennis Port State__MA Zip 02639 Telephone _508-280-8046 NOTES: e Meeting will be held both in person and by remote means;contact the town for login information. e Notice of the public hearing,including date,time and place will be published at least five (5)days in advance in the Register. e Notice of the public hearing,including date,time and place will be posted in the Town Hall not less than forty-eight hours in advance. e You may also contact the Southeast Regional Office of the Department of Environmental Protection at (508)946-2800 for more information about this application. 111/=24/!/ PARADIS MADELEINE V 21 ROLLINGWOOD DR NEW HARTFORD,NY 13413 11/)—17// WALINSKI GREGORY FRODRIGUEZALICIAA 108 BLUE ROCK RD SOUTH YARMOUTH,MA 02664 111/24 !/ BARRERA PATRICK M 115 BLUE ROCK RD SOUTH YARMOUTH,MA 02664 111/°—-22/// BLUE ROCK HEIGHTS ASSOC INC P O BOX 791 SOUTH YARMOUTH,MA 02664-0791 Prob TiC abe wile * 111/=-23/i HUSBAND WILLIAM T HUSBAND JOYCE D 114 BLUE ROCK RD SOUTH YARMOUTH,MA 02664 Please use this signature to certify this list of properties abutting within 100'of the parcel located at: 0 Blue Rock Rd.,South Yarmouth,MA 02664 Assessors Map 111,Lot 22 Andy Machado,Director of Assessing February 6,2026 120/9/i MAYFLOWER PROPERTIES LLC 576 PLEASANT ST NORWOOD,MA 02062 120/=10/l / RUDZINSKI NEIL TR N R NOMINEE TRUST 170 MAYFLOWER TERR SOUTH YARMOUTH,MA 02664krepedObAywelarwey 120/))11// FITZGERALD ROBERT M Ill FITZGERALD EVELINA ANNE 166 MAYFLOWER TERR YARMOUTH PORT,MA 02675 120/. 12/// DWYER THOMAS A TRS DWYER LISA G TRS 160 MAYFLOWER TERR SOUTH YARMOUTH,MA 02664 Please use this signature to certify this list of properties abutting within 100'of the parcel located at: 170 Mayflower Terr.,Yarmouth Port,MA 02675 Assessors Map 120,Lot 10 Andy Mackiado,Director of Assessing February 6,2026