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OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
UNCLE CHARLIE'S PATH
S. Yarmouth, MA
APRIL 24, 2026
PREPARED FOR:
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CAPE COD, INC.
411 MAIN STREET SUITE 6
YARMOUTHPORT, MA 02675
J.M. O'REILLY &ASSOCIATES, INC.
1573 MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 1773
BREWSTER, MA 02631
508-896-6601
1573 MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX I��3, BREWSTER, MA 02631 •PHONE: (sob) 8q6-66oI •FAX: (sob) 8q6-66oz
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Property Description
2. Owner and Responsible Party
3. Schedule of Inspection and Maintenance of Stormwater Management Systems
4. Pollution Prevention Plan
5. Emergency Spill Cleanup Plan
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1. Property Description
Site Conditions: Affordable housing subdivision off of Wood Road; (6) single family dwellings on a
private roadway.
Maintenance: The responsible party shall be responsible for operation and maintenance of the
stormwater controls, as required by this Operation & Maintenance (O&M)
Manual.
StormwaterSystems: There are two solid catch basins within the roadway which connect to a
subsurface leaching facility via a central drainage manhole. Aseparate roof runoff
leaching facility is provided for each dwelling.
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2. Owner and Responsible Party
The owner and responsible party for all Stormwater Pollution Control tasks detailed in this Stormwater
Operation & Maintenance Manual for Uncle Charlie's Path, Yarmouth, MA:
Owner &Operator:
Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc.
411 Main Street Suite 6
Yarmouthport, MA 02675
(508) 362-3559
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3. Schedule of Inspection and Maintenance of Stormwater Management Systems
Gutters and Downspouts
The gutter and downspout systems for the dwelling shall be inspected and maintained by the owner. The
following responsibilities are included:
• Inspections:
o Inspect gutters at least on a quarterly basis and after large storm events.
o Check that gutters and downspouts are operating as designed and completely
draining in between storm events.
• Maintenance:
o Remove accumulated leaves and debris from gutters if they are at least half full at
inspection.
Catch Basins and Drainage Manhole
The (2) catch basins and (1) drainage manhole are to be inspected and maintained by the owner. The
following responsibilities are included:
• Inspections:
o Inspect the catch basins and manhole at least twice per year —at the end of the foliage
and snow removals seasons (approximately November 30 and March 31,
respectively).
• Maintenance:
o Sediments must be removed when the depth of deposits is greater than or equal to
one half the depth of the sumps.
o Catch basins shall be cleaned out a minimum of once per year.
o Cleaning may be done by vacuum truck. All sediment and hydrocarbons shall be
properly disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines and
regulations.
Subsurface Leaching Facility
The subsurface leaching facility is to be inspected and maintained by the owner. The following
responsibilities are included:
• Inspections:
o Inspect the subsurface leaching facility at least twice per year.
• Maintenance:
o If inspection of leaching facility shows that it does not dewater completely within 72
hours of a storm event, the owner shall take immediate steps to restore the function
of the system and shall consult a qualified stormwater professional.
o Remove any trash or debris that may clog the system.
o Cleaning may be done by vacuum truck. All sediment and hydrocarbons shall be
properly disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines and
regulations.
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4. Lone Term Pollution Prevention Plan
Description of Pollutant Sources:
• Light vehicle traffic— residential development
• Lawn care products
Source Control Best Management Practices
• There shall be no storage of items or materials which will be subject to the weather.
• Wash vehicles at commercial car washes or on lawns or pervious areas using biodegradable and
phosphate free detergent.
• The use of winter de-icing sand and salt materials shall be minimized to the maximum extent
practicable.
• Winter de-icing sand and salt materials shall be stored indoors.
• Snow storage shall be on paved surfaces.
• Immediately clean up any spillage on paved areas and dispose of wastes properly.
• Application of any fertilizer or pesticide products shall be applied only by a state -licensed
professional, using the product manufacturer's specified application rates.
• Fertilizer and/or pesticide products may only be used on lawn or garden areas, and shall not be
used in any natural areas.
• Fertilizer shall not be applied immediately prior to or during a heavy rainfall event.
• Fertilizer shall not be applied between November 12 and the following March 31.
• Fertilizer shall not be applied, spilled or deposited on impervious surfaces or in a manner that
allows it to enter into storm drains.
• Fertilizer shall not be applied within 100 feet of any surface water or within the Zone I of a public
drinking water well
• Fertilizer containing phosphorus shall not be applied unless a soil test taken not more than three
years before the proposed fertilizer application indicates that additional phosphorus is needed
for growth of that turf, or unless establishing new turf or reestablishing or repairing turf after
substantial damage or land disturbance.
• A single application of fertilizer that contains nitrogen shall not exceed 1.0 pound of nitrogen per
1,000 square feet, shall consist of at least 20% slow -release nitrogen (SRN) fertilizer (NOTE: This
represents the minimum percentage: use of higher SRN content is generally preferable, especially
on sandy root zones, during stress and pre -stress periods, and when there are fewer annual
applications of nitrogen made to a lawn) and the annual rate shall not exceed 3.2 pounds of actual
nitrogen per thousand square feet. Single applications shall be done at intervals of no less than
four weeks until the annual maximum is reached.
• Grass clippings, leaves, or any other vegetative debris shall not be deposited into or within 50 feet
of water bodies, retention and detention areas, drainage ditches or stormwater drains, or onto
impervious surfaces, such as, but not limited to, roadways and sidewalks, except during scheduled
clean-up programs.
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5. Emergency Spill Cleanup Plan
1. The owner of the
facility
shall have a designated
person with overall responsibility
for spill
response cleanup.
2. In the event of a spill the following shall be notified:
A. Yarmouth Fire Department (508) 398-2212
(for a gasoline or hazardous material spill) 911
B. Massachusetts D.E.P. Emergency Response (800) 304-1133
C. Yarmouth Health Department (508) 398-2231 ext. 1240
3. Cleanup of spills shall begin immediately.
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Condition
Inspector
Initials
Item Inspected
Date
Time
Good
Clean -out
Needed
Repair
Needed
Repaired
Date
O&M Log form records to be maintained by property manager for a minimum of three years
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