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Chapter 91 Waterways Water-Dependent,Nonwater Dependent,Amendment Application
Municipal Zoning Certificate
Note to Permittee:This form should be submitted,with the top portion completed,to the municipal clerk or zoning
official along with the complete application and project plans.
Journeys Investments LLC do Jian Sonq
Name of Permittee
232 Blue Rock Road Bass River, South Yarmouth
Project Address Name of Waterway - City/Town
Description of project and use or change in use(this field is not limited to the one line shown).
Existing licensed fixed pier with proposed float modification and wall and pilings to be licensed
To be completed by the municipal clerk or other municipal zoning official responsible for administering zoning
ordinances and by-laws.
"I hereby certify that the project described above and more fully detailed in the Permittee's Waterways License
application and plans is not in violation of local zoning ordinances and/or by-laws."
Mark Grvlls 3-31-2026
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tel. (508) 362-4541
939 main street rt 6a fax (508) 362-9880
yarmouth port
mass 02675
down cape engineering, inc
land court civil engineers & land surveyors Daniel A. Ojala, P.E., P.L.S.
surveys
Arne H. Ojala P.E., P.L.S.
Daniel E. Gonsalves, P.E., S.E.
structural design Crai �,J. Fari, E.I.T., S.E.
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inspections The enclosed Ch 91 plans and application are for review and your sign-offs please, as per the
requirements of the Ch. 91 Licensing Program. The project was approved through
Conservation last December.
permits
Any questions, please contact us.
Thank you,
Sarah B. Ojala
Down Cape Engineering, Inc.
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MassDEP Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Department of Environmental Protection
Address: 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900, Boston,MA 02114 Phone: 617-292-5500
Maura T.Healey Kimberley Driscoll Rebecca L.Tepper Bonnie Heiple
Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary Commissioner
Pr of viAigr aturi/br WW01 - Water-Dependent
License/Permit Application
Permittee Information
Name:Jian Song
Phone: (512)731-0240
Address: 142 HIGHLAND AVENUE
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Permittee Company Information
Name: JOURNEYS INVESTMENTS LLC
JIAN SONG
Phone: (512)731-0240
Address: 142 HIGHLAND AVENUE
WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Application Submitter Information
Name: SARAH OJALA
Phone: (508)362-4541
Address: 939 ROUTE 6A
YARMOUTH PORT, MA 02675
Location Information
BASS RIVER
232 BLUE ROCK ROAD YARMOUTH, MA 02664
Latitude:41.6874
Longitude:70.1658
List of Abutters
Full Legal Name Abutting Property Address
William M. Pieri,Tr&Lynn Romanelli Pieri,Tr 228 BLUE ROCK ROAD
ANNE MARIE TRICKETT PERS REP 238 BLUE ROCK ROAD
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MassDEP Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
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Department of Environmental Protection
100 Cambridge Street,Suite 900,Boston, MA 02114•617-292-5500
Maura T.Healey Rebecca L.Tepper
Secretary
Governor
Bonnie Heiple
Kimberley Driscoll Commissioner
Lieutenant Governor
Additional Contacts Info
Please provide the Name of the Permittee(s)exactly JOURNEYS INVESTMENTS, LLC
as it should be listed in the license/permit that will be
recorded at the Registry of Deeds(the name(s)
listed here need to match the name(s)listed on the
plans or the license may be rejected by the Registry
of Deeds)
I hereby attest that I have listed all the Permittees in Yes
the Application Contacts section (each Permittee
entered as a separate contact-do not list 2 names
in 1 field)
Is the project site within a right of way? No
Are you submitting evidence of legal authority to No
apply in lieu of the Property Owner's Signature? If
yes, please attach a document'Evidence of Legal
Authority'in the document section
I hereby attest that I have listed all the Property Yes
Owners in the Application Contacts section
I hereby attest that I have listed all the Abutters in the Yes
above Contact table section
Application Type
Please select the application type you are applying Residential with less than or equal to 4 units
for
Project Information '
Brief Description of Project(e.g., dock, seawall, boat EXISTING LICENSED FIXED PIER WITH PROPOSED FLOAT
ramp, Harborwalk—if a longer narrative is to be MODIFICATION AND WALL AND PILINGS TO BE LICENSED
provided, please upload a separate document)
Brief Description of Project Location- N/A
Non-Traditional Address(e.g.,'west end Toronto
Avenue right-of-way at Gloucester Harbor'DO NOT
complete this field if your project has a traditional
address-enter N/A)
Proposed Use/Activity description PRIVATE RECREATIONAL ACCESS TO NAVIGABLE WATERS
Is this site subject to 21 E? No
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" MassDEP Commonwealth of Massachusetts
IlkExecutive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Department of Environmental Protection
100 Cambridge Street,Suite 900,Boston, MA 02114•617-292-5500
Maura T.Healey Rebecca L.Tepper
Governor Secretary
Bonnie Heiple
Kimberley Driscoll Commissioner
Lieutenant Governor
Is the project subject to MEPA review(for any No
thresholds at 301 CMR 11.03)? If the answer is
"Yes"and you do not have this information, select
"Save and Resume Later".A copy of the final MEPA
certificate is required for filing.
Is the Project site in an Environmental Justice No
Community?
Which Wetlands Protection Act process document WPA Order of Conditions
are you attaching?
Has there ever been a waterways jurisdictional No
determination issued for this project site?
Does your project require a 401 water quality No
certificate?If yes, please attach if currently available,
a copy of'401 Water Quality Certificate'in the
document section.
Are you seeking a Variance?If yes, please attach a No
supporting evidence of compliance with 310 CMR
9.21, 'Variance Supplement'in the document
section.
Is the project located within the Designated Port No
Area? If yes, please review the standards at 310
CMR 9.12 and 9.32.
Is the project located within an area subject to State No
Approved Municipal Harbor Plan? If yes,please
attach supporting evidence of compliance with
applicable MHP, 'MHP Supplement'in the document
section.
Are you seeking a CWD(consolidated written No
determination)in accordance with 310 CMR 9.14(4)?
If yes, please attach a document'CWD Supplement'
in the document section.
Does your project involve dredging? No
Documents
Documents Required Documents:
1. Chapter 91 Plans
2. List of Environmental Regulatory Programs
3.WPA Order of Conditions
Special Fee Provision
Exemption
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MassDEP Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Department of Environmental Protection
100 Cambridge Street,Suite 900, Boston,MA 02114•617-292-5500
Rebecca L.Tepper
Maura T.Healey Secretary
Governor
Bonnie Heiple
Kimberley Driscoll Commissioner
Lieutenant Governor
Exclusion (special agreement or policy)
Substitution (ASP/IRP)
Double Fee for Enforcement
Hardship payment extension request
Application Contacts
Name Organization Name Contact Person Telephone# Contact Type Email
DANIEL, OJALA, n/a n/a (508)362-4541 Application priscilla@downcape.co
PE, PLS Prepared By m
SARAH, OJALA n/a n/a (508)362-4541 Application sojala@downcape.com
Prepared By
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MassDEP Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Department of Environmental Protection
100 Cambridge Street,Suite 900,Boston, MA 02114.617-292-5500
Maura T.HealeyRebecca L.Tepper
Secretary
Governor
Bonnie Heiple
Kimberley Driscoll Commissioner
Lieutenant Governor
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MassDEP Commonwealth of Massachusetts
ILExecutive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Department of Environmental Protection
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900,Boston, MA 02114•617-292-5500
Maura T.Healey Rebecca L.Tepper
Governor Secretary
Kimberley Driscoll Bonnie Heiple
Lieutenant Governor Commissioner
Proof of Signature
Primary Permittee Certification
Re: Chapter 91 Waterways Regulation Program Water Dependent License Application No:26-WW01-0044-APP submitted by
SARAH OJALA
I hereby make application for a permit or license to authorize the activities described herein. Upon my signature, I agree to allow
the duly authorized representatives of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Massachusetts
Coastal Zone Management Program to enter upon the premises of the project site at reasonable times for the purpose of
inspection.
I hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that the information submitted in this application is true and accurate to
the best of my knowledge. I understand and acknowledge that issuance of a Waterways License shall constitute an agreement
by the Licensee and Property Owner to conform with all terms and conditions stated therein.
Name: JOURNEYS INVESTMENTS LLC,JIAN SONG
Signature:
Date:
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