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92 FORT AVENUE - CONSERVATION COMMISSION p. �1 CITY OF SALEM CONSERVATION COMMISSION November 2, 2006 Mr. Mike Howard 3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 250 Maynard, MA 01754 Re: Determination of Applicability—Salem State College Smith Pool, Cat Cove, 82 Fort Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Howard, Enclosed,please find the Determination of Applicability for the above referenced property. The Commission has tendered a Negative 2 Determination,which means that your approved project is in an area subject to protection under the Act,but the proposed project does not remove, fill, dredge or alter the area as noted in the Determination of Applicability. Feel free to proceed with your project as proposed. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at (978) 619-5685. Sincerely, ICY Carey Du es Conservation Agent/Planner Cc: Mike Howard, Epsilon Associates, Inc. DEP, Northeast Regional Office 120 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 • TEL: 978.745.9595 FAx: 978.740.0404 1 WWW.SALEM.COM Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 2 — Determination of Applicability Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 A. General Information Important: When filling out From: forms on the Salem computer, use Conservation Commission only the tab key to move To: Applicant Property Owner (if different from applicant): your cursor- do not use the Salem State College c/o Joseph Donovan return key. Name Name 352 Lafayette Street VQ Mailing Address Mailing Address Salem MA 01970 CirylTown State Zip Code Ciry/rown State Zip Code 1. Title and Date (or Revised Date if applicable) of Final Plans and Other Documents: Figure 4 Site Plan Cat Cove Salem MA 2006 Title Date Attachment B: Photos 1 and 2 Site Photographs Smith Pool, Cat Cove 3/13/2006 Title Date Tide Date 2. Date Request Filed: October 12, 2006 B. Determination Pursuant to the authority of M.G.L.c. 131, § 40, the Conservation Commission considered your Request for Determination of Applicability, with its supporting documentation, and made the following Determination. Project Description (if applicable): Salem State College is proposing the construction of a wooden shed, approximtely 24'X 12' in size, on an existing concrete pier located in the coastal waters of Smith Pool. The proposed shed will house tanks that will contain larvae species. An electric line, encased in PVC piping will be installed from the shed to the existing electric transformer located on the slated portion of the pier. No plumbing or heating is proposed in the shed. Project Location: 92 Fort Avenue Salem Street Address City/Town Map 44 Lot 0037 Assessors Map/Plat Number Parcel/Lot Number wpafarm2.doc•rev.3/1/05 Page 1 of 5 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 2 — Determination of Applicability Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 B. Determination (cont.) The following Determination(s) is/are applicable to the proposed site and/or project relative to the Wetlands Protection Act and regulations: Positive Determination Note: No work within the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act may proceed until a final Order of Conditions(issued following submittal of a Notice of Intent or Abbreviated Notice of Intent)or Order of Resource Area Delineation (issued following submittal of Simplified Review ANRAD) has been received from the issuing authority(i.e., Conservation Commission or the Department of Environmental Protection).. ❑ 1. The area described on the referenced plan(s) is an area subject to protection under the Act. Removing,filling,dredging, or altering of the area requires the filing of a Notice of Intent. ❑ 2a.The boundary delineations of the following resource areas described on the referenced plan(s) are confirmed as accurate. Therefore,the resource area boundaries confirmed in this Determination are binding as to all decisions rendered pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act and its regulations regarding such boundaries for as long as this Determination is valid. ❑ 2b. The boundaries of resource areas listed below are not confirmed by this Determination, regardless of whether such boundaries are contained on the plans attached to this Determination or to the Request for Determination. ❑ 3. The work described on referenced plan(s) and document(s) is within an area subject to protection under the Act and will remove, fill, dredge, or alter that area. Therefore, said work requires the filing of a Notice of Intent. ❑ 4. The work described on referenced plan(s) and document(s) is within the Buffer Zone and will alter an Area subject to protection under the Act. Therefore, said work requires the filing of a Notice of Intent or ANRAD Simplified Review (if work is limited to the Buffer Zone). ❑_ 5. The area and/or work described on referenced plan(s) and document(s) is subject to review and approval by: Name of Municipality Pursuant to the following municipal wetland ordinance or bylaw: Name Ordinance or Bylaw Citation vveaform2.doc•rev.3/1/05 Page 2 of 5 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 2 — Determination of Applicability Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 B. Determination (cont.) ❑ 6. The following area and/or work, if any, is subject to a municipal ordinance or bylaw but not subject to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act: ❑ 7. If a Notice of Intent is filed for the work in the Riverfront Area described on referenced plan(s) and document(s), which includes all or part of the work described in the Request, the applicant must consider the following alternatives. (Refer to the wetland regulations at 10.58(4)c. for more information about the scope of alternatives requirements): ❑ Alternatives limited to the lot on which the project is located. ❑ Alternatives limited to the lot on which the project is located, the subdivided lots, and any adjacent lots formerly or presently owned by the same owner. ❑ Alternatives limited to the original parcel on which the project is located, the subdivided parcels, any adjacent parcels, and any other land which can reasonably be obtained within the municipality. ❑ Alternatives extend to any sites which can reasonably be obtained within the appropriate region of the state. Negative Determination Note: No further action under the Wetlands Protection Act is required by the applicant. However, if the Department is requested to issue a Superseding Determination of Applicability, work may not proceed on this project unless the Department fails to act on such request within 35 days of the date the request is post-marked for certified mail or hand delivered to the Department.Work may then proceed at the owner's risk only upon notice to the Department and to the Conservation Commission. Requirements for requests for Superseding Determinations are listed at the end of this document. ❑ 1. The area described in the Request is not an area subject to protection under the Act or the Buffer Zone. 2.The work described in the Request is within an area subject to protection under the Act, but will not remove, fill, dredge, or alter that area. Therefore, said work does not require the filing of a Notice of Intent. ❑ 3.The work described in the Request is within the Buffer Zone, as defined in the regulations, but will not alter an Area subject to protection under the Act. Therefore, said work does not require the filing of a Notice of Intent, subject to the following conditions (if any). ❑ 4.The work described in the Request is not within an Area subject to protection under the Act (including the Buffer Zone). Therefore, said work does not require the filing of a Notice of Intent, unless and until said work alters an Area subject to protection under the Act. wpaform2.doc•rev.3/1/05 Page 3 of 5 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 2 — Determination of Applicability Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 B. Determination (cont.) ❑ 5.The area described in the Request is subject to protection under the Act. Since the work described therein meets the requirements for the following exemption, as specified in the Act and the regulations, no Notice of Intent is required: Exempt Activity(she applicable statuatory/regulatory provisions) ❑ 6. The area and/or work described in the Request is not subject to review and approval by: Name of Municipality Pursuant to a municipal wetlands ordinance or bylaw. Name Ordinance or Bylaw Citation C. Authorization This Determination is issued to the applicant and delivered as follows: ❑ by hand delivery on by certified mail, return receipt requested on I i Date 2 oto Date This Determination is valid for three years from the date of issuance (except Determinations for Vegetation Management Plans which are valid for the duration of the Plan). This Determination does not relieve the applicant from complying with all other applicable federal, state, or local statutes, ordinances, bylaws, or regulations. This Determination must be signed by a majority of the Conservation Commission. A copy must be sent to the appropriate DEP Regional Office (see Attachment) and the property owner(if different from the applicant). Signatures• rn n C to P� Date wpaform2.tloc•rev.311/05 Page 4 of 5 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 2 — Determination of Applicability Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 D. Appeals The applicant, owner, any person aggrieved by this Determination, any owner of land abutting the land upon which the proposed work is to be done, or any ten residents of the city or town in which such land is located, are hereby notified of their right to request the appropriate Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office (see Attachment) to issue a Superseding Determination of Applicability. The request must be made by certified mail or hand delivery to the Department, with the appropriate filing fee and Fee Transmittal Form (see Request for Departmental Action Fee Transmittal Form) as provided in 310 CMR 10.03(7) within ten business days from the date of issuance of this Determination. A copy of the request shall at the same time be sent by certified mail or hand delivery to the Conservation Commission and to the applicant if he/she is not the appellant. The request shall state clearly and concisely the objections to the Determination which is being appealed.To the extent that the Determination is based on a municipal ordinance or bylaw and not on the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act or regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection has no appellate jurisdiction. wpaform2.doc•rev.3/1/05 Page 5 015 UNITED STATES PO ,f Ew` IL 'T„y.;, liio al ostage& N ' USPS 06 MOV21IW6 PM 3 • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box I I I � Salem Conservation Commission 120 Washington Street,3rd A Salem,MA 01970 -• _---•° ili,,,,,,Iii,l„i,„Iii,,,,,ii„i,i,,,i,l„il,i,i„Li,,,,i,ii SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY ■ Complete items 1,2,and 3.Also complete A. Signature tem 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ❑Agent_ ■ Print your name and address on the reverse X ❑Addressee so that we can return the card to you. . B. Received by(Printed Name) C. Date AtD ivory ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, I or on the front if space permits. D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑V s 1. Article Addressed to: If YES,enter delivery address below: 0 No 3. Service Type l•� )ay"ertifed Mail 0 Express Mail 0Registered 0 Return Receipt for Merchandise I v! I 0 Insured Mail 0 C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery?(Extra Fee) 0 yes 2. Article Number (Transfer from service labor) '700531101 0000 7176'5779 PS Form 3811,February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-027M-1540 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First-Class Mail Postage&Fees Paid USPS Permit No.G-10 • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box Salem Conservation Commission 120 Washington Street,3rd FI Salem,MA 01370 I KM SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION ■ Complete items 1,2,and 3.Also complete A Sign at item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. X ❑Agent ■ Print your name and address on the reverse (/V' A • l ❑Addressee so that we can return the card to you. B. Received by(Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. D. Is delivery address different from item 1? 11 Yes 1. Article Addressed to: If YES,enter delivery address below: ❑ No The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Northeast Regional Office { 205B Lowell Street 3. Service Type Wilmington,MA 01887 6YCertified Mail E2 Express Mail 6 Registered ❑Return Receipt for Merchandise -- - - - - - - ❑Insured Mail ❑C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery?(Extra Fee) 0 Yes 2. Article Number (transfer tram service labeo 1_7005 000_0 7176 5762 PS Form 3811,February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-0541 0 CITY OF SALEM CONSERVATION COMMISSION City of Salem Conservation Commission Will hold a public hearing for a Request for a Determination of Applicability under the Wetlands Protection Act, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 131, Section 40 and Salem's Ordinance Pertaining to General Wetlands at the request of the Salem,State College, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA. The purpose of the hearing is for a determination of work related to the construction of a shed on an existing prier located in the coastal waters of Smith Pool at 92 Fort Avenue. This hearing will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 313, third floor at 120 Washington Street. P V�^ ? �naxol Kevin Comacchio Chairman Please run legal advertisement on: October 19, 2006 Please send bill to: Julie Vondrak, CWS Epsilon Associates, Inc. 3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 250 Maynard, MA 01754 978-897-7100 120 WASHINGTON .STREET, .SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TEL: 978.745.9595 FAx: 978.740.0404 WWW.SALEM.COM t Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands FORM 1 —Request for a Determination of Applicability Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act(M.G.L. c.131 s.40) ' Salem State College Smith Pool, Cat Cove ' Salem, MA ' Submitted to: Submitted by: Salem Conservation Commission Epsilon Associates, Inc. 120 Washington Street 3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 250 Salem, MA 01970 Maynard, MA 01754 DEP NERO t2056 Lowell Street Wilmington, MA 01887 ' October 12, 2006 psilon ' - ENGINEERS a ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS psflon S S 0 CIATE S INC. DECEIVE® Pojects4/#1929/RDA/Cover Letter OFT 1 2 2006 ODEPT.OF PLANNING& October 12, 2006 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Salem Conservation Commission 120 Washington Street PRINCIPALS Salem, MA 01970 Theodore A Barter, PE Subject: Request for a Determination of Applicability; Smith Pool, Cat Cove Margaret B Briggs SalemStateCollege, 92 Fort Avenue, Salem, MA Michael E Guski,CCM Dear Commissioners: Samuel G Mygatt,LLB Enclosed please find eight (8) copies of the above referenced Request for a Dale T Raczynski,PE Determination of Applicability application filed in accordance with the Cindy Schlessinger Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131 §. 40) and implementing regulations (310 CMR 10.00). Lester B Smith,Jr Victoria H Fletcher, RLA Salem State College (the "Applicant") is requesting that the Salem Conservation Robert D O'Neal,CCM Commission issue a Negative Determination of Applicability, with appropriate conditions, for the construction of an approximately 24' by 12' wooden shed on an existing concrete pier located in the coastal waters of Smith Pool. Smith Pool is used 3 Clock Tower Place,Suite 250 by the college for shellfish hatchery activities. No impacts to wetland resource Maynard,MA 01754 areas are proposed under this filing. www.epsilonas5ociates.com 9788977100 This ANRAD is being submitted for the Commission's review at the October 26, FAx 978 897 0099 2006 public hearing. If the Commission would like to conduct a site walk prior to that date, please do not hesitate to contact me at (978) 461-6227 or via email at jvondrak@epsilonassociates.com. Sincerely, EPSILON ASSOCIATES, INC. f/ juli I jesondrak, C �" — Pr t Scientist, Ecological Sciences 1 1 ENGINEERS ® ENVI RONM ENTAL CONSU LTA NTS Salem Conservation Commission 2 Request for a Determination of Applicability Encl. CC: DEP-NERC) (1 copy) Deborah Mizia, Salem State College Joseph Donovan, Salem State College Mark Fregeau, Salem State College EPS ILON ASSOCIATESENGINEERS ® ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS 1 Request for a Determination of Applicability ' Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c.131 §.40) Smith Pool, Cat Cove ' 92 Fort Avenue Salem, MA RECEIVED Applicant: OFJ 1 2 NF6 Salem State College 352 Lafayette Street DEPT.Of PLANNING& ' Salem, MA 01970 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Owner: ' Salem State College 352 Lafayette Street ' Salem, MA 01970 Prepared By: ' Epsilon Associates, Inc. 3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 250 ' Maynard, MA 01754 ' October 12, 2006 ' TABLE OF CONTENTS WPA FORM 1 — REQUEST FOR A DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY ATTACHMENT A— PROJECT NARRATIVE 1 1.0 Overview 1 ' 2.0 Existing Conditions 1 3.0 Wetland Resource Areas 1 3.1 Coastal Bank 1 ' 3.2 Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage 6 3.3 Land Under the Ocean 6 4.0 Proposed Activities 6 5.0 Conclusion 7 ATTACHMENT B — SITE PHOTOGRAPHS List of Figures Figure 1: Locus Map (USGS) Figure 2: MassGIS Wetlands Locus Map (Aerial) Figure 3: FEMA Map Figure 4: Site Plan 79291Salem State College/RDA.doc i Table of Contents Epsilon Associates, Inc. ' WPA Form 1 — Request for a Determination of Applicability / Application for Permit I Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands Salem ' WPA Form 1 - Request for Determination of Applicability Cityrrown Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 1 A. General Information ' Important: When filling out 1. Applicant: forms on the Salem State College c/o Joseph Donovan computer, use Name E-Mail Address only the tab key to move your 352 Lafayette Street cursor-do not Mailing Address use the return Salem MA 01970 key. City/Town — State Zip Code 542-6120 Phone � Phone Number Fax Number(if applicable) 2. Representative (if any): Epsilon Associates Inc. Firm ' Julie Vondrak jvondrak@epsilonassociates.com Contact Name E-Mail Address 3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 250 ' Mailing Address Maynard MA 01754 City/Town State Zip Code 978 897-7100 978 897-0099 Phone Number Fax Number(if applicable) B. Determinations 1. I request the Salem make the following determination(s). Check any that apply: Conservation Commission ® a. whether the area depicted on plan(s)and/or map(s) referenced below is an area subject to jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act. ' ❑ b. whether the boundaries of resource area(s) depicted on plan(s) and/or map(s) referenced below are accurately delineated. ® c. whether the work depicted on plan(s) referenced below is subject to the Wetlands Protection Act. ❑ d. whether the area and/or work depicted on plan(s) referenced below is subject to the jurisdiction ' of any municipal wetlands ordinance or bylaw of: Name of Municipality ❑ e. whether the following scope of alternatives is adequate for work in the Riverfront Area as depicted on referenced plan(s). wpaforml.doc Page 1 of 4 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands Salem ' WPA Form 1 - Request for Determination of Applicability CiyrFown Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 rC. Project Description r 1. a. Project Location (use maps and plans to identify the location of the area subject to this request): 92 Fort Avenue Salem Street Address City/Town Assessors Map/Plat Number Parcel/Lot Number b. Area Description (use additional paper, if necessary): rProject site is an existing concrete pier located within Smith Pool, which is used as a shellfish hatchery by Salem State College. r ' c. Plan and/or Map Reference(s): See attached plans and photos in narrative. rTitle Date Title Date ' Title Date 2. a. Work Description (use additional paper and/or provide plan(s) of work, if necessary): r Proposed activity includes construction of an approximately 24' by 12'wooden shed on the existing pier to house larvae tanks used for a hatchery operation. No new impacts to wetland resource areas will result from the proposed project. r r r r r r rwpaforml.doc Page 2 of 4 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands Salem 1 ` WPA Form 1 - Request for Determination of Applicability atyrrown Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 C. Project Description (cont.) b. Identify provisions of the Wetlands Protection Act or regulations which may exempt the applicant from having to file a Notice of Intent for all or part of the described work (use additional paper, if necessary). 3. a. If this application is a Request for Determination of Scope of Alternatives for work in the Riverfront Area, indicate the one classification below that best describes the project. ' ❑ Single family house on a lot recorded on or before 8/1/96 ' ❑ Single family house on a lot recorded after 8/1/96 ❑ Expansion of an existing structure on a lot recorded after 8/1/96 ' ❑ Project, other than a single family house or public project, where the applicant owned the lot before 8/7/96 ❑ New agriculture or aquaculture project ❑ Public project where funds were appropriated prior to 8/7/96 ❑ Project on a lot shown on an approved, definitive subdivision plan where there is a recorded deed restriction limiting total alteration of the Riverfront Area for the entire subdivision ❑ Residential subdivision; institutional, industrial, or commercial project ❑ Municipal project ❑ District, county, state, or federal government project ❑ Project required to evaluate off-site alternatives in more than one municipality in an Environmental Impact Report under MEPA or in an alternatives analysis pursuant to an application for a 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or 401 Water Quality Certification from the Department of Environmental Protection. ' b. Provide evidence (e.g., record of date subdivision lot was recorded) supporting the classification above (use additional paper and/or attach appropriate documents, if necessary.) Iwpafov l.Coc Page 3 of 4 10-10-2006 08:12 From-978t542t6164 9785426164 T-524 P.005/005 F-494 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands Salem r WPA Form 1- Request for Determination of Applicability Cltyll'own Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 D. Signatures and Submittal Requirements I hereby certify under the penalties of perjury that the foregoing Request for Determination of Applicability and accompanying plans, documents, and supporting data are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that the property owner, if different from the applicant, and the appropriate DEP Regional Office were sent a complete copy of this Request (including all appropriate documentation) simultaneously with the submittal of this Request to the Conservation Commission. Failure by the applicant to send copies in a timely manner may result in dismissal of the Request for Determination of Applicability. Name and address of the property owner: Salem State College c/o Joseph Donovan Name 352 Lafayette Street Mailing Address Salem city/Town MA 01970 State Zip Code Signatures: I also understand that notification of this Request will be placed in a local newspaper at my expense in accor ance with Section 10 5(3)(b)(1) of the Wetlands Protection Act regulations. S ature of pplicant /0 121 - ' ignatur of nepresentati a(0-any) Date wpelerm1.000 Page 4 014 1 Attachment A — Project Narrative III 1 Ali t ATTACHMENT A - PROJECT NARRATIVE ' 1.0 Overview In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act (MGL c.131 s.40) and implementing Regulations (310 CMR 10.00) (the "Act"), Salem State College ("SSC") ("the Applicant") is requesting the Salem Conservation Commission (the "Commission") issue a Negative Determination of Applicability with appropriate conditions for the construction of an approximately 24' by 12' wood shed to be constructed on an existing concrete pier located within Smith Pool, at 92 Fort Avenue, Salem, MA (See Figures 1 & 2). The shed will be used to house tanks for larvae species used by the biology department for the hatchery operation in Cat Cove. IThe project will occur on a pier located above and adjacent to coastal wetland resource areas including Land Under the Ocean, Coastal Bank, and Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage (See Figures 2, 3 & 4). 2.0 Existing Conditions The project site is an existing concrete pier located within Smith Pool, which is used as a shellfish hatchery by the biology department at Salem State College. Smith Pool is a coastal 1 waterbody, which is dammed and managed by the college. Across the street from the peir is the biology lab where the larvae of mussels and soft shell clams are grown. As the larvae grow, they are transferred to Smith Pool until they reach an appropriate size and are then transported to the coastal waters of the North Shore, South Shore and Boston Harbor. 3.0 Wetland Resource Areas Wetland scientists from Epsilon Associates, Inc. ("Epsilon") identified coastal resource areas on the site from field investigation and review of aerial photography maps. The approximate location of wetland resource areas are shown on Figure 4, attached. The wetland resource area boundaries have been identified in accordance with the US Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (January 1987) and the DEP Division of Wetlands and Waterways (DWW) Policy 92-1, issued March 3, 1992 . ' The Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program Atlas (MassGIS 2005) does not identify an area of estimated habitat or certified vernal pools on or near the project 1 site. 3.1 Coastal Bank Coastal Bank is defined at 310 CMR 10.30 (2) and the DWW, Policy 92-1. The Coastal Bank adjacent to the existing concrete pier is armored with rip-stone and functions as a vertical buffer to storm waters. The section of Coastal Bank adjacent to the pier does not 1929/Salem State College/RDA.doc 1 Attachment A— Project Narrative ' Epsilon Associates, Inc. UMA .: y.. 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YY 1 function as a sediment source to adjacent beaches. Project activities are not located on the Coastal Bank, as they will be located on the existing pier, seaward of the Coastal Bank. 3.2 Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage ("LSCSF") is defined in 310 CMR 10.04. DEP uses the 100-year coastal flooding event, as defined and mapped by the Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") per the National Flood Insurance Rate Program, as the maximum flood elevation associated with LSCSF, unless recorded storm data reveal a higher flood elevation (which is the "storm of record"). According to the applicable Flood Insurance Rate Map, a Zone A2, elevation 10, overlays the project site. The proposed shed will be constructed on the existing pier, which, according to a plan entitled "Smith Pool Regrading and Pier Construction, dated May of 1968" appears to be above the 100 year flood elevation. 3.3 Land Under the Ocean Land Under the Ocean ("LUO") is defined at 310 CMR 10.25 (2). It extends from the mean low water line seaward to the boundary of the municipality's jurisdiction. The footings associated with the existing pier exist within LUO. Project activities will be conducted on the existing pier, therefore, no new impacts to LUO are proposed under this filing. 4.0 Proposed Activities Proposed activities are limited to the installation of an approximately 24' by 12' foot wood shed to be located at the end of the existing concrete pier (See Site Photographs, Attachment B). The lab building located across the street from the pier has reached its storage capacity for the larvae species. The proposed shed will be used to house tanks that will contain the larvae species, until they are large enough to be deposited into Smith Pool. Locating the shed on the existing pier will insure that the species will be quickly and safely ' transported into the water. The shed will be serviced by electricity. An electric line, encased by pvc piping, will be installed from the shed to the existing electric transformer located on the slated portion of the pier. (See Photograph 1, Attachment B). No plumbing or heating will be installed in the shed. Proposed activities will not result in any new impacts to wetland resource areas. The shed will be located on an existing concrete pier and is not anticipated to impact the functions of the adjacent coastal resource areas. It is unknown at this time whether the shed will be constructed on the pier or whether it will be a prefabricated structure. Nevertheless, any debris associated with the construction/assembly of the shed will be immediately removed from the pier and disposed off properly 7929/Salem State College/RDA.doc 6 Attachment A— Project Narrative Epsilon Associates, Inc. 5.0 Conclusion The project is limited to the installation of a wood shed on an existing pier associated with the shellfish hatchery program managed by Salem State College. Impacts to wetland resource areas have been avoided. The information contained in this Request for a Determination of Applicability sufficiently describes the site and proposed activities. The Applicant therefore respectfully requests that the Conservation Commission issue a Negative Determination of Applicability approving the project with appropriate conditions. 1 1929/Salem State College/RDA.doc 7 Attachment A — Project Narrative ' Epsilon Associates, Inc. Attachment B — Site Photographs o ' r 1'jyL+� .w1� ., � sM' pL-•^ if• it =.w, I l �✓ T - S; c line location.. Photo 1: Proposed location of new electric conduit. Proposed V Photo 2: Proposed 5 e!: location of