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230 HIGHLAND AVENUE - CONSERVATION COMMISSION I 230 Highland Ave. — r M 1 II 310 CMR 10.9 9 DEP Me No. (Po be provided by DPP) Form 2 SALEM __" App6®t F,rnnornlv.rn commonvealth - FebfiuoAy 2, 1993 of Xaaaachusetta Dat Regom Poled Determination of Applicability Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. c. 131, 540 From Sae.ern Con,5eJLyati.On COMMi,5,S iOn Issuing Authority TO 7oheph Ft'nn,icckio Same (Name of Person making request) (Name of property owner) Address 2 Pehkin. ROW, Ton6o1•i.eZd Address Sam This determination is issued and delivered as follows: ❑ by hand delivery to person making request on (date) ® by certified mail, return receipt requested on 366;ie 3 (date) Pursuant to the authority of G.L. c.131, S40, the Commission S'sion has considered your request for a Determination of Applicability and its sup- porting documentation, and has made the followirg determination (check whichever is applicable) : Location: street Address 230 Hight-and Avenue Lot Number: 120 May 8 This Determination is positive. . '` r 1. ❑ The area described below, which includes all/part of the arra described in your request, is an Area subject to Protection under the Act.- Therefore, any removing, filing, dredging or altering cnf that. arep ,'. requires the filing of a Notice of Intent. N �ti ' 2. ❑ The work described below, which includes all/part'of the work described in your request, 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. 2-1 Effective 11/10/89 3. ❑ The work described below, which includes all/part of the work described rn your renueet, is w4.-.h4.n the Buf_er lone as defined is the regulations. and will altar an Tr-a SWjjt•ct. to Pruti.ecti.on Cnd:'r the Act . ^herefore, said work requires the filing of a Notice of Intent. This Determination is negatives 1. ® The area described in your request is not an Area subject to Protection Under the Act. 2. ❑ The work described in your 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 your 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. 4. ❑ The area described in your request is Subject to Protection Under the Act, but 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: Issued by Salem Conservation Commission This Determination must be signed by a naiority of tte co:-Iserva`.ion 'nnuni.,sion. on this 27th day of May 1999 , before me personally appeared the above mentioned to me known to be the person described in, and who executed, the foregoing instrument, and ac!tzowledged that he/she executed the same as his/her free act and deed. July 15, 1999 ` titary Public my commission Expires This Determination does not relieve the-applicant from complying with all other applicable federal, state or local statutes, ordinances, by-laws or regulations. This Determination shall be valid for three years from the date of issuance. The applicant, the owner, any person aggrieved by this Determination, any owner of lend abutting the lard upon which the proposed work is to be done, or any ten residents of the city or town in which such lard is located, are hereby notified or their right to request the Department of Environmental Protection to issue a Superseding Determination of Applicability, providing the request is made by certified mail or hand delivery to the Department, with the appropriate filing fee and Fee Transmittal Form as provided in 310 CMR 10.03(7) within ten 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 the applicant. 2-2A 3. ❑ The work described below. which includes all/part of the work described in your request, is within the Buffer zone as defined in the regulations, and will alter an Area subject to Protection Under the Act. :Therefore, aai.d work raquirns the filing of a Notice of Intent. This Determination is negative: 1. ❑ The area described in your request is not an Area subject to Protection Under the Act. 2. ❑ The work described in your request is within an Area subject to.Protection Under the Act, but will not remove, fill, dredge, or alter that area. Therefore, said work dose not require the filing of a Notice of Intent. 3. ❑ The work described in your 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. 4. ❑ The area described in your request is subject to Protection Under the Act, but 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: • J issued by the Department of Environmental Protection Signature on this day of 19 before me personally appeared to me known to be the person described in, and who executed, the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same as his/her free act and deed. Notary Public My Commission Expires This Supers Ming Drtcrmination does not relieve the a(plicant from eomnlving with 711 other applicable federal, state or local statutes, e,rrrances, by-iiws or reguiations. This Superseding Determination shad be vaLid for three years from the date of issuance. The applicant, the owner, any person aggrieved by:the Superseding Determination, any owner of land abutting thei Land upon which the proposed work is to be done, or any ten persons pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §10A, are hereby notified of their right to request an adjudicatory hearing pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §10, providing the request is made by certified mail or hand delivery to the Department, with the appropriate filing fee and Fee+. Transmittal Form as provided in 310 CMR 10.03(7) within ten days from the date of issuance of this Supersedire— Determination, and is addressed to: Docket Clerk, office of General Counsel, Department of Environmental Protection, One Winter Street, Boston, MA 02108. A copy of the request shall at the same time be sent by certified mail or hand delivery to the conservation commission, the applicant, and any other party. A Notice of Claim for an Adjudicatory Nearing shall comply with the Department's Rules for Adj,.e',:atory Proceedings, 310 CMR 1.01(6), and shall contain the following information: (a) the DEP wetlands File Number, name of the applicant, and address of the project;. (b) the complete now, address and telephone number of the party filing the request, and ; if represented by counsel, the name and address of the attorney; (c) the renes and addresses of all other parties, if known; (d) a clear and concise statement of (1) the facts which are grounds for the proceeding, (2). the objections to this Superseding Determination, including specifically the manner in which it is alleged to be inconsistent with the Department's Wetlands Regulations, (310 CMR 10.00) and (3) the relief sought through the adjudicatory hearing, including specifically the changes desired in the Superseding 9etermination; (e) a statement that a copy of the request has.been sent to the applicant, the conservation commission and each other party or representative of such party, if known. Failure to submit all necessary may result in a dismissal by the Department of the Notice of Claim for an .. Adjudicatory Nearing. 2-2B %ON Cptt 'b Salem. Massachucctts 01970 �'�'�fA SSNCN�y CITY OF SALEM CONSERVATION COMMISSION REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY The Salem Conservation Commission will hear a Request for a Determination of Applicability, under the Wetlands Protection Act , Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 131 , Section 40, at the request of Mr . Joseph A. Finocchio. The applicant is seeking a Request to determine if the property located at 230 Highland Avenue (Assessors Map 8 , Lot 120) has the potential for construction and operation of a commercial business. The Request will be heard on Thursday, February 25, 1993 at 7 : 00 p.m. , One Salem Green, Second Floor Conference Room. /Bet;y Horne Chair February 18, 1993 EX\DH\FINOCCHI .ODT This notice posted on "Official Bulletin Board City Hall Av®., Salem, Mass. on fe6 . /b, �97� at a : i t M in accordance with Chap. 2.9 23A & 23 of M.G.L. koN Cp�� Salem. Massachusetts 01970 A SS DCN CITY OF SALEM CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On Thursday, December 13 , 1990 at 7 : 00 p .m. , the Salem Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing under the Wetlands Protection Act, Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 131 , Section 40 , at the request of New Pickering Wharf Limited Partnership for .repair of an existing seawall located on the South River . Proposed work primarily consists of demolition and replacement of a 64 ' section; installation of steel sheeting; and repairs to the concrete footing . The hearing will be held at One Salem Green , second floor conference room. �O� �• l �/kms John G . Vallis Chairman D825 Tkia notic, nu 11�i,'rlr,lal Bulletin Board", City Hall .<.ae . .. 'J-em, Mass . onj)ee . Li 1950 at 3 t LF 2- 19417 in accordance with Chap. 626% of the Acts of 1956. 4 10 CHR 10.9 9 D17-r&No. Cro be provieed by DEP) Form 2 cuy/ro.a SALEM Appioat F,invrnrrli,rr, commonwealth Febnuany 2, 1993 of Massachusetts Dtle Regoe<a Psed Determination of Applicability Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. c. 131, $40 From Salem ConzeAvati.on Comm.(mion Issuing Authority Joaeph Finnicchio Same To (Name of Person making request) (Name of property owner) Address 2 Peh.kin6 Row, Tormnietd Address Same This determination is issued and delivered as follows: ❑ by hand delivery to person making request on (date) ® by certified mail, return receipt requested on dbiihe�l99; (date) Pursuant to the authority of G.L. c.131, S40, the Commis's (on has considered your request for a Determination of Applicability and its sup- porting documentation, and has made the following determination (check whichever is applicable) : Location: street Address 230 Hightand Avenue Lot Number: 120 Map 8 This Determination is positive. 1. ❑ The area described below, which includes all/part of the arta described in your request, is an Area subject to Protection under the Act. Therefore, any removing, filing, dredging or altering of that area requires the filing of a Notice of Intent. 2. ❑ The work described below, which includes all/part'of the work described in your request, 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. 2-1 Effective 11/10/89 3. .❑ The work described below, which includes all/part of the work described 'n your requeO., is wi-h=.n the Buffer Tons as defined in the regulations. and will alter an 3--a SuLj.:ct. to Pr[.iactzon :.ndPJC the Act ^t,arefore, said work requires the filing of a Notice of Intent. This Determination is negative: 1. ® The area described in your request is not an Area subject to Protection Under the Act. 2. ❑ The work described in your 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 your 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. q. ❑ The area described in your request is Subject to Protection under the Act, but 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: Issued by Salem conservation commission Signature(s) / _ OIIA� This renermination must be signed by a matio_ity of tte co:aserva`.ion oormni�si.oa. on this 97th day of Mai 191_2._, before me personally appeared the above mentioned I to me known to be the person described in, and who executed, the foregoing instrument, and ac.icnowledged that he/she executed the same as his/her free act and deed. Juty 15, 1999 `—rotary Public- my commission Expires This Determination does not relieve the applicant from complying with all other applicable federal, state or Local statutes, ordinances, bylaws or regulations. This Determination shall be valid for three years from the date of isswnce. The applicant, the owner, any person aggrieved by this Determination, any owner of lend 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 or their right to request the Department of Envirormental Protection to issue a superseding Determination of Applicability, providing the request is made by certified mail or hand delivery to the Department, with the appropriate filing fee and Fee Transmittal Form as provided in 310 CMR 10.03(7) within ten days from the date of issuance of this Determination. A Copy of the request shell at the same time be sent by certified mail or hard delivery to the Conservation Commission and the applicant. 2-2A 3. ❑ The work described below, which includes all/part of the work described in your request, is within the Huffer Zone as defined in the regulations, and will alter an Area Subject to Protection under the Act. .Therefore, Raid work raquirre the filing of a Notice of Intent. This Determination is negative: 1. ❑ The area described in your request is not an Area subject to Protection Under the Act. 2. ❑ The work described in your 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 your 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. 6. ❑ The area described in your request is subject to Protection under the Act, but since the work described therein meats the requirements for the following exemption, as specified in the Act and the regulations, no' Notice of Intent is .required: issued by the Department of Environmental Protection signature on this day of 19 , before me personally appeared to me known to be the person described in, and who executed, the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same as his/her free act and deed. Notary Public My commission Expires This Superseding DMtrminati,n does not relieve the applicant from eomplving with -ll other appiicable federal, state or local statutes, o,?mantes, by-laws or reguiatims. This Superseding Determination shall be valid for three years tram the date of issuance. The applicant, the owner, any person aggrieved by the Superseding Determination, any owner of land abutting the land upon which the proposed work is to be dare .or any ten persons pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §10A, are hereby notified of their right to request an adjudicatory hearing pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §10, providing the request is made by certified mail or hard delivery to the Department, with the appropriate filing fee and Fee, Transmittal Form as provided in 310 CMR 10.03(7) within ten days frau the date of issuance of this Supersedirre— Determination, and is addressed to: Docket Clerk, Office of General Counsel, Department of Environmental Protection, One winter Street, Boston, MA 02108. A copy of the request shall at the same time be sent by certified mail or hard delivery to the conservation commission, the applicant, and any other party. A Notice of Claim for an Adjudicatory Hearing shall comply with the Department's Rules for Adjur*:atory Proceedings, 310 CMR 1.01(6), and shall contain the following information: (a) the DEP wetlands File Number, name of the applicant, and address of the project;. (b) the complete name, address and telephone member of the party filing the request, and ; if represented by counsel, the name and address of the attorney; _ (c) the names and addresses of all other parties, if known; (d) a clear and concise statement of (1) the facts which are grounds for the proceeding, (2). the objections to this Superseding Determination, including specifically the manner in which it is alleged to be inconsistent with the Department's wetlands Regulations, (310 CMR 10.00) and (3) the relief sought through the adjudicatory hearing, inc/siding specifically the changes desired in the Superseding Oeterminstion; (e) a statement that a copy of the request has.been sent to the applicant, the conservation commission and each other party or representative of such party, if known. Failure to submit ell necessary may result in a dismissal by the Department of the Notice of Claim for an .. Adjudicatory Hearing. 2-28 CITY OF SALEM ,CONSERVATION COMMISSION COMMISSION REQUEST FOR ++ f DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY The Salem Conservation Commission will,hear • i rGeneral Request for a Determination of Applicability,der the Wetlands Protection Act,Massachusetts Laws, Chapter 131, Section 40, at the uest of Mr.Joseph A.Finocchio.The applicanteeking a Request to determine if the propertyated at 230 Highland Avenue (Assessors Mapot 120)has the potential for construction and ` operation of a commercial business.The Request will be heard on Thursday, February 25, 1993 at 7:00 p.m., One Salem Green, Second Floor Cani e ference RQgm. .t BETSY HORNE, Cha '' 's February 18, 1993 m SN850 it f 1 1 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. Request for Determination of Applicability ' Under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act ' (M.G.L. C. 131 s. 40) and the City of Salem ' Wetlands and Flood Hazard District Regulations for property at: ' 230 Highland Avenue Salem, Massachusetts ' Prepared for: Mr. Joseph A. Finocchio 2 Perkins Row ' Topsfield, Massachusetts Prepared by: ' Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. 204 Lafayette Street Salem, Massachusetts t 2 February 1993 1 ' ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES Ir t�► CI IIf % �11 SII f 11 aha rZ43 i� � f 1 � If f i I fii _ �'� - lei ,, i . j►�� ,�, . �h� ��_ lid ti 4�i iJ ill �;, i � t�� i � orf �f, ��I t,� I�f ff ISI A - — � � C� �f� �' � I � � � I i i" �. _ -_ .. _ Ali ' - 310 CMR 10.99 Form 1 DEP File No (To be Prmved by DEP) _ `I Commonwealth cdyio . Salem of Massachusetts Mpicen:_ Mr_ Joseph- A. Finocchio Request for a Determination of Applicability PP tY Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. C. 131, §40 1. I,the undersigned,hereby request that the Salem ' Conservation Commission make a determination as to whether the area,described below,or work to be performed on said area,also described below,is subject to the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act,G.L. c. 131,§40. ' 2 The area is described as follows.(Use maps or plans,if necessary,to provide a description and the location of the area subject to this request) Location:Street Address - 230 Highland Avenue ' Lot Number: Lot 120, Map 8 The Site is located at 230 Highland Avenue,Salem,Massachusetts,and is identified as Lot#120 of Salem Assessor's Map#8,an approximately 1.43 acre vacant lot(Fig. 1). The Site is bordered to the ' south by Highland Avenue,to the east by the right-of way for Glenn Avenue,to the north by Greenlawn Avenue,and to the west by Lots#116 and#119. The Site is owned by Mr.Joseph A.Finocchio,owner of the Salem Sign Company,which is located on Lot#123,immediately east of Glenn Avenue. The subject property is partially wooded,with dominant species including staghorn sumac,apple, t and oak. Several species of upland herbaceous vegetation are also present A drainage culvert which collects drainage from Highland Avenue empties onto the property. No sign of ponding or a seasonally high water table was noted on the Site. No areas were noted on the property in which the vegetative community met the 50%wetland vegetation composition criteria necessary for a Bordering Vegetated Wetland. There are no protectable Wetland Resource Areas or Buffer Zones on the Site. 3. The work in said area is described below. (Use additional paper.H necessary,to describe the proposed work.) ' The applicant proposes to market the subject property as a lot with the potential for construction and operation of a commercial business. The applicant requests that the Commission issue a Negative Determination of Applicability because there are no Resource Areas or Buffer Zones present at the Site. A ' Negative Determination using check box#1("The area described in your request is not an Area Subject to Protection Under the Act")would therefore be appropriate for the Site. A detailed description of the Site is contained in the attached report and figures depicting site conditions. 1 Effective 11/10/89 ' 4. the owner(s)of the area,if not the person making this request,has been given written notification of this ' - requeston 2 February 199.3 (date) The name(s)and address(es)of the owner(s): Mf: Joseph A. Finocchio 2 Perkins Row Topsfield, MA 01983 t 1 5. 1 have filed a complete copy of this request with the appropriate regional office of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 2 Februar-> 1993 —(date) 1 DEP Northeast Regional Office DEP Southeast Regional Office 5 Commonwealth Avenue Lakeville Hospital Woburn, MA 01801 Route 105 Lakeville, MA 02347 DEP Central Regional Office ' 75 Grove Street DEP Western Regional Office Worcester, MA 01605 State House West,4th Floor 436 Dwight Street ' Springfield.MA 01103 6. 1 understand that notification of this request will be placed in a local newspaper at my expense in accor- dance with Section 10.05(3)(b)1 of the regulations by the Conservation Commission and that I will be billed accordingly. ' Sanature ame uu2h F. Mu1li�an Gulf of Maine Research Center (50&) 743 6613 Address "^ afa ette Street Tel. Salem, MA 01970 t.2 i / v 1 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ' ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 204 LAFAYETTE STREET SALEM, MA 01970 (508) 745-6618 FAX (508) 741-8648 Salem Conservation Commission 2 January 1993 ' One Salem Green Salem,MA 01970 ATTENTION: Ms. Betsy Horne, Chairperson RE: Request for Determination of Applicability 230 Highland Avenue ' Salem, Massachusetts Dear Ms. Home: ' * On behalf of our client, Mr. Joseph Finocchio, owner of the above referenced property, Gulf of Maine Research Center Inc. (GMAC) hereby requests a Negative Determination of Applicability pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act ' (M.G.L. c.131 s.40; hereinafter "the Act") Regulations (310 CMR 10.00; hereinafter"the Regulations")and the City of Salem Wetland and Flood Hazard District Regulations (hereinafter the "City Ordinance") for proposed activities at 230 Highland Avenue ' (Figure 1). Mr. Finocchio wishes to develop the referenced lot (identified as Salem Assessor's Map#8,Lot#120 [Figure 2]) for commercial purposes, and is seeking this Determination from the Commission regarding the presence of protectable Resource ' Areas on the site. Site Location and Description The Site is located at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Glenn Avenue in ' Salem, Massachusetts, and consists of 1.43 acres. The enclosed plan,entitled"Salem, Massachusetts; Plan of land prepared for: Joseph A. and Irene B. Finocchio; Reid Land Surveyors; January 26, 1993" depicts current Site conditions and topography. The lot is ' currently vacant, and abuts Lot 123, where the Salem Sign Company is located. Glenn Avenue, which separates Lots 120 and 123 (Figure 2), has not been completed to its intersection with Highland Avenue, and currently exists only as a right-of-way. Gulf of ' Maine Research Center scientists have made several inspections of the site at the request of Mr. Finocchio. The purpose of the GMRC site visits was to assess the presence of protectable Resource Areas,pursuant to the Act,Regulations and the City Ordinance. Topography at the Site is sloping, with the wester portion of the lot at the highest ' elevation. A drain pipe on the Site receives drainage from a catch basin on Highland Avenue. However, there are no areas of ponding evident on the Site. The easter edge of the lot appears to have been historically filled. The vegetative community at the Site is ' dominated by upland tree species such as apple (Malas spp.), white oak(Quercus alba), black oak(Q. nigra), smooth sumac (Rhus glabra), staghorn sumac (R. typhina),quaking aspen(Populus tremuloides), white ash (Fraxinus americana), sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) and American larch (Larix laricina). An area of low relief in the eastern ' 230 Highland Avenue,Salem,Request for Determination;Page 1 of 3 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ' portion of the lot contains scattered wetland plant species (see below), but does not meet the criteria in the Regulations for any protectable Resource Area. ' Proposed Activities The applicant proposes to develop the site for commercial business. Following ' the issuance of a Negative Determination of Applicability, Mr. Finocchio plans to market the referenced lot as a lot buildable for commercial purposes. Bordering Vegetated Wetlands ' The Regulations establish a 50% wetland vegetative composition standard as the definition of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (310 CMR 10.55(2)(c)). Additionally, Bordering Vegetated Wetlands border on creeks,rivers, streams,ponds or lakes. ' Topography at 230 Highland Avenue includes an area of low relief at the base of the slope in the eastern portion of the lot. The eastern edge of this area of low relief is bordered by the parking area adjacent to Salem Sign Company. There are several small ' areas (less than 100 square feet) where the soil surface is moist, but vegetation does not indicate the presence of wetlands. Primary growth in the lowest portion of the property includes staghom sumac, apple,red maple (Acer rubrum) and American elm(Ulmus americana). However, in no portion of the site do wetland species such as red maple and ' American elm comprise 50% of the vegetation. There are no bogs, swamps, wet meadows or marshes upgradient of this culvert. Therefore,pursuant to the Regulations (310 CMR 10.02), the area of low relief does not meet the definition of a stream. There is ' no hydraulic or vegetative connection between the area of low relief and the culvert under Highland Avenue. Thus,Gulf of Maine Research Center is of the opinion that the Resource Area Bordering Vegetated Wetland is not present on the site. ' Other Resource Areas According to the 1985 Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map for the City of Salem(Figure 3), the site is above the upper limits of the ' theoretical 100-year flood elevation. Therefore, the Resource Area Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage (310 CMR 10.04)does not occur at the site. According to the U.S.G.S. Salem Quadrangle Topographic Map (Figure 1), Site elevations range from 80 ' to 100 feet N.G.V.D. Based on Site elevations and the GMRC Site inspections, no Coastal Wetland Resource Areas are present at the Site. The Regulations define Isolated Land Subject to Flooding(310 CMR 10.57) as "an isolated depression or closed basin without an inlet or an outlet...which at least once a ' year confines standing water to a volume of at least 1/4 acre-feet and to an average depth of at least six (6) inches." Topography at the Site does not create any isolated depressions which meet the above criteria. The Resource Area Bordering Land Subject to Flooding ' (310 CMR 10.57(2)(a)) is defined as "an area with low, flat topography adjacent to and inundated be flood waters rising from creeks,rivers, streams,ponds or lakes." There are no areas present at the Site which meet these stated criteria. Therefore,neither Isolated ' nor Bordering Land Subject to Flooding exists at the Site. Site Soils A review of the Soil Conservation Service's Soil Survey of Essex County, ' Massachusetts (1984; Figure 4),revealed that Site soils are classified as Urban Land (UR). These areas are nearly level to moderately steep, and soils are usually obscured by urban works and structures. Soil types near the Site include Ridgebury extremely stony t fine sandy loam (RiB) and Chatfield-Hollis-Rock Outcrop complex (CrC), upland soil types that are rated by the Soil Conservation Service as "poor" to "very poor" for their potential for wetland plants and shallow water areas. Because the soils associated with ' the Site are not typical hydric soils, wetlands are not likely to be present. ' 230 Highland Avenue,Salem,Request for Determination;Page 2 of 3 1 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ' Buffer Zones The Regulations require the filing of a Notice of Intent for any activity that would ' affect a protectable Resource Area or its associated 100-foot Buffer Zone. During the Site inspections and map review by Gulf of Maine Research Center,no protectable Resource Areas were identified on any property adjacent to 230 Highland Avenue within 100 feet of the property boundary. Therefore, the proposed activities at 230 Highland ' Avenue will not require the filing of a Notice of Intent due to presence of protectable Resource Areas on adjoining property. ' Summary and Conclusions Based upon Gulf of Maine Research Center's Site inspections and review of pertinent maps and documents, we are of the belief that no Resource Areas protectable ' under the Act, Regulations or City Ordinance are present at 230 Highland Avenue. We therefore respectfully request that the Salem Conservation Commission issue a Negative Determination of Applicability pursuant to the Regulations (310 CMR 10.05(3)(b)) in reference to this Site. If there are any further questions regarding this matter,please do ' not hesitate to contact me or my associate,Mark Sherfy. S' cerely, Hugh F. Mulligan, Ph.D. ' Director cc: Mr. Joseph A. Finocchio ' 2 Perkins Row Topsfield,MA 01983 Mr. George Fallon 11 Collins Street Salem, MA 01970 ' Division of Wetlands and Waterways Department of Environmental Protection 10 Commerce Way ' Woburn,MA 01801 230 Highland Avenue,Salem,Request for Determination;Page 3 of 3 1 t Appendix A ' Site Maps and Plans 1 1 1 ' Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. ' 204 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970 (508)745-6618 FAX (508) 741-8648 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ' ES e d 5 r 0� The Site rHOErv� rzoO ��o�% • b�f l� .�\��I_�✓' � �� LQC- � iJ °��I � V 1 NKO urn 'amP=I 50 e C�i e h,...,,,m,.:rr. .... .,:,.aa«..., '� .•r.n.::::. . :,,,� ,,,,...r a��.:�:.::a �_.r..r`;,�.w„w,.,... ¢..-r.....�;.se;r:,r;:_:.<,..o.<,:m..:xm,,.:, ' N FIGURE 1. SITE LOCUS GULF OF MNE RESEARCH CENTER ' PROJECT:230 Highland Avenue PROJECT NO.: 22970254 Salem, MA ' SCALE: 1" = approx. 2100' DATE: January 20, 1993 SOURCE: USGS 7.5 Minute Topographic Series, Salem Quadrangle 1 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. 101 16104 155 %0% 162 26471 % 11910 0 to FIGURE 2. ASSESSOR'S MAP GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER PROJECT:230 Highland Avenue PROJECT NO.: 22970254 Salem, MA I SCALE: 1" = approx. 100' 1 DATE: January 20, 1993 SOURCE: City of Salem Assessors Map #8 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. The Site ZONE C oJc Pie oa Zone Q CMinimal Areas of I n I Flooding) 01 FIGURE 3. FLOOD HAZARD ZONES GULF OF MAWE RESEARCH CENTER PROJECT:230 Highland Avenue PROJECT NO.: 22970254 Salem, MA I SCALE: 1" = approx. 800' 1 DATE: February 1, 1993 SOURCE: F.E.M.A. Flood Insurance Rate Map, Salem, Massachusetts GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ...�<aae:<o;<zcwcax::::':'. 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SITE SOILS GULF OF MANE RESEARCH CENTER ' PROJECT:230 Highland Avenue PROJECT NO.: 22970254 Salem, MA ' SCALE: 1" = approx. 1320' DATE: ;February 1, 1993 SOURCE: Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey of Southern Essex Co. 1 1 t QCol u hat-98 Clasp bio x is) 1 1 ' Appendix B Gulf of Maine Research Center ' Summary of Professional Qualifications 1 ' Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. 204 Lafayette Street, Salem,MA 01970 (508)745-6618 FAX (508) 741-8648 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ' SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER, INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 1 ' Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. (GMRC) is a comprehensive interdisciplinary firm specializing in providing a full range of cost-effective environmental consulting services throughout New England, while adhering to technical standards of excellence. Headquartered ' in Salem, Massachusetts, GMRC's staff includes geologists, wetlands biologists, geo- hydrologists, geophysicists, oceanographers, and other professional scientists with fust-rate technical qualifications. The diverse and experienced GMRC staff allows the firm to assemble project teams ideally suited to meet the needs of individual clients. GMRC can help you ' creatively solve problems involving environmental and regulatory issues and the firm provides the necessary assistance to help you move efficiently through the increasingly complicated environmental regulatory process. Examples of GMRC's extensive range of environmental services include: I ' • Real Estate Transfer Site Assessments (i.e. M.G.L. Chapter 21E) • Investigations and Waivers under the Massachusetts Contingency Plan • Underground Storage Tank Detection, Removal, and Management • Contaminated Soil Removal and Groundwater Treatment • Environmental Compliance, Planning, and Permitting Strategy • Environmental Project Management • Environmental Impact Analysis • Wetlands Identification and Delineation • Wetland Replication, Mitigation, and Restoration • Lake, Estuarine, and Oceanic Environmental & Ecological Assessments ' • Preparation of Expert Testimony GMRC has developed a solid reputation for high quality client-oriented performance, adhering to budgets, and timely completion of projects. The firm works closely with local, state, and federal regulatory personnel and has developed a solid reputation with regional environmental regulators, as well as with our diverse private and municipal clients. GMRC is ' dedicated to providing economical and environmentally responsible solutions and designing, reviewing, implementing, and evaluating environmental projects in order to achieve positive results for our clients. 1 .1 Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. ' 204 Lafavette Street, Salem, MA 01970 (508) 745-6618 FAX (508)741-8648 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. 1 WETLAND AND ECOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS ' GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER, INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. (GMRC) offers a full range of expertise with the ' identification, classification, assessment, and management of coastal and freshwater wetlands. The firm's staff includes environmental scientists, ecologists, and botanists with training and experience throughout New England. GMRC has designed,implemented, and monitored a number of wetland replacement and restoration projects, and the firm's professional staff is familiar with local, state,and federal environmental regulations. ' Examples of GMRC's range of environmental consulting services related to wetlands and terrestrial ecology include: • Identification and Delineation of Coastal and Freshwater Wetlands • Preparation and Review of Environmental Permit Applications ' • Functional Assessment of Wetland Resource Areas ' • Wetland Replacement and Restoration • Lake, Estuarine, and Oceanic Environmental & Ecological Assessments • Environmental Planning and Technical Report Preparation ' • Wildlife Habitat Evaluations • Vernal Pool Certification ' • Water Quality Certification • Chapter 91 Waterways Licensing and Army Corps Permitting ' • Preparation of Expert Testimony Since 1983,pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act,GMRC has managed and supervised hundreds of ecological assessments and investigations. The firm frequently reviews technical reports for private parties, as well as for local and state officials. GMRC has developed a reputation for designing and implementing cost-effective and environmentally responsible solutions for projects involving activities in and adjacent to sensitive wetland and terrestrial resources. Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. ' 204 Lafavette Street, Salem, MA 01970 (508) 745-6618 FAX (508)741-8648 1 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. 1 ' HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INVESTIGATIONS AND REMEDIATION ' GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER, INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 1 Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. (GMRC) has extensive experience with hazardous ' material site assessment, management,cleanup, and remediation. The firm's staff includes environmental scientists with training and experience in a number of environmental disciplines, including geology, geophysics, geohydrology, toxicology, risk assessment, groundwater contaminant transport, hazardous waste management, and wastewater monitoring. GMRC staff scientists are EPA and OSHA certified to perform hazardous materials investigations throughout New England. t Examples of GMRC's range of environmental consulting services related to hazardous materials include: ' • Environmental Site Assessments for Real Estate Transfers (i.e. Chapter 21E Site Assessments) ' • Groundwater and Soil Sampling and Analysis, including Test Pit Excavation, Monitoring Well Installation, Geotechnical and Soil Borings, and Field Screening of Soils and Groundwater ' • Underground Storage Tank Detection, Removal, and Management • Groundwater Flow Modeling t • Risk Assessments to Determine Impacts of Environmental Contamination on Public Health, Safety, and the Environment t • Emergency Response Plans for Spills and Releases • Wastewater Flow and Industrial Emission Monitoring • Geophysical Surveys ' • Contaminated Soil Removal and Groundwater Treatment • Regulatory Support with State and Federal Superfund Laws ' Since 1983,pursuant to the Massachusetts Oil and Hazardous Material Release Prevention and Response Act (M.G.L. c.21E) and the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (310 CMR 40.00), GMRC has managed and supervised hundreds of oil and hazardous material site ' assessments and investigations,remedial response plans, and remedial response actions. GMRC has developed a reputation for designing and implementing cost-effective and environmentally responsible solutions for projects involving hazardous materials. Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. ' 204 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970 (508)745-6618 FAX (508)741-8648 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 204 LAFAYETTE STREET SALEM, MA 01970 (508) 745-6618 Ms. Betsy Horne, Chairperson 24 May 1993 FAX (508) 741-8648 Salem Conservation Commission One Salem Green i Salem,MA 01970 RE: Addendum to a Request for Determination of Applicability 230 Highland Avenue Salem, Massachusetts Dear Ms. Home: Gulf of Maine Research Center Inc. (GMRC) hereby submits additional information to the Request for Determination of Applicability filed on 2 February 1993 for property at 230 Highland Avenue, Salem,Massachusetts. At the request of the Commission, the public hearing for this filing has been extended to allow inspection of the site during the growing season. GMRC scientists have recently inspected the site and are providing the results of the site inspection to the Commission to aid in determining the site's wetland status. Since the 22 April public hearing,mush of the woody vegetation on the site has leafed out, and several species of herbaceous vegetation have emerged. The plant species list provided as an attachment to this letter details all species identified by GMRC at the site. Although some of the newly emergent species are wetland indicators,GMRC maintains its position that the wetland plant community does not border on any stream or pond and does not contain wetland vegetation in sufficient quantity to meet the criteria for a Bordering Vegetated Wetland. In a few isolated locations, the herbaceous community contains Virginia fern and sensitive fern, both wetland indicator species. However, the herbaceous community comprises only one third of the plant community as a whole, and the addition of these wetland indicators is insufficient to create a plant community composed of at least 50% wetland vegetation. An additional observation made during the recent GMRC site inspection is that there is no identifiable vegetative or hydraulic connection between the patches of wetland herbs and the culvert draining from Highland Avenue, and no identifiable vegetative connection between these patches and the downstream wetlands. Therefore, GMRC maintains its position that the area of low topography does not qualify as a stream pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Regulations(310 CMR 10.00). Based on our review of pertinent regulations,maps,plans and site characteristics, GMRC is of the opinion that the area of low topography on the 230 Highland Avenue property does not meet the criteria for protection under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. If there are any further questions regarding this additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me or my associate, Mark Sherfy. Y. Hugh ulli an Ph JD. g g Director GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. Plant Species List 230 Highland Avenue Salem,Massachusetts Scientific Name Common Name Indicator Status Acer negundo Box elder FAC Acer rubrum Red maple FAC* Equisetum fluviatile Swamp horsetail OBL Fraxinus americana White ash FACU Onoclea sensibilis Sensitive fern FACW Populus deltoides Quaking aspen FAC Prunus serotina Black cherry FACU Pyrus malus Apple NL Quercus alba White oak FACU Quercus velutina Black oak FACU Rhamnus frangula European buckthorn FACU Rhus glabra Smooth sumac NL Rhus radicans Poison-ivy FAC Rhus typhina Staghorn sumac NL Rubus allegheniensis Blackberry FACU Rubus idaeus Red raspberry FAC Ulmus americana American elm FACW Viburnum recognitum Northern arrowwood FACW Woodwardia virginica Virginia chain fern OBL KEY: OBL: Found in wetlands >99% of the time FACW: Found in wetlands 67-99% of the time,but occasionally found in uplands. FAC: Found in wetlands 34-66% of the time, and as often in uplands. FACU: Found in wetlands 1-33% of the time, and usually occurs in uplands. NL: _ The species has not been reviewed but is considered an upland species based on the professional experience of GMRC scientists. *: Red maple is listed as a facultative species but is considered a wetland indicator for the purposes of wetland determinations. Gulf of Maine Research Center,Inc. 204 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970 (508)745-6618 FAX (508) 741-8648 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 204 LAFAYETTE STREET SALEM, MA 01970 (508) 745-6618 FAX (508) 741-8648 Salem Conservation Commission 22 April 1993 One Salem Green Salem, MA 01970 ATTENTION: Ms. Betsy Horne, Chairperson RE: Request for Determination of Applicability 230 Highland Avenue Salem, MA Dear Ms. Horne: Gulf of Maine Research Center(GMRC) hereby submits to the Salem Conservation Commission additional information relative to a Request for Determination of Applicability filed for the above mentioned property. In the summary letter submitted with the Request for Determination form (dated 2 February 1993),GMRC presented the results of an investigation of the subject property in reference to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Regulations (310 CMR 10.00). Our investigation revealed that there were no characteristics of the site that met the criteria of any protected wetland resource area. Included with this letter is a copy of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetland Inventory (NWI) Map of Salem. The NWI maps are based on 1977 aerial photography, with a U.S.G.S. quadrangle as the base map. Wetlands are circled in black, with the wetland classification given for each. Wetland classifications follow the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's document Classification of Wetlands and Deep-Water Habitats of the United States (Cowardin 1977). The approximate boundaries of the subject property are shown and shaded in red on the enclosed map. The map indicates that there are no wetlands present on the subject property according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service criteria. Gulf of Maine Research Center believes that the additional information available from this map concurs with our previous evaluation of the property, and respectfully requests the issuance of a Negative Determination of Applicability for 230 Highland Avenue. Thank you for the opportunity to present this additional information. Sincerely, Mark H. Sherfy Environmental Scientist , s ` i. i ro yam" . , , l ) t 4 41e. /J > - - ---- ------ - -- -- - - -Ax . - s 310 CMR 10.9 9 D1*2 Ode No. (ro be provided by DFP) Form 2 ChAMM APpBaM Commoarealth of Massachusetts Dat Regum Filed Determination of Applicability Kassachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. C. 131, 540 From Issuing Authority To (Name of Person making request) (Name of property owner) Address ' Address This determination is issued and delivered as follows: ❑ by hand delivery to person making request on (date) ❑ by certified mail, return receipt requested on (date) Pursuant to the authority of G.L. c.131, 540, the has considered your request for a Determination of Applicability and its sup- porting documentation, and has made the followir•g determination (check whichever is applicable) : Location: street Address Lot Number: This Determination is positive. 1. ❑ The area described below, which includes all/part of the area described in your request, is an Area subject to Protection Under the Act. Therefore, any removing, filing, dredging or altering of that. area requires the filing of a Notice of Intent. 2. ❑ The work described below, which includes all/part'of the work described in your request, 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. 2-1 Effective 11/10/89 3. ❑ The work described below, which includes all/part of the work described 'n your request, is wi�h'.n the suffer lone as defined in the regulations. and will alter an t r•a Sub jk c t. to Prof eQti on :.nds f the Act ^nerefore, said work requires the filing of a Notice of Intent. This Determination is negative: 1. ❑ The area described in your request is not an Area subject to Protection Under the Act. 2. ❑ The work described in your 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 your 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. 4. ❑ The area described in your request is subject to Protection Under the Act, _ but since the work- described therein meets the requirements for the following exemption, as specibied in the Act and the regulations, no Notice of Intent is required: issued by conservation commission Signature(s) This Determination must be signed by a majority of tte ::onserca`_inn 'ommi�sion. on this day of 19 before me personally appeared to me known to be the person described in, and who executed, the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same as his/her free act and deed. Notary Public My Commission Expires This Determination does not relieve the-applicant from coiolying with all other applicable federal, state or Local statutes, ordinances, by-laws or regulations. This Determination shall be valid for three years from the date of issuance. The applicant, the owner, any person aggrieved by this Determination, any owner of lard 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 Department of Environmental Protection to issue a Superseding Determination of Applicability, providing the request is made by certified mail or hand delivery to the Department, with the appropriate filing fee and fee Transmittal Form as provided in 310 LMR 10.03(7) within ten days from the date of issuance of this Determination. A copy of the request shell at the sane time be sent by certified mai( or hand delivery to the Conservation Commission and the applicant. 2-2A 3. ❑ The work described below. which includes all/part of the work described in your request, is within the Buffer Zone as defined in the regulations, and will alter an Area Subject to Protection Under the Act. :Therefore, maid work raquirme the filing of a Notice of Intent. This Determination is negative: 1. ❑ The area described in your request is not an Area Subject to Protection Under the Act. 2. ❑ The work described in your 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 your 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. 4. ❑ The area described in your request is Subject to Protection Under the Act, but 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: Jt issued by the Department of Environmental Protection Signature on this day of 19 , before me personally appeared , to me known to be the person described in, and who executed, the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same as hie/her free act and deed. Notary Public My commission Expires This Supersmding Drtarmination does not relieve the s(plicant from nomplving with ^ll other applicable federal, state or local statutes, o•rmnances, by(3ws or reguiations. This Superseding Determination shad be valid for three years from the date of issuance. The applicant, the owner, any person aggrieved by:the Superseding Determination, any owner of land abutting the land upon which the proposed work is to be.done, .or any ten persons pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §10A, are hereby notified of their right to request an adjudicatory hearing pursuant to G.L. C. 30A, §10, providing the request is made by certified mail or hand delivery to the Department, with the appropriate filing fee and Fee,. Transmittal Form as provided in 310 CMR 10.03(7) within ten days from the date of issuance of this Supersedine:. Determination, and is addressed to: Docket Clerk, Office of General Counsel, Department of Environments( Protection, one winter Street, Boston, MA 02108. A copy of the request shell at the same time be sent by certified mail or hand delivery to the conservation commission, the applicant, and any other party. A Notice of Claim for an Adjudicatory Hearing shall comply with the Department's Rules for Adj-k';atory Proceedings, 310 CMR 1.01(6), and shall contain the following information: (a) the DEP Wetlands File Number, name of the applicant, and address of the project;. (b) the complete name, address and telephone number of the party filing the request, and ; if represented by counsel, the nave and address of the attorney; (c) the names and addresses of all other parties, if kncwn; (d) a clear and corcise statement of (1) the facts which are grounds for the proceeding, (2).the objections to this Superseding Determination, including specifically the merrier in which it is alleged to be inconsistent with the Department's wetlands Regulations, (310 CMR 10.00) and (3) the relief sought through the adjudicatory hearing, including specifically the changes desired in the Superseding 4etermmination; (e) a statement that a copy of the request has.been sent to the applicant, the conservation cmanission and each other party or representative of such party, if known. Failure to submit ell necessary may result in a dismissal by the Department of the Notice of Claim for an Adjudicatory Nearing. 2-2B R he c5y a*A ae �e 4 s,1-1, ofV-1 01 /" 17/� �QrIC Cf- ��i�rY7 1 i� i - i 1 - - _ �E I � I - - i ---- I - - I -- �� I i� GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 204 LAFAYETTE STREET SALEM, MA 01970 (508) 745-6618 FAX(508) 741-8648 Ms. Debbie Hurlburt 26 February 1993 Salem Planning Board One Salem Green Salem, MA 01970 Dear Ms. Hurlburt: As per your recent request, I am sending you a check in the amount of $55.80 as payment for advertising fees for the Request for Determination of Applicability for 230 Highland Avenue. Please forward this check to the Salem Evening News on behalf of our client, Mr. Joseph Finocchio. If there is any further assisstance we may provide in this matter, please do not hesitate to call me. Thank you. Sincerely, Hugh . Mulligan, Ph.D. Director 1 / ° lu®At P 273 081 592 RECEIPT FOR CERTIFIED MAIL NO INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVIDED NOT FOR INTERNATIONAL MAIL (See Reverse) in Se 49 n I -Tr,I.)LI" L� °i Street and No. w P.O..State and ZIP Cade u Vi Postage S Certified Fee Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt showing to whom and Date Delivered N m Return Receipt showing to whom. Date.and Address of Delivery d TOTAL Postage and Fees $ 0 om Postmark or Date E 0 LL N a STICK POSTAGE STAMPS TO ARTICLE TO COVER FIRST CLASS POSTAGE, CERTIFIED MAIL FEE,AND CHARGES FOR ANY SELECTED OPTIONAL SERVICES.fees Item) 1. It you want this receipt postmarked,stick the gummed stub to the right of the return address leaving the receipt attached and present the article at a post office service window or hand it to your rural carrier. (no extra charge) 2. If you do not want this receipt postmarked,stick the gummed stub to the right of the return address of i the arOcle,date,detach and retain the receipt,and mail the article. 3. If you want a return receipt,write the certified mail number and your name and address on a return receipt card,Form 3811,and attach it to the front of the article by means of the gummed ends if space per- mits.Otherwise,affix to back of article.Endorse front of article RETURN RECEIPT REDUESTED adjacent to the number. 4. If you want delivery restricted to the addressee,or to an authorized agent of the addresses,endorse RESTRICTED DELIVERY on the from of the article. 5. Enter fees for the services requested in the appropriate spaces on the front of this receipt. If return receipt is requested,check the applicable blocks in item 1 of Form 3811. 6. Save this receipt and present it if you make inquiry. *U.S.G.P.o.1969-23a555 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. Request for Determination of Applicability ' Under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act ' (M.G.L. c. 131 s. 40) and the City of Salem ' Wetlands and Flood Hazard District Regulations for property at: ' 230 Highland Avenue Salem, Massachusetts ' Prepared for: Mr. Joseph A. Finocchlo 2 Perkins Row ' Topsfield, Massachusetts Prepared by: t Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. 204 Lafayette Street Salem, Massachusetts 2 February 1993 ' ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 1 1 310 CMR 10.99 Form 1 " DEP Ne No. - _ r�• (To be provgeE M DEP) :ra cd,lo Salem Commonwealth ,. of Massachusetts MPtican: Mr. .Toseph- A. Finocchio Request for a Determination of Applicability Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. c. 1319 §40 1. I,the undersigned,hereby request that the Salem ' Conservation Commission make a determination as to whether the area,described below•or work to be performed on said area,also described below,is subject to the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act G.L. c. 131,§40. 2. The area is described as follows.(Use maps or plans,if necessary,to provide a description and the location of the area subject to this request) ' Location:Street A ddress 230 Highland Avenue ' Lot Number: Lot 120, Map 8 The Site is located at 230 Highland Avenue,Salem,Massachusetts,and is identified as Lot#120 of Salem Assessors Map#8,an approximately 1.43 acre vacant lot(Fig. 1). The Site is bordered to the ' south by Highland Avenue,to the east by the right-of way for Glenn Avenue,to the north by Greenlawn Avenue,and to the west by Lots#116 and#119. The Site is owned by Mr.Joseph A.Finocchio,owner of the Salem Sign Company,which is located on Lot#123,immediately east of Glenn Avenue. The subject property is panially wooded,with dominant species including staghorn sumac,apple, ' and oak. Several species of upland herbaceous vegetation are also present A drainage culvert which collects drainage from Highland Avenue empties onto the property. No sign of ponding or a seasonally high water table was noted on the Site. No areas were noted on the property in which the vegetative ' community met the 50%wetland vegetation composition criteria necessary for a Bordering Vegetated Wetland. There are no protectable Wetland Resource Areas or Buffer Zones on the Site. 3. The work in said area is described below.(Use additional paper•it necessary,to describe the ' proposed work.) The applicant proposes to market the subject property as a lot with the potential for construction and operation of a commercial business. The applicant requests that the Commission issue a Negative Determination of Applicability because there are no Resource Areas or Buffer Zones present at the Site. A ' Negative Determination using check box#1 ("The area described in your request is not an Area Subject to Protection Under the Act")would therefore be appropriate for the Site. A detailed description of the Site is contained in the attached report and figures depicting site conditions. 1 �-t ' Effective lin0/89 4. the owner(s)of the area.If not the person making this request,has been given written notification of this requeston 2 February 1993 (date) The name(s)and addreas(es)of the Owner(a): ' Mr. Joseph A. Finocchio 2 Perkins Row Topsfield, MA 01983 1 t5. 1 have filed a complete copy of this request with the appropriate regional office of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 2 Februar'r 1993 _(date) ' DEP Northeast Regional Office DEP Southeast Regional Office 5 Commonwealth Avenue Lakeville Hospital ' Woburn, MA 01801 Route 105 Lakeville,MA 02347 DEP Central Regional Office 75 Grove Street DEP Western Regional Office Worcester,MA 01605 State House West,4th Floor 436 Dwight Street ' Springfield,MA 01103 6. l understand that notification of this request will be placed in a local newspaper at my expense in accor- dance with Section 10.05(3)(b)1 of the regulations by the Conservation Commission and that I will be billed accordingly. ' Scnature �'Na`me Hugh F. Mulligan ' Gulf of Maine Research Center (508) 745-6618 Address 204 7 "Fayette Street Tel. Salem, MA 01970 1 ' 12 E 1� , GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ' ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 204 LAFAYETTE STREET '- SALEM, MA 01970 (508) 745-6618 FAX (508) 741-8648 ' Salem Conservation Commission 2 January 1993 ' One Salem Green Salem,MA 01970 AT'T'ENTION: Ms. Betsy Horne, Chairperson ' RE: Request for Determination of Applicability 230 Highland Avenue ' Salem,Massachusetts Dear Ms.Horne: On behalf of our client,Mr. Joseph Finocchio,owner of the above referenced property,Gulf of Maine Research Center Inc. (GMRC)hereby requests a Negative Determination of Applicability pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act ' (M.GL. c.131 s.40; hereinafter"the Act") Regulations(310 CMR 10.00; hereinafter the Regulations") and the City of Salem Wetland and Flood Hazard District Regulations (hereinafter the"City Ordinance")for proposed activities at 230 Highland Avenue ' (Figure 1). Mr.Finocchio wishes to develop the referenced lot(identified as Salem Assessor's Map#8,Lot#120 [Figure 2])for commercial purposes, and is seeking this Determination from the Commission regarding the presence of protectable Resource Areas on the site. ' Site Location and Description The Site is located at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Glenn Avenue in Salem,Massachusetts, and consists of 1.43 acres. The enclosed plan, entitled"Salem, Massachusetts; Plan of land prepared for: Joseph A. and Irene B.Finocchio; Reid Land Surveyors; January 26, 1993" depicts current Site conditions and topography. The lot is ' currently vacant, and abuts Lot 123, where the Salem Sign Company is located. Glenn Avenue, which separates Lots 120 and 123 (Figure 2),has not been completed to its intersection with Highland Avenue,and currently exists only as a right-of-way. Gulf of Maine Research Center scientists have made several inspections of the site at the request ' of Mr. Finocchio. The purpose of the GMRC site visits was to assess the presence of protectable Resource Areas,pursuant to the Act,Regulations and the City Ordinance. Topography at the Site is sloping, with the western portion of the lot at the highest ' elevation. A drain pipe on the Site receives drainage from a catch basin on Highland Avenue. However,there are no areas of ponding evident on the Site. The eastern edge of the lot appears to have been historically filled The vegetative community at the Site is ' dominated by upland tree species such as apple (Malus spp.), white oak(Quercus alba), black oak(Q. nigra), smooth sumac (Rhus glabra), staghorn sumac (R. typhina), quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides), white ash (Fraxinus americana), sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) and American larch (Larix laricina). An area of low relief in the eastern 1 ' 230 Highland Avenue,Salem,Request for Determination;Page 1 of 3 ' GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ' portion of the lot contains scattered wetland plant species (see below), but does not meet the criteria in the Regulations for any protectable Resource Area. ' Proposed Activities The applicant proposes to develop the site for commercial business. Following the issuance of a Negative Determination of Applicability, Mr. Finocchio plans to market ' the referenced lot as a lot buildable for commercial purposes. Bordering Vegetated Wetlands The Regulations establish a 50% wetland vegetative composition standard as the definition of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (310 CMR 10.55(2)(c)). Additionally, Bordering Vegetated Wetlands border on creeks,rivers, streams,ponds or lakes. Topography at 230 Highland Avenue includes an area of low relief at the base of the ' slope in the eastern portion of the lot. The eastern edge of this area of low relief is bordered by the parking area adjacent to Salem Sign Company. There are several small areas (less than 100 square feet) where the soil surface is moist, but vegetation does not ' indicate the presence of wetlands. Primary growth in the lowest portion of the property includes staghorn sumac, apple,red maple (Acer rubrum) and American elm(Ulmus americana). However,in no portion of the site do wetland species such as red maple and American elm comprise 50% of the vegetation. There are no bogs, swamps, wet ' meadows or marshes upgradient of this culvert. Therefore,pursuant to the Regulations (310 CMR 10.02), the area of low relief does not meet the definition of a stream. There is no hydraulic or vegetative connection between the area of low relief and the culvert under ' Highland Avenue. Thus, Gulf of Maine Research Center is of the opinion that the Resource Area Bordering Vegetated Wetland is not present on the site. Other Resource Areas According to the 1985 Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map for the City of Salem(Figure 3), the site is above the upper limits of the theoretical 100-year flood elevation. Therefore, the Resource Area Land Subject to ' Coastal Storm Flowage (310 CMR 10.04) does not occur at the site. According to the U.S.G.S. Salem Quadrangle Topographic Map (Figure 1), Site elevations range from 80 to 100 feet N.G.V.D. Based on Site elevations and the GMRC Site inspections, no ' Coastal Wetland Resource Areas are present at the Site. The Regulations define Isolated Land Subject to Flooding (310 CMR 10.57) as an isolated depression or closed basin without an inlet or an outlet...which at least once a ' year confines standing water to a volume of at least 1/4 acre-feet and to an average depth of at least six (6) inches." Topography at the Site does not create any isolated depressions which meet the above criteria. The Resource Area Bordering Land Subject to Flooding (310 CMR 1057(2)(a)) is defined as "an area with low,flat topography adjacent to and inundated be flood waters rising from creeks, rivers, streams,ponds or lakes." There are no areas present at the Site which meet these stated criteria. Therefore, neither Isolated nor Bordering Land Subject to Flooding exists at the Site. ' Site Soils A review of the Soil Conservation Service's Soil Survey of Essex County, Massachusetts (1984; Figure 4),revealed that Site soils are classified as Urban Land ' (UR). These areas are nearly level to moderately steep, and soils are usually obscured by urban works and structures. Soil types near the Site include Ridgebury extremely stony fine sandy loam (RiB) and Chatfield-Hollis-Rock Outcrop complex (CrC), upland soil types that are rated by the Soil Conservation Service as "poor" to "very poor" for their potential for wetland plants and shallow water areas. Because the soils associated with the Site are not typical hydric soils, wetlands are not likely to be present. 1 230 Highland Avenue,Salem,Request for Determination;Page 2 of 3 t ' GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ' Buffer Zones The Regulations require the filing of a Notice of Intent for any activity that would affect a protectable Resource Area or its associated 100-foot Buffer Zone. During the Site inspections and map review by Gulf of Maine Research Center, no protectable Resource Areas were identified on any property adjacent to 230 Highland Avenue within 100 feet of the property boundary. Therefore, the proposed activities at 230 Highland ' Avenue will not require the filing of a Notice of Intent due to presence of protectable Resource Areas on adjoining property. Summary and Conclusions Based upon Gulf of Maine Research Center's Site inspections and review of pertinent maps and documents, we are of the belief that no Resource Areas protectable under the Act, Regulations or City Ordinance are present at 230 Highland Avenue. We ' therefore respectfully request that the Salem Conservation Commission issue a Negative Determination of Applicability pursuant to the Regulations (310 CMR 10.05(3)(6)) in reference to this Site. If there are any further questions regarding this matter, please do ' not hesitate to contact me or my associate, Mark Sherfy. S' cerely ' Hugh F. Mulligan, Ph.D. ' Director cc: Mr. Joseph A. Finocchio 2 Perkins Row ' Topsfield, MA 01983 Mr. George Fallon ' 11 Collins Street Salem, MA 01970 ' Division of Wetlands and Waterways Department of Environmental Protection 10 Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 1 230 Highland Avenue,Salem,Request for Determination;Page 3 of 3 Appendix A Site Maps and Plans Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. 204 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970 (508) 745-6618 FAX (508) 741-8648 O v TF1 •moi /�'®' ��`� Mim 7w% cp4,p;ft% 10" Ws VOW MM ff IN �• :�� fig \Ij . \¢�p3 r 1\ � e�, • �,� ., � �i 610 �:"�/J,l/l!i`��A�i.•llWIM iL� ,�a7 . nY."a•]� / J n• J n � / Mop" MOV \, '� lltyjl i/ Q it 1� R��\ t .• MINN\ I WMAK VY r� 1T% �� L°�'- 11\\��(` 'Q`.`:: "lC•,+.. I�. ,. _ ` 991I�L ` `IRill (2V I IF/�"r�i=�` �� e� ^: Ty'//,/ �� _ WIN ilk x� LOCUSgap FIGURE 1. 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' 204 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970 (508) 745-6618 FAX (508)741-8648 1 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ' SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS ' GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER, INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. (GMRC) is a comprehensive interdisciplinary firm specializing in providing a full range of cost-effective environmental consulting services throughout New England, while adhering to technical standards of excellence. Headquartered ' in Salem, Massachusetts, GMRC's staff includes geologists, wetlands biologists, geo- hydrologists, geophysicists, oceanographers, and other professional scientists with fust-rate technical qualifications. The diverse and experienced GMRC staff allows the firm to assemble project teams ideally suited to meet the needs of individual clients. GMRC can help you ' creatively solve problems involving environmental and regulatory issues and the firm provides the necessary assistance to help you move efficiently through the increasingly complicated environmental regulatory process. ' Examples of GMRC's extensive range of environmental services include: • Real .Estate Transfer Site Assessments (i.e. M.C.L. Chapter 21E) • Investigations and Waivers under the Massachusetts Contingency Plan • Underground Storage Tank Detection, Removal, and Management • Contaminated Soil Removal and Groundwater Treatment • Environmental Compliance, Planning, and Permitting Strategy • Environmental Project Management • Environmental Impact Analysis • Wetlands Identification and Delineation • Wetland Replication, Mitigation, and Restoration ' • Lake, Estuarine, and Oceanic Environmental & Ecological Assessments ' • Preparation of Expert Testimony GMRC has developed a solid reputation for high quality client-oriented performance, adhering to budgets, and timely completion of projects. The firm works closely with local, state, and federal regulatory personnel and has developed a solid reputation with regional environmental regulators, as well as with our diverse private and municipal clients. GMRC is ' dedicated to providing economical and environmentally responsible solutions and designing, reviewing, implementing, and evaluating environmental projects in order to achieve positive results for our clients. i Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. ' 204 L.afavette Street, Salem, MA 01970 (508) 745-6618 FAX (508) 741-8648 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. WETLAND AND ECOLOGICAL ' INVESTIGATIONS ' GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER, INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. (GMRC) offers a full range of expertise with the ' identification, classification, assessment, and management of coastal and freshwater wetlands. The fiat's staff includes environmental scientists, ecologists, and botanists with training and experience throughout New England. GMRC has designed,implemented, and ' monitored a number of wetland replacement and restoration projects, and the firm's professional staff is familiar with local,state,and federal environmental regulations. Examples of GMRC's range of environmental consulting services related to wetlands and terrestrial ecology include: ' • Identification and Delineation of Coastal and Freshwater Wetlands • Preparation and Review of Environmental Permit Applications ' • Functional Assessment of Wetland Resource Areas • Wetland Replacement and Restoration • Lake, Estuarine, and Oceanic Environmental & Ecological Assessments • Environmental Planning and Technical Report Preparation • Wildlife Habitat Evaluations • Vernal Pool Certification • Water Quality Certification • Chapter 91 Waterways Licensing and Army Corps Permitting • Preparation of Expert Testimony Since 1983,pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act,GMRC has managed and supervised hundreds of ecological assessments and investigations. The firm frequently reviews technical reports for private parties,as well as for local and state officials. GMRC has developed a reputation for designing and implementing cost-effective and environmentally responsible solutions for projects involving activities in and adjacent to sensitive wetland and terrestrial resources. Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. ' 204 Lafavette Street, Salem, MA 01970 (508) 745-6618 FAX (508)741-8648 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ' INVESTIGATIONS AND REMEDIATION GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER, INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES ' Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. (GMAC) has extensive experience with hazardous ' material site assessment, management,cleanup, and remediation. The firm's staff includes environmental scientists with training and experience in a number of environmental disciplines, including geology, geophysics, geohydrology, toxicology, risk assessment, ' groundwater contaminant transport, hazardous waste management, and wastewater monitoring. GMRC staff scientists are EPA and OSHA certified to perform hazardous materials investigations throughout New England ' Examples of GMRC's range of environmental consulting services related to hazardous materials include: ' • Environmental Site Assessments for Real Estate Transfers (i.e. Chapter 21E Site Assessments) ' • Groundwater and Soil Sampling and Analysis, including Test Pit Excavation, Monitoring Well Installation, Geotechnical and Soil Borings, and Field Screening of Soils and Groundwater ' • Underground Storage Tank Detection, Removal, and Management • Groundwater Flow Modeling ' • Risk Assessments to Determine Impacts of Environmental Contamination on Public Health, Safety, and the Environment ' • Emergency Response Plans for Spills and Releases • Wastewater Flow and Industrial Emission Monitoring ' • Geophysical Surveys • Contaminated Soil Removal and Groundwater Treatment • Regulatory Support with State and Federal Superfund Laws Since 1983,pursuant to the Massachusetts Oil and Hazardous Material Release Prevention and Response Act (M.G.L. c.21E) and the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (310 CMR 40.00), GMRC has managed and supervised hundreds of oil and hazardous material site ' assessments and investigations, remedial response plans, and remedial response actions. 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BEARINGS ARE ON THE STATE 1946 �— GUARD RAIL LAYOUT SYSTEM . BASE LINE (STATE) 2 . BENCH MARK IS TOP OF HYDRANT --------- DRAIN EASEMENT FRONT OF "SALEM SIGN" = 100 . 00 ' . 1� 116 ® EXISTING CATCH BASIN 3 . THIS PLAN REPRESENTS THE O TRAFFIC CONTROLS REMAINING LAND OF FINOCCHIO AFTER LOT AO ROAD SIGN THE GREENLAWN AVENUE SUBDIVISION . 1 -0- UTILITY POLE 4 . PLAN REFERENCE: 1 / 1 I / ® EXISTING WATER VALVE PLAN BOOK 55 PLAN 17PLAN 467 OF 1946 120 I / I 112 .-6- EXISTING HYDRANT © CULVERT OUTLET 5 . DEED REFERENCE: BOOK 4270 PAGE 13 110 $ IRON RODS (SET) BOOK 4436 PAGE 22 10B 13 MONUMENT FOUND ` \ LOT B 106 1 \ I / CHARL SF J . & \ I \ \ 1 / / roa ROMILDA V . MENEADES \ 1 1 ` , 1 1 / / / /� / \ \ \ I � - - - I / 102 100 I / \1 1 1 / // / / / / / / / 9B , 96 194 126 — — _ I I 1 62 1 / / / '92 90 I I I -02-19' 1186 / / / / / W A Y 130/ \ 1 I I 1 1 I / / / / / /// / \ 1 // / / / / / / / r ro to W / hili � / / / \ �� _ — —92 N i i ' / / / 130 / � � / / / / � // / / / / / / / , / // / // ,-. — i _� Wo 94 > >i "0 Qcc N/F ANTHONY P . & CAMILLE A . VENTRICE W BOOK 4733 PAGE12594 126 � / / / / / / / , // / / � / / // / \ � / / CD � � 96 SALEM SIGN 1241Df�ATN EKSEM� T/ 12c� / / / i / / / / / / / r —� _ _ I I I , / ✓�`tNOFM�\� RALPH G Y 12q,/ / / / / / / / / / / / \ - - - - - - - - - - - - - / I - - - - - - - qE�M - - - - - - - _ - _ - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ - / s No 29422 4611 267.60'- - - -- - - _� - - - - _ - - - - - - - - \ o d o 0 0 0-0- 0 0 0 0 - 0,.0 0 0 0 / ci—o �o o- / BENCH MARK TOP CURB O I / / / \ \ HYDRAN�6= 100 .00'- - / / / / \ ® 20 0 1 INCH 2020 FEET 40 60 11 110 108 99 96 Y 3 HIGHLAND AVENUE SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS (STATE HIGHWAY — VARIABLE WIDTH — 1946 LAYOUT) cn0 cr PLAN OF LAND PREPARED FOR: BASE LINE JOSEPH A . & IRENE B . FINOCCHIO REID LAND SURVEYORS 365 CHATHAM ST . , LYNN, MA "HILAND" PLAN SCALE 1 " =20 ' JANUARY 26, 1993 "HILANDI " TOPO 93-1 LEGEND NOTES: 1 . BEARINGS ARE ON THE STATE 1946 �— GUARD RAIL LAYOUT SYSTEM . BASE LINE (STATE) 2 . BENCH MARK IS TOP OF HYDRANT --------- DRAIN EASEMENT FRONT OF "SALEM SIGN" = 100 . 00 ' . r�e 1�6 ® EXISTING CATCH BASIN 3 . THIS PLAN REPRESENTS THE O TRAFFIC CONTROLS REMAINING LAND OF FINOCCHIO AFTER LOT A // // 1t4 O ROAD SIGN THE GREENLAWN AVENUE SUBDIVISION . r / 1 -0- UTILITY POLE 4 . PLAN REFERENCE:N BOOK 55 PLAN 17 / 1 ® EXISTING WATER VALVE PLAN 467 OF 1946 112 -b- EXISTING HYDRANT 12o I l 5 . DEED REFERENCE: / I 1 O CULVERT OUTLET BOOK 4270 PAGE 13 110 $ IRON RODS (SET) BOOK 4436 PAGE 22 109 C! MONUMENT FOUND 124 122 11 I / / / LOT B 1 I / 106 CHARLES N/FJ . & \ \ 11 \I ` � 11 11 / / '/ / /// roa ROMILDA V . MENEADES \ I , _ _ — I \ / / / / / / 102 100 99 126I I I I 62 - 11 / // // / / / / / / / , / / / / / , 96 / .gq / ,92 I I N / / / / / / / / 90 \ I I I E 287. / / / / ' / / , /99 /96 129 — \ r — — / / / / / // // / , / / / / / -j I 130 / / / ' / � — — 9 N N / N W / / / / / / / / \ / m _ J / C) I 17D CRS / / / 4 I1 / / � � — _ —s2 Lu zo 130 / � ' // / � / / / / / / / / / ' / / —. _ / ' m uj ' 94 Ld > CF >i � N/F cn m I QH ANTHONY P . 6 / I/ 1 / / / // // / / / / / / ' � ' ' ,' / / / I� \ �� / / � ZZD CAMILLE A . VENTRICE 1 1 1 BOOK 4733 PAGE-12 594 / ' / / ' ' ' / — / ' / / / ' / / / \ \ \ r / W 126 // // /// / '/ //// // / / / ,/ / ,/ / / / / ' \\ J!// / � � — . 96 'SALEM SIGN• 1241 / / / / / ' / DRA;� ;, /EKSFMF T ' NOA OF 4f 1211 / I I( - - 1 - - — — — — — — — — — — — — - - - - _ — _ - - - - - - - - - _ 31 WREroM C �y / / / ' � \1 I I �' 1- - �' _ _ — � � � - - --� - - _ _ — ' - - r � — _ •: 4 yrs 1 267.60 - - - - _ - - - - \ \ / I , / / O / / \ BENCH MARK TOP 1 INCH 20 FEET CURB O _ — / / / / �,n^ ® \ HYDRAN�6= 100.00' 20 0 20 40 60 114 11 110 109 —fib 99 96 --�- •_-- 3 H I G H L A N D A V E N U E SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS (n (STATE HIGHWAY — VARIABLE WIDTH — 1946 LAYOUT) 0 PLAN OF LAND PREPARED FOR: BASE LINE 61 PQ _ _ _ 61 �_ — -52 PO _ — 6 0 — — 63 — — 63 PQ — — _ 64 QQ_ — — 64 sro — _ 6�p0 JOSEPH A . & IRENE B . FINOCCHIO REID LAND SURVEYORS 365 CHATHAM ST . , LYNN, MA "HILAND" PLAN SCALE 1 =20 ' JANUARY 26, 1993 "HILANDI " TOPO 93-1