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April 2, 2007
Paul DiBiase
PO Box 780
Lynnfield, Massachusetts 01940
Re: DEP #64-365—Osbome Hills Order of Resource Area Delineation (ORAD)—
located off of Marlborough Road, Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. DiBiase:
Please be advised that the Order of Resource Area Delineation (ORAD) of for the above
referenced project will expire on May 13, 2007. If this development project is complete, you
do not have submit anything to the Salem Conservation Commission.
If this development project has not been completed, than you must submit a written request
for an extension of the existing Order of Resource Area Delineation (ORAD) to the
Commission at least 30-days prior to the expiration of the order, as required in the Wetland
Protection Act. If the project has not been completed and your ORAD expires, you will be
required to file a new Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) to
complete this previously approved project.
For your information the ORAD for DEP file #64-376 is set to expire on October 14'2007.
If the work is not complete in this area either please request an extension for this project as
well at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the order.
Please contact me at (978) 619-5685 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
uP/1�
Carey Duques
Conservation Agent/Planner
120 WAS14INGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACFIuSETTS 01970 • TEL: 978.745.9595 F,vx: 978.740.0404 • WWW.SALEM.COM
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May 29, 2007.
Paul DiBiase
Osborne Hills Realty
P.O. Box 780
Lynnfield, MA 01940
Re: Order of Resource Delineation—DEP #64-365
Sub Division off of Marlborough Road Map 9 Lot 1
Dear Mr. DiBiase:
Enclosed, please find the Extension Permit for the Order of Resource Delineation for the
above referenced project. Following the 10-day appeal period (as of June 8, 2007), this
document and the attached Special Conditions must be recorded at the Essex County
Registry of Deeds (36 Federal Street, Salem, MA). Once recorded, please return a copy
of Page 9 of the Order, which will indicate to the Commission that the document has
been recorded.
As indicated in the Order, prior to any work commencing:
1. this Order must be recorded, and
2. a sign shall be displayed showing DEP File# 64-365 within public view
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me 978-619-5685.
Sincerely,
JAP
Carey Duqu
Conservation Agent/ Staff Planner
Enclosures
CC: DEP Northeast Regional Office
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands DEP File Number:
WPA Form 7 — Extension Permit for Orders of Conditions 64-365
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by DEP
A. General Information
Important:
When filling out 1• Applicant:
forms on the Paul DiBiase, Osborne Hills Realty Trust
computer, use Name
only the tab
key to move P.O. Box 780
your cursor- Mailing Address
do not use the Lynnfield MA 01940
return key. city/Town
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, State Zip Code
VQI I 2. Property Owner(if different):
Name
Mailing Address
City/Town State
Zip Code
B. Finding Information
The Order of Conditions (or Extension Permit) issued to the applicant or property owner listed above on:
May 13, 2004
Date
for work at:
Land off of Marlborough Road 9 1
Street Address Assessor's Map/Plat Number Parcel/Lot Number
recorded at the Registry of Deeds for:
Essex So. District 17338 313
County Book Page
Certificate(if registered land)
is hereby extended until:
May 13, 2010
Date
This date can be no more than 3 years from the expiration date of the Order of Conditions or the latest
extension. Only unexpired Orders of Conditions or Extension may be extended.
Date the Order was last extended (if applicable):
Date
Issued by:
Conservation Commission
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands DEP File Number:
WPA Form 7 — Extension Permit for Orders of Conditions 64-365
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by DEP
B. Finding Information (cont.)
This Order of ConditiSion must be signed by a majority of the Conservation Commission and
a copy sent to th ppli he appropriate DEP Regional Office.
Signatures: (J
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Notary Acknowledgement
Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Essex
On this 12April 2007
Day of Month Year
Before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared
K. Cornacchio, D. Pabich,M-84&F, D. Summer, A. Hamilton, K.Glidden,
Name of Signer
proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was/were
personally known
Description of evidence of identification
to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to
me that he/she signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose.
As member of Salem
City/Town Conservation Commission
NftY Pubic
�tOMNammoron 8 /
COWNWIl
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Signature of tary Public
Care R. u ues
Printed Name of Notary Public
Place notary seal and/or any stamp above August 16, 2013
My Commission Expires(Date)
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection DEP File Number:
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands
WPA Form 7 — Extension Permit for Orders of Conditions 64-365
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by DEP
C. Recording Confirmation
The applicant shall record this document in accordance with General Condition 8 of the Order of
Conditions (see below), complete the form attached to this Extension Permit, have it stamped by the
Registry of Deeds, and return it to the Conservation Commission.
Note: General Condition 8 of the Order of Conditions requires the applicant, prior to commencement of
work, to record the final Order(or in this case, the Extension Permit for the Order of Conditions) in the
Registry of Deeds or the Land Court for the district in which the land is located, within the chain of title of
the affected property. In the case of recorded land, it shall be noted in the Registry's Granter Index under
the name of the owner of the land upon which the proposed work is to be done. In the case of registered
land, it shall also be noted on the Land Court Certificate of Title of the owner of the land upon which the
proposed 'work is done.
Detach page 3 of Form 7 and submit it to the Conservation Commission prior to the expiration of the
Order of Conditions subject to this Extension Permit.
To:
Salem
Conservation Commission
Please be advised that the Extension Permit to the Order of Conditions for the project at:
Marlborough Road 64-365
Project Location DEP File Number
has been recorded at the Registry of Deeds of:
Essex
County
for:
Property Owner
and has been noted in the chain of title of the affected property in accordance with General Condition 8 of
the original Order of Conditions on:
Date Book Page
If recorded land the instrument number which identifies this transaction is:
Instrument Number
If registered land,the document number which identifies this transaction is:
Document Number
Signature of Applicant
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Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands
DEP Regional Addresses
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Dieffiase
P.U.Bm 780 Buss (781)934-9899
L"nfieI4 MA 019W Fm (781)3340111
FAX
Date: 4/9/07
Attn: Carey Duques
Fax #: 978-7404)404
RE: DEP#64-365 extension request for OB14RT
Pages: 2 (including cover)
Good Morning Carey,
Please find attached a copy of our letter to Chairman Cornacchio for your records.
Thank you,
Lori Colameta
DiBitase Corporation
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OSBORNE HILLS REALTY TRUST
April 9,2007
Mr. Kevin Cornacchio,Chairman
Salem Conservation Commission
120 Washington Street,3rd floor
Salem,MA 01970
RE: DEI'#64-365 -Order of Resource Area Delineation(ORAD)
Osborne dills Sub-division Salem, MA
Dear Mr.Chairman,
The above referenced(ORAD) for our project off Marlborough Rd in Salem is
due to expire on May 13,2007.
This development project is not yet complete. Therefore,we respectfully request
an extension of time to complete the work authorized by the above referenced
Order of Resource Area Delineation(ORAD)DEP File#64-365 for a period of
three years,until May 13,2010.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in thus matter.
Yours truly,
Paul DiBiast41.40
Osborne Hills Realty Trust,Trustee
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Cc via fax: Attorney Brian McGril
Cc via fax: Carey Duques,Conservation Agent
P.O.Box 980 Ly;;4WJ,MA 01940 P.781-334-9899 F.781-334-0111
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CITY OF SALEM
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
April 2, 2007
Paul DiBiase
PO Box 780
Lynnfield, Massachusetts 01940
Re: DEP#64-365—Osborne Hills Order of Resource Area DelineationORAD —
located off of Marlborough Road, Salem, Massachusetts ( )
Dear Mr. DiBiase:
Please be advised that the Order of Resource Area Delineation (ORAD) of for the above
referenced project will expire on May 13, 2007. If this development project is complete, you
do not have submit anything to the Salem Conservation Commission.
If this development project has not been completed, than you must submit a written request
for an extension of the existing Order of Resource Area Delineation (ORAD) to the
Commission at least 30-days prior to the expiration of the order, as required in the Wetland
Protection Act. If the project has not been completed and your ORAD expires, you will be
required to file a new Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) to
complete this previously approved project.
For your information the ORAD for DEP file #64-376 is set to expire on October 14, 2007.
If the work is not complete in this area either please request an extension for this project as
well at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the order.
Please contact me at (978) 619-5685 if you have any questions.
Sincerely, ^ /
Carey Duques
Conservation Agent/Planner
120 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 . TEL: 978.745.9595 FAx: 978.740.0404 ♦ WWW.SALEM.COM
OSBORNE HILLS REALTY TRUST
April 9, 2007 RECEIVED
Mr. Kevin Cornacchio,Chairman
APR. 12007
Salem Conservation Commission DEPT.OF PLANNING&
120 Washington Street, 3rd floor COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Salem, MA 01970
RE: DEP#64-365 - Order of Resource Area Delineation(ORAD)
Osborne Hills Sub-division Salem, MA
Dear Mr. Chairman;
The above referenced (ORAD) for our project off Marlborough Rd in Salem is
due to expire on May 13,2007.
This development project is not yet complete. Therefore,we respectfully request
an extension of time to complete the work authorized by the above referenced
Order of Resource Area Delineation(ORAD) DEP File # 64-365 for a period of
three years,until May 13, 2010.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
Yours truly,
Paul DiBias4
Osborne Hills Realty Trust, Trustee
PD/lc
Cc via fax: Attorney Brian MCGril
Cc via fax: Carey Duques,Conservation Agent
P.O. Box 780 Lynnfield,MA 01940 P.781-334-9899 F.781-334-0111
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April 7,2004
Mr.non Cefalo
Salem Conservation Commission
120 Washington Street
Salem,MA 01970
RE: Wetland Delinastion Review of Property offBaroelona Avcmre
Dear Mr. Cefelo and Conservation Commission Members:
At your request,Wetlands&Land Management, Inc. has completed our review of the f
wetland resource delineation at a portion of the property off%rcelons Avenue in Salem.
The wetland resource delineation occurred on portions of property appareWy totaling
over 236 acres. The wetland resource delineation review was hinted to lands easterly of
Strongwater Brook, which traverses through the easterly third of the subject property.
I reviewed the wetland boundary depicted on plans entitled"Resource Area Delineation
Plan located in Salem, Masa."by Eastern land Survey Associates,Inc. dated December
8, 2003. Wetlands were delineated by Rimmer Environmental Consulting in October to
December 2003.
I visited the site onril 6 2004 with a
AP representative ofRirnmrer Environmental
Consulting. Wetlands on the site were reviewed using delineation methodology
established in the Wetlands Protection Act and the Department of Environmemal
Protection"Delineating Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Handbook"dated 1995, and the
US Army Corps of Engineers Manual (1987). These regulations and methodology
incorporate the evaluation of hydric soils, predominance of wetland vegetation and
wetland hydrology to evaluate the upper limit of vegetated wetlands. With the area
having just experienced a significant rain evert in the recent days,I can say, I probably j
saw the site in the most advantsgeous conditions to assess the extent of wetland resource
areas.
After reviewing the flags in the field, l agreed with the location of most of the wetland
OW. The steeply sloping topography on much of the
study area sharply confined the
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Omit of wetlands. In a few locations, my opinion Of the wetland boundary differed.
WOOVIRy OPWM differed with respect to gag location orresourcel.aM characterization,
the ttew flag tooation was adjusted in the field and in most areas,measured with respect
to the OW tlag location. Some additional field survey is necessary to locate a newly
delineated H series Raga. The Commission should require an updated plan from the
applicant reflecting ttre revised wetland boundary,.
The following summarizes the changes made in the field after reviewing the wetland
boundary.
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• In the field,I noted shallow surfltce water flow and scouring in the vicinity,of Rag t
Al-1 on Lot 7. Following this flow
path upstream or up elope, I observed areas in.tlte
virgttity aftlre King and O'Leary properties offRavenoa and Barcelona Avenues tbet
I characterized as a bordering vegetated wetland adjacent to the observed Row Oak
The source of hydrology appears to be a combination of overland and groundwater
flow Svm the adjacent watered possibly augmented by road drainage ftom the
acyaOInt strata. I
With the presence of the wetland Siege and the presence of hydric soils in these �f
areas,l characterized this Row path as an kmmmam ah earn now path within or
down gradient of a bordering vegetated watland. in the field,Rimmer EtMronnieiital
Coftdting added new fop HI to H7 ovnt%g up slope on the southerly side oftivs
system. New flags HS to H17 trended back down dope on the northerly side oftlle
system. Flag Hl connects to AI-2. Fleg H17 connects to Ai. A lWfoot buffs l
mne'woWd extend from this system.
• In the W we agrand eed to move Rag AS 13 feet u sl
relocated A8 to p ° eliminate flag A7
exiathrg A6.
• MhII ate flags A9 and AI O. Connect the ncew A8 to Al 1.
• In the field, Rags A26 to A34 were not found. Using the plans to recreate the wetland
boundary in the field, I am comfortable with the extern and trend of the wetland
boundary in this location.
The Omit of wetlands along the B series was
strongly cotntrolled by the limit of a E,
madctato to steep slope. I did not adjust any flags on the 13 series.
The C,D and F-aeries wetisnds were located wltMn steep aided topographic swales or
SAN within the landscape. In the field,the limit Of wedwWs along the D series was F
strcogly controlled by the limit Of strep slopes on both sides of the wetland boundary. I j
did not adjust any flags on the D cies.
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+ I noted that sur&ce water was flowing out of the down wadia►t or northerly terminus
oftW&wedw4 within a Allow erosion dmm d wilft the adjaca t gravel path; stud,
' outletdng into the C wetland system. The plans should be amended to skew
aA-itffermittft stream ahamo11.5 feet wide,betweta flags D24 and C2,centered
wilMn the adjacent gravel path. The addition of this intermittent stream channel and
associated bank resource area win add additional batt zone to the area easterly of
the Gravel path
• Add;a similar dirrhertaoa intermittent stream flow path between flag C 1 and 861,
• I rated a flowing surface water eom ecdion between the C and E series. The plan
skbuld be adjusted to connect flag C7 to EIS and connect CS to E19.
•
066 E sores, we added a new flag El-1, located 44 fed up gradient of Hag E40.
Comuect the existing El to El-I to E40 and extend the buffer zoos accordingly.
• Mr m E37 five fed up slope.
• Move E3610 fhb up slope
a Move E35 15 feet up slope.
0 1334 WAS not found Using the plana to retreats the wedoW boundary in the field, I
atri.apmfortable with the adatt Aird trend of the wetland boundary in this location.
• Effibihate.B25 and Connect E24 to E26. I
I made no a*Mmtg to the F series flags.
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At the 0 series.I noted that surface water was slowly flowing into and through a narrow,
Citcavated channel at the down Wmn end of the pool. The surface water flow ended i
�p:'" y�along this channel. Rimmer Envirdo nerttal Consufting placoed new
.. to delineate this outlet
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C'AWW ifrom this Y virtue of this excavated outlet
wetland,it the
appears cheractafzAtioti oftkis wetland system changes
f7liutlt niit'jun8dicti0nal isolated
we3land m. 'Ctonel'fro
JurhstU rdering vegetated wetland. A
ootrespondmg bufSer zone should be added to the plan.
I traversed the remainmg areas on the eastmly aide of Stmagwater Brook and I did not
aft aay'Additional wetlands on the study portion of the ift Thereareobviously
at d*"etbuld boundaries on the opposite aide of the Wongwater Brook systerr and ;
tm CouMWsaon should issue their wetand determination specific to those flags shown
on the revised plan.
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Thie section of Strongwater Brook hag already been evahuted to ascertain the presence of
tn+grfiopt area. The property directly adjacent,downstream of this ata has been
ev pied fur Averfxont anew during the course of a superieft Order of Conditions i
nick on"a previous filing. I recall that the Department Superseding Order of Conditions
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deteiadnation found the brook to be perennial begkming at a point downstream of what I
local eves a bridge or stream crosWag on the now of former Fummi property.
weed Qn thin pest detertrurtation, I concluded this section of Su%Vvater Brook up
gradiW of that point on the Furnad property is iatwmttem.
Rorie SpWes and CertoW Vemmal Poo[t
The Natural Heritage AtlEA July,2003 indicates there is no estimated habitat of rare
wetldods wildlife or certified pools on the protect site.
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Thank you for the opportunity to Swint you on tbis m9tter. I will attend the April 8,2004
mcctiogto discuss my findings. Please call me if you have additional questions
regarding the above.
sioeerelY, I.
Wetlands&Land Management,Inc,
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April 7, 2004
Mr. Don Cefalo
Salem Conservation Commission
120 Washington Street
Salem, MA 01970
RE: Wetland Delineation Review of Property off Barcelona Avenue
Dear Mr. Ceftlo and Conservation Commission Members:
Pursuant to the last Conservation Commission meeting on April 8, 2004, I returned to the
field to meet with Mary Rimmer of Rimmer Environmental Consultants on April 15,
2004. At the site inspection, we viewed two areas where I had previously commented on
the wetland boundary.
Regarding the G series wetland, we observed the area again and I believe we are in
concurrence about the existence and direction of surface water flow in the historically
excavated channel. It appears that the channel was dug some time ago as evidenced by
the profuse and uniform shrub growth within and adjacent to the channel. The plans
should be amended to show the new flags recently placed in the field. This area would
now be characterized as bordering vegetated wetland and would have a 100-foot buffer
zone around this area.
We looked at the upper reach of the E system again as well. The site visit was conducted
a day after another major rain event. Examining the area of the new flag E1-1, (from my
previous correspondence), we noted shallow concentrated surface water flow tightly
confined in a channelized flow pattern within a portion of the area I had suggested would
be vegetated wetland resource area. Soil probes immediately beyond the limits of this
channelized flow revealed inconclusive soil matrix colors.
Observing the hydrology and surface water conditions in the wettest conditions, I
concurred with Ms. Rimmer that a portion of the area that I originally characterized as
vegetated wetland is better characterized as intermittent stream, with that portion of the
intermittent stream being up gradient of the bordering vegetated wetlands. Accordingly, I
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relocated flag El-1 to a new location 24 feet up gradient of flag E40. Connect the
existing El to the new El-1 to existing E40.
We did not view any other locations at this site visit and my comments from the previous
letter would stand.
Thank you for the opportunity to assist you on this matter. Please call me if you have
additional questions regarding the above.
Sincerely,
Wetlands&Land Management, Inc.
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William J. Manuell
Wetland Scientist
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Mr. Kevin Cornacchio, Chairman APR 2 8 1004
Salem Conservation Commission
120 Washington St., 3rd Floor
Salem, MA. 01970
RE: F12795
OSBORNE HILLS
SALEM, MA.
Dear Mr. Chairman:
Please find attached ten sets of the Resource Area Delineation Plan. These plans have
been revised to reflect the changes by your consultant, Wetlands and Land Management,
Inc.
I will be in attendance at your May 13, 2004 meeting should any questions arise.
Sincerely,
Christopher R. Mello, P.L.S.
President
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Enclosure
CC: Mr. Paul DiBiase
Attorney Brian McGrail
• 104 LOWELL STREET
PEABODY, MASS, 01960
TELEPHONE: 978-531-8121 TELECOPIER: 978-531-5920 E-MAIL: elsai@prodigy.net
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March 9, 2004
Don Cefalo
Salem Conservation Commission
120 Washington Street
Salem, MA 01970
RE: Request for quote on Professional Services Wetland Delineation Review
DiBiase Project off Marlborough Street
Dear Mr. CAW
Wetlands&Land Management, Inc. can provide wetland delineation review services for
the DiBiase project off Marlborough Road as requested. I anticipate reviewing ,
approximately 5500 linear feet of wetland delineation boundary for conformance with.
DEP and Federal methodologies, and preparation of a summary letter report. The cost-for
these services is$750.00.
In addition, I can attend public hearings as necessary. The cost to attend each meeting
and/or site walk beyond the initial review will be$250,00 per meeting or site walk.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this cost estimate. I can proceed within one
week of notice to proceed.
SIncerely,
Wetlands&Land Management,Inc.
s.
William I Manuell .
Professional Wetland Scientist
500 Maple Street, Danvers,Massachusetts 01923
Tel 978-777-0004 Fax 978-777-5363
CITY OF SALEM
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CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Memorandum
To: Denise McClure
From: Don Cefalo
Date: 3/22/04
Re: Proposals for ANRAD Review Marlborough Road
Cc:
The following are the three proposals for the review of the 5,500 linear feet of wetland delineation
off Marlborough Road for Osborne Realty Trust(Paul Dibiase):
1. The BSC Group, Inc. - $1,600.00
2. Hancock Associates- $1, 600.00
3. Wetlands&Land Management, Inc. - $1,000.00
Recommendation:
After review of the above three proposals, I recommend that the Conservation Commission award
the peer review to Wetlands&Land Management Inc. (Bill Manuell). Bill is the same person who
was chosen to do the peer review for the wetlands line for the Steadman ANRAD so the
Commission is confident with his work. It so happens that Rimmer Associates (Mary Rimmer) did
both the initial wetlands delineation for both the Steadman project and now the project proposed off
Marlborough Road and Bill is quite familiar with her work. I also look at the cost factor of the three
companies and Bill's was the lowest out of the three. The cost included field review of the
delineated wetlands, a report of findings and attendance to one public hearing to answer any
question for the Commission. Any additional hearings would be $250.00 per meeting.
In addition,David Padich at the request of Kevin Comacchio stopped by Thursday March 18th to
review the proposals. He agreed with my recommendation and would forward his decision to Kevin.
After speaking with Kevin on Saturday,March 20°i at a non-related site visit, he informed me that
he was satisfied with both David's and myself recommendation and to more forward to acquire the
services of Wetlands and Land Management Inc.
120 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 ♦TEL: 978.745.9595 FAx: 978.740.0404 ♦ WWW.SALEM.COM
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March 9, 2004 I
Don Cefalo !'
Salem Conservation Commission
120 Washington Street
Salem, MA 01970
RE: Request for quote on Professional Services—Wetland Delineation Review
DiBiase Project off Marlborough Street
Dear Mr. Cefalo:
Wetlands& Land Management, Inc. can provide wetland delineation review services for
the DiBiase project off Marlborough Road as requested. I anticipate reviewing
approximately 5500 linear feet of wetland delineation boundary for conformance with
DEP and Federal methodologies, and preparation of a summary letter report. The cost for
these services is $750.00.
In addition, I can attend public hearings as necessary. The cost to attend each meeting
and/or site walk beyond the initial review will be $250.00 per meeting or site walk.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this cost estimate. I can proceed within one
week of notice,to proceed.
Sincerely,
Wetlands &Land Management, Inc.
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William J. Manuell
Professional Wetland Scientist
500 Maple Street, Danvers, Massachusetts 01923
Tel 978-777-0004 • Fax 978-777-6363
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES
50 FARM AVENUE
PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS 01960-5493
CITY ENGINEER TELEPHONE(978) 536-0600• FAX (978) 535-3754 WATER SUPPLY
MUNICIPAL GARAGE SANITARY SEWERS
SOLID WASTE STREETS &DRAINAGE
MEMO TO: Salem Planning Board
FROM: Richard M. Carnevale, Director ht-( 3/2-7hq
SUBJECT: Osborne Height Subdivision—off of Marlborough Road
Salem & Peabody, MA
DATE: March 29, 2004
CC: Mayor Michael Bonfanti Mayor Usovicz
Peabody City Council Salem City Council
Peabody Planning Board Salem Conservation Commission
Peabody Conservation Commission DPS-Bruce Thibodeau
DPS-Mike Fowler
Community Development-Jean Delios/Joe Viola
File
As you are aware plans for the development of the DiBiase property in both Salem and Peabody
have been submitted to the Salem Planning Board and Conservation Commission, as well as the Peabody
City Council over the last 2 months.
The proposed projects will present a number of traffic, zoning, planning, utility and drainage
issues to review. The Peabody and Salem administrations are currently closely working together to keep
both parties apprised of the situation. As the data, plans, etc.,come before the respective City boards and
departments, we should copy each respective department or board in each City to ensure that we receive
all information regarding this project. Bruce Thibodeau, Salem DPS Director, and I are meeting on March
31"to discuss these projects.
These proposed projects fall in the Strongwater Brook watershed which currently has significant
flooding issues. A number of studies have been done both by City engineers and contracted engineers
(see attached), and I request that drainage mitigation be a part of any discussions on these projects.
Storms in 1996, 1998 and 2001 have caused repetitive flood damage losses to numerous homes
downstream of the proposed projects (see photographs).
I look forward to working cooperatively with the City of Salem on this issue. Please contact me at
(978)536-7126 or richard.camevale@peabody-ma.gov if you have questions.
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Dear Mr. Seites:
This letter memorandum reports on the findings of the analyses
performed to date on the Peabody Square Flood Study. In particular,
the purpose of this memorandum is to summarize the detention basin
analysis, and provide screening level cost estimates associated with
various flood control measures. This memorandum is the final
deliverable for Phases I and II of this project.
Attached to this summary are the following support documents:
e Memorandum on Potential Detention Pond Sites, dated September
28, 1988;
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e Data Collection Memorandum of October 17, 1988; and
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analysis dated November 29, 1988.
These documents are included for your convenience and review.
Project Objectives
The flood study for Peabody Square is being conducted in multiple
phases. Phase I and II, which are now completed, are the data
collection and hydrologic analyses portions of the overall study.
Phase III and IV, which we are ready to begin as soon as we receive
authorization to proceed, encompass the hydraulic analyses and cost
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Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands DEP File Number:
WPA"Form 4A — Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation Salem
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by DEP
A. General Information
Important:
When filling out 1. Applicant:
forms on the Osborne Hills Realty Trust
computer, use Name E-Mail Address(if applicable)
only the tab
key to move P. O. Box 780
your cursor- Mailing Address
do not use the Lynnfield MA 01940
return key. City/Tom State Zip Code
781-844-7026
Phone Number Fax Number(if applicable)
2. Representative (if any):
Firm
Attorney Brian McGrail
Contact Name E-Mail Address(if applicable)
333 North Ave.
Mailing Address
Wakefield MA 01880
Cityrrown State Zip Code
781-246-9999
Phone Number Fax Number(if applicable)
3. Property Owner(if different from applicant):
Same
Name
Mailing Address
City/Town State Zip Code
4. Total Fee:
$1,000.00
(from Appendix B:Wetland Fee Transmittal Form)
5. Project Location:
Marlborough Road Salem
Street Address Ctty/Town
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Assessors Map/Plat Number Parcel/Lot Number
6. Registry of Deeds:
Essex So. District 17338 313
County Book Page
Certificate(if Registered Land)
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
i Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands ' DEP File Number:
WPA Form 4A —Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation Salem
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Provided by DEP
B. Area(s) Delineated
1. Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW):
5500 LF
Unear Feet of Boundary Delineated
2. Check all methods used to delineate the Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW) boundary:
® DEP BVW Field Data Form (attached)
❑ Other Methods for Determining the BVW boundary (attach documentation):
❑ 50% or more wetland indicator plants
❑ Saturatedlnundated conditions exist
❑ Groundwater indicators
❑ Direct observation
❑ Hydric soil indicators
❑ Credible evidence of conditions prior to disturbance.
3. Indicate if any other resource area(s) are delineated:
Resource Area (s):
Isolated Land Subject to Flooding
C. Additional Information
Include the following with this Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation:
a.) USGS or other map of the area (along wfth a narrative description, if necessary), containing sufficient
information for the Conservation Commission and the Department to locate the site.
b.) Plans identifying the boundaries of the Bordering Vegetated Wetlands(BVW) (and other resource
areas, if applicable).
c.) Other material identifying and explaining the determination of resource area boundaries shown on
plans(e.g., a DEP BVW Field Data Form).
d.) List the titles and final revision dates for all plans and other materials submitted with this Abbreviated
Notice of Resource Area Delineation.
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Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands DEP File Number:
WPA Form 4A — Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation
Salem
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 Providedby DEP
D. Fees
The fee for work proposed under each Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation must be
calculated and submitted to the Conservation Commission and the Department (see Instructions and
Appendix B:Wetland Fee Transmittal Form).
E. Signatures and Submittal Requirements
I hereby certify under the penalties of perjury that the foregoing Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area
Delineation and accompanying plans, documents, and supporting data are true and complete to the best
of my knowledge. I understand that the Conservation Commission will place notification of this Notice in a
local newspaper at the expense of the applicant in accordance with the wetlands regulations, 310 CMR
10.05(5)(a).
I further certify under penalties of perjury that all abutters were notified of this application, pursuant to the
requirements of M.G.L. c. 131, § 40. Notice must be made in writing by hand delivery or certified mail
fretum r i re nested)to all abutters within 100 feet of the property line of the project location.
i aur pp s/cant �Q Date
Signature of Property Owner if different) Date
Sig u o epresenta6 aIf any) Date
For Conservation Commission:
Two copies of the completed Abbreviated Notice of Resource Delineation (WPA Form 4A), including
supporting plans and documents;two copies of pages 1 and 2 of Appendix B; and the city/town fee
payment must be sent to the Conservation Commission by certified mail or hand delivery.
For DEP:
Two copies of the completed Abbreviated Notice of Resource Delineation (WPA Form 4A), including
supporting plans and documents;two copies of pages 1 and 2 of Appendix B; and a copy of the state fee
payment must be sent to the DEP Regional Office (see Appendix A) by certified mail or hand delivery.
The DEP copies must be sent at the same time as the application submission to the Conservation
Commission. Failure by the applicant to send copies in a timely manner may result in dismissal of the
Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation.
lMassMassachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands
achusetts
WPA Appendix B - Wetland Fee Transmittal Form Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
Important:
when filling out A. Applicant Information
forms on the
computer, use 1. Applicant:
only the tab
key to move Osbome Hills Realty Trust
your cursor- Name
do not use the P. O. Box 780
return key. Mailing Address
;fry Lynnfield MA 01940
Cfty/rown State Zip Code
781-844-7026
Phone Number
Aa n 2. Property Owner(if different):
Same
Name
Mailing Address
Cdyrrown State Zip Code
Phone Number
3. Project Location:
Marlborough Road Salem
Street Address City/Town
B. Fees
To calculate
filing fees, refer Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (Form 4A):
to the category
fee list and The fee is calculated as follows (check applicable project type):
examples in
Section D of
this form. ❑ single family house project
X$1.00=
(feet of BVV1) Total fee(not to exceed$100)
❑ all other projects
X$1.00= $1,000.00
(feet of 8VV1� Total fee(not to exceed$1,000)
State share of filling fee:$ 487.50
(112 of total fee less$12.50)
Cityrrown share of filling fee:$ 512.50
(12 of total fee plus$12.50)
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands
l.\ WPA Appendix B — Wetland Fee Transmittal Form
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
B. Fees (cont.)
Abbreviated Notice of Intent(Form 4)or Notice of Intent(Form 3):
The fee should be calculated using the following six-step process and worksheet:
Step 1/Type of Activity: Describe each type of activity (see Section D for a list of activities)that will
occur in wetland resource area and buffer zone.
Step 2/Number of Activities: Identify the number of each type of actively.
Step 3/Individual Activity Fee: Identify each activity fee from the six project categories in Section D.
Step 4/Subtotal Activity Fee: Multiply the number of activities (identified in Step 2)times the fee per
category (identified in Step 3)to reach a subtotal fee amount. Note: If any of these activities are in a
Riverfront Area in addition to another Resource Area or the Buffer Zone,the fee per activity should be
multiplied by 1.5 and then added to the subtotal amount.
Step 5/Total Project Fee: Determine the total project fee by adding the subtotal amounts from Step 4.
Step 6/Fee Payments:To calculate the state share of the fee,divide the total fee in half and subtract
$12.50. To calculate the city/town share of the fee, divide the total fee in half and add $12.50.
Step 1/Type of Activity Step 2/Number Step 3/Individual Step 4/Subtotal
of Activities Activity Fee Activity Fee
Step 5rrotal Project Fee:
Step 6/Fee Payments:
Total Project Fee:
(Total fee from Step 5)
State share of filing fee:
(12 total fee less$1256)
City/Town share of filling fee:
(12total fee plus$12.50)
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands
WPA Appendix B - Wetland Fee Transmittal Form
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
Important: A. Applicant Information
When filling out pp
forms on the
computer, use 1. Applicant:
only the tab
key to move Osborne Hills Realty Trust
your cursor- Name
do not use the P. O. Box 780
return key. Mailing Address
Lynnfield MA 01940
Cdyfrown State Zip Code
781-844-7026
Phone Number
2. Property Owner(if different):
Same
Name
Mailing Address
City/Town State Zip Code
Phone Number
3. Project Location:
Marlborough Road Salem
Street Address Cityrrown
B. Fees
To calculate
filing fees, refer Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (Form 4A):
to the category
fee list and The fee is calculated as follows (Check applicable project type):
examples in
Section D of
this form. ❑ single family house project
X$1.00=
(feet of BVVV) Total fee(not to exceed$100)
❑ all other projects
X$1.00= $1,000.00
(feet of BVVv) Total fee(not to exceed$1,000)
State share of filling fee:$ 487.50
(1/2 of total fee less$12.50)
Cityrrown share of filling fee:$ 512.50
(12 of total fee plus$12.50)
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21 Pine Island Road Newbury, MA 01951 Tel 978-463-9226 Fax 978-463-8716
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WETLAND RESOURCE AREA DESCRIPTIONS
Marlborough Road
Salem,MA
December 23,2003
INTRODUCTION .
The following is a summary of wetland site investigations conducted by Rimmer
Environmental Consulting(REC)within property located off of Marlborough Road and
Barcelona Road in Salem,Massachusetts. The purpose of these investigations was to
determine the extent and location of wetland resources subject to jurisdiction under the
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act(MGH Ch. 131 s. 40) and the City of Salem
Wetlands Ordinance within and immediately adjacent to the project site.
METHODS
The limits of jurisdictional wetland resources were delineated by Rimmer Environmental
Consulting on October 29 and December 3, 2003. Wetlands were identified with
numbered sequence of flags in accordance with the procedures established within the
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act Regulations (3 10 CMR 10.00) and the
Department of Environmental Protection—Delineating Bordering Vegetated Wetlands
Handbook(1995), as well as the City of Salem Wetlands Ordinance. Wetland vegetative
criteria as well as evidence of wetland hydrology, including hydric soils were used to
delineate the wetland boundary.
WETLAND RESOURCES
The following wetland systems are present at the site: .
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A-Series(AI-A43):Bordering Vegetated Wetland
This wetland system consists of a large freshwater marsh which flows north into
Strongwater Brook. The plant community dominated by purple loosestrife
(Lythrum salicaria) as well as a variety of grasses, sedges and forbs, including
soft rush (Juncus effusus),New England aster(Aster novae-angliae) and reed
canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea). The boundary is well defined by
topographic features, including bedrock outcrops.
B-Series(BI-B95): Bordering Vegetated Wetland
The B-series is separated from the A-series by a trail;however a culvert connects the two
systems hydrologically. The B-series is primarily a forested wetland consisting of red
maple (Acer rubrum),northern arrow-wood(Viburnum recognition),pussy willow(Salix
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discolor) and highbush blueberry(Vaccinium corymbosum). The northernmost portions
of the B-series also contain a freshwater marsh containing purple loosestrife and broad-
leaf cattail (Typha latifolia). Much of the boundary is well defined by slope and a clear
change in vegetation from the upland to the wetland. The dominant vegetation in the
adjacent upland includes black cherry (Prunus serotina),white ash (Fraxinus arnericana)
and poplar(Populus deltoides) in the overstory, and black cherry and privet(Ligustrum
sp.) in the understory.
C-Series(CI-C]2): Bordering Vegetated Wetland
This series delineates a small depression located south of the trail separating the B-series
from the C-series. It appears to receive runoff from the northern portion of the trail,as
well as the E-series to the south.This wetland contained water stained leaves and other
evidence of sustained flooding. The wetland contains a few mature red maple, as well as
scattered winterberry holly(Ilex verticillata),northern arrow-wood and highbush
blueberry in the understory. Royal fern (Osmunda regalis) and sensitive fern(Onoclea
sensibilis)were noted in the herbaceous stratum. The adjacent upland contained
evidence of historic filling and was s v egetated with non-native species, especially Norway
maple (Acer platanoides).
D-Series(DI-D47): Bordering Vegetated Wetland/Inland Bank
This series delineates a narrow bordering vegetated wetland associated with an
intermittent channel that enters the site from the electric easement to the south. There
was some standing water within the channel at the time of observation,but no flow. The
channel and banks as well as the narrow fringe of vegetated wetland within the cleared
easement consist largely of common reed (Phragmites australis). Within the treeline in
the northern portion of this wetland system is a forested/scrub shrub wetland containing
species similar to the B-series, including a red maple overstory,with an understory of
winterberry,northern arrow-wood and cinnamon fem(Osn:unda cinnamomea). The
adjacent upland rises steeply and is mostly open field and meadow in the easement and a
mixed oak(Quercus spp.) and black cherry(Prunus serotina)forest.
E-Series(EI-E40): Bordering Vegetated Wedand/Inland Bank
This series occurs to the south of the D-series,and is connected to the C-series by
overland flow. Much of this system has.been altered by historic filling. There is a faint
channel that meanders between piles of fill and boulders that appears to overtop into the
C-series. There was no flow at the time of observation. The vegetation includes red
maple and crabapple (Prunus sp.) in the overstory with European buckthorn (Rhamnus
frangula), highbush blueberry and winterberry in the understory. Bristly blackberry
(Rubus hispidus)was noted as the dominant groundcover in much of this wetland system.
F-Series(FI-F9): Bordering Vegetated Wetland
This wetland is located along the southern property boundary and includes a swale and
vegetated wetland extending into the site from a larger off-site pond and marsh system.
The portion of the wetland on the site includes a narrow fringe of wooded swamp and a
wet meadow dominated by purple loosestrife.
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G-Series(GI-G7):Non-Jurisdictional Isolated Vegetated Wetland
This wetland is a small, isolated depression located in the southeastern portion of the site,
near Marlborough Road..It contains quaking aspen(Populus tremuloides)in the
overstory and pussy willow,highbush blueberry,northern arrow-wood, and steeplebush
(Spiraea tomentosa)in the understory. The presence of water-stained leaves indicates
periodic ponding within this wetland. Due to its small size and lack of a connection to
another wetland or waterway,this wetland is not jurisdictional under the Massachusetts
Wetlands Protection Act.
OTHER RESOURCES
There are no certified vernal pools, estimated habitat of rare wetlands wildlife, or priority
habitats of rare species within the project area, as determined by reference to the
Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species program,Natural Heritage Atlas
(I Ith edition).
SUMMARY
Any proposed construction or activity at the site within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to
Bordering Vegetated Wetland will be subject to review by the Salem Conservation
Commission under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act
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