NOTICE OF INTENT APPLICATION

INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT & NATIVE PLANTINGS

At

47 SQUAM ROAD

OCTOBER 2019

Prepared For

ELI ZABAR

20 Mary Ann Drive • Nantucket, MA 02554 508-825-5053 • www.NantucketEngineer.com Town and County of Nantucket, MA October 16, 2019 Locus Map

1" = 287 ft

Property Information

Property ID 13 22 Location 47 SQUAM RD Owner ZABAR ELI

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Town and County of Nantucket, MA makes no claims and no warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the validity or accuracy of the GIS data presented on this map.

Geometry updated 11/13/2018 Data updated 11/19/2018

October 18, 2019

Ms. Ashley Erisman, Chair Nantucket Conservation Commission 2 Bathing Beach Road Nantucket, MA 02554

Re: Notice of Intent 47 Squam Road Map 13 Parcel 22

Dear Ms. Erisman:

On behalf of the property owner, Eli Zabar, Nantucket Engineering & Survey, P.C. is submitting this Notice of Intent (NOI) to the Nantucket Conservation Commission for proposed activities within the Buffer Zone and Bordering Vegetated Wetland at the above referenced property (the “Site”) in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Proposed activities at the Site consist of the mechanical removal of invasive species, native plantings and relocation of a fence from within the resource area. Attached are permit drawings, including plans showing a site locus, existing conditions including resource area locations, and proposed work areas.

A completed WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent is attached along with the NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form including checks for $42.50, $67.50, $25 and $200 to cover the WPA filing fee, Nantucket Wetland by-law fee and the Nantucket Expert Review fee. Also included is a check for $335.10 to the Inquirer & Mirror for publication of the notice of the public hearing. A waiver is required from the Town of Nantucket Bylaw Chapter 136 for the proposed project to allow the work within the 25-foot buffer zone and resource area.

Notification of this NOI filing was provided to all abutting property owners by certified mail. This property owner listing was obtained from the Town of Nantucket Assessor’s office. Documentation of the notification is provided including a copy of the notification letter, the property owner listing and certified mail receipts.

SITE DESCRIPTION

The subject property is approximately 1-acre in size and is located on the northeast end of Nantucket Island. The lot contains an existing single-family dwelling served by on-site wells, and a septic system.

The Wetland Resource Areas on-site subject to jurisdiction of the Commission are a Bordering Vegetated Wetland, and the respective Buffer Zones. The currently shown boundaries in the southern portion of the property were delineated by Brian Madden of LEC, with the associated field data forms included with this application.

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A review of the August 1, 2017 "Massachusetts Natural Heritage Atlas", prepared by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP), indicates that the work area is within the known range of state listed rare wildlife species defined by the Estimated Habitat mapping.

WORK DESCRIPTION

The Applicant proposes to mechanically remove invasive species from throughout the property, primarily fox grape and bush honeysuckle. The removed plants will be properly disposed of at the bin at the landfill for that purpose. The native plants selected from the attached list will be installed, with all disturbed areas will be covered with a minimum of 6” of topsoil and planted with grass seed or mulch.

WAIVER REQUEST

A waiver is required from Section 3.02.B.1 to allow the work within the 25-foot buffer zone and resource area. Disturbed areas will be covered with topsoil and then be planted with Cape Cod Premium Grass Seed Mix. Waivers from the By-law can be granted for a number of reasons including: • Chapter 1.03 F.3.c The Commission may grant a waiver from these regulations when the Commission finds that a project will provide a long-term net benefit/improvement to the resource area, provided any adverse effects are minimized by carefully considered conditions. However, no such project may be permitted which could have an adverse effect on rare wildlife species. The removal of invasive species and planting of native species will improve the habitat value of the area. The proposed project will not have any adverse impact to the interests protected in the resource area by the Commission.

CONCLUSION

The proposed project will not result in an adverse impact on the areas or the interests protected by the Commission including flood control, erosion control, storm damage prevention, prevention of pollution, wildlife, and wetland scenic views.

I plan to attend the Public Hearings for this application to address any questions, comments or concerns that the Commission may have.

Sincerely,

Arthur D. Gasbarro, PE, PLS

Cc: MassDEP Eli Zabar Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Provided by MassDEP:

Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands MassDEP File Number

WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent Document Transaction Number Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 NANTUCKET And the Town of Nantucket Wetlands Protection Bylaw 136 City/Town

A. General Information

1. Project Location (Note: electronic filers will click on button to locate project site): 47 Squam Road Nantucket 02554 a. Street Address b. City/Town c. Zip Code 41d18’50.0”N 69d59’15.9” Latitude and Longitude: d. Latitude e. Longitude 13 22 f. Assessors Map/Plat Number g. Parcel /Lot Number

2. Applicant: Eli Zabar a. First Name b. Last Name

c. Organization 52 East 92nd Street d. Street Address New York NY 10128 e. City/Town f. State g. Zip Code

h. Phone Number i. Fax Number j. Email Address

3. Property owner (required if different from applicant): Check if more than one owner

a. First Name b. Last Name

c. Organization

d. Street Address

e. City/Town f. State g. Zip Code

h. Phone Number i. Fax Number j. Email address

4. Representative (if any): Arthur D. Gasbarro, P.E., P.L.S. a. First Name b. Last Name Nantucket Engineering & Survey, PC c. Company 20 Mary Ann Drive d. Street Address Nantucket MA 02554 e. City/Town f. State g. Zip Code 508-825-5053 [email protected] h. Phone Number i. Fax Number j. Email address

5. Total WPA Fee Paid (from NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form):

$110 + $25 + $200 $42.50 $67.50 + $25 + $200 a. Total Fee Paid b. State Fee Paid c. City/Town Fee Paid

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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Provided by MassDEP:

Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands MassDEP File Number

WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent Document Transaction Number Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 NANTUCKET And the Town of Nantucket Wetlands Protection Bylaw 136 City/Town A. General Information (continued) 6. General Project Description:

The Applicant proposes to manage invasive species and install native plantings within the 100-foot

buffer zone and vegetated wetland resource area. A waiver is requested from the Nantucket Wetland Protection Regulations to allow the work to occur in the 25-foot buffer zone and resource area.

7a. Project Type Checklist:

1. Single Family Home 2. Residential Subdivision

3. Limited Project Driveway Crossing 4. Commercial/Industrial

5. Dock/Pier 6. Utilities

7. Coastal Engineering Structure 8. Agriculture (e.g., cranberries, forestry)

9. Transportation 10. Other 7b. Is any portion of the proposed activity eligible to be treated as a limited project subject to 310 CMR

10.24 (coastal) or 310 CMR 10.53 (inland)?

1. Yes No If yes, describe which limited project applies to this project:

2. Limited Project

8. Property recorded at the Registry of Deeds for: NANTUCKET 14427 a. County b. Certificate # (if registered land)

c. Book d. Page Number

B. Buffer Zone & Resource Area Impacts (temporary & permanent)

1. Buffer Zone Only – Check if the project is located only in the Buffer Zone of a Bordering

Vegetated Wetland, Inland Bank, or Coastal Resource Area. 2. Inland Resource Areas (see 310 CMR 10.54-10.58; if not applicable, go to Section B.3,

Coastal Resource Areas). Check all that apply below. Attach narrative and any supporting documentation describing how the project will meet all performance standards for each of the resource areas altered, including standards requiring consideration of alternative project design or location.

Resource Area Size of Proposed Alteration Proposed Replacement (if any)

a. Bank 1. linear feet 2. linear feet b. Bordering Vegetated Est.2,000 +/- (invasive removal)

Wetland 1. square feet 2. square feet

c. Land Under 1. linear feet 2. linear feet Waterbodies and

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Why Choose Natives? Native vs. Non Native Plants RESOURCES Selecting Natives Will: Massachusetts Prohibited Plants List Native plants are species that are indigenous to the www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/agr/farm-products/plants/ island. Having grown and evolved here for thousands • Save Water­—Native plants are adapted to the local massachusetts-prohibited-plant-list.html of years, native plants are well-adapted to living in climate and site conditions. Nantucket Invasive Plants List (Wetland Regulations) Nantucket’s coastal habitats and have formed nantucket-ma.gov/documentcenter/view/1008 • Save Time—Less maintenance is required with native complex and interdependent relationships with the plants once established. Native Plant Nurseries in MA/New England island’s wildlife. Some native plants are aggressive grownativemass.org/resources/nurseries growers, such as grape and scrub oak, but they are key • Reduce Pesticide Use—Native plants have developed Coastal Zone Landscaping dominant plants in local ecosystems. their own defenses against many pests and diseases. https://www.mass.gov/service-details/stormsmart- coasts-coastal-landscaping-in-massachusetts Non-native plants are those that have been introduced • Enhance Wildlife Habitat—Provide shelter and high to an area by humans, either intentionally or acciden- quality food for native wildlife. Integrated Landscaping www.upne.com/1611682786.html tally. Over time, these plants can expand their range • Protect Nantucket’s Distinctive Landscape and http://www.plantnative.org/books_gb.htm without human interference. They are also called exotic, alien, or non-indigenous plants. Fragile Ecosystem. Go Botany (Plant I.D. and Range Info) gobotany.newenglandwild.org Tips for Using Native Plants Nantucket Invasive Plant Species Committee (IPSC) Invasive Plants The Invasive Plant Species Committee is a standing committee of the NBI focused on evaluating, Invasive species are non native species that grow aggres- • Use this guide to familiarize yourself with plants that managing and educating the public about Nantucket’s sively, reproducing rapidly to crowd out other plants, may be suitable for your yard—y­ ou may already have invasive plant species and are difficult to remove once established. These traits some great native species to work with. Assess your site Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative (NBI) make them troublesome garden weeds; as they expand and consider your goals for the landscape. NBI seeks to conserve the native biodiversity of Nantucket into natural areas, they can also threaten native plant through collaborative research, monitoring, and education. communities and reduce wildlife habitat quality. • Check with local nurseries to find out which natives NBI is a collaborative effort of the following organizations: they have in stock, and what they recommend Linda Loring Nature Foundation LANDSCAPING based on your needs. Or, ask your landscape Maria Mitchell Association designer to incorporate natives. NATIVE PLANTS The Nantucket Landscape Massachusetts Audubon Society with • Replace invasives with natives when it’s time Massachusetts Natural Heritage & Endangered on for garden improvements. Dispose of removed Species Program Nantucket Nantucket’s glacial landscape consists of moraines with material appropriately. Nantucket Conservation Foundation scattered boulders in the northern part of the island, and Nantucket Islands Land Bank sandy, flat, well-drained outwash plains along the south • Source plants grown from island or shore. Bogs, marshes, pocket wetlands and larger coastal Nantucket Land Council northeastern stock—to maintain local genetic ponds provide variation. The climate and growing variation and have best results in our climate. Nantucket Memorial Airport conditions are similar to those found on Cape Cod, Science Department of the Nantucket High School • Collect local seed and grow your own, or Martha’s Vineyard, and Long Island. The Trustees of Reservations salvage plants from construction sites (with The whole island is low-lying, with a maximum elevation Town of Nantucket Natural Resources Department permission of landowner). of 111ft., and is subjected to strong winds and salt spray, Tuckernuck Land Trust • Ideas: Plant edible or wildlife habitat hedges, particularly during the stormy winter months. The climate UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station is moderated by the island’s location offshore, about pollinator gardens, rain gardens to capture U.S. Fish & Wildflife Service 27 miles south of Cape Cod. Winters tend to be milder than runoff, and wildflower/native grass meadows. on the mainland, while summers are cooler with frequent fog. The USDA hardiness zone is 7b, more similar to the

*E—­ Please use caution when consuming plants on Mid Atlantic coastal states than to the rest of New England. the landscape. Ensure the ID of the plant and Pamphlet created and printed by what parts of the plant are edible to humans. Nantucket is home to globally rare sandplain grassland and Just because a particular plant is edible, coastal heathland plant communities characterized by low that doesn’t mean that every part of it growing grasses, wildflowers, and shrubs. Small areas of should be eaten. mixed deciduous forest, pitch pine and scrub oak barrens, beaches, dunes, marshes, and coastal plain ponds round out the island’s diversity. www. nantucketbiodiversity.org

SHRUBS & VINES Light Water Best Uses FLOWERING PERENNIALS CONTINUED Light Water Best Uses

COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME F P S D M W D E H P W COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME F P S D M W B D N H W

Azalea, Swamp Rhododendron viscosum • • • • • • Boneset Eupatorium perfoliatum • • • • • • Bayberry Morella caroliniensis • • • • • • • • Boneset, Hyssop-Leaved Eupatorium hyssopifolium • • • • • • • • Beach Plum Prunus maritima • • • • • • Everlasting, Pearly Anaphalis margaritacea • • • • • • • Bearberry Arctostaphylos uva-ursi • • • • • • • Geranium, Cranesbill Geranium maculatum • • • • • • Blueberry, Highbush Vaccinum corymbosum • • • • • • • Goat’s Rue Tephrosia virginiana • • • • • • • • Blueberry, Lowbush Vaccinium angustifolium • • • • • • • • Goldenrod, Grass-Leaved Euthamia graminifolia • • • • • • • • Bower, Virgin's Clematis virginiana • • • • • Goldenrod, Seaside Solidago sempervirens • • • • • • Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis • • • • Goldenrod, Sweet Solidago odora • • • • • • • • • Chokeberry, Black Aronia melanocarpa • • • • • Indigo, Yellow Wild Baptisia tinctoria • • • • • • • • Creeper, Virginia Parthenocissus quinquefolia • • • • • • • Iris, Blue Flag Iris versicolor, I. prismatica • • • • • • • Elderberry, Black Sambucus nigra • • • • Joe-pye Weed, Coastal Eutrochium dubium • • • • • • Grape, Fox Vitis labrusca • • • • • • • Lily, Turk’s Cap Lilium superbum • • • • • • Groundsel Baccharis halimifolia • • • • • • • Lily, Wood Lilium philadelphicum • • • • • • Hazelnut, American Corylus americana • • • • • • Mallow, Swamp Rose Hibiscus moscheutos • • • • • • Hazelnut, Beaked Corylus cornuta • • • • • • • Milkweed, Common Asclepias syriaca • • • • • • Heather, Golden False Hudsonia ericoides • • • Milkweed, Orange Asclepias tuberosa • • • • • • • Holly, American Ilex opaca • • • • • Milkweed, Purple Swamp Asclepias incarnata • • • • • • • Holly, Winterberry Ilex verticillata • • • • • • • Mint, Clustered Mountain Pycnanthemum muticum • • • • • • • • Huckleberry, Black Gaylussacia baccata • • • • • • • Primrose, Evening Oenothera biennis • • • • • • • Huckleberry, Blue Dangle Gaylussacia frondosa • • • • • • Rabbit-tobacco Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium • • • • • • • Inkberry Ilex glabra • • • • • • Sunflower, Woodland Helianthus divaricatus • • • • • • • Laurel, Sheep Kalmia angustifolia • • • • • Loosestrife, Yellow Lysimachia quadrifolia • • • • • • • Marsh-elder, Maritime Iva frutescens • • • • • • Oak, Dwarf Chinquapin Quercus prinoides • • • • • Oak, Scrub Quercus ilicifolia • • • • • GRASSES, SEDGES & RUSHES Light Water Best Uses Pepperbush, Sweet Clethra alnifolia • • • • • • • Rose, Carolina Rosa carolina • • • • • COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME F P S D M W D H L N W Rose, Virginia Rosa virginiana • • • • Beach Grass, American Ammophila breviligulata • • • • • Shadbush, Downy Amelanchier arborea • • • • • Bentgrass, Autumn Agrostis perennans • • • • • • • • Shadbush, Eastern Amelanchier canadensis • • • • • Bentgrass, Rough Agrostis scabra • • • • • • • • Sumac, Smooth Rhus glabra • • • • • • Bentgrass, Winter Agrostis hyemalis • • • • • • • Sumac, Winged Rhus copallinum • • • • • • • Bluestem, Big Andropogon gerardii • • • • • • Sweetfern Comptonia peregrina • • • • • • Bluestem, Bushy Andropogon glomeratus • • • • • • • Viburnum, Arrowwood Viburnum dentatum • • • • • Bluestem, Little Schizachyrium scoparium • • • • • • • • • Willow, Pussy Salix discolor • • • • • Cordgrass, Prairie Spartina pectinata • • • • • • • • Wintergreen Gaultheria procumbens • • • • • • • Cordgrass, Saltmeadow Spartina patens • • • • Cordgrass, Smooth Spartina alterniflora • • • • TREES Light Water Best Uses Grass, Poverty-oats Danthonia spicata • • • • • • • • • Hairgrass, Wavy Deschampsia flexuosa • • • • • • • • • COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME F P S D M W D E H S W Indiangrass Sorghastrum nutans • • • • • Lovegrass, Purple Eragrostis spectabilis • • • • • • • • Cedar, Red Juniperus virginiana • • • • • • • Rush, Soft Juncus effusus • • • • • Cherry, Black Prunus serotina • • • • • • Sedge, Pennsylvania Carex pensylvanica • • • • • • • • Elm, American (cultivar) Ulmus americana cultivar • • • • • • Switchgrass Panicum virgatum • • • • • • Hickory, Mockernut Carya tomentosa • • • • • • • Wildrye, Common Elymus virginicus • • • • Maple, Red Acer rubrum • • • • • • • Oak, White Quercus alba • • • • • Oak, Black Quercus velutina • • • • • • • FERNS Light Water Best Uses Pine, Pitch Pinus rigida • • • • • • • Sassafras Sassafras albidum • • • • • • • COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME F P S D M W D H L N W Tupelo (Black Gum) Nyssa sylvatica • • • • • • Fern, Cinnamon Osmundastrum cinnamomeum • • • • • • • • • Fern, Marsh Thelypteris palustris • • • • • • • • FLOWERING PERENNIALS Light Water Best Uses Fern, Massachusetts Parathelypteris simulata • • • • • • Fern, New York Parathelypteris noveboracensis • • • • • • • • COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME F P S D M W B D N H W Fern, Royal Osmunda regalis • • • • • • • • Aster, Bushy Symphyotrichum dumosum • • • • • • • • SITE CONDITION CODES Aster, Sickle-leaved Golden Pityopsis falcata • • • • • • Sun Exposure Soil Moisture Best Use Codes H=Habitat/Restoration P=Privacy Hedge/Screening Aster, Heath Symphyotrichum ericoides • • • • • • • F=Full Sun D=Dry B=Bee/Butterfly Garden L=Lawns/Groundcover S=Shade Tree Aster, Stiff Ionactis linariifolia • • • • • • • P=Partial Sun M=Moderate D=Deer Resistant N=Naturalizing/Wildflower W=Wind/Salt spray Tolerant Aster, Toothed White-Top Sericocarpus asteroides • • • • • • • S=Shade W=Wet *E=Edible Value Meadow