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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Provided by Massdep NOTICE OF INTENT APPLICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF A STEEL BULKHEAD ALONG AN EXISTING TIMBER BULKHEAD At 25 QUAISE ROAD AUGUST 2019 Prepared For CHUCKROW NOMINEE TRUST 20 Mary Ann Drive • Nantucket, MA 02554 508-825-5053 • www.NantucketEngineer.com Town and County of Nantucket, MA August 16, 2019 Locus Map 1" = 250 ft Property Information Property ID 26 12 Location 25 QUAISE RD Owner GUERNSEY CAROL C & STULGIS AMY MAP FOR REFERENCE ONLY NOT A LEGAL DOCUMENT 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 August 23, 2019 Ms. Ashley Erisman, Chair Nantucket Conservation Commission 2 Bathing Beach Road Nantucket, MA 02554 Re: Notice of Intent 25 Quaise Road Map 26 Parcel 12 Dear Ms. Erisman: On behalf of the property owner, Chuckrow Nominee Trust, Nantucket Engineering & Survey, P.C. is submitting this Notice of Intent (NOI) to the Nantucket Conservation Commission for proposed activities within the Buffer Zone, Coastal Bank, Coastal Beach and Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage resource areas at the above referenced property (the “Site”) in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Proposed activities at the Site consist of installing a steel sheet bulkhead along a failing timber bulkhead, plus a return along the easterly property line. Attached are permit drawings, including plans showing a site locus, existing conditions including resource area locations, and proposed construction areas. A completed WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent is attached along with the NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form including checks for $273.50, $498.50, $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 $291.40 to the Inquirer & Mirror for publication of the notice of the public hearing. 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 one-acre in size and is located in the Quaise area of Nantucket Island. The property is located at the northern end of a gravel road in an area of 20 Mary Ann Drive • Nantucket, MA 02554 508-825-5053 • www.NantucketEngineer.com 2 residential development. The lot is currently armored by a timber bulkhead and contains three residential use structures which pre-date 1978. The Wetland Resource Areas on-site subject to jurisdiction of the Commission are Coastal Bank, Coastal Beach and Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage, and the respective Buffer Zones. 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 not within the known range of state listed rare wildlife species defined by the Estimated Habitat mapping. WORK DESCRIPTION The access for the work will be from the existing driveway, through the yard, where materials will be stockpiled. A sand ramp will be created from the top of the bank to the top of the bulkhead. The steel sheets will be driven by an excavator with a vibratory attachment. The area between the bulkheads will be filled with flowable fill, then a concrete and/or timber cap will be installed over both. All disturbed resource area will be planted with American Beach Grass and upland areas covered with a minimum of 6” of topsoil and planted with grass seed. CONCLUSION The installation of steel sheeting 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. Further, the project represents responsible maintenance of an existing structure which if left to deteriorate could have an adverse impact on the aforementioned protected interests. 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 Chuckrow Nominee Trust 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 Bylaw Chapter 136 City/Town A. General Information 1. Project Location (Note: electronic filers will click on button to locate project site): 25 Quaise Pastures Road Nantucket 02554 a. Street Address b. City/Town c. Zip Code 41d17’56”N 70d02’01”W Latitude and Longitude: d. Latitude e. Longitude 26 12 f. Assessors Map/Plat Number g. Parcel /Lot Number 2. Applicant: Amy P. & Carol C. Chuckrow & Guernsey, Trustees a. First Name b. Last Name Chuckrow Nominee Trust c. Organization 402 Hancock Rd d. Street Address Williamstown MA 01267 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, PE, PLS 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): $972 + $25 + $200 $473.50 $498.50 + $25 + $200 a. Total Fee Paid b. State Fee Paid c. City/Town Fee Paid wpaform3.doc • rev. 11/16/09 Page 1 of 8 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 Bylaw Chapter 136 City/Town A. General Information (continued) 6. General Project Description: The Applicant proposes to to install a steel bulkhead with a cap seaward of an existing timber bulkhead, and an extension/return along the easterly property line. Access will be from the upland portion of the bank with a ramp to the area above the bulkhead. Disturbed areas behind the bulkhead will be filled with clean, compatible sand then planted with American Beach Grass. Please refer to the attached Project Narrative and Site Plan for additional information. 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 14,726 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) For all projects affecting other a. Bank Resource Areas, 1. linear feet 2. linear feet please attach a b. Bordering Vegetated narrative 1. square feet 2. square feet explaining how Wetland the resource area was c. Land Under 1. square feet 2. square feet delineated. Waterbodies and Waterways 3. cubic yards dredged wpaform3.doc • rev. 11/16/09 Page 2 of 8 January 17, 2020 Jeff Carlson, Administrator Nantucket Conservation Commission 2 Bathing Beach Road Nantucket, MA 02554 RE: Notice of Intent – SE48-3241 25 Quaise Road Dear Jeff: I am writing to provide a revise site plan which relocates the project access from the east, to the west side of the house. In consultation with the contractor, this will minimize disturbance of the buffer zone. I plan to attend the public hearing on this matter, though please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or concerns with this request in the meantime. Sincerely, Nantucket Engineering & Survey, P.C. By: Arthur D. Gasbarro, PE, PLS 20 Mary Ann Drive • Nantucket, MA 02554 508-825-5053 • www.NantucketEngineer.com Date: November 19, 2019 at 11:59:15 AM EST To: Jeff Carlson <[email protected]> Subject: For ConCom: Living Shorelines as an Alternative to Repairing Failing Bulkheads Hi Jeff, I am sending three documents that discuss the appropriateness of using living shorelines in place of repairing bulkheads. https://galvbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/LS_alternative.pdf http://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/SDCI/Vault/ShorelineMasterProgram/GreenShoreline s.pdf https://www.cbf.org/document-library/cbf-publications-brochures-articles/Living_Shorelines011a.pdf Although these documents are not from New England, they outline the design considerations and options available for using living shorelines in place of bulkheads, given different wave energy environments.
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