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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260915 - NOI - Flonta - 470 Whistleberry Drive - Project Narrative August 27, 2026 Town of Barnstable Conservation Commission 230 South Street Hyannis, MA 02601 Re: Notice of Intent Filing – 470 Whistleberry Drive, Marstons Mills, MA 02648 Dear Members of the Commission, The proposed project is the construction of a four-bedroom single-family dwelling within the 100-foot buffer zone to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW). No work is proposed within the 50-foot buffer zone or the BVW itself. Existing Conditions The subject property is an approximately 61,695-square-foot (1.42-acre) undeveloped lot. There are approximately 50,468 square feet of upland and approximately 11,227 square feet of wetland on the property. The BVW occupies the southern portion of the property and is delineated by wetland flags BVW 1 through BVW 6. The wetland boundary was delineated by Brad Hall and Darren Meyer on August 17, 2026. Proposed Conditions The project proposes construction of a new four-bedroom single-family dwelling with an approximately 4,104-square-foot building footprint. Approximately 1,041 square feet of the dwelling will be located within the 100-foot buffer zone to the BVW, with the remaining approximately 3,063 square feet located outside the buffer zone. The proposed foundation will be approximately 77.7 feet from the BVW at its closest point. Work within the 100-foot buffer zone will consist of the portion of the dwelling, associated grading, and roof-drainage improvements. Roof runoff will be directed to subsurface drywells. The proposed limit of work will be approximately 60.2 feet from the BVW at its closest point. Disturbed areas will be stabilized and revegetated upon completion. No work is proposed within the BVW or the 50-foot undisturbed buffer. The driveway and subsurface sewage disposal system will be located outside the 100-foot buffer zone. Resource-Area Impact and Chapter 704 Compliance The project retains a continuous natural 50-foot undisturbed buffer between the BVW and the proposed limit of work. The limit of work is approximately 60.2 feet from the BVW, and the dwelling foundation is approximately 77.7 feet from the BVW at their closest points. Because the existing 50-foot undisturbed buffer will remain intact, no buffer-zone enhancement or mitigation planting is proposed with this filing. Construction Methods Anticipated equipment includes an excavator, skid-steer loader, concrete truck, a dumpster, and other conventional residential construction equipment as may be necessary. Equipment will access the site directly from Whistleberry Drive. Equipment, materials, and stockpiles will remain within the approved upland work staging areas. Fueling, maintenance, and storage of petroleum products will occur offsite. Excavated material will be contained within the delineated work area, and surplus soil and construction debris will be removed from the property. Disturbed areas will be restored to plan grade and permanently stabilized. Roof runoff and other clean stormwater will be directed to subsurface drywells to avoid erosion and concentrated flow at the buffer. Erosion Controls and Work Limits Before excavation or other land disturbance begins, the proposed work area will be staked, and a continuous silt fence will be installed along the limit of work identified on the site plan. The silt fence will serve both as the sediment-control barrier and as the construction limit and will remain outside the 50-foot buffer to the BVW. No equipment, materials, excavated soil, stockpiles, or construction debris will be placed beyond the limit of work barrier. The silt fence will be inspected and maintained throughout construction, and accumulated sediment will be removed as necessary. Any erosion or sediment migration will be corrected promptly. The barrier will remain in place until disturbed soils are permanently stabilized and will be removed only after site stabilization and any required inspection or authorization by the Conservation Commission or its staff. Conclusion The proposed project avoids all alteration of the BVW and retains a continuous natural 50-foot undisturbed buffer consistent with the performance standards of Chapter 704. The defined limit of work, temporary erosion controls, controlled construction access, subsurface roof-runoff infiltration, and permanent stabilization will protect the BVW during and after construction. Accordingly, the proposed work will not adversely affect the wetland interests protected by the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, 310 CMR 10.00, Chapter 237, or Chapter 704. The applicant respectfully requests that the Barnstable Conservation Commission approve the project and issue an Order of Conditions.