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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRevised NOI_Project_DescriptionNotice of Intent 30 Oxford Drive Cotuit, MA PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION The proposed project at 30 Oxford Drive in Cotuit, MA (the Site) consists of the permitting a pier extension (the Project). This application is being submitted in accordance with the Town of Barnstable Wetlands Protection Bylaw (the Barnstable Bylaw) and Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and associated regulations (the WPA). 2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION The property located at 30 Oxford Drive in Cotuit, is bordered by private residences to the east, west, and south, with No Bottom Pond (a freshwater pond) to the north. The lot is currently developed with a single-family dwelling and a small pier at the edge of No Bottom Pond. The jurisdictional wetland resource areas that are protected under the Barnstable Bylaw and the WPA includes Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW), Inland Bank (Bank) to No Bottom Pond, Land Under Waterbodies associated with No Bottom Pond, as well as the associated 100-foot Buffer Zones to BVW and Bank. 3.0 PROPOSED ACTIVITIES The purpose of this application is to authorize the following proposed activities: Proposed Extension of Pier: The proposed project at the site consists of the extension of an existing pier (permitted under SE3-5062). The existing pier structure installed within No Bottom Pond will be replaced in kind (12’ long by 4’ wide structure) using helical anchor piles and a seasonal pier will be installed, extending 22.5’ to reach the outer edge of vegetation and approximately 2’-3’ of water for kayak access (non-motorized boat access). The proposed fixed pier replacement along with the proposed extension will extend 33.5’ into No Bottom Pond. The end of the pier, which will include a 6’ wide by 10’ long segment orientated horizontally (to create a T-shaped pier), will use the same supports as the rest of the seasonal pier. The purpose of maintaining the existing pier as a permanent structure is for the ease of seasonal installation and removal of the seasonal sections of pier. This portion of the pier will be a launching point for the dock installation/removal company and will limit disturbance to the BVW and surrounding area. The proposed pier extension will comply with the conditions listed in the Barnstable Conservation Commission Guidelines for Private Freshwater Docks, Piers and Floats. No vegetation trimming or clearing within BVW or the associated buffer zone is proposed as there is already an opening for the pier and an existing 4’ wide access path. Because the impacts to Land Under Water will be minimal and no significant change to the 0-50-foot Buffer Zone to BVW and Inland Bank is anticipated, the proposed project is not anticipated to have any adverse impacts on jurisdictional resource areas and their associated buffer zones. 4.0 MITIGATION The proposed project will have minimal impacts to Land Under Water, Inland Bank, BVW and the 100-foot Buffer Zones to BVW. Access will be gained from the existing cleared path which leads from the lawn to the edge of water. Work to install the pier will be done by hand or handheld equipment, with no anticipated need for large construction equipment. No ground disturbance is proposed for access, however if any rutting or disturbance should occur during the construction process, all disturbed areas will be returned to their original grade and stabilized with native grass seed mix and covered in straw for stabilization.