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Massachusetts Department Of Transportation Highway Division Proposal No. 608707-123872

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DOCUMENT A00880

SEA STREET

CHAPTER 91

MINOR PROJECT MODIFICATION REQUEST

Massachusetts Department Of Transportation Highway Division

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BETA GROUP, INC.

89 Shrewsbury Street, Suite 300, Worcester, MA 01604 P: 508.756.1600 | W: www.BETA-Inc.com

January 13, 2023

Mr. Daniel Padien, Waterways Program Director Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Waterways Program One Winter Street Boston, MA 02108

Re: Sea Street Corridor Improvements Sea Street, Quincy

MassDOT Project No. 608707 Request for Minor Project Modification

Dear Mr. Padien:

On behalf of the City of Quincy Department of Public Works, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation – Highway Division (MassDOT), BETA Group, Inc. (BETA) requests that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Wetlands and Waterways (MassDEP) review the proposed work along the Sea Street corridor (the Project) located between Samoset Avenue and Pequot Road in Quincy, Massachusetts (the Site). Based on the information and proposal provided below, we also respectfully request MassDEP’s approval for improvements to the existing Sea Street Corridor in Quincy as a Minor Modification to the existing unlicensed infrastructure within Filled Tidelands.

Background

MassDOT is proposing to modify the existing Sea Street corridor from Samoset Avenue and Pequot Road.

The purpose of this Project is to correct roadway deficiencies along the Project Area while improving traffic management and safety for the benefit of all users of Sea Street including motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. While all proposed improvements are located entirely outside the limits of Flowed Tidelands, the portion of the Project along the frontage of 346 & 360 Sea Street is located within Filled Tidelands and is subject to Chapter 91 Jurisdiction per 310 CMR 9.04(2). Generally, the existing bituminous concrete sidewalks at this location will be replaced with cement concrete sidewalks within the existing sidewalk footprint, and a temporary construction easement will extend approximately five (5) feet into the parcels at 346 & 360 Sea Street.

BETA performed Registry of Deeds research on behalf of MassDOT to identify records of existing Chapter 91 Licenses associated with the Site, particularly at 346 & 360 Sea Street. Although no Licenses were found, a subdivision plan entitled “Revised General Plan of Merrymount Quincy, Mass.”, revised November 17, 1922, is recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds as Plan 623 of 1922. This plan depicts the parcels now identified as 346 & 360 Sea Street as being located within what was formerly Flowed Tidelands (referenced as the “Historic High-Water Mark” on the attached Project Plan sheets), with a ten (10)-foot-wide section of land bisecting the parcels and providing access along the shoreline of the Massachusetts Bay. A plan entitled “Plan of Land in Quincy Mass.” dated December 1977 and recorded as Plan 116 of 1978 refers to this ten (10)-foot-wide section of land as a “passageway”. These plans are enclosed with this letter for reference.

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Mr. Daniel Padien, Waterways Program Director January 13, 2023

Proposed Improvements

The Project has been designed to maintain public infrastructure within existing developed areas and will not infringe on the current ability of this portion of the Site to provide access to public waterfront. At this particular location, the Project consists of the following:

Construction of cement concrete sidewalks within the footprint of existing bituminous concrete sidewalks;

Construction of a hot mix asphalt (HMA) driveway; and Establishment of five (5)-foot-wide temporary construction easement measured off the back of the sidewalk.

Horizontal and vertical alignments of the proposed work will remain essentially unchanged when compared to existing conditions. Areas disturbed within the temporary construction easement will be restored to existing conditions following completion of the Project. Sheets 20 and 28 of the Project Plans depict work subject to Chapter 91 Jurisdiction and are enclosed.

Chapter 91 Exemptions

The Waterways Regulations at 310 CMR 9.05(3) (b – h) defines certain structures as exempt from licensing under Chapter 91, including:

(c) continuation of any existing, unauthorized public service project, provided that no unauthorized structural alteration or change in use has occurred subsequent to January 1, 1984, unless the Department determines, upon notice and opportunity for public comment, that licensing is essential to prevent significant harm to an overriding water-related public interest.

Sea Street is an existing unauthorized public service project and no unauthorized structural alteration or change in use has occurred since January 1, 1984.

Proposed Minor Modifications

This Project is proposed in accordance with the provisions of 310 CMR 9.05 (3) (a) – Activities Not Requiring a License or Permit pursuant to 310 CMR 9.22(3)(c).

The provisions at 310 CMR 9.22(3) allow for a Minor Modification to a Project exempt from licensing per the criteria of 310 9.05(3)(b) through (h) (e.g., the Project) without filing an application for a License or License amendment. The Project would qualify for a Minor Modification under the criteria identified at 310 CMR 9.22(3)(a):

“Structural alterations which are confined to the existing footprint of the fill or structures being altered and which represent an insignificant deviation from the original specifications of the license, in terms of size, configuration, materials, or other relevant design or fabrication parameters.”

Although no license could be located on record for the Site, the Project involves work that will maintain existing public infrastructure and will not result in the expansion or substantial reconfiguration of the infrastructure. Work within the existing ten (10)-foot-wide “passageway”, as show on the attached Sheets 20 and 36 of the Project plans, is limited to tying grades into the existing concrete pad.

Summary

On behalf of the City of Quincy and MassDOT, BETA respectfully requests that MassDEP approve the Project as a Minor Modification pursuant to 310 CMR 9.22(3)(a) and not require the filing of a Chapter 91

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Mr. Daniel Padien, Waterways Program Director January 13, 2023

License Application. The Project is limited to reconstruction of existing public infrastructure within existing developed areas and will not result in a change in the public’s ability to access the Massachusetts Bay public waterfront when compared to existing conditions.

If we can be of any further assistance regarding this matter, please contact us at our office by phone at 844-800-2382 ext. 7141 or by email at JNiro@BETA-Inc.com.

Very truly yours, BETA Group, Inc.

Jonathan Niro Environmental Scientist cc: MassDOT Highway Division

Christopher Roy, P.E. (BETA) Laura Krause (BETA) Al Grazioso (Quincy DPW) Quincy Conservation Commission

Attachments:

Chapter 91 Jurisdiction Figure Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Plan 623 of 1922 Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Plan 116 of 1978 Sheets 20 and 28 of the Project Plans

Job No: 13.04657.00, Task 13

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Chapter 91 Jurisdiction Sea Street Corridor

Improvements Quincy, MA

Legend Project Corridor Contemporary High Water Marsh Boundary - seaward Historic High Water Chapter 91 Jurisdiction

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Feet 1 inch = 300 feet

Data Source:

MassGIS USGS Color Ortho Imagery (2014), MassDEP Wetlands (1:12000) (2009), Tidelands Jurisdiction Data (2011)

Date: 10.14.2021 Prepared by: TD

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DWY

LIMIT OF WORK

SAWCUT LINE

PROP PCR-23

PROP

PCR-28

PROP CEM CONC

SW AT DWY

PROP HMA DWY

LIMIT OF WORK

SAWCUT LINE

PROP PCR-27

PROP GRANITE CURB

TYPE VA3 - 10" REVEAL

PROP GRANITE CURB

TYPE VA4

PROP 7' CEM

CONC SW

RET

FENCE

RET FENCE

ADJ CB

ADJ DMH

ADJ CB

PROP

ORNAMENTAL

STREET LIGHT

(TYP)

PROP PVMT MILLING

AND OVERLAY

ADJ CB

ADJ DMH

ADJ DMH

ADJ CB

PROP CEM

CONC WALK

PROP CEM

CONC WALK

PROP CEM CONC

SW AT DWY

PROP HMA

DWY

LIMIT OF WORK

SAWCUT LINE

PROP CEM

CONC SW

AT DWY

PROP HMA

DWY

LIMIT OF WORK

SAWCUT LINE

PROP CEM

CONC SW

AT DWY

PROP HMA

DWY

LIMIT OF WORK

SAWCUT LINE

PROP CEM CONC

SW AT DWY

PROP HMA DWY

LIMIT OF WORK

SAWCUT LINE

PROP CEM CONC

SW AT DWY

PROP HMA DWY

LIMIT OF WORK

SAWCUT LINE

RET STEP

PROP PVMT MILLING

AND OVERLAY

RET WALL

PROP GRANITE CURB

TYPE VA3 - 10" REVEAL

PROP GRANITE CURB

TYPE VA4 (TYP.)

PROP HMA WALK

PROP GRANITE CURB

TYPE VA4

RET DMH

PROP 6' CEM

CONC SW

PROP

CEM

CONC

WALK

PROP CEM

CONC SW -

WIDTH VARIES

PROP CEM CONC

SW AT DWY

PROP HMA DWY

LIMIT OF WORK

SAWCUT LINE

LIMIT OF WORK

SAWCUT LINE

MEET EXISTING

PROP LANDSCAPE MEDIAN

PROP LANDSCAPE

MEDIAN

CONST EASEMENT LINE

CONST EASEMENT

LINE

CONST EASEMENT LINE

CONST EASEMENT

LINE

CONST EASEMENT LINE

CONST EASEMENT LINE

CONST

EASEMENT LINE

PROP LOAM AND SEEDPROP LOAM AND SEED

PROP LOAM

AND SEED

PROP 7' CEM

CONC SW

RET CURB

RET

CURB

RET CURB

RET FENCE

AND CURB

RET

CURB

RET FENCE

R&R

MB (BO)

PROP 4'

HMA SW

PROP LOAM

AND SEED

PROPPCR-22

RET HEDGE

LIMIT OF WORK

SAWCUT LINE

BEGIN LAYOUT

ALT

PROP CEM

CONC SW -

WIDTH VARIES

PROP MAST

ARM

PROP LOAM

AND SEED

PROP CEM

CONC SW -

WIDTH VARIES

END

LAYOUT

ALT

PROP CEM

CONC SW

RET CONC

CURB AND

PLANTER

PROP

MAST

ARM

PROP LOAM

AND SEED

PROP HMA

PVMT

LIMIT OF WORK

SAWCUT LINE

CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT

LINE

LIMIT OF WORK

MEET CONC

PAD PROP

MULCH

RET

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PROP

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PROP MULCH

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LANDSCAPED

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PROP

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WARNING PANEL

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CURB

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CURB

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HSD=355'

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EASEMENT LINE

TOS

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AND SEED

PROP

PCR-26

PROP HMA

DWY

LIMIT OF WORK

SAWCUT LINE

RET

FENCE

PROP CEM

CONC SW

PROP LOAM

AND SEED

CONST

EASEMENT LINE

RET STEP

186' - 12" RCP

DMH-4DMH-4

DMH-5SEA STREET

BEGIN LAYOUT ALT

END

LAYOUT ALT

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1931 CITY LAYOUT LINE

1922 CITY LAYOUT LIN

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PERM HIGHWAY

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PERM HIGHWAY

EASEMENT LINE

PC +83.27

PT +87.37

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DWY-33

DWY-34

DWY-35

DWY-36

DWY-37 DWY-38 DWY-39

DWY-40

DWY-41

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3" REVEAL

3" REVEAL

3" REVEAL

LIMIT OF PROP GRAN

CURB & SW

MEET EXIST CURB & SW

LIMIT OF PROP GRAN CURB & SW

MEET EXIST CURB & SW

LIMIT OF PROP GRAN CURB & SW

MEET EXIST CURB & SW

LIMIT OF PROP GRAN

CURB & SW

MEET EXIST CURB & SW

LIMIT OF PROP GRAN

CURB & SW

MEET EXIST CURB & SW

PROP 5'x8' BOARDING/

ALIGHTING AREA

FOR MBTA BUS STOP

PROP 5'x8' BOARDING/

ALIGHTING AREA

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IMPACT SUMMARY - LAND SUBJECT TO COASTAL STORM FLOWAGE

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IMPACT DESCRIPTION IMPACTED AREA (SF) LEGEND

TEMP IMPACT TO

VEGETATED LSCSF 2,950

PERM IMPACT TO LSCSF 131

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ADJ DMH

ADJ DMHADJ CB

RET UP #82RET UP #81

RET UP #80

RET UP #79

R&R UP #78 WITH 50' POLE (BO),

R&R STREET LIGHT

RET UP #79/90

R&S STREET LIGHT

ADJ DMH

R&R UP #76 (BO),

R&R STREET LIGHT

R&R UP #76/90 (BO)

R&S STREET LIGHT

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DRAINAGE STRUCTURE TABLE

NAME

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STATION

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39+77.46

OFFSET

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RIM

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INV. ELEV. IN

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I=9.76' (DMH-6)

INV. ELEV. OUT

I=2.53' (DMH-4)

REMARKS

CONCENTRIC CYLINDRICAL STRUCTURE

CONCENTRIC CYLINDRICAL STRUCTURE

RET UP #2

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PROP 3"

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PROP

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PROP

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LIMIT OF LAND SUBJECT TO

COASTAL STORM FLOWAGE

(ZONE AE - BFE = 11' - 12')

IMPACT SUMMARY - LAND SUBJECT TO COASTAL STORM FLOWAGE

(LSCSF)

IMPACT DESCRIPTION IMPACTED AREA (SF) LEGEND

TEMP IMPACT TO

VEGETATED LSCSF 2,950

PERM IMPACT TO LSCSF 131

RESTORATION

OF LSCSF

(AREA = 8 SF)

RESTORATION

OF LSCSF

(AREA = 107 SF)

RESTORATION

OF LSCSF

(AREA = 258 SF)

PERM IMPACT

TO LSCSF

(AREA = 127 SF)

TEMP IMPACT TO

VEGETATED LSCSF

(AREA = 239 SF)

TEMP IMPACT TO

VEGETATED LSCSF

(AREA = 333 SF)

TEMP IMPACT TO

VEGETATED LSCSF

(AREA = 373 SF)

TEMP IMPACT TO

VEGETATED LSCSF

(AREA = 864 SF)

TEMP IMPACT TO

VEGETATED LSCSF

(AREA = 896 SF)

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IMPACT DESCRIPTION LEGEND

FEMA-MAPPED FLOOD ZONE

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