MAINE LAND USE REGULATION COMMISSION

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MAINE LAND USE
PLANNING COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR A
SHORELAND ALTERATIONS PERMIT
SCHOODIC LAKE DOCK RECONSTRUCTION
LAKE VIEW PLANTATION, MAINE
Prepared for:
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
41 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Prepared by:
Pine Tree Engineering, Inc.
53 Front Street
Bath, Maine 04530
DECEMBER 2015
Project #04020.01
53 Front Street
Bath, Maine 04530
(207) 443-1508
Fax: (207) 442-7029
E-mail: [email protected]
December 3, 2015
Mr. Keith Smith
Maine Land Use Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1107
Greenville, Maine 04441-1107
Subject:
Schoodic Lake Dock Reconstruction
Lake View Plantation, Maine
#04020.01
Dear Keith:
On behalf of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW), enclosed is the
LUPC Application for a Shoreland Alterations Permit and supporting exhibits. The project
involves reconstruction of the existing dock which was damaged by harsh environmental
conditions.
Payment of the application fee will be made according to internal billing procedures as indicated
by the enclosed letter from MDIFW. Please call me if you have questions concerning this
application.
Sincerely,
PINE TREE ENGINEERING, INC.
Jonathan C. DeWick, P.E.
Project Manager
JCD/szd
Enclosures
c: Leon Bucher, MDIFW
Shawn B. Mahaney, USACE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Transmittal Letter
Application - Pages 1 through 6
Letters of Authorization
Special Exception
Exhibit A
Corporate Good Standing
Exhibit B
Right, Title or Interest to Upland Property
Exhibit C
Right, Title or Interest to Submerged Lands
Exhibit D
Location Map and Directions
Exhibit E
Site Plans
Exhibit F
Photographs
APPENDIX
Supplement S-3
For office use:
SA/GP/WL
Tracking No.
$
Permit No.
Fee Received
Application for Shoreland Alteration Permit
Under Land Use Planning Commission Law
(12 M.R.S.A., SECTION 681 et seq)
1. Name of Applicant:
Mailing Address:
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW)
41 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0041
(207) 287-3128 Leon Bucher, Chief Planner
Daytime Telephone Number:
2. If you have an agent, such as your real estate agent, lawyer or contractor acting on your behalf regarding this
application, please complete the following authorization:
53 Front Street
Bath, Maine 04530
(207) 443-1508 Jonathan C. DeWick, P.E.
Daytime Telephone Number:
“I hereby authorize:
Mailing Address:
To act as my legal agent in all matters relating to this Shoreland Alterations Permit Application. I understand that I am
ultimately responsible for compliance with all conditions and limitations of any permit issued to me by the Maine Land Use
Planning Commission."
Applicant's Signature:
See attached letter of authorization
Date:
3. Applicant's status is:
A.
Individual or sole proprietorship (d/b/a):
B.
Partnership (Provide names of partners):
C.
Corporation (ATTACH, as EXHIBIT A, Certificate of Good Standing)
D.
X
Other Entity (Explain):
State agency
ATTACH, as EXHIBIT B, a copy of your right, title or interest in all of the land associated with your Bridge
Construction Permit Application.
ATTACH, as EXHIBIT C, a copy of your submerged lands lease, easement or letters of permission from the
owners of any submerged lands to be affected by your proposal.
4. What is the location of the proposed activity?
Name of Township or Plantation:
Lake View Plantation
Name of County:
Piscataquis
Name of Road:
South Shore Road
Name of Waterbody(s):
Schoodic Lake
MAINE LAND USE PLANNING COMMISSION
(ver. 10/1994)
Shoreland Alteration Permit Application
5. Type of Waterbody(s): (Check all that apply)
River, Brook or Stream
Mapped Wetland
X Lake or Pond
ATTACH, as EXHIBIT D, a Land Use Planning Commission Land Use Guidance Map, a U.S.G.S. Topographic
or equivalent map on which you have clearly marked the location of your proposed activity.
6. What is the zoning of the proposed project site? (Include ALL applicable zones. You should be aware that ALL
areas below the normal high water line of any water bodies are zoned (P-WL)
Wetlands Protection Subdistricts)
D-RS, P-WL1
385
7. What is the length of your wetland or shore frontage?
feet. (Frontage is measured in a
straight line between side property boundary lines where those lines meet the shore or wetland boundary.)
8. Is the proposed activity associated with a commercial activity? (e.g. a campground, sporting camp, marina, etc.)
X
________ Yes ________
No
If YES, explain:
9. Describe the present nature of the wetland or shore area (sandy, rocky, mud, marsh, tree growth etc.):
A public boat launch at the site includes a precast concrete plank launch ramp, paved and
gravel parking area, grassed area, drainage area, and a weather damaged pier which has been
partially removed. The shore is lined with boulders that have likely been a man placed
revetment to resist the harsh wind and wave conditions.
10. Explain, in detail, the activity which you are proposing: (for example: install 12 feet by 100 feet of rock riprap to
stabilize eroding shoreline; removal, by hand, of a 10 foot wide strip of rocks below the normal high water line to
facilitate the landing of a boat)
Remove existing dock and associated timber and stone rubble. Construct a 26' concrete
approach and 20' wood frame walkway out to a 14' x 20' cribwork dock constructed on
existing cribwork.
CERTAIN PROJECTS MAY REQUIRE REVIEW BY THE COMMISSION AS SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
These include:
* filling, grading, draining, dredging, or alteration of the water level in a wetland or below the normal high
water line of any body of water;
* any permanent docking or mooring facilities;
* installation of utility facilities in wetlands or below the normal high water line of any body of water.
If you are proposing any of these activities, please provide, on a separate sheet of paper attached to this
application, the following:
a) substantial evidence to show there is no alternative site which is suitable for the proposed use and
reasonably available for that use; and
b) a detailed description of how the proposal will be buffered from other uses and resources with which
it is incompatible.
(ver. 10/1994)
page 4 of 8
If you are proposing permanent docking facilities, you must also provide, on a separate sheet of paper
attached to this application, demonstration, by substantial evidence that:
a) It is not feasible to use a temporary docking facility due to unusual or extraordinary conditions of the
site; or
b) In the case of public or institutional activities, a permanent structure is necessary to provide for public
safety; and
c) In the case of commercial or industrial activities, a dock is a necessary accessory structure, and a
temporary dock is not feasible or adequate to provide for public safety.
11. What is the purpose of the work to be accomplished (why is the project needed, what will be the use of the area once
the project is completed, and similar information):
The site is a popular public boat launch facility. The dock facilitates the launching and
and retrieval of boats at the ramp, allowing access to the lake for fishing and other
permissible boating activities. Additionally, the dock allows canoeists and kayakers to launch
and retrieve without use of the launch ramp, both decreasing congestion and increasing safety
at the facility.
ATTACH, as EXHIBIT E, site plans which show what the project will look like when completed. The site
plans must be drawn to scale and must include both an accurate overhead view and a side view of the
project.
12. What are the dimensions of the total area of shoreline or wetland that will be affected by your proposed activity?
20
Length along the wetland or shoreline: ___________
feet
60
Distance from the normal high water line or wetland boundary out into the waterbody or wetland: ____________
horizontal feet (850 s.f. +/- total)
Distance from the normal high water line or wetland boundary back landward beyond the shoreline or wetland
12
boundary: __________
horizontal feet
2
Maximum height above the bottom of the waterbody or wetland: _________vertical
feet.
13. What equipment do you propose to use below the normal high water line or wetland boundary?
Clean earthwork equipment, pneumatic and hand tools.
What equipment do you propose to use above the normal high water line or wetland boundary?
Same as above.
14. Describe how the project area will be reached by equipment and vehicles required for construction (for example, by
an existing road or path, through an area that will be cleared, etc.)?
The project area will be reached by the existing access from S. Shore Road.
(ver. 10/1994)
page 5 of 8
15. Describe any site preparation that will be required, including access for materials and equipment:
No access preparation is required. Once equipment is mobilized, demolition of the existing
dock and associated rubble will begin.
16. Will the project require the clearing of any trees or other vegetative cover?
_______ Yes
X No
______
If yes, explain and indicate the type and amount of clearing anticipated:
17. Explain, in detail, the quantity and type of materials that you propose to use in the project, and how those materials
are anticipated to be used. Two stone filled 7 x 13 x 4 precast tanks with 6" cast in place concrete
tops. Placement of 600 L.F.± of C.C.A. treated timbers held in place with galvanized threaded
rod and reuse of stones from the existing rubble. Micronized copper azole treated decking with
stainless steel fasteners.
If fill is to be used, describe type of fill:
Clean stone mostly from the existing rubble.
40
How much fill do you propose to use? _________________________
cubic yards
If dredging or removal of materials, describe materials to be removed: Removal of old, dilapidated dock and cribwork.
The dredging footprint is estimated to be 600 s.f. As much stone as possible will be reused while reconstructing the
cribwork. The remainder of dredged material will be removed from the lake and disposed of off site or reused onsite
under the direction of the engineer in an environmentally compliant manner.
120
What is the anticipated volume of material to be removed? ________________
cubic yards
Of that material to be removed, what is the anticipated volume of removal from below the normal high water line or
100
wetland boundary? _______________
cubic yards
Where would dredged materials be disposed of? Some reused. Some trucked off to an approved
dumping location.
18. Provide a detailed description of sedimentation and erosion control measures you propose to protect the project site
and the area surrounding your project, both during and after construction. (If you need additional space, use a
separate 8 1/2" by 11" sheet of paper.)
The location of the project will not allow conventional erosion and sedimentation control
countermeasures; therefore, the extent of control will be a turbidity curtain surrounding the
work.
(ver. 10/1994)
page 6 of 8
19. Does your proposed project involve the construction or alteration of a dam? _____ Yes
If yes, explain:
20. Will any portion of the proposed project be in place on a seasonal basis? _____ Yes
If yes, for how many months each year: _________ months
Explain:
X No
_____
X No
______
summer/fall 2016
21. What is the anticipated starting date of the project?
What is the estimated completion date?
fall 2016
22. Is there normally a low water period of the year for the water body on which your project is proposed?
X Yes
______
winter
(when): ____________________
______ No
If yes, and your project is not proposed to be undertaken during the normal low water period of the water body,
explain why:
The Lake Association may drop the water early to accommodate this project, but if not, the
work is not likely to be performed in the winter.
23. What is the size of your lot? _____________________
(in square feet if less than two acres.)
6± acres
24. What type of principal structure is presently on your lot?
____ Permanent Home
____ Seasonal or Year Round Camp
____ Recreation Vehicle
____ No structure presently on lot
____ Mobile Home
____ Commercial Structure (explain)
X Other (explain) Existing dock
____
(ver. 10/1994)
page 7 of 8
Special Exception
LUPC Shoreland Alteration Permit Application
Page 4 of 8, LUPC Shoreland Alteration Permit Application
The following explanations provide evidence that there is no better location for this work (a) and
that the completed project will be adequately buffered from incompatible uses (b).
a)
Using this location will have the least impact to the environment since it has already been
developed. A new location would require much greater disturbance and will leave this
site in disrepair.
b)
The proposed project site is part of the existing boating facility. The site has been used
for public access for many years, and the present boating facility was constructed in
2008. The only incompatible use may be public swimming since swimming near a boat
launch is hazardous. Swimming at this site is forbidden.
Page 5 of 8, LUPC Shoreland Alteration Permit Application
The following explanations provide substantial evidence that a temporary docking facility is not
feasible (a) and that a permanent structure is necessary to provide for public safety (b).
a)
A seasonal float system was considered for the project at the beginning of the concept
phase. During that time various professional sources strongly advised against it because
of the harsh environmental conditions, specifically the strong wind and wave action that
regularly occurs at the site.
b)
Wave action and high wind and waves make it nearly impossible to safely land a boat at
this location without a permanent dock structure.
c)
Not applicable.
EXHIBIT A
CORPORATE GOOD STANDING
EXHIBIT A
CORPORATE GOOD STANDING
The applicant is the Department of Inland Fisheries &
Wildlife, which is a State of Maine agency. As such, a
Certificate of Good Standing from the Secretary of State is
not included with this application.
EXHIBIT B
RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST
TO UPLAND PROPERTY
EXHIBIT B
Schoodic Lake Pier Reconstruction
EXHIBIT B
EXHIBIT B
EXHIBIT B
EXHIBIT C
TO SUBMERGED LANDS
EXHIBIT C
RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST TO SUBMERGED LANDS
Schoodic Lake is a dammed lake greater than 30 acres in size. Since the
project is located between the natural high water line and the flowed water
line, no easement or lease is required from the Bureau of Public Lands.
The project owner, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and
Wildlife, also owns the upland property.
EXHIBIT D
LOCATION MAP AND DIRECTIONS
SITE
x
Pine Tree
Engineering
Civil/Environmental Engineering
53 Front Street
Bath, Maine 04530
Tel: (207) 443-1508
Fax: (207) 442-7029
—
Surveying
SITE LOCATION MAP
PLACE:
TOWN:
COUNTY:
STATE:
SCHOODIC LAKE
LAKE VIEW PLANTATION
PISCATAQUIS
MAINE
APPLICATION BY:
ME DEPT. OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE
41 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0041
DATE
OCTOBER 30, 2015
EXHIBIT D
EXHIBIT D - DIRECTIONS
From the Milo Town Office, head northeast on Pleasant Street for 1.3
miles. Turn left onto Lakeview Road for 6 miles. Turn left onto Mill
Street for approximately 400 feet. Mill Street turns right and becomes S.
Shore Road (Fire Road 1). After approximately 250 feet, access to the site
is on your left.
EXHIBIT E
SITE PLANS
EXHIBIT F
PHOTOGRAPHS
EXHIBIT F - PHOTOGRAPHS
LAKE VIEW PLANTATION, MAINE
Photo by Robin Mayo, 5/16/15
Photo by J. C. DeWick
Photo by Robin Mayo, 5/16/15
Photo by J. C. DeWick
APPENDIX
SUPPLEMENT S-3
Maine Land Use Planning Commission
Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry
For office use:
Tracking No.
Supplement S-3
Permit No.
Requirements for Wetland Alterations
Applicant Name(s):
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
Project Location (Township and County):
Lake View Plantation, Piscataquis County
NATURE OF WETLAND ALTERATION
1.
Describe in detail the purpose and need for the proposed wetland alteration and the type of activity involved (use additional paper if needed).
2.
Will your proposal alter any amount of land that is a mapped P-WL subdistrict, any wetland identified in the field, or any
ground below the normal high water mark of a lake, pond, river, stream, or intertidal area? ............................................................ X YES
Will your proposal alter an acre or more of any land area, either upland or wetland? ................................................................ YES
3a. If YES, are wetlands present within the boundaries of your project area (as determined by a qualified wetland professional)? YES
If NO, stop here and see instructions.
3.
The dock reconstruction will allow safer and improved public access to Schoodic Lake.
Construction will include installation of pilings, riprap, and deck surface.
NO
X NO
NO
WETLAND TYPE AND AMOUNT OF ALTERATION
4.
5.
6.
What type of wetland(s) will be altered? (check all that apply) Provide the amount of wetland area (in square feet) that is proposed to be altered
within each category that is checked off, then calculate the total area of wetland alteration.
sq. ft.
TOTAL AREA OF WETLAND ALTERATION:
X P-WL1: Wetland of special significance
850
P-WL2: Scrub shrub wetland
sq. ft.
sq. ft.
P-WL3: Forested wetland
sq. ft.
Indicate the amount of wetland area (in square feet) that is proposed to be altered within each of the following categories:
Coastal wetland
sq. ft.
River, stream or brook bottom
sq. ft.
X Lake or pond bottom
Freshwater wetland
sq. ft.
sq. ft.
850
Do the wetlands to be altered contain any critically imperiled (S1) or imperiled (S2) natural communities? .............................. YES
XNO
PREVIOUS ALTERATION, AVOIDANCE, EROSION/SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
7.
Has any wetland area been previously altered on the property? ................................................................................................ X YES
7a. If YES, provide the date, purpose, and amount of previous alteration, and whether permits were obtained.
Maintenance of the dock and construction of the present facility took place in 2008 under LURC
Permit GP3290. Man made alterations date back to the 1800s.
8.
Is there a reasonable way for you to conduct your project that avoids alteration of wetland areas? ..........................................
8a. If NO, explain why not and describe how you propose to minimize the amount of wetland to be altered.
YES
NO
XNO
A dock's use is water dependent. The dock will be reconstructed on the site of the current dock, avoiding
the need to create new wetland disturbance at another site.
9.
How will you keep disturbed soils from eroding into nearby lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, intertidal areas, or other wetlands?
Turbidity curtains will be used during construction to prevent any disturbed soils from spreading into
the lake.
LEVEL OF WETLAND REVIEW AND REQUIRED EXHIBITS
10. Determine the level of wetland review required for your project (check only one option) and
submit all necessary exhibits with this supplement (see instructions for details).
Altering less than 4,300 sq. ft. of a P-WL2 or P-WL3.
Altering 4,300 – 14,999 sq. ft. of a P-WL2 or P-WL3, or a P-WL1 wetlands where the wetland is
included as a P-WL1 wetland of special significance solely on the basis of its containing an S1 or
S2 natural community.
Altering 15,000 – 43,560 sq. ft. of a P-WL2 or P-WL3.
X Altering a P-WL1 of any size (except as otherwise provided above for Tier 1 review).
Altering 43,560 sq. ft. or more of a P-WL2 or P-WL3.
(ver. 01/2015)
Level of
Review
None
Tier 1
Required
Exhibits
S-3A
Tier 2
S-3A, S-3B, S-3C, S-3D
Tier 3
Supplement S-3: Requirements for Wetland Alterations

MAINE LAND USE REGULATION COMMISSION

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