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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - 358 DALE STREET 4/25/2012 • VI of Iff4 Commonwealth of Massachusetts 4 « f c. Division of �rl°lfER��S4 �� Fisheries & Wildlife Mass Wildlife Wayne F.MacCallum,Director, April 25,2012 North Andover Conservation Commission 1600 Osgood Street Building 20 Suite 2-36 North Andover MA 01845 Stephen Smolak 762 Dale St North Andover MA 01845 RE: Applicant: Stephen Smolak Project Location: 358 Dale St. Project Description: Single Family Home DEP Wetlands File No.: 242-1552 NHESP File No.: 12-30708 Dear Commissioners&Applicant: The Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP) of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife received a Notice of Intent with site plans (dated 2/16/2012, revised 3/27/2012) in compliance with the rare wildlife species section of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10.59). The NHESP also received the MESA Review Checklist and supporting documentation for review pursuant to the MA Endangered Species Act Regulations(321 CMR 10.18). WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT(WPA) Based on a review of the information that was provided and the information that is currently contained in our database, the NHESP has determined that this project, as currently proposed, will not adversely affect the actual Resource Area Habitat of state-protected rare wildlife species. Therefore, it is our opinion that this project meets the state-listed species performance standard for the issuance of an Order of Conditions. Please note that this determination addresses only the matter of rare wildlife habitat and does not pertain to other wildlife habitat issues that may be pertinent to the proposed project. MASSACHUSETTS ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT(MESA) Based on a review of the information that was provided and the information that is currently contained in our database, the NHESP has determined that this project, as currently proposed, will not result in a prohibited "take" of state-listed rare species. This determination is a final decision of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to 321 CMR 10.18. Any changes to the proposed project or any additional work beyond that shown on the site plans may require an additional filing with the NHESP pursuant to the MESA. This project may be subject to further review if no physical work is commenced within five years from the date of issuance of this determination,or if there is a change to the project. www.masswildlife.org Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Field Headquarters,North Drive,Westborough,MA 01581 (508)389-6300 Fax(508)389-7891 An Agency of the Department of Fish and Game • NHESP No. 12-30708,page 2 of 2 Please note that this determination addresses only the matter of state-listed species and their habitats. If you have any questions regarding this letter please contact Lauren Glorioso,Endangered Species Review Assistant,at(508)389-6361. Sincerely, 70/00.04., Thomas W.French,Ph.D. Assistant Director cc: MA DEP Northeast Region Greg Saab,ESS Edward Welch,ECW Trust