R LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES, INC. pansenooes 140568.0906 - wuusialandcon January 7, 2019 Mr. Jeff Squire, Chairman Town of South Hadley Planning Board 116 Main Street, Room 204 South Hadley, MA 01075 Response fo Inquiries from the Public Special Permit Application — Major Earth Removal Activity 0, 328, 336, & 394 Hadley Street and 40 Sullivan Lane South Hadley, Massachusetts Dear Chairman Squire and Board Members: R Levesque Associates, Inc. is in receipt of o list of inquiries submitted fo the Planning & Conservation Department, compiled by Mr. Richard Harris, Town Planner, regarding the above-referenced special permit application. In conjunction with and on behalf of the applicant, Chicopee Concrete Service, Inc., we are herein providing responses to said inquiries. For ease of review, the inquiries are repeated below with responses immediately after each item [Public Questions/Comments Post December 10, 2018 Meeting Received as of December 14, 2018 at 3:00 pn] 1. With most open pit works the business involved puts money in an escrow account for reclamation once the mining is finished. Is that being done and if so what is the size of the account? RLA: § 255-84.F of the South Hadley Zoning Bylaw states that the Planning Board “may require a bond in a sufficient penal sum with sufficient surety or sureties conditioned [that site restoration measures and other requirements of the prospective Special Permit are implemented]. The amount of the bond is to be determined by the Planning Board based on the cost estimate submited os part of this project. 2. In 2001 the commonwealth published a report ttled-Developing a local well head protection program- guidance for communities and local water suppliers. This report had the purpose of helping towns ‘manage land area and replenish water supplies. The preamble of this report identities the importance of clean water as a factor that enhances real estate values. That a place with great drinking water is @ place where people want to live. A LAND PLANNING SERVICES COMPANYR LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES, INC. 906 muurlalandcom RLA: Understood 3. My concer for my water supply and that of my neighbors led me to read this report. One of the suggestions is that in areas of aquifer overlay there are no non water supply activities. RLA: This project has been designed in accordance with current zoning bylaws of the Town of South Hadley. 4. There be [sie] no removal of soil, loam, sand, gravel, or minerals within 4 feet of historical high ground! water. RLA: The proposed finish grade of the earth excavation pit is 9.2’ above the observed groundwater level described for the test borings in item no. 5 below. 5. What is the water table level at the wells on site RLA: Test borings within Phase | exhibited indications of groundwater at a depth of approximately 190.8; the required monitoring wells will be periodically tested not only for pollutants but also the observed water level fo ensure that the required separation distance is maintained, should groundwater levels fluctuate over time. Groundwater levels at the historic monitoring wells installed by the Town as part of the public water supply analysis ore not currently being observed. 6. What is the impact of this proposed change on the fown department of public works, what kind of surveillance will be needed from the health department, water district 2, the conservation commission to ensure safe water. RLA: tis anticipated that the Planning Board will condition the Special Permit to include the required installation of monitoring wells and the submittal of test results to the Town in order to provide a safeguard against impacis fo the water supply. 7. The hills bordering route 47 are already disturbed by the cell fower...this project seems fo represent additional trauma to the land and increase noise level for the resident citizens and wild life. RLA: The proposed earth excavation project has been responsibly designed fo conform to the Town Bylaws specifically regulating the activity & Will any of the fees paid by the company be shared with fire district 2 which will bear the burden of this change. A LAND PLANNING SERVICES COMPANYR LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES, INC. paas6e.o0es -141256.0906 - wuusialandcom RLA: The use of the earth excavation fees paid by Chicopee Concrete, Inc. is determined by the Town; we invite further input from Town staff on this question. 2. What town or fire district office will do monitoring for safety and do they have adequate training. RLA: The responsibility for safe working conditions is incumbent upon the Operator (Chicopee Concrete Service, Inc.) as dictated by the regulatory agencies having jurisdiction. Monitoringytesting of groundwater will be overseen conducted by a third parry ("Licensed Site Professional” [LSP]) with reporis and findings provided fo the Town. 10. Will the concrete company staff need additional safety training based on the exient of this project and the threats fo wildlife and water. RLA: Chicopee Concrete Service, Inc. staff are trained in safe operating procedures and spill responses; it is not anticipated that the implementation of requirements specific to ths site will require anything beyond an update to the periodic management practices. Sincerely, Y Robert M. Levesque, RLA, ASLA President ce: J. Quellete/CCS A LAND PLANNING SERVICES COMPANY