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PRINCIPALS
Theodore A Barten, PE
Margaret B Briggs
Dale T Raczynski, PE
Cindy Schlessinger
Lester B Smith, Jr
Robert D O’Neal, CCM, INCE
Michael D Howard, PWS
Douglas J Kelleher
AJ Jablonowski, PE
Stephen H Slocomb, PE
David E Hewett, LEED AP
Dwight R Dunk, LPD
David C Klinch, PWS, PMP
Maria B Hartnett
Richard M Lampeter, INCE
Geoff Starsiak, LEED AP BD+C
Marc Bergeron, PWS, CWS
ASSOCIATES
Alyssa Jacobs, PWS
Holly Carlson Johnston
Brian Lever
3 Mill & Main Place, Suite 250
Maynard, MA 01754
www.epsilonassociates.com
978 897 7100
FAX 978 897 0099
February 15, 2021
Mr. Jeff Carlson
Nantucket Conservation Commission
2 Bathing Beach Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
Subject: Submission of Work Logs – Q3 2020
SE-48-2824, Sconset Bluff Geotextile Tube Project
Dear Mr. Carlson:
Special Condition 59 of the above-referenced Order of Conditions reads, “A daily work log
documenting all project activity shall be filed with the Commission as part of each
quarterly [shoreline monitoring] report”. This letter is transmitting the work reports for
Quarter 3, 2020. Attached please find the Q3, 2020 Work Summaries and the Weekly
Inspection Reports.
No significant storms, as defined by the Order of Conditions, occurred during Q3 thus, no
immediate post-storm maintenance aside from typical minor storm maintenance
activities occurred during this period.
Sincerely,
EPSILON ASSOCIATES, INC.
Dwight R. Dunk, LPD, PWS, BCES
Principal
encl.
cc: J. Posner, SBPF
Q3 Work Summary and Inspection Reports
Q3, 2020 Work Summary
Reporting
Period Date Work Performed Comments Performed by
Q3, 2020 7/1/2020 –
9/30/2020 Weekly Inspections Weekly Inspections Cottage + Castle
Q3, 2020 8/10/2020 Split Rail Repaired Split rail broken to the left of viewing area and
required repair. Cottage + Castle
Q3, 2020 9/22/2020 Template Maintenance
Approximately 12’ of Geotube exposed on
9/19/2020 and additional 20’ on 9/21/2020. These
areas were covered by hand on 9/22/2020.
Cottage + Castle
Q3, 2020 9/28/2020 Template Maintenance 800’ of geotubes exposed. Maintenance occurred
in October of Q4. Cottage + Castle
SBPF CHECK LIST
Report Issuance Date: 07/06/2020
Report Inspection Date: 07/05/2020
Inspector: Ali Tepsurkayev
Notes & Action Items:
Checked Baxter Road split rail fence posts, chain, viewpoint area and the area along the road.
GEO Tubes are fully covered.
Inspection Report Metrics:
Wind Speed: 0.4 mph gusting to 7.1 mph Data From: NOAA National Climatic Data Center
Wind Direction: 169 degrees: South
Photo taken at: 1:23 pm.
High tide on: 1:20 pm.
NOAA data link: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8449130&legacy=1
Inspection Item Status Comment
Condition of Baxter Rd. fence Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chains at entry
and bluff face
Satisfactory
Condition of parking signage Satisfactory
Condition of educational signs Satisfactory
Inspect bluff face for abandoned
pipes/lines…
Satisfactory
Inspect viewing area/Baxter rd. for
trash
Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chain at Hoicks
Hollow
Satisfactory
Condition of rope railing at beach
access
Satisfactory
Inspect Hoicks Hollow access for trash Satisfactory
Inspect tube structure Satisfactory
Verify beach is walkable in front of
project
Satisfactory
Beach Accessibility
Northern end
Midpoint viewing North
Midpoint viewing South
Southern end
Viewing point access
Hoicks Hollow beach access
SBPF CHECK LIST
Report Issuance Date: 07/13/2020
Report Inspection Date: 07/13/2020
Inspector: Ali Tepsurkayev
Notes & Action Items:
Checked Baxter Road split rail fence posts, chain, viewpoint area and the area along the road.
GEO Tubes are fully covered.
Inspection Report Metrics:
Wind Speed: 9.3mph gusting to 15.6mph Data From: NOAA National Climatic Data Center
Wind Direction: 227 degrees: South West
Photo taken at: 7:06 am.
High tide on: 7:03 am.
NOAA data link: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8449130&legacy=1
Inspection Item Status Comment
Condition of Baxter Rd. fence Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chains at entry
and bluff face
Satisfactory
Condition of parking signage Satisfactory
Condition of educational signs Satisfactory
Inspect bluff face for abandoned
pipes/lines…
Satisfactory
Inspect viewing area/Baxter rd. for
trash
Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chain at Hoicks
Hollow
Satisfactory
Condition of rope railing at beach
access
Satisfactory
Inspect Hoicks Hollow access for trash Satisfactory
Inspect tube structure Satisfactory
Verify beach is walkable in front of
project
Satisfactory
Beach Accessibility
Northern end
Midpoint viewing North
Midpoint viewing South
Southern end
Viewing point access
Hoicks Hollow beach access
SBPF CHECK LIST
Report Issuance Date: 07/20/2020
Report Inspection Date: 07/20/2020
Inspector: Ali Tepsurkayev
Notes & Action Items:
Checked Baxter Road split rail fence posts, chain, viewpoint area and the area along the road.
GEO Tubes are fully covered.
Inspection Report Metrics:
Wind Speed: 8.0mph gusting to 14.5 mph Data From: NOAA National Climatic Data Center
Wind Direction: 214 degrees: South West
Photo taken at: 12:43 pm.
High tide on: 12:56 pm.
NOAA data link: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8449130&legacy=1
Inspection Item Status Comment
Condition of Baxter Rd. fence Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chains at entry
and bluff face
Satisfactory
Condition of parking signage Satisfactory
Condition of educational signs Satisfactory
Inspect bluff face for abandoned
pipes/lines…
Satisfactory
Inspect viewing area/Baxter rd. for
trash
Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chain at Hoicks
Hollow
Satisfactory
Condition of rope railing at beach
access
Satisfactory
Inspect Hoicks Hollow access for trash Satisfactory
Inspect tube structure Satisfactory
Verify beach is walkable in front of
project
Satisfactory
Beach Accessibility
Northern end
Midpoint viewing North
Midpoint viewing South
Southern end
Viewing point access
Hoicks Hollow beach access
SBPF CHECK LIST
Report Issuance Date: 07/27/2020
Report Inspection Date: 07/24/2020
Inspector: Ali Tepsurkayev
Notes & Action Items:
Checked Baxter Road split rail fence posts, chain, viewpoint area and the area along the road.
GEO Tubes are fully covered.
Inspection Report Metrics:
Wind Speed: 3.3 mph gusting to 7.3 mph Data From: NOAA National Climatic Data Center
Wind Direction: 11 degrees: North
Photo taken at: 4:13 pm.
High tide on: 4:06 pm.
NOAA data link: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8449130&legacy=1
Inspection Item Status Comment
Condition of Baxter Rd. fence Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chains at entry
and bluff face
Satisfactory
Condition of parking signage Satisfactory
Condition of educational signs Satisfactory
Inspect bluff face for abandoned
pipes/lines…
Satisfactory
Inspect viewing area/Baxter rd. for
trash
Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chain at Hoicks
Hollow
Satisfactory
Condition of rope railing at beach
access
Satisfactory
Inspect Hoicks Hollow access for trash Satisfactory
Inspect tube structure Satisfactory
Verify beach is walkable in front of
project
Satisfactory
Beach Accessibility
Northern end
Midpoint viewing North
Midpoint viewing South
Southern end
Viewing point access
Hoicks Hollow beach access
SBPF CHECK LIST
Report Issuance Date: 08/03/2020
Report Inspection Date: 07/31/2020
Inspector: Ali Tepsurkayev
Notes & Action Items:
Checked Baxter Road split rail fence posts, chain, viewpoint area and the area along the road.
GEO Tubes are fully covered.
Inspection Report Metrics:
Wind Speed: 8.2 mph gusting to 12.6 mph Data From: NOAA National Climatic Data Center
Wind Direction: 309 degrees: North West
Photo taken at: 11:13 am.
High tide on: 11:22 am.
NOAA data link: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8449130&legacy=1
Inspection Item Status Comment
Condition of Baxter Rd. fence Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chains at entry
and bluff face
Satisfactory
Condition of parking signage Satisfactory
Condition of educational signs Satisfactory
Inspect bluff face for abandoned
pipes/lines…
Satisfactory
Inspect viewing area/Baxter rd. for
trash
Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chain at Hoicks
Hollow
Satisfactory
Condition of rope railing at beach
access
Satisfactory
Inspect Hoicks Hollow access for trash Satisfactory
Inspect tube structure Satisfactory
Verify beach is walkable in front of
project
Satisfactory
Beach Accessibility
Northern end
Midpoint viewing North
Midpoint viewing South
Southern end
Viewing point access
Hoicks Hollow beach access
SBPF CHECK LIST
Report Issuance Date: 08/10/2020
Report Inspection Date: 08/10/2020
Inspector: Ali Tepsurkayev
Notes & Action Items:
Checked Baxter Road split rail fence posts, chain, viewpoint area and the area along the road.
GEO Tubes are fully covered.
Brocken split rail to the left of viewing area. Repair scheduled for 08-10-2020 ~12:00pm
Inspection Report Metrics:
Wind Speed: 4.6 mph gusting to 11.1 mph Data From: NOAA National Climatic Data Center
Wind Direction: 224 degrees: South West
Photo taken at: 7:26 am.
High tide on: 5:57 am.
NOAA data link: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8449130&legacy=1
Inspection Item Status Comment
Condition of Baxter Rd. fence unsatisfactory Brocken split rail to the left of viewing aria
Condition of posts/chains at entry
and bluff face
Satisfactory
Condition of parking signage Satisfactory
Condition of educational signs Satisfactory
Inspect bluff face for abandoned
pipes/lines…
Satisfactory
Inspect viewing area/Baxter rd. for
trash
Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chain at Hoicks
Hollow
Satisfactory
Condition of rope railing at beach
access
Satisfactory
Inspect Hoicks Hollow access for trash Satisfactory
Inspect tube structure Satisfactory
Verify beach is walkable in front of
project
Satisfactory
Beach Accessibility
Northern end
Midpoint viewing North
Midpoint viewing South
Southern end
Viewing point access
Hoicks Hollow beach access
SBPF CHECK LIST
Report Issuance Date: 08/17/2020
Report Inspection Date: 08/17/2020
Inspector: Ali Tepsurkayev
Notes & Action Items:
Checked Baxter Road split rail fence posts, chain, viewpoint area and the area along the road.
GEO Tubes are exposed ~12’ on the northern end.
Inspection Report Metrics:
Wind Speed: 21.1 mph gusting to 26.8 mph Data From: NOAA National Climatic Data Center
Wind Direction: 355 degrees: North
Photo taken at: 11:36 am.
High tide on: 11:34 am.
NOAA data link: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8449130&legacy=1
Inspection Item Status Comment
Condition of Baxter Rd. fence Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chains at entry
and bluff face
Satisfactory
Condition of parking signage Satisfactory
Condition of educational signs Satisfactory
Inspect bluff face for abandoned
pipes/lines…
Satisfactory
Inspect viewing area/Baxter rd. for
trash
Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chain at Hoicks
Hollow
Satisfactory
Condition of rope railing at beach
access
Satisfactory
Inspect Hoicks Hollow access for trash Satisfactory
Inspect tube structure Satisfactory
Verify beach is walkable in front of
project
Satisfactory
Beach Accessibility
Northern end
Midpoint viewing North
Midpoint viewing South
Southern end
Viewing point access
Hoicks Hollow beach access
SBPF CHECK LIST
Report Issuance Date: 08/24/2020
Report Inspection Date: 08/21/2020
Inspector: Ali Tepsurkayev
Notes & Action Items:
Checked Baxter Road split rail fence posts, chain, viewpoint area and the area along the road.
No exposed GEO Tubes.
Inspection Report Metrics:
Wind Speed: 5.3 mph gusting to 12.2 mph Data From: NOAA National Climatic Data Center
Wind Direction: 228 degrees: South West
Photo taken at: 1:55 pm.
High tide on: 2:02 pm.
NOAA data link: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8449130&legacy=1
Inspection Item Status Comment
Condition of Baxter Rd. fence Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chains at entry
and bluff face
Satisfactory
Condition of parking signage Satisfactory
Condition of educational signs Satisfactory
Inspect bluff face for abandoned
pipes/lines…
Satisfactory
Inspect viewing area/Baxter rd. for
trash
Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chain at Hoicks
Hollow
Satisfactory
Condition of rope railing at beach
access
Satisfactory
Inspect Hoicks Hollow access for trash Satisfactory
Inspect tube structure Satisfactory
Verify beach is walkable in front of
project
Satisfactory
Beach Accessibility
Northern end
Midpoint viewing North
Midpoint viewing South
Southern end
Viewing point access
Hoicks Hollow beach access
SBPF CHECK LIST
Report Issuance Date: 08/31/2020
Report Inspection Date: 08/31/2020
Inspector: Ali Tepsurkayev
Notes & Action Items:
Checked Baxter Road split rail fence posts, chain, viewpoint area and the area along the road.
No exposed GEO Tubes.
Inspection Report Metrics:
Wind Speed: 6.4 mph gusting to 10.2 mph Data From: NOAA National Climatic Data Center
Wind Direction: 356 degrees: North
Photo taken at: 11:06 am.
High tide on: 11:11 am.
NOAA data link: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8449130&legacy=1
Inspection Item Status Comment
Condition of Baxter Rd. fence Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chains at entry
and bluff face
Satisfactory
Condition of parking signage Satisfactory
Condition of educational signs Satisfactory
Inspect bluff face for abandoned
pipes/lines…
Satisfactory
Inspect viewing area/Baxter rd. for
trash
Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chain at Hoicks
Hollow
Satisfactory
Condition of rope railing at beach
access
Satisfactory
Inspect Hoicks Hollow access for trash Satisfactory
Inspect tube structure Satisfactory
Verify beach is walkable in front of
project
Satisfactory
Beach Accessibility
Northern end
Midpoint viewing North
Midpoint viewing South
Southern end
Viewing point access
Hoicks Hollow beach access
SBPF CHECK LIST
Report Issuance Date: 09/07/2020
Report Inspection Date: 09/04/2020
Inspector: Ali Tepsurkayev
Notes & Action Items:
Checked Baxter Road split rail fence posts, chain, viewpoint area and the area along the road.
No exposed GEO Tubes.
Inspection Report Metrics:
Wind Speed: 6.4 mph gusting to 10.7 mph Data From: NOAA National Climatic Data Center
Wind Direction: 303 degrees: West North West
Photo taken at: 2:36 pm.
High tide on: 2:40 pm.
NOAA data link: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8449130&legacy=1
Inspection Item Status Comment
Condition of Baxter Rd. fence Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chains at entry
and bluff face
Satisfactory
Condition of parking signage Satisfactory
Condition of educational signs Satisfactory
Inspect bluff face for abandoned
pipes/lines…
Satisfactory
Inspect viewing area/Baxter rd. for
trash
Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chain at Hoicks
Hollow
Satisfactory
Condition of rope railing at beach
access
Satisfactory
Inspect Hoicks Hollow access for trash Satisfactory
Inspect tube structure Satisfactory
Verify beach is walkable in front of
project
Satisfactory
Beach Accessibility
Northern end
Midpoint viewing North
Midpoint viewing South
Southern end
Viewing point access
Hoicks Hollow beach access
SBPF CHECK LIST
Report Issuance Date: 09/14/2020
Report Inspection Date: 09/14/2020
Inspector: Ali Tepsurkayev
Notes & Action Items:
Checked Baxter Road split rail fence posts, chain, viewpoint area and the area along the road.
No exposed GEO Tubes.
Inspection Report Metrics:
Wind Speed: 6.0 mph gusting to 9.1 mph Data From: NOAA National Climatic Data Center
Wind Direction: 254 degrees: West South West
Photo taken at: 10:26 am.
High tide on: 10:24 am.
NOAA data link: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8449130&legacy=1
Inspection Item Status Comment
Condition of Baxter Rd. fence Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chains at entry
and bluff face
Satisfactory
Condition of parking signage Satisfactory
Condition of educational signs Satisfactory
Inspect bluff face for abandoned
pipes/lines…
Satisfactory
Inspect viewing area/Baxter rd. for
trash
Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chain at Hoicks
Hollow
Satisfactory
Condition of rope railing at beach
access
Satisfactory
Inspect Hoicks Hollow access for trash Satisfactory
Inspect tube structure Satisfactory
Verify beach is walkable in front of
project
Satisfactory
Beach Accessibility
Northern end
Midpoint viewing North
Midpoint viewing South
Southern end
Viewing point access
Hoicks Hollow beach access
SBPF CHECK LIST
Report Issuance Date: 09/21/2020
Report Inspection Date: 09/19/2020
Inspector: Ali Tepsurkayev
Notes & Action Items:
Checked Baxter Road split rail fence posts, chain, viewpoint area and the area along the road.
Approximately 12’ of GEO Tube exposed at north end.
Picture taken today at 9:17am. additional ~20’ of GEO Tube exposed.
Inspection Item Status Comment
Condition of Baxter Rd. fence Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chains at entry
and bluff face
Satisfactory
Condition of parking signage Satisfactory
Condition of educational signs Satisfactory
Inspect bluff face for abandoned
pipes/lines…
Satisfactory
Inspect viewing area/Baxter rd. for
trash
Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chain at Hoicks
Hollow
Satisfactory
Condition of rope railing at beach
access
Satisfactory
Inspect Hoicks Hollow access for trash Satisfactory
Inspect tube structure ~12’ exposed
Verify beach is walkable in front of
project
Satisfactory
Inspection Report Metrics:
Wind Speed: 14.0 mph gusting to 23.2 mph Data From: NOAA National Climatic Data Center
Wind Direction: 29 degrees: North North East
Photo taken at: 2:06 pm.
High tide on: 2:19 pm.
NOAA data link: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8449130&legacy=1
Beach Accessibility
Northern end
Midpoint viewing North
Midpoint viewing South
Southern end
Viewing point access
Hoicks Hollow beach access
SBPF CHECK LIST
Report Issuance Date: 09/28/2020
Report Inspection Date: 09/28/2020
Inspector: Ali Tepsurkayev
Notes & Action Items:
Checked Baxter Road split rail fence posts, chain, viewpoint area and the area along the road.
Approximately 800’ of GEO Tube exposed from northern ramp to south
Last exposed GEO Tube approximately 25 to 30 feet was covered by hand on Tuesday 22nd 2020
Inspection Report Metrics:
Wind Speed: 7.1 mph gusting to 12.6 mph Data From: NOAA National Climatic Data Center
Wind Direction: 172 degrees: South
Photo taken at: 10:16 am.
High tide on: 10:53 am.
NOAA data link: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8449130&legacy=1
Inspection Item Status Comment
Condition of Baxter Rd. fence Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chains at entry
and bluff face
Satisfactory
Condition of parking signage Satisfactory
Condition of educational signs Satisfactory
Inspect bluff face for abandoned
pipes/lines…
Satisfactory
Inspect viewing area/Baxter rd. for
trash
Satisfactory
Condition of posts/chain at Hoicks
Hollow
Satisfactory
Condition of rope railing at beach
access
Satisfactory
Inspect Hoicks Hollow access for trash Satisfactory
Inspect tube structure Unsatisfactory
Verify beach is walkable in front of
project
Satisfactory
Beach Accessibility
Northern end
Midpoint viewing North
Midpoint viewing South
Southern end
Viewing point access
Hoicks Hollow beach access