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Lowell approves Muldoon Park dock and ADA kayak launch; order of conditions issued
Summary
The Lowell Conservation Commission issued a standard order of conditions for a city proposal to add a gangway, floating dock and ADA-accessible kayak launch at Muldoon Park, with limited in‑water disturbance and removal of two previously approved trees.
The Lowell Conservation Commission on Jan. 3 voted to issue a standard order of conditions for a city proposal to add a gangway, floating dock and an ADA-accessible kayak launch at Muldoon Park near 5 Belerick Street.
The commission approved the project after reviewing plans from Bowman on behalf of the city that call for a floating gangway and dock, a new accessible ramp and walkway, a small seating area and invasive-species removal along the riverbank.
Bowman project manager Stephanie McDonald told the commission the proposal would disturb roughly 1,000 square feet in total, about 650 square feet of which would be new impervious surface. The floating dock will be anchored with four small weights and mounted adjacent to the embankment; work will occur inside the 25-foot riverfront and the 100-foot wetland buffer to the Concord River. McDonald said two trees will be removed; the tree warden already approved those removals. She said the project anticipates spring construction and should finish in a single season.
Commission members asked about erosion and sediment controls and material stockpiles; McDonald said controls are included on the plans and that a grassy area will be used for temporary stockpiles. Commissioner Bellet moved for a standard order of conditions; Commissioner Ciccarelli seconded the motion and the commission voted unanimously in favor.
The commission’s action grants the city the local order of conditions required to proceed with permitting and construction, subject to the standard conditions the commission applies to riverfront and buffer work. McDonald said she will coordinate with the commission and city staff on final erosion-control details prior to construction.
Work approved includes invasive-species removal, a paved connection to existing parking and a small landscaped area adjacent to the improved walkway. The commission noted the project is intended to increase public access and ADA-compliant use of Muldoon Park.
Planning and scheduling questions remain for construction and staging; the city representative asked the commission to follow up with staff as the project nears permitting and a spring mobilization.
