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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - 1116 SALEM STREET 11/16/2020 0. a a North Mdover Health Department Community Devolopment Division November 16, 2011 Andre Farah 1 116 Salem Street North Andover, MA 01845 Re: proposed addition to 1116 Salem Street Dear Mr, Farah, This correspondence is in regards to our conversations held recently about the proposed building addition at your home at 111.6 Salem Street currently before the zoning board. As discussed, the Health Department reviews projects that may potentially impact the subsurface disposal system oil a property. This review is based on the MA DEP regulation 310CMR 15.00. The review takes factors into account such as total habitable room numbers, design flow of the septic system and any restrictions that may accompany this site. Thocrgh your design is for a 4-bedroom 17ome, at 440 gallons per day, your leaching capacity surpasses the rewired square footage. Hence, when using the current 900 square feet system, we find that the system is designed for 540 gallons. The required design for a 5-bedroom home is 550 gallons per day, lience this is slightly shy. The unusual eirctimstance is in regard of the 1998 repair. The file is clear of your request for a 1000 sq ft system, however the final result submitted by your engineer and approved by the Health Office did not fulfill your request, Taking this into account I am approving the concept of the addition as proposed to date, as I count the new total room number as 10. (See attached definition of"Bedroom"for details oil how DEP determines room number) As a compromise, your home would then be coaxed out with regards to septic system capacity. No additional flow could be added to the system without a fully compliant system upgrade. (see attached 15.023). Thank you, :St san Sawyer, RS/REl Public Health. Director Cc: file Zoning Department 1600 Osgood Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Phone 479.688,9540 Fox 978.688,8476 Welr vm,tomolaorthanclover.coar 310 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 15.002: continued Acre-a unit of land measure equal to 40,000 square feet which is considered a building acre in accordance with standard real estate practices. Agency-an agency,department,board,commission or authority of the Commonwealth or of the federal government and any authority of any political subdivision,which is specifically created as an authority under special or general law. The term shall not include housing authorities permitted pursuant to M.G.L.c.40A. _Alternative Systems-Systems designed to provide or enhance on-site sewage disposal which either do not contain all of the components of an on-site disposal system constructed in accordance with 310 CMR 15.100 through 15.255 or which contain components in addition to those specified in 310 CMR 15.100 through 15.255 and which are proposed to the local Approving Authority and/or the Department for remedial, pilot, provisional, or general use approval pursuant to 310 CMR 15.280 through 15.289, .Approved CapacitX-•Tha capacity of a 1978 Code systemreflected by the sewage flow as shown on the Disposal Works Construction Permit Application or as shown on the Certificate of Compliance, whichever is less for that system and not the calculated capacity based on 1978 Code loading rates which may account for over design or safety factors. For a system designed in accordance with 310 CMR 15.000,the approved calculated capacity is based on the loading rates found at 310 CMR 15.242. Approving Authority-A local Approving Authority as defined in 310 CMR 15.002; or the Department,with regard to systems owned or operated by an agency of the Commonwealth or of the federal government,or to systems serving a facility with a design flow of 10,000 gallons per day or greater,or on a case-by-case basis as determined by the Department to be necessary to carry out the purposes of 310 CMR 15.000. ASTM- The American Society of Testing and Materials. Bank(Coastal)-Any land or surface area so defined by the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act,M.G.L.c. 131, §40 and 310 CMR 10.30(2). Generally,the seaward face or side of any elevated landform,other than a coastal dune,which lies at the landward edge of a coastal beach, land subject to tidal action,or other wetland, Bank(Inland)-Any land or surface area so defined by the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act,M.G.L.c.131,§40 and 310 CMR 10.54(2). Generally,a portion of the land surface which normally abuts and confines a water body. Barrier Beach-Any land or surface area so defined by the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act,M.G.L,c. 131, §40 and 310 CMR 10.29(2). Generally,a narrow low-lying strip of land generally consisting of coastal beaches and coastal dunes extending roughlyparallel to the trend of the coast,separated from the mainland by a narrow body of fresh,brackish,or saline water or a marsh system. Bedrock- Solid rock exposed at the surface or overlain by unconsolidated gravel, sand, silt and/or clay. Bedrock includes weathered or saprolitic components thereof. Bedrock types are defined and most of their areal extent are described in the 'Bedrock Geologic Map of Massachusetts"published by the Massachusetts Department of Public Works(1983). Bedroom-A room providing privacy,intended primarily for sleeping and consisting of all of the following: (a) floor space of no less than 70 square feet; (b) for new construction,a ceiling height of no less than T3"; (c) for existing houses and for mobile homes,a ceiling height of no less than TO"; (d) an electrical service and ventilation;and (e) at least one window. 310 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 15,002: continued Living rooms,dining rooms,kitchens,halls,bathrooms, unfinished cellars and unheated storage areas over garages are not considered bedrooms. Single family dwellings shall be presumed to have at least three bedrooms, Where the total number of rooms for single family dwellings exceeds eight,not including bathrooms, hallways,unfinished cellars and unheated storage areas,the number of bedrooms presumed shall be calculated by dividing the total number of rooms by two then rounding down to the next lowest whole number. The applicant may design a system using design flows for a smaller number of bedrooms than are presumed in this definition by granting to the Approving Authority a deed restriction limiting the number of bedrooms to the smaller number. Biological Mat-A layer composed of microorganisms and organic material located below a soil absorption system which forms on the infiltrative surface of soil and which provides biological treatment of septic tank effluent, lackwater-Wastewater from toilets,urinals,and any drains equipped with garbage grinders. Bordering Vegetated Wetland - Any land or surface area so defined by the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act,M.G.L.c, 131,§40 and 310 CMR 10,55(2), .Building-A structure enclosed within exterior walls orfirewalls,built,erected,or framed of any materials,whetherportable or fixed,having a roof,to form a structure for the shelter of persons, animals or property. Building Sewer-A pipe which begins outside the inner face of a building wall and extends to an on-site system or municipal or private sewer. Campground-A facility regulated pursuant to 105 CMR 430.00 or 105 CMR 440.00 and any campground operated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in a State Park, Cellar Wall-That portion of the outside surface of the foundation wall enclosing a full basement which is above the cellar floor and below the grou rid surface. Certificate of Compliance or Certificate,- A certificate issued by the Approving Authority to the owner or operator of a system in accordance with 310 CMR 15.021 indicating that an on-site system has been constructed or upgraded, and inspected, as necessary in compliance with 310 CMR 15.000. Certified System - An alternative system which has been,approved by the Department for specified uses or site conditions pursuant to 310 CMR 15.2$$. Systems which have been certified maybe approved for use by approving authorities without further Departmental review but subject to any limitations on their use imposed by the Department pursuant to 310 CMR 15.000. Certified.Vernal Pool - A surface water body that has been certified by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife as a vernal pool in accordance with the "Vernal Pool Certification Guidelines" pursuant to the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program administered by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game at the time a permit application is submitted to the Approving Authority. Cesspool-Apit with open jointed linings orholes in the bottom and/or sidewalls into which raw sewage is discharged,the liquid portion of the sewage being disposed of by seeping or leaching into the surrounding soils, and the solids or sludge being retained in the pit. Cesspools are nonconforming systems. tt�2 t mK 310 CMR; DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 15.204: Increases in Design Flow to System No person shall increase the actual or design flow to any cesspool or to any other system above the existing approved capacity,or change the type of establishment of a facility served by a cesspool, unless the cesspool or system is upgraded first. Upgrades to accept increased design flow shall be performed in full compliance with the requirements applicable to new construction unless a variance is allowed pursuant to 310 CMR 15.414. For purposes of 310 CMR 15.204,the approved design flow shall be the flow listed in the most recent Disposal Works Construction Permit. 15.211: Minimum Setback Distances (1) All systems must conform to the minimum setback distance for septic tanks,holding tanks,pump chambers,treatment units and soil absorption systems,including reserve area,measured in feet and as set forth below. Where more than one setback applies,all setback requirements shall be satisfied. Septic Tank Soil Absorption System Holding Tank Pump Chamber Treatment Unit Grease Traps Property Line 10[5] 10[5] Cellar or Crawl Space Wall, Swimming Pool(inground),foundation drain 10 20 Slab Foundation 10 10 Water Supply Line(pressure) 10[1] 10[l] Surface Waters(except wetlands) 25 50 Bordering Vegetated Wetland(BVW), Salt Marshes,Inland and Coastal Banks 25 50 Surface Water Supply- Reservoirs and Impoundments 400 400 Tributaries to Surface Water Supplies 200 200 Wetlands bordering Surface Water Supply or Tributary thereto 100 100 Certified Vernal Pools 50 100[2] Private Water Supply Well or Suction Line 50 100 Public Water Supply Well (2) (2) Irrigation Well 10 25 Open,Surface or Subsurface Drains which discharge to Surface Water Supplies or tributaries thereto 50 100 Other Open,Surface or Subsurface Drains (excluding foundation drains)which intercept seasonal high groundwater table[3] 25 50 Other Open,Surface or Subsurface Drains (excluding foundation drains) 5 10 Leaching Catch Basins& Dry Wells 10 25 Downhill Slope not applicable 15[4] [1] Disposal facilities shall be at least 18 inches below water supply lines. Wherever sewer lines must cross water supply lines,both pipes shall be constructed of class 150 pressure pipe and shall be pressure tested to assure watertightness. [2] The required setback shall be 50 feet where the applicant has provided hydrogeologic data acceptable to the Approving Authority demonstrating that the location of the soil absorption system is hydraulically downgradient of the vernal pool.Surface topography alone is not determinative. 4/21/06 310 CMR-512 UILDING PERMIT TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION Permit NO: Date Received C) A Date Issued: IMPORTANT:Applicant must complete all items on this page LOCATION Prin PROPERTY OWNER vNS{ L � Pain MAP NO. PARCEL: ZONING DISTRICT: Historic District yes no Machine Shop Village yes no TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT PROPOSED USE Resid Non- Residential N ding _t (C ne family Additia v� (f --rn re family Industrial eration No. of units: Commercial Repair, replacement Assessory Bldg Others: Demolition Other Septic Well Floodplain Wetlands. Watershed District Water/Sewer DESCRIPTION OF WORE TO BE PREF RME l_ `G J 'CCt 2--,, V 1 U`� C3• �ri1 u r'1�' U11 t/ c 9 v'� L1 r� �� I i 1� Ap 5 1 5e-,vl'�- 0 Identification Please Type or Print Clearly) OWNER: Name: Phone: q 7 (� Address: CONTRACTOR Name: Phone: `7 Lu Address: / d Supervisor's Construction License: 1 Exp. .Date: � Home Improvement Licenser ( 5 Exp. Date: ARCHITECT/ENGINEER Phone: Address: Reg. No. FEE SCHEDULE:BULDING PERMIT.$12.00 PER$1000.00 OF THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST BASED ON$125.00 PER S.F. Total Project Cost: $ `7 , C�3 PV FEE: $ Check No.:� Receipt No.: NOTE: Persons contracting with tcnr°e to ontractors do not have access to the guaranty f tnd Signature of Agent/Owner nature of contractor 4 Plans Submitted Plans Waived Certified Plot Plan Stamped Plans TYPE OF SEWERAGE DISPOSAL Public Sewer Tanning/Massage/Body Art Swimming Pools Well Tobacco Sales Food Packaging/Sales Private(septic tank,etc. Permanent Dumpster on Site THE FOLLOWING SECTI NS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY INTERDEPARTMENTAL SIGN OFF m U FORM DATE REJECTED DATE APPROVED PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMENTS C' CONSERVATION Reviewed on Sign ture COMMENTS J` HEALTH Reviewed on m i' Si nature COMMENTS Zoning Board of Appeals: Variance, Petition No: Zoning Decision/receipt submitted yes Planning Board Decision: Comments Conservation Decision: Comments Water & Sewer Connection/Signature &bate Driveway Permit DPW Town Engineer: Signature: Located 384 Osgood Street FIRE DEPARTMENT o Temp Dumpster on site yes no Located at 124'Main Street Fire Department signature/date COMMENTS