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June 11, 2002
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North Andover Board of Health
27 Charles Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Attention: Sandra Starr, R.S., C.H.O.
RE: Subsurface Septic Disposal System Upgrade
445 Boston Street, North Andover
Map 1070, Parcel 108
Dear Members:
On behalf of the applicant, Thomas P. and Maureen Connolly, we are requesting
placement on the Board's next meeting agenda to discuss several variances from 310 CMR
15.21.1(1) and 310 CMR 15.104 for the septic system upgrade referenced above. The requested
variances are as follows:
1. Reduction of the required 50 foot setback from a disposal field to the bordering
vegetated wetlands to 33'per 310 CMR 15.405(l)(f).
2. Reduction of the required 10 foot setback from a septic tank to a building
foundation. The provided setback is 8 feet.
3. The last variance involves the use of a laboratory derived percolation rate for
design of the disposal system rather than the field method defined in 310 CMR
15.104 & 15.105. When the last deep observation hole (T-4) was completed
(1/14/02), the groundwater was too high to perform a percolation test. In
accordance with the 9/8/00 MA DEP Policy#BRP/DWM/PeP-P00-4 (Title 5
Alternative to Percolation Testing Policy for System Upgrades), a soil sample was
collected and sent to a testing laboratory for analysis. Based on this analysis and
the procedures described in the DEP policy, an estimated percolation rate was
established for design purposes. As part of this policy, the applicant is required to
request the appropriate variance from both the local Board of Health and the DEP,
North Andover Board of Health
Attention: Sandra Starr
Re: 445 Boston Street, North Andover
Page 2
Should you have any questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact us
at (978) 664-8141.
Very truly yours,
O'Neill Associates
Michael G. O'Neill, P.P.E.
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July 15, 2002
Michael O'Neill
O'Neill Associates
234 Parr Street
North Reading, MA 01864
Re: 445 Boston St.
Dear Mr. O'Neill:
This letter comes to confirm that at their regularly scheduled meeting on June 27, 2002, the North Andover
Board of Health granted the following variances for the repair of the septic system at 445 Boston Street,
North Andover:
• Variance to percolation test under the Alternative To Percolation Testing Policy—31.0 CMR
15.104
• Distance to wetlands from 50 feet down to 33 feet- 310 CMR 15.405(1)(b)
• Distance of septic tank to the foundation from 10' to 8' —
• Although not exactly a variance, please add a note to the plan that the leach area is 2' to
groundwater with a FAST system in place.
These variances were approved on condition that a restriction be placed on the deed limiting the dwelling
to the number of rooms currently existing, or until tie-in to municipal sewer. This statement should be
placed on the plan before final approval. In addition, the existing well shall be appropriately abandoned by
a licensed well driller. If the existing well is to be used,there shall be no connection at the house. All
plumbing for the well must remain outside of the house to prevent cross connections and contamination.
Should you have any questions, please call the Health Department at 978-688-9540, Monday through
Friday between the hours of 8:30 and 4:30.
Sincerely,
Sandra Starr, R.S., C.H.O.
Health Director
Cc: Conley
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
INSTALLATION CERTIFICATION
The undersigned hereby certify that the Sewage Disposal System x constructed;
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by mo w()R(4 -0, P4 t 1., -W
located at r6 __ µ 90 `F
was installed in conformance with the North Andover Board of.Health approved plan,
System Design Permit #1;_7 .. , plan dated with a design flow
of 'P/` gallons per day. The materials used were in conformance with those specified
on the approved plan; the system was installed in accordance with the provisions of 310
CMR 15.000, Title 5 and local regulations, and the final grading agrees substantially with
the approved plan. All work is accurately represented on the As-built which has been
submitted to the Board of Health.
Bed inspection date:
Engineer Representative
Final inspection inspection date:
Engineer Representative
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Ms. Sandra Starr, R.S., C.H.O.
Town of North Andover
Board of Health
Community Development and Services Division
27 Charles Street
North Andover, MA 01845
IRE; 445 Boston Street
North Andover
Septic System Replacement
O'Neill Project#41155
Dear Ms. Starr,
On behalf of the homeowners, Maureen and Tom Connolly, we are requesting an
appointment be scheduled for soils testing at the above-referenced location.
Enclosed herewith please find the following:
1. Completed application for soils test.
2. Proof of land ownership- 2001 Real Estate tax bill.
3. Check# 527 in the amount of$200 for upgrade.
4. Plot plan showing anticipated area of testing.
At this time we are anticipating removing the existing system and surrounding biomat
and reconstructing a new system in approximately the same area as the existing system.
We await your notice of the time and date when we can perform the testing.
If you have any questions with regard to the enclosed, please feel free to contact me.
Very truly yours,
O'Neill Associates
Michael G. O'Neill, P.P.E.
Enclosures as stated
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December 13, 2002
North Andover Board of Health
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Attention: Ms. Sandra Starr, R.S., C.H.O.
RE: 445 Boston Street, North Andover
Tom and Maureen Connolly
Dear Ms. Starr:
Enclosed herewith please find the following documents:
1. Three (3) copies of the Subsurface Septic Disposal System Upgrade As-Built Plan
that was revised per the Board of Health's request; and
2. Town of North Andover Sewage Disposal System Installation Certification fully
executed by the Engineer Representative and Installer.
Once approved, would you kindly forward to this office the Certificate of Compliance
when issued.
If you have any questions with regard to the enclosed,please feel free to contact me.
Very truly yours,
O'Neill Associates
Michael G. O'Neill, P.P.E.
Enclosures as stated
BOARD CAF HEALTH
NORTH , MA 01845
978-688-9540
APPLICATION FOR DISPOSAL WORKS CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
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DATE:
CURRENT INSTALLERS LICENSE#
LOCATION:
LICENSED INSTALL v, w J ,
SIGNATURE:
TELEPHONE#
CHECK ONE:
REPAIR. NEW CONSTRUCTION:
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IF NEW CONSTUCTION, PLEASE ATTACH FOUNDATION AS-BUILT.
Administrative Use Only
160.00 Fee Attached? Yes No
Project Manager Ob. Yes No
Foundation As-Built? Yes No
Floor Plans? Yes No
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Approval Date: � 1
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FORA 9A - APPLICATION FOR LOCAL UPGRADE APPROVAL
PAGE I OF 5
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Common wealth of Massachusetts � �n z 9,
Massachusetts
Application for Local Upgrade Afrproval �
Title 5, 310 CMR 15.000
DEP Approved form required by 310 CMR 150403(l)
To be submitted to Local Approving Authority/Board of Health: For the upgrade of a failed or
nonconforming system with a design flow of < 10,000 gpd, where full compliance, as defined in
310 CMR 15.404(1), is not feasible.
To be submitted to DEP: For the upgrade of a failed or nonconforming system with a design flow
of 10,000 up to 15,000 gpd and/or for upgrade of a state or federal facility, where full
compliance, as defined in 310 CMR 15.404(1), is not feasible.
NOTE; Local upgrade approval shall not be granted for an upgrade proposal that includes the
addition of new design flow to a cesspool or privy or the addition of new design flow above the
existing approved capacity of a system constructed in accordance with either the 1978 Code or 310
CMR. 15.000.
1) Facility/system owner
Name $ ...I r , 0� .._ c:g
Address .
Phone # ... ...� .,
Address of facility 3c., :, c31' , , w : .
2) Applicant (if different from above)
Name
Address
Phone #
3) Type of f ility
residential _ commercial _ school
institutional
(Specify)
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4) Type of existing system
_privy cesspool(s)/conventional system
Other (describe)
Type of soil absorption system (trenches, chambers, pits,etc.)
5) Design flow based on 310 CMR 15.203
a) Design flow of existing system .2 j o gpd
y Approved? ✓ yes approval date
no why?
b) Design flow of proposed upgraded system 44 4 gpd
c) Design flow of facilityAA-� gpd
6) Proposed upgrade of existing system is
a) f Voluntary
Required by order, letter, etc. (attach copy)
Required following inspection required by 310 CMR 15.301 (provide date
inspection form was submitte&to the approving authority) (date)
b) Describe the proposed upgrade to the system
c) Which of the following are applicable to the proposed upgrade? .
Reduction of setback(s) (list setbacks to be reduced with proposed setback distances)
3 ,�D CMR two
Percolation rate of 30-60 minutes per.inch (state actual perc rate)
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_ Up to 259 reduction in subsurface disposal area design requirements (state required
i & proz,,,sed size)
v _ Relozation of water supply well (identify well, describe relocation)
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_ Reduction of required separation between bottom of SAS & high groundwater
(specifi- proposed reduction & perc rate)
Other requirements of 310 CMR 15.000 that cannot be met (specify sections of the
Code)
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System upgrades that cannot be performed in accordance with 310 CMR 15.404 &
15.405, or in full compliance with the requirements of 310 CMR 15.000, require a
variance pursuant to 310 CMR 15.410-15.417. '
7) If the proposed upgrade involves a reduction in the required separation between the bottom
of the soil absorption system and the high groundwater elevation, an Approved Soil
Evaluator must determine the high ground water elevation pursuant to 310 CMR
15.405(1)(i)(1). The evaluator must be a member or agent of the local approving authority:
Distance from soil absorption system to high groundwater
feet
As determined by:
Evaluator's name
Evaluator's signature
Date of evaluation
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8) Notice to Abutters
No application for upgrade approval in which the setback from property lines or a
private water supply well is reduced shall be complete until the applicant has
notified all abutters whose properly or well is affected by certified mail at least ten
days before the Board of Health meeting at which the upgrade approval will be on
the agenda. Such notice shall include the date, time and place where the upgrade
approval will be discussed.
If the Department is the approving authority, then such notice to abutters must be
completed prior to the date of submission of the application to the Department.
The notices to abutters shall include a copy of the completed application form and
shall reference the standards set forth in 310 CMR 15.402 through 15.405.
List of affected Abutters:
Abutter Name Date notified
Address
Abutter Name Date notified
Address
Abutter Name Date notified
Address
Abutter Name Date notified
Address
9) Explain why full compliance, as defined in 310 CMR 15.404(1), is not feasible (each
section must be completed):
a) an upgraded system in full compliance with 310 CMR 15.000 is not feasible:
b) an alternative system approved pursuant to 310 CMR 15.283-15.288 is not feasible:
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c) a shared system is not feasible:
d) connection to a sewer is not feasible:
10) An application for a disposal system construction permit, including all required attachments
(e.g. plans & specifications, site evaluation forms), must accompany this application. Is the
DSCP application attached? _yes_no
11) Certification' '
"I, the facility owner, certify under penalty of law that this document and all
attachments, to the best of my knowledge and belief, are true, accurate, and
complete. I am aware that there may be significant consequences for submitting
false information, including, but not limited to, penalties or fine and/or
imprisonment for knowing violations."
Facility own? s signature Date
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Print Name
CD, c, .
Name of preparer Date
Telephone # & address of preparer
NOTE: Title 5, 310 CMR 15.403(4), requires the system owner or operator to submit to the
Department a copy of the local upgrade approval upon issuance by the Board of Health and prior
to commencement of construction.
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