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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence - 1475 TURNPIKE STREET 10/30/2006 l i Ilk bpi"0nrilIIR,BXIAY1nIV1vIADlt✓11'� PUBLIC EAL11KPARHllENT (01111111 lflyP ltevelc1t1111e11t fDivisim October 30, 2006 Estate of"Thomas V. Hughes 1475 Turnpike Street North Andover, MA 01 845 Septic System Design, 1475 Turnpike Street,North Andover, :.Map 1.07B, Lot 65 Dear Homeowner, The North Andover Board of l4ealth has completed the review of the septic system design plan for the above referenced property, submitted on your behalf by Merrimack Engineering Services Inc., dated, October 30, 2006 last revised October 23, 2006. The design has been approved for use in the construction of an onsitc sail absorption syst r (S.A.S.). At a regularly scheduled Board of Health meeting, held on October 28, 2006, the board voted unanimously to allow the variances as listed on the plan. 1)Distance from S.Q.S. to wetland from 1.00 feet to 36 feet 2)(Distance from septic/pump tank to wetland from 75 ffet to 30 and 28 feet (NA 5.02) 3)Local upgrade approval for a distance front S.A.S. to wetland fx•om 50 feet to 36 feet. This plan is valid is valid for two years from the date of a septic system inspection that did not meet the acceptable criteria,in the state regulations. During this time a licensed septic, system installer must obtain a per it and complete this work, and a Certificate of Compliance be endorsed by the installer, designer and the'Town of North Andover, In the event an imminent health problem such as sewage backup into the dwelling is occurring, the North Andover Board of Health may reduce the time period for which this plan is valid. This approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The attached 13Ep Form 9b must;be submitted.by the homeowner to the appropriate Regional Office of the Department of Environmental Protection; Bureau of Resource protection, Mass DEP NERO, 205B Lowell Street, Wilmington, -M 01887 2. If site conditions are found in the held to be different from those indicated on the design plan and/or sail evaluation, the originally issued Disposal System Construction Permit:is void, installation shall stop, and the applicant shall reapply for a new Disposal Systems Construction Permit, 01845 P1a01- 1 978.688.9540 Rix 978BU476 Woh ��aa�.�o�vnQ►lr1n��hr��r�avlfi�.c�a�d� 1 11-1 is the responsibility of the applicant and/or the applicant's septic system designer, septic system installer or other,representative to ensure that all other state and municipal requirements are met. These may include review by the Conservation Commission, Zoning Board, Planning Board, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and/or Electrical Inspector. The issuance of a Disposal System Construction Pertnit shall not construe or imply compliance with any of the aforementioned requirement, Your effort to provide a properly functioning septic system for your dwelling, is greatly appreciated. The Health Department may be reached at 978-6889540 with any questions may have. you Sincerqly, S/R usan Y. Sawyer, RER S Public Health Director Encl: list of licensed septic system installers Form 9b Cc: Merrimack Engineering Services 1600 Osgood Sireet,Wilt M(h)vor,MassjK�j��soj-Ps 01845 P110110 978.088MO Nx 978A8,84,76 Wed) wyp",I.tow lohlort�1(iRiflover.com Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/mown of Local Upgrade Approval u-F a U Form Dp has provided this form for use by local Boards of health if they choose to do so. "T"he Local Upgrade Approval is to be completed by the local Board of Health and a signed copy provided to the system owner, The system owner shall provide a copy of the Local Upgrade Approval to the appropriate Regional Office of the Department of Environmental protection, Bureau of resource Protection, Title 5 permitting program, upon issuance by the local approving authority and before commencement of construction, A. Facility Information Important; When filling out 1. facility Name and address forma on the computer,use The estate of Thomas V_liughes c/o George tf�illiams only the tab key ----- to move your 1475 Turn ike t cursor-do not -- - - . — ------ -- ---- ....------...— - — -- --- — use the return Street Address key. North Andover MA 01345 --- -- CityCTown State lip Code rah, Owner Name and address(if different from above): Name Street Address — -_ — CityfTown State dip Cade Telephone Number . Type of facility(check all that apply): X residential E] Institutional Commercial School 4. Design flow per 310 C MR 15.203: 33Q 9pd --- - ------ a. System Designer: e Steve Erikson Erikson —_-----— — ---—-- PE r PVaIYl 0 park Street Andover is Address ----- -- City/Town — ----u-- State,ZIP B. Approval _. 1. Local Upgrade approval is granted for: Deduction in setback(s)—specify: fora distance from S.A.S. to wetland from 50 feet to 36 feet Cl reduction in Saga area of tip to %: ------------.--___-- SAS size,sq.ft. %reduction 1475 Turnpike st 9B,doc m rev.5/02 Local Upgrade Approval* Rage 1 of 1 Commonwealth of tt CityfTOW11 of Local Upgrade Approval — a _ < Forte B. Approval (contiriued) Reduction in separation between the SAS and high groundwater: Separation reduction ------ -----w_._----. ------ ft. Percolation rats min./inch Depth to groundwater -- ft. Relocation of water supply well (explain): List local variances granted not requiring DEP approval per 310 CIVIR 15.412(4): 1 C7ist2ance from S.A.S.to westiend from 100 feet to 36 feet 2)Distance from septic/pump tank to wetland from 75 hest to 30 and 28 feet(NA 6.02)- List variances granted requiring DEP approval: Approving Authority yp.�_.. Si raet Print or° 1" r?Nme sad frkie q`�firsre Date 1475'ru mpikes st 9B.doo A rev.5/02 Local Upgrade Approelo Page 2 of 2 MERRIMACK ENGINEERING ERVICE , INC. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS - LAND SURVEYORS - PLANNERS bb PARK STREET 4 ANDOVER, MA 01810 (978)475-3555,373-5721 ® FAX(978)475-1448 4 E-MAIL info @merrimackengineering.com October 24, 2006 RECEIVED- Susan Sawyer Public Health Director OC.f 0 1600 Osgood Street .,1"C�WN OF NOR-F'F-1 An¢D('))Vt�-F> Building 20 , Suite 2-36 F';IEA[.I FF FF'AFTnnF North Andover, Ma. 01845 RE: 1475 Turnpike Street Dear Ms. Sawyer: We have received your review letter dated 10-23-06 for the above referenced site. We have revised the plan with regards to items 1,2,3,6,7, & 8 of your letter. With regard to item 4, the plan view shows finish spot grades, the end section shows finish spot grades, and the profile shows minimum and maximum cover over the distribution box, we feel this is more than adequate verification that adequate cover is proposed over the distribution box. With regard to item 5, the control panel should be installed per the pump notes and the manufacturers specifications as we are not electrical or pump engineers. With regard to item 10, the plan does clearly depict this in the septic tank details. With regard to item 11, and as we continuously make this argument,trenches when constructed in fill do not function as the code intends as they are not constructed in naturally occurring soil. Additionally they are not an economical or practical design because they take up more space and cause more horizontal disruption to the property. In this case,the proximity of work to the surrounding wetlands would be even closer. Lastly,this plan does propose an effluent tee filter at the outlet of the primary septic tank contrary to the reviewers comment. We feel the plan, as revised, addresses your concerns and we respectfully request the plan be approved as revised. Very truly yours, MERRIMACK ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. William Dufresne, Project Manager Health Department October 23, 2006 Steven Eriksen Merrimack Engineering Services 66 Park Street Andover, MA 01810 Re: Proposed Septic Design for 1475 Turnpike St, Map 107B, Lot 65 Dear Mr. Eriksen: The proposed septic system design plan for the above site dated August 30, 2006 and received on September 13, 2006 has been reviewed. Unfortunately, the plans cannot be approved as submitted. The following items are in need of attention prior to approval, with the section of Title 5 (3 10 CMR 15.000) or the North Andover Board of Health regulations noted: 1. Please identify the location of the existing waterline on the property—310 CMR 15.220 2. Please provide the inlet invert to the distribution box 3. Please provide volume calculations for the dosing of the system which include flowback volume and head determination. 310 CMR 15.220, 254, 231. 4. Please verify that the finished grade provides adequate cover over the distribution box 5. Please specify the pump control panel that is to be used and the associated features— 310 CMR 15.220 &NA 12.01 6. Please include the buoyancy calculations for the primary (septic) tank—only the pump chamber calculations are provided— 310 CMR 15.221 7. Please provide detailed information on the vent (i.e. that it is to be protected from animal entry and precipitation)—310 CMR 15.241 8. Please provide a design plan which is in compliance with setback standards in state regulations or request a variance or Local Upgrade Approval accordingly. It appears the setback distance between the soil absorption system and the wetland resource area does not comply 9. Please indicated the required placement of magnetic marking tape or comparable means around the on-site wastewater system— 310 CMR 15.221 10. The septic tank detail does not depict that the inlet and outlet tees are to be located underneath an access port. This is important for maintenance purposes and should be clearly shown for the Disposal Systems Installer- 310 CMR 15.227 11. Trenches are to be used as the soil absorption system mechanism whenever possible. 1600 Osgood Street HEALTH DEPARTMENT Page 1 of 1 Building b;Suite 2-36 -Mall: healthdep towtiofnorthandover.corn North Andover, MA 01845 phone:978.688.96401 Fax:978.688.8476 Please use trenches in this instance or explain why they cannot be utilized e 310 CMR 15.240 Additionally, you might wish to consider specifying an effluent filter in the primary (septic) tank. Please feel free to contact the office with any questions you may have. We look forward to working with you to obtain a replacement on-site wastewater system which will be in compliance with all regulations and assure protection of public health and the environment of North Andover. Sincerely, u � san Sawyer. Public Health Director cc: Homeowner File TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER WauT I Office of COMMUNI'T'Y DI�WI,LOPIY ENT AND SERVICES �' HEALTH:DEPARTMENT 400 OSGOOD STREET rt r NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 0184.5 ��Sq Ck,USRK 978,688.9540 Phone :Susan Y.Sawyer,REII;S/ItS 978.688.8476 FAX Public Health Director L-MAIL:healtlidept(i))torvuofilorthandover.coni WEBSI"TE: http://www.towiiotiiorthanclover.coni SEPTIC PLAN SUBMITTAL FORM l� Date of Submission: Site Location: 11+1 I_W f& JjPt f_'4�; Engineer: f N� d New Plans? Yes d-' $225/Plat Check# (includes I"submission and one re- review only) Revised Plans?Yes $75/Plan Check# Site Evaluation Forms Included? Yes ,r No Local Upgrade Form Included? v4 Yes No Telephone#:M 7e `�� Fax#: 47` E-mail: 13 C"PLt r-VZ '�;1\)i;.err C,-:,P-1 cet 1'� oerr Homeowner Name: �i"r > �= c-1 a V'�" � L1-Cc 14 e- OFFICE USE ONLY When the submission is complete (including check): ➢ ,, Date stamp plans and letter > - Complete and attach Receipt ➢ Copy File; Forward to Consultant ➢ Enter on Log Sheet and Database