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Office of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
400 OSGOOD STREET
NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 0184-5 s+cwus
978.688.9540- Phone
Susan V.Sawyer, REII-IS/RS 978.688.8476 -FAX
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December 14,2005
Gay E.Neilson
1312 Salem Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Dear Ms.Neilson:
Please note that the Health Department considers that your property is in the building process,and will grant the
Health Department portion of the sign-off for the Building application with the knowledge that any outstanding work
will be taken care of. We are in receipt of your letter via e-mail referencing the outstanding septic system final
grading which will be completed in the spring,as weather permits. Ms. Michele Grant,Health Inspector will sign-
off on your building application tomorrow.
Sincerely;;
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Su an Y. Sawyer J '�
Public Health Director
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DelleChiaie, Pamela
From: Dan Dttenhejnvar[infm@miUhveromneulting.conl
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To: amobrmorb@miUhveroonsu|Ung.00m; Lisa Kozel LnVaomaur; OeUeChiaie. Pamela; Sawyer, Susan
Subject: 1312 Salem Street '
Inspection report for 1312 Salem Street iaattached.
All was generally satisfactory with construction however the pipe from the pump chamber tothe SAS had fnncan
solid. Therefore we could not test the eyeham operation. This will need to be checked at a future doba by you or
by us.
The pipe vvas |*ft exposed' not bankfi||ed, and it went down way below freezing the night before. | am concerned
that the pipe between these two components is essentially dead flat and may freeze up again some day even
when the soil cover material is on top | expressed this tothe installer and suggested he may wish to insulate the �
pipe. He said he checked with the designer and the designer indicated he was not concerned with freeze-up �
once it would bebockƒi||ed.
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Mill River Consulting,Inc.
Septic Systein Management Services
2 Blackburn Center
Gloucester, MA0l43A'725O
978-782-0014or1-800-377'3044
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DelleChiaie, Pamela
From: DelleChiaie, Pamela ,
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 1:50 PM
To: Sawyer, Susan; Grant, Michele /
Subject: FW: Subsurface Disposal Plan for 1312 Salem Street, Map 106A Lot 160 �i
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From: Gay Neilson [mailto:theneilsons @comcast.net] a ;
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Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 1:39 PM rwl
To: DelleChiaie, Pamela
Cc: SoucySewer @aol.com; Alan Jenney
Subject: Subsurface Disposal Plan for 1312 Salem Street, Map 106A Lot 160
1.312 Salem Street
North Andover, MA 01845
December 14, 2005
Susan Sawyer,
Public Health Director
Town of North Andover
Re: Subsurface Disposal Plan for 1312 Salem Street, Map 106A Lot 160
Dear Ms Sawyer,
Thank you for your continued assistance with our septic system installation. Due to the time of year,
and the cold and snowy conditions we have decided to wait until spring to complete the finish grading,
loaming, fertilizing and seeding.
I understand that a final Certificate of Compliance cannot be issued until this work is completed. I will
ensure that this work will be done as early in the spring as the weather will allow. We have a building
project, (an enclosed porch), that we would like to proceed with this winter. In fact, it would be far
better to complete the porch before we seed the lawn! I would like to request that some form of
conditional approval be granted for the septic installation so that a Building Permit may be issued.
Please contact me if you need any other information, and again thanks to you and all parties involved for
your continued support in this project.
Sincerely,
Gay E. Neilson
978 685-9415
theneilsons( conicast.net
12/14/2005
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November 22, 2005
Gay Neilson
1312 Salem Street
North Andover,MA 01845
Re: Subsurface Disposal plan for 1312 Salem Street,Map 106A Lot 160
Dear Homeowner,
As you are aware,due to problems with ledge identified within the boundaries of the septic system during
installation,the previously approved plan had to be revised. New England Engineering submitted the revision
dated November 17, 2005. At a regularly scheduled Board of Health meeting,held on November 19, 2005, the
BOH heard t a request in regard to your property. The following local upgrade requests were approved:
1) The offset distance between the leach bed and a property line from 10 feet required by Title 5, section
15.211 (1)to 3 feet.
2) A reduction in over dig offset from 5 feet required by Title 5, section 15.255(5)to 3 feet
This super-cedes the previous upgrade approval noted in the approval letter. All other conditions outlined in the
first letter remain in force. Please refer to that letter for details.
Please be advised that this ledge problem was identified, new plans submitted and resolved in a matter of days,
which is an extremely quick span of time. It is noted that there was good cooperation by all parties,and because of
this, it allowed the to process to proceed efficiently. Thank you for your part and cooperation in this matter.
Please remember that, if you have not already done so,a signed maintenance agreement must be submitted prior to
the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance will be issued by the Health Department. Also,the property owner must
submit the attached DEP Form 9b to the appropriate Regional Office of the Department of Environmental
Protection at 205B Lowell St. Wilmington,MA 01887.
Your effort to provide a properly functioning septic system for your dwelling is greatly appreciated. The Health
Department may be reached at 978-688-9540 with any questions you might have.
Sincerely,
Susan Y. Sawyer, REHS/RS
Public Health Director
cc: New England Engineering
Encl. DEP form 9b
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City/Town of Nor4) AAdover°
o Local Upgrade ppr val
Form 913
ti ANDOVER
DEPARTMENT
DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health if they choose to do so.
The 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
forms on the
computer,use Gay Neilson
only the tab key Name
to move your 1312 Salem Street
cursor-do not Street Address
use the return
key. North Andover MA 01845
City/Town State Zip Code
VQ 2. Owner Name and Address (if different from above):
(same)
Name Street Address
City/Town State
Zip Code Telephone Number
3. Type of Facility (check all that apply):
® Residential ❑ Institutional ❑ Commercial ❑ School
4. Design flow per 310 CMR 15.203: 440
gpd
5. System Designer: Benjamin C. Osgood, Jr. ® PE ❑ RS
Name
60 Beechwood Drive North Andover MA, 01845
Address City/Town State,ZIP
B. Approval
1. Local Upgrade Approval is granted for:
® Reduction in setback(s)—specify:
1. Reduction in offset distance between the leach bed and a property line from 10 feet
required by Title 5, Section 15.211(1)to 3 feet.
2. Reduction in overdig from 5 feet required by Title 5, Section 15.255(5) to 3 feet.
❑ Reduction in SAS area of up to 25%: SAS size,sq.ft. %reduction
Form 913 Second-1312 Salem Street North Andover•rev. 5/02 Local Upgrade Approval* Page 1 of 2
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
C ity/Town of /vo(-kl\ A v\d z,,te r
o Local Upgrade Approval
Form 9B
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B. Approval (continued)
❑ Reduction in separation between the SAS and high groundwater:
Separation reduction ft
Percolation rate min./inch
Depth to groundwater ft
❑ Relocation of water supply well (explain):
List local variances granted not requiring DEP approval per 310 CMR 15.412(4):
List variances granted requiring DEP approval:
Approving Authority ✓ )
Print or Type Name and Ti ignature Dates
Form 9B Second-1312 Salem Street North Andover•rev.5/02 Local Upgrade Approval* Page 2 c
Robin Carr
1300 Salem Street
North Andover, MA 01845 w a
November 18, 2005 No V 19 2005
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North Andover Board of health
400 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: 1312 Salem Street,North Andover, MA
Septic System Design
Dear Members;
Please accept this letter as confirmation of the following:
1. Robin and Paul Carr are the owners of the property at 1300 Salem Street,North
Andover and are direct abutters of the property owned by Gay and Paul Neilson at
1312 Salem Street.
2. We have been informed that the Neilson's would like to construct a septic system
3 feet from the property line which separates 1312 Salem from our property.
3. We understand the Board of health is required to hold a hearing to approve the
reduced setback to 3 feet from the required 10 foot setback and that we are
required 10 days prior to the hearing.
4. We understand that the Board of Health is going to hold a hearing regarding this
matter on Saturday November 19, 2005 at the town hall 2"d floor meeting room
and we waive the requirement that we be notified 10 days in advance of this
hearing.
5. We have no objection to the placement of the septic system at 1.31.2 Salem Street.
3 feet from our property line.
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Robin Carr
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Essex County Dated: November 18, 2005
Then personally appeared the above named Robin Carr and acknowledged the foregoing
instrument to be the free act and deed of Robin Carr before Me.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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Office of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES
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Susan Y. Sawyer, REHS/RS 978.688.9540—Phone
Public Health Director 978.688.95=42—FAX
October 14, 2005
Gay Neilson
1312 Salem Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plan for 1312 Salem Street, Map 106A, Lot 160
Dear Ms. Neilson:
The North Andover Board of Health has completed review of the septic system design plans for
the above referenced property submitted on your behalf by New England Engineering Services
dated August 19, 2005, final revision date October 12, 2005 received by this office on October
13, 2005.
This approval generally is valid for three years from the date of this letter and during this time a
licensed septic system installer must obtain a permit and complete this work, and a Certificate of
Compliance must be endorsed by the installer, designer and the Town of North Andover. The
time period for which this plan is valid is reduced to two years from the date of a septic system
inspection that did not meet the acceptable criteria in the state regulations.
1) The 4-bedroom(9-room maximum) design has been approved for use in the construction
of a replacement onsite septic system. It includes a local upgrade to the MA DEP
regulations that allows a reduction of the leach area from the foundation, from 20 feet to
13 feet.
This approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. This parcel has variable depth to shallow bedrock throughout. Additional testing of
the eastern side of the system will be conducted upon installation. The installer must
inform the Health Department and engineer at the time of excavation of the tank. If
it is found that the soils are different in this location, the engineer will make changes
to the plan or as needed onsite adjustments approved by the Health Department.
2. This plan calls for the use of the "B" layer of soil. The septic installer must follow
the plan carefully to ensure compliance to the code. The installer must pay
particular attention to the soils so that the required depth to bedrock is adhered to.
If too much soil is removed the installation will be stopped to determine the proper
course of action. Bottom of bed depths will likely vary from 8 inches to 60 inches.
3. The attached DEP Form 9b must be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office of the
Department of Environmental Protection at One Winter Street, Boston MA by the
property owner.
4. This system utilizes alternative technology that requires perpetual maintenance. Please
provide a maintenance agreement for the MicroFast treatment unit and the pressure
distribution system as required for a minimum of two years.
5. If site conditions are found in the field to be different from those indicated on the design
plan and/or soil 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 (3 10 CMR 15.020(1)).
6. It 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 Permit shall not construe
and/or imply compliance with any of the aforementioned requirements.
Please feel free to contact the office with any questions you may have. We look forward to
working with you to obtain a septic system that will be in compliance with all regulations and
assure protection of public health and the environment of North Andover.
Sincerely;
an Y. Sawyer, RE14AS�N'
Public Health Director
cc: Ben Osgood Jr., New England Engineering
File
Commonwealth of MassA ac_hNsetts
CitylTown of /VOA O✓P�
e Local Upgrade Approval
Form 913
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DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health if they choose to do so.
The 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
forms on the
computer, use Gay Neilson
only the tab key Name
to move your 1312 Salem Street
cursor-do not Street Address
use the return
key. North Andover MA 01845
City/Town State Zip Code
r�
2. Owner Name and Address (if different from above):
(same)
Name Street Address
City/Town State
Zip Code Telephone Number
3. Type of Facility (check all that apply):
® Residential ❑ Institutional ❑ Commercial ❑ School
4. Design flow per 310 CMR 15.203: 440
gpd
5. System Designer: Benjamin C. Osgood, Jr. ® PE ❑ RS
Name
60 Beechwood Drive North Andover MA, 01845
Address City/Town State,ZIP
B. Approval
1. Local Upgrade Approval is granted for:
® Reduction in setback(s)—specify:
Reduction in offset distance between the leach bed and a foundation wall from 20 feet required by
Title 5, Section 15.211(1)to 13 feet.
_ Reduction in SAS area of up to 25%: sas size,sq.ft. o reduction
Form 9B-1312 Salem Street North Andover-rev.5/02 Local Upgrade Approval* Page 1 of 2
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City/Town of
Local Upgrade Approval
Form 9B
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B. Approval (continued)
❑ Reduction in separation between the SAS and high groundwater:
Separation reduction ft
Percolation rate
min./inch
Depth to groundwater ft
❑ Relocation of water supply well (explain):
List local variances granted not requiring DEP approval per 310 CMR 15.412(4):
List variances granted requiring DEP approval:
13z> 1+
-Approving Authority
Print or Type Name and Titl ,_ S' nature Date
Form 9B- 1312 Salem Street North Andover•rev. 5/02 Local Upgrade Approval* Page 2 of 2
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
Office of COMMUNYTY DEVELOPMENTAND SERVICES
HEALTH DEPARTMENT' /
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l�(�RID ANDOVER, ��/�SS,�(�BDSETT5Ol�45
978.688.9540—Plimoe
Susan Y.Sawyer, REH8:RS 978.68U476 FAX
Public Health Director B_KlA[L: |
September l4,20O5
Benjamin Osgood, P.E.
New England Engineering Services, Inc.
6OQecch*oodDrive
North Andover, MAU|845
Re: 1312 Salern Street,Map 106A, Lot 160
Dear Mr. Osgood:
The proposed septic system design plan for the above site dated August lg,2O05 and received on August 23,2OO5
has been reviewed. Unfortunately, b cannot 6u approved until the following items are corrected. Each item ia
followed by the specific section in Title 5: 3 10 CMR 15.000 or North Andover regulations which are not met by this
design.
|. The parcel has variable depth\o shallow bedrock throughout. Additional soil testing should beprovided
a[the eastern side oC the soil absorption system to determine the conditions iu this area.
2. Wetland resource areas appear to be present on the pat-eel and should be identified on the site plan.
3. Indications should be provided as to the reason for selecting and proposing to utilize this area of the site
which does not comply with state and local standards for the soil absorption system when it appears
other locations on the 3.7 acre site might homore snku6|e.
4. Please indicate tile designed distal head squirt height oil the design plan for easy reference.
5. Please cite the DEP Policy number for requesting to utilize tile"B"soil horizon.
Additionally,while not a reason for disapproval,you may wish to consider the following: '
A. The design calls for 34 chambers where only 26.64 chambers are required. The design flow calculations
are based on 2.83 sq.ft./LF where 4.72 sq.ft./LF is allowed for the standard Infiltrator-brand charnber.
B. Since fewer chambers are actually required, a 25%reduction in area is no longer needed.
Please feel free to contact the office with any questions you may have. VVe look forward toworking with you to
obtain a septic system that will be in compliance with all regulations and assure protection of public health and tile
environment of North Andover. �
SincereI
/isan Y. Sawyer,REHS/R/
Public Health Director �~
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