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DelleChiaie, Pamela
From: Soucysewer @comcast.net
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:41 PM
To: DelleChiaie, Pamela
Subject: Soucy's Sewer Service, Inc.
TO: Pamela
FROM: North Andover BOH
DATE: 06-14-2007
RE:
Melanie LeMere, John Soucy's secretary is going down to the Health Office of North Andover
tomorrow Friday June 15th 2007 with John Soucy's signature stamp from Soucy's Sewer Service, Inc.
and that he is verifying that the system is completed and that Melanie LeMere will be using his signature
stamp to sign off on the certificate of compliance designers installers certificate for Nancy Wedge on
445 Forest Street in North Andover. Any questions or concerns please contact the office at 978-470-
1400.
Thank You,
John Soucy
Soucy's Sewer Service, Inc.
6/14/2007
Dellehiie, Pamela
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 11:32 AM
To: DelleChiaie, Pamela
Subject: FW: 1627 Osgood Street
fyi
-----Original Message-----
From: Sawyer,Susan
Sent: Tuesday,May 22, 2007 11:31 AM
To: Dan Ottenheimer(E-mail)
Subject: 1627 Osgood Street
FYI
I just completed the Bottom of Bed inspection at 1627 Osgood Street. Briscoe is the installer. This is their first in town. It
turns out there were 2 building sewers (one from an addition)that come to a Y. He had not conferred with Ben as to what
to do and just did his own thing. I warned him that he must always call his engineer before changing things and this may
not be acceptable. I stopped by Ben's office and told him abut it. He was going to check it out to be sure that tying them
together was not an option. Briscoe is used to working in Groveland with Ed and is not familiar with your/our requirements.
Just a heads up.
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Also just ust want you to know that Chestnut Street and 445 Forest Street areJ ?g
, etti BOB'stoday as well. I guess the goad
weather is here. Time to get busy.
Thanks
Susan
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PUBLIC LT DEPARTMENT
Community Development Division
February 26, 2007
Nancy Wedge
445 Forest Street
North Andover, MA 01845
RE: Septic System Design, 445 Forest Street, North Andover, Map 106A, Lot 131
Dear Homeowner,
The North Andover Board of Health has received information from your engineer and is now
releasing the approval that had been pending since last November. This office completed the
review of the septic system design plan for the above referenced property, submitted on your
behalf by New England Engineering Services Inc., dated October 18, 2006.
The design has been approved for use in the construction of an onsite septic system. At a
regularly schedule Board of Health meeting the board voted unanimously to allow a variance to
the local North Andover subsurface disposal regulations. The variance was to allow the
construction of a system for a 3-bedroom house. The variance requires that a deed restriction be
placed on the property stating that fact and proof of recording must be submitted prior to the
issuance of a disposal works construction permit. . Attached is a sample copy of a deed
restriction.
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 permit 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. 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.
2. It is the responsibility of the applicant and/or the applicant's septic system designer, septic
1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
Phone 978.688.9540 Fax 978.688.8476 Web www.townotnorthandover.com
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,.wilding Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and/or Electrical Inspector,
The issuance of a Disposal System Construction Permit 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 978-688-9540 with any questions you
may have.
Sincerel ,
ri SYawyf ZHS S _ /
Pu lie Health Director
Encl: list of licensed septic system installers
Cc: New England Engineering Services
1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
Phone 978.688.9540 Fax 978.688.8476 Web www.townofnorthandover.com
Commonwealth of ss c u s
City/Town of
Local Upgrade Approval
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DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Wealth 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.
A. Facility Information
Important:
When fining out 1. Facility Name and Address
forms on the
computer,use Nancy Wedge
only the tab key Name
to move your 445 Forest Street
cursor-do not
use the return Street Address
key. North Andover MA 01845
City/Town State Zip Code
2. Owner Name and Address(if different from above):
Name Street Address
CftyfTown State
Zip Code Telephone Number
3. Type of Facility(check all that apply):
® Residential ❑ Institutional ❑ commercial ❑ School
4. Design flow per 310 DMR 15.203: 330
gpd
5. System Designer: Ben Osgood Jr.
Name 0 P El RS
1600 Osgood Street Bldg 20 North Andover MA
Address CV-1-own State,ZIP
B. Approval
1. Local Upgrade Approval is granted for:
® Reduction in setback(s) specify:
Cl Reduction in SAS area of up to 25%:
SAS size,sq.ft. 4�reduotion
445 Forest form 9b 2.26.07,rev.7106
Local Upgrade Approval- Page 1 of 2
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City/Town of
Local Upgrade Approval
Form
B. Approval (continued)
El 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):
310 Cmr 15 Allow one test pit in the primary and reserve disposal areas in lieu of two as required by Title
V 15.102(2)
® Reduction of 12-inch separation between Inlet and outlet tees and high groundwater
Cl Use of only one deep hole in proposed disposal area
® Use of a sieve analysis as a substitute for a perc test
List local variances granted not requiring DEP approval per 310 CMR 15.412(4):
To allow a subsurface disposal system for a 3-bedroom home with a deed restriction
List variances granted requiring DEP approval:
N.Andover Board of Health
Approving Authority
Susan Sawyer, Health Director -- February 26, 2007
Print or Type Name and Title $I nature _ [)ate
445 Forest form!fib 2.25.07®rev.7108
Local Upgrade Approval* Page 2 of 2
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Tel: (978) 686-176€3 * Fax: ( 378) 327-6138
Benjamin C. Osgood, ,jr., P.E.
President February 21, 2007
Susan Sawyer
North Andover Board of Health
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1600 Osgood Street ,
North Andover, MA 01 845
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Re: 445 Forest Street,North Andover
Dear Susan:
This letter is being written in response to your letter dated November 27, 2006 regarding
the septic system design at the above referenced property. I recently found the letter in a
to-be-filed bin and apologize for taking such a long time to respond.
You had two comments regarding the proposed septic system design which are addressed
as follows:
1. A local upgrade approval form has been completed and is enclosed.
2. The system was designed as a leach field in lieu of trenches in order to minimize
the tree cutting which would be required. If trenches were designed the area of
disturbance would be greater and filling would extend in to areas which are
currently wooded.
If you have any questions, or need additional information,please do not hesitate to
contact this office.
Sincerely,
Benjamin C. Osgood, Jr., P.E.
President
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City/Town of Flo. ndowr
Form li ti n for Local Upgrade r v l
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GA
DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health. Other forms may be used, but the
information must be substantially the same as that provided here. Before using this form, check with your
local Board of Health to determine the form they use.
Form 9A is to be submitted to the Local Board of Health for the upgrade of a failed or nonconforming
septic system with a design flow of less than 10,000 gpd, where full compliance, as defined in 310 CMR
5.404(1), is not feasible.
310 CMR 15.403(4) requires the system owner to 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.
System upgrades that cannot be performed in accordance with 310 CMR 15.404 and 15.405, or in full
compliance with the requirements of 310 CMR 15.000, require a variance pursuant to 310 CMR 15.410
through 15.417.
NOTE: Local upgrade approval shall not be granted for an upgrade proposal that includes the addition of
a new design flow to a cesspool or privy, or the addition of a new design flow above the existing approved
capacity of an on-site system constructed in accordance with either the 1978 Code or 310 CMR 15.000.
A. Facility Information
Important:
When filling out 1. Facility Name and Address:
forms on the
computer,use Nancy Wedge
only the tab key Name
to move your 445 Forest Street
cursor-do not Street Address
use the return
key. North Andover MA 01845
City/Town State Zip Code
rah
2. Owner Name and Address (if different from above):
Same as above
�n®n Name Street Address
City/Town State
Zip Code Telephone Number
3. Type of Facility(check all that apply):
® Residential ❑ Institutional ❑ Commercial ❑ School
4. Describe Facility:
Installation of a subsurface sewage disposal system
5. Type of Existing System:
® Privy ❑ Cesspool(s) ❑ Conventional ❑ Other(describe below):
Form 9A Application for Local Upgrade Approval.doc•rev.5/02 Application for Local Upgrade Approval* Page 1 of 4
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City/Town of
Form 9A - Application for Local Upgrade Approval
DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health. Other forms may be used, but the
information must be substantially the same as that provided here. Before using this form, check with your
local Board of Health to determine the form they use.
A. Facility Information (continued)
6. Type of soil absorption system (trenches, chambers, leach field, pits, etc):
Leach Field
7. Design Flow per 310 CM 15.203:
Design flow of existing system: unknown
gpd
Design flow of proposed upgraded system 330
gpd
Design flow of facility: 330
9Pd
B. Proposed Upgrade of System
1. Proposed upgrade is (check one):
❑ Voluntary ❑ Required by order, letter, etc. (attach copy)
El Required Required following inspection pursuant to 310 CMR 15.301: date n of inspection
2. Describe the proposed upgrade to the system:
Replacement of Leaching facility and System Components.
3. Local Upgrade Approval is requested for(check all that apply):
❑ Reduction in setback(s)—describe reductions:
❑ Reduction in SAS area of up to 25%: SAS size,sq.ft. %reduction
❑ Reduction in separation between the SAS and high groundwater:
Separation reduction ft.
Percolation rate min./inch
Depth to groundwater ft.
Form 9A Application for Local Upgrade Approval.doc•rev.5/02 Application for Local Upgrade Approval* Page 2 of 4
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City/Town of
Form Application for Ll Upgrade Approval
DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health. Other forms may be used, but the
information must be substantially the same as that provided here. Before using this form, check with your
local Board of Health to determine the form they use.
B. Proposed Upgrade of System (continued)
❑ Relocation of water supply well (explain):
® Other requirements of 310 CMR 15.000 that cannot be met—describe and specify sections of the
Code:
Allow one test pit in the primary and reserve disposal areas in lieu of two as required by Title 5
Section 15.102(2).
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 groundwater elevation pursuant to 310 CMR 15.405(1)(i)(1). The soil evaluator must be a member
or agent of the local approving authority.
High groundwater evaluation determined by:
Evaluator's Name(type or print) Signature Date of evaluation
C. Explanation
Explain why full compliance, as defined in 310 CMR 15.404(1), is not feasible. (Each section must be
completed)
1. An upgraded system in full compliance with 310 CMR 15.000 is not feasible:
No other available location on lot.
2. An alternative system approved pursuant to 310 CMR 15.283 to 15.288 is not feasible:
An alternative system would be cost prohibitive.
Form 9A Application for Local Upgrade Approval.doc•rev.5/02 Application for Local Upgrade Approval* Page 3 of 4
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City/Town of
R Form 9A - Application for Local Upgrade Approval
DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health. Other forms may be used, but the
information must be substantially the same as that provided here. Before using this form, check with your
local Board of Health to determine the form they use.
C. Explanation (continued)
3. A shared system is not feasible:
No other adjacent is available.
4. Connection to a public sewer is not feasible:
Public sewer is not available in the area.
5. The Application for Local Upgrade Approval must be accompanied by all of the following (check the
appropriate boxes):
❑ Application for Disposal System Construction Permit
❑ Complete plans and specifications
❑ Site evaluation forms
❑ A list of abutters affected by reduced setbacks to private water supply wells or property lines.
Provide proof that affected abutters have been notified pursuant to 310 CMR 15.405(2).
❑ Other(List):
D. 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 deliberate violations."
2/21/07
Facilit wner s Signatu Date
Be gamin C. Osgo Jr., P.E.
Print Name
New England Engineering Services, Inc. 2/21/07
Name of Preparer Date
1600 Osgood St Bldg 20 Suite 2-64 No. Andover
Preparer's address City/Town
MA 01845 (978)686-1768
State/ZIP Code Telephone
Form 9A Application for Local Upgrade Approval.doc•rev.5/02 Application for Local Upgrade Approval* Page 4 of 4
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PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Community Development Division
October 30, 2006
Nancy Wedge
445 Forest Street
North Andover, MA.01845
RE: Septic System Design, 445 Forest Street,North Andover, Map 106X Lot 131
Dear Homeowner,
The North Andover Board of Health has completed the review of the septic system design plan
for the above referenced property, submitted on your behalf by New England Engineering
Services Inc., dated, October 18, 2006.
The design has been approved for use in the construction of an onsite septic system. At a
regularly schedule Board of Health meeting the board voted unanimously to allow a variance to
the local North Andover subsurface disposal regulations. The variance was to allow the
construction of a system for a 3-bedroom house. The variance requires that a deed restriction be
placed on the property stating that fact and proof of recording must be submitted prior to the
issuance of a disposal works construction permit. . Attached is a sample copy of a deed
restriction.
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 permit 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. 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.
2. 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
1600 Osgood Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01045
Phone 978.600.9540 Fax 970.600.0476 Web www.townofnorthandover.com
Board, Planning Board, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and/or Electrical Inspector.
The issuance of a Disposal System Construction Permit 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 978-685-9540 with any questions you
may have.
Sincery,
usan Y. Sawyer, REHS/RS
Public Health Director
Encl: list of licensed septic system installers
Cc: New England Engineering Services
1600 Osgood Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845
Phone 978.688.9540 Fax 978.688.8476 Web www.townofoorthandover.com
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DelleChiaie, Pamela
From: Dan Ottenheimer[info @millriverconsulting.com]
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 6:30 AM
To: Grant, Michele; Lisa Kozel LeVasseur; Marianne Peters; DelleChiaie, Pamela; Sawyer, Susan
Subject: 445 Forest Street
We only see three issues with this design plan:
1. There is only one test pit in the leach area, but since the soils seem very consistent we do not see a
problem with this. However, this would require a Local Upgrade Approval for only having one test pit in the
soil absorption system area.
2. The building sewer coming out of the house is not identified, probably because it was not determined. This
should not be a big impediment as we have a system which is pumping to a d-box anyhow and the pump
can easily handle the flow even if the tank has to drop a few feet from what is shown on the plan. It would
be nice to know now, but is not critical.
3. The design uses a field instead of trenches, and no explanation is provided as to why trenches cannot be
used.
I am out at a seminar today but will be around tomorrow (Tuesday).
Dan
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Daniel Clttenheimer,President
Mill River Consulting, Inc.
On-Site Wastewater Management Services
2 Blackburn Center
Gloucester, MA 01930-2259
978-282-0014 or 1-800-377-3044
fax: 978-282-0012
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Project # 12$5
Ms. Sue Sawyer
North Andover hoard of Health
1 600 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 01845 OCT 6
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Re: 445 Forest Street, North Andover-, MA "EALTH DEPARTMENT
Local Health Bylaw Variance Request
Dear Ms. Sawyer,
The purpose of this letter is to request that the above referenced property be included in
the upcoming Board of Health meeting agenda to discuss the following variance:
Local Health Bylaw Variance Request
Allow a septic system be designed to serve three bedrooms in lieu of four bedroom
minimum required by local North Andover Health By-Law.
If you have any comments or questions please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
Benjamin C. Osgood, . P.E.
President
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March 31, 1996
To Whom It May Concern:
I have recently learned that the draining plan and soil analysis, concerning the Long Pasture
development on Forest Street, was done and recorded incorrectly. I plan to have my soil
analyzed so that I will know if damage takes place on my property.
As you can in the plans, my well is very close to the Long Pasture boundary. Since the Long
Pasture development will have septic systems, I am very concerned about my drinking water.
I plan to hold the Town of North Andover responsible for any contamination due to the
incorrectly recorded draining and soil analysis.
The entire plan should be redone before any building on the Long Pasture site begins
Nancy G. Wedge
445 Forest Street
N. Andover, MA 01845