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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence - 42 STANTON WAY 6/10/2013 • M North Andover Health Department ` ? Community Development Division -° June 10 2013 Philip Christiansen, P.E. Christiansen and Sergi, Inc. 160 Summer Street Haverhill, MA 01830 Re: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plan for Lot 16-6 Saracusa Way (Map 61,Lot 16-6) Dear Mr. Christiansen, The proposed wastewater system design plan for the above site dated April 29, 2013 and received on May 3, 2013 has been reviewed. Unfortunately, the plan cannot be approved until the following items are corrected. The specific section in Title 5: 310 CMR 15.000, or North Andover regulation that is not met by this design follows each item. 1. Please reference the Lake Cochichewick watershed in the notes on sheet 2 (NA 3.2). 2. Please demonstrate that a conventional system in compliance with 310 CMR 15.000 can be built on the site in order to use the Infiltrator Chamber system according to Section 1(3) of the DEP General Use approval letter. An outline and brief description of a conventional system on the site plan is sufficient. 3. Please depict the percolation tests on the site plan (3 10 CMR 15.220(4)(i)). 4. Please add a note to the plan to indicate that a riser to within 6 inches of finish grade is required above the distribution box if greater than 9 inches below grade. 5. Please indicate the model/brands of the septic tank and distribution box (NA 3.2). 6. Please provide a note that indicates the D-Box outlets shall be at the same elevation and set level for the minimum of the first two feet of length (3 10 CMR 15.232(3)(c)). 7. TP-14 is missing the depths and colors of the soil layers. Page 1 of 2 North Andover llealth Department, 1600 Osgood. Street, Suite 2035, North Andover, MA 01845 Plione: 978.688.9540 Fa: : 978.688.8476 8. Please provide a swale on the western property line to direct the runoff from the leach field away from the adjacent property (3 10 CMR 15.255(2)). The proposed finish grading extends to within 5 feet of the property line. Please feel free to contact the office with any questions you may have. We look forward to working with you to obtain a wastewater treatment and dispersal system which will be in compliance with all regulations and assure protection of public health and the environment of North Andover. Sincerelly, S san Y. "er, RHS/RS Public Health Director cc: Green& Company File m� Page 2 of 2 North Andover 1-lealth Department, 1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2035, North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 l,ax: 978.688,8476 , cv, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS 160 SUMMER STREET,HAVERHILL,MA 01830 tel:978-373-0310 www,csi-engr.com fax 978-372-3960 Red June 17, 2013 Llr"OWN AJ ,1 �7 Ms. Susan Sawyer T Public Health Director .r i oEl" n r ENT North Andover Health Dept. 1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2035 North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plan for Lot 16-6 Saracusa Way (Map 61, Lot 16-6) Dear Ms. Sawyer: We have revised the plan to address your 6/10/2013 comments. To facilitate the review of this information we have reproduced your comments, and our responses follow each comment in blue italics. 1. Please reference the Lake Cochichewick watershed in the notes on sheet 2 (NA 3.2). (Note 16 on Sheet 2 has been revised accordingly.) 2.,, Please demonstrate that a conventional system in compliance with 310 CMR 15.000 can be built on the site in order to use the Infiltrator Chamber system according to Section 1(3) of the DEP General Use approval letter. An outline and brief description of a conventional system on the site plan is sufficient. (The proof plan and associated calculations have been added to Sheet 1.) V3. Please depict the percolation tests on the site plan (310 CMR 15.220(4)(i)). (The Perc Test locations have been added to the Site Plan on Sheet 1.) 4. Please add a note to the plan to indicate that a riser to within 6 inches of finish grade is required above the distribution box if greater than 9 inches below grade. (Note 5 has been added to the Distribution Box Detail on Sheet 2 to include this requirement.) 5. Please indicate the model/brands of the septic tank and distribution box(NA 3.2). (The manufacturer and model numbers of the septic tank and distribution box have r` been added to the details on Sheet 2.) :6: Please provide a note that indicates the D-box outlets shall be at the same elevation and set level for the first two feet of length (310 CMR 15.232(3)(c)). (The required note is included below the Profile on Sheet 1. No revision is necessary.) - 7. TP-14 is missing the depths and colors of the soil layers. (The soil log for TP 14 has been revised to include the missing data.) Please provide a Swale on the western property line to direct runoff from the leach field away from the adjacent property(310 CMR 15.255(2)). The proposed grading extends to within 5 feet of the property line. (Trench 2 has been moved approximately 6 feet to the north to provide the grading change necessary to accommodate the swale along the lot line.) June 17,2013 I trust that this response and the revisions made to the plan fully address all of your comments. Please contact me if you have any questions. r Very truly yours, Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. l 1 . c 2� - Philip G. Christiansen • Page 2 � • w ® i m North Andover Health Department Community Development Division June 18, 2013 Green & Company 11 Lafayette Road North Hampton,NH 03862 RE. Ile: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System flan for Lot 16-6 Saracusa Way Salem f1V1an 61,Lot 16®6� Dear Applicant, The North Andover Board of Health has completed the review of the septic system design plans, for the above referenced property, submitted on your behalf by the Christiansen& Sergi, Inc. dated April 29, 2013, and revised June 14, 2013. The design has been approved for use in the new construction of a new 4- bedroom, on-site septic system. This plan is good for 3-years from the date of approval. 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. L. Prior to the issuance of the Disposal Works Installers Permit, the applicant must submit a foundation as-built at the same scale as the approved plan. 2.",, Prior to the issuance of the Disposal Works Installer's Permit, the applicant must submit the floor plans of the home showing no greater than four bedrooms or a total of nine rooms. 3. 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)). 4. 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 Page 1 of 2 North Andover Health Department, 1600 Osgood Street, Building 20, Suite 2035, North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 928.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.8476 Lot 16-6 Saracusa Way June 18, 2013 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. 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. /SSincerel-I , awy r, R E /RS al Director cc: Phil Christiansen, PE file encl: Licensed Installers list Page 2 of 2 North Andover Health Department, 1600 Osgood Street, Building 20, Suite 2035, North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.8476 I consu It i ng i+✓ �., Ei� rta} ��r�ri�m M tip, Ili alth r (w,,r Hmp TO: North Andover Health Department FROM: Daniel Ottenheimer, Mill River Consulting DATE: April 1, 2014 RE: Sand Harvesting for Soil Absorption System Installation at Stanton Woods Project It is understood that a sieve analysis was submitted with a collection date of November 14, 2013 and an analysis date of November 1.5, 2013 for a sample labeled "ON SITE BORROW—STATION WOODS`. The analysis was performed by S.W. Cale Engineering. It is further understood this testing report was submitted to the North Andover Health Department with a request to use this data as justification for using material currently located at the Stanton Woods project for the sand material required to be placed beneath some of the soil absorption systems at the site. This request raises several currently unresolved concerns, notably: Sample results—It is not clear who took this sample,whether Station Woods is the same location as Stanton Woods, if this is one of a number of samples or the only one collected, if this is a grab or composite sample, and where at the site this was collected from Re ug latary compliance—While the results of this individual sample demonstrate compliance with Title 5 sand requirements it is not clear how continued compliance will be achieved and documented. In addition, sorne of the soil absorption systerns proposed for this subdivision contain a special sand requirement and it has not been made clear if this material rneets that standard Construction oversight—It is not clear if the designer has already,or the health department will be able to in the future view the location(s)of the sand material proposed to be used as fill, how sampling and screening will occur, and what level of oversight will occur to assure consistent quality sand is excavated and used beneath the soil absorption systems Suggested approach: It should be rioted that this request to use on site material as sand fill is not a typical construction practice so the burden is on the proponent to assure regulatory compliance, The concept is certainly one which can be achieved provided proper controls are correctly planned and implemented. C Sargent Stteet, Gloucester, t0a: sachr.rsetts 01930-2719 Telephones 978-282-0014 Fax 978-2132-1318 9k"Y ( rrlC"Y#fi�fl`d411:C?ff5f�lfd'1,,J.()m 40, vvvowmOf [ l Vs wBY:: fltPPI" ¢orn If the site contractor wishes to pursue this option further, the designer of the septic systems at this project would need to be involved. The designer, or someone working in consultation with the designer and installer, should develop an action plan for consideration by the Health Department. This plan would include the proposed methodology for screening, sampling and oversight, and should provide specific standards for involvement of the designer or other entity working in conjunction with the designer. Soil mapping plans of the site would be useful information to consider as well. Upon submission,the Health Department could review this and decide if the proposed methodology for control of the sand quality being proposed is adequate. i North Andover Health Department Community Development Division ,tune 9, 2014 Philip Christiansen, P.E. Christiansen and Sergi, Inc. 160 Summer Street Haverhill, MA 01830 Re: Sand Sieve Analysis for Lot 16-6 Stanton Way (Map 61, Lot 16-6) Dear Mr. Christiansen, A sand sample was taken of the existing material at the above referenced property on May 16, 2014 and indentified as sample Lot 166. The sample was taken to determine if the material meets the sand fill requirements of 310 CMR 15.255(3). Unfortunately, the results show the material does not meet the requirements for Title 5 for sand fill as stated below: The sample exceeded the limit for the #100 sieve with 25.4%. The allowable requirement is 0%-20%. The sand fill used for the system installation will be required to be in accordance with 310 CMR 15.255(3). Therefore, the existing material on site will not be allowed to be used as sand fill. A copy of the sieve analysis is enclosed for reference. Please contact the office with any questions. Sincerel .a X 'Sizsa^ Y. Sa E,, wyR Public Healtl Dir or cc: Green & Company File Page 1 of 1 North Andover Health Department, 1600 Osgood. Street, Suite, 2035, forth Andover•, MA 01845 Plione: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688,8476 Agriculture and Larids�ape Program asSoil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory West Experiment Station Extension 682 North Pleasant Street University of Massachusetts ; CENTER FOR AGRICULTURE Amherst,MA9302 Phone:413.545.2311 5.2311 Fax:413.545.1931 soiltest.umass.edu f 1 f TEXTURAL ANALYSIS RESULTS f l Customer Name: Mill River Consulting North Andover Bolt 6 Sargent St Gloucester, MA 01930 Sample ID: TX140527-2 f Customer Designation: Lot 166 s 1 J USDA SIZE FRACTIONS PERCENT OF WHOLE SAMPLE PASSING Main Fractions Size (mm) Percent Size (mm) Sieve # Sand 0.05-2.0 99.4 Silt 0.002-0.05 0.6 Clay < 0.002 0.0 Total < 2.0 100.0 i 2.00 #10 99.9 Sand Fractions Size ' (mm) Percent 1.00 #18 99.8 0.50 #35 96.3 Very Coarse 1.0-2.0 0.1 0.300 #50 79.4 E Coarse 0.5-1.0 3.5 0.25 #60 63.7 Medium 0.25-0.5 32.6 0.15 #100 25.4 Fine 0.10-0.25 53.0 0.10 #140 10.8 Very Fine 0.05-0.10 10.2 0.075 #200 2.5 0.05 #270 0.6 99.4 0.02 20 um 0.0 0.005 5 um 0.0 Silt Fractions Size (mm) Percent 0.002 2 um 0.0 Coarse 0.02-0.05 0.6 Medium 0.005-0.02 0.0 Fine 0.002-0.005 0.0 1 t 0.6 USDA Textural Class = fine sand Gravel Content = 0.1% ! 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The North Andover Health Department has overseen the design approvals and installation of the septic system on your property and believes that it is important that you understand the details of the system that services your home. Enclosed is information on how to care for your septic system and notification of restrictions in case you intend on finishing additional spaces, which are currently designated as "unfinished space", in your home. The house plans that were submitted prior to construction of your home show multiple unfinished areas, but this system can only serve a 4-bedroom home (maximum 8-room). A home with this sized system, which as defined by the MA Department of Protection regulations 310 CMR 15.000, will have a maximum of 9 rooms in total (not including bathrooms; laundry rooms etc). According to our file, your home is currently at eight(8)rooms; therefore only one (1) additional room could be finished for use. This assumes you did not finish more than the plans originally identified. If you have gone over the approved number, a violation to MA DEP code may already exist. The multiple unfinished areas in your home are allowed by state code and are not counted until finished. The inclusion of this amount of square footage, as unfinished space,was discussed with your builder. The Green Co. chose to inform homeowners upon purchase, that if you plan on finishing any of the areas for living space, above the 8-rooms,the expansion of the septic system and the compliance with the code will be done by the new homeowner. No building permits, to finish additional rooms, will be supported unless compliance is achieved. Page 1 of 2 North Andover Health Department, 1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2035, North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.8476 42 Stanton Way November 4, 2014 If at any time you do plan to inhabit any of these multiple unfinished areas, please contact our office and we will be happy to discuss the options with you. As the homeowner, we want you to be fully informed on how disposal systems work. The document provided will help you care for your system. You can also access numerous guides to assist you on the MA DEP website, http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/that will help you maintain your system in good working order, so it will protect you and the environment for many years to come. Finally, it is important to note that this septic system is not designed for use with a garbage grinder. Installation of a garbage grinder will cause damage to your septic system and will void any guarantees for its proper service by the septic installer from the date you install the grinder. We hope you are enjoying your new home in North Andover. The Health Department staff members are here to answer your questions on septic systems or any other Public Health related subject. Feel free to contact us. Sincerel ,Susan Sawyer, Public Health Director Encl. "Caring for your Septic System: A Reference Guide for Homeowners" Page 2 of 2 North Andover Health Department, 1600 Osgood Street, Building 20, Suite 2-36, North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.8476 Caring for your Septic System I MassDEP Page 1 of 2 The Official Website of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Energy and Environmental Affairs *EEA Home > Agencies > MassDEP > Water Resources > Wastewater&Septic> Caring for Septic System:Reference Guide for Homeowner Caring for your Septic System: A Reference Guide for Homeowners Caring for Your Septic System a Water Resources (Conventional Septic System,Innovative/Alternative(I/A)System,or Cesspool) The accumulated solids in the bottom of the septic tank should be pumped out every three years to prolong the life of your system.Septic systems must be maintained regularly to stay working. x�r Neglect or abuse of your system can cause it to fail.Failing systems can cause a serious health threat to your family and neighbors, i:_ u'-�.i�• °fie degrade the environment,especially lakes,streams and groundwater, • reduce the value of your property, A to Z Quick Links F be very expensive to repair, and,put thousand of water supply users at risk if you live in a public water supply watershed and fail to maintain your Water Resources Index F system. Be alert to these warning signs of a failing system: sewage surfacing over the drainfield(especially after storms), sewage back-ups in the house, lush,green growth over the drainfield, slow draining toilets or drains, sewage odors. Insp�cUOn(pump aoti Paris Iaa 4.o'n r ter_. ..... Inlat:.rvnna =#i' °�€i;;rei •: .,r_:. r.>• ..r r...,..v :E Ovtlet:treAd vzstvwAer oes enter tram t+ouye ' � 9 iP7f r Ji to distribution box and drain field 6Fasleeraler Stodge Tips to Avoid Trouble DO have your tank pumped out and system inspected every 3 to 5 years by a licensed septic contractor(listed in the yellow pages). DO keep a record of pumping,inspections,and other maintenance.Use the back page of this brochure to record maintenance dates. DO practice water conservation.Repair dripping faucets and leaking toilets,run washing machines and dishwashers only when full,avoid long showers,and use water-saving features in faucets,shower heads and toilets. DO learn the location of your septic system and drainfield.Keep a sketch of it handy for service visits.If your system has a flow diversion valve,learn its location,and turn it once a year.Flow diverters can add many years to the life of your system. DO divert roof drains and surface water from driveways and hillsides away from the septic system.Keep sump pumps and house footing drains away from the septic system as well. DO take leftover hazardous household chemicals to your approved hazardous waste collection center for disposal.Use bleach,disinfectants,and drain and toilet bowl cleaners sparingly and in accordance with product labels. DON'T allow anyone to drive or park over any part of the system.The area over the drainfield should be left undisturbed with only a mowed grass cover.Roots from nearby trees or shrubs may clog and damage your drain lines. http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/water/wastewater/caring-for-septic-system-ref... 11/4/2014