HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - 30 STANTON WAY 6/12/2013 North Andover Health Department
Community Development Division
June 12, 2013
Philip Christiansen, P.E.
Christiansen and Sergi, Inc.
160 Summer Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
Re: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plan for Lot 16-7 Saracusa Way
(Map 61, Lot 16-7)
Dear Mr. Christiansen,
The proposed wastewater system design plan for the above site dated May 7, 2013 and received
on May 13, 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)(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.
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-33 is missing the observed water elevation. A copy of the Board of Health
representative's field notes are enclosed for reference.
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8. Please provide a Swale on the eastern 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.
Sincerely,
S san Y. SerIS/RS
Public Health Director
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1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2035
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plan for Lot 16-7 Saracusa Way
(Map 61, Lot 16-7)
Dear Ms. Sawyer:
We have revised the plan to address your 6/12/2013 comments. To facilitate the review of
this information we have reproduced your comments, and our responses follow each
comment in blue italics.
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.)
3. 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.)
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
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-33 is missing the observed water elevation, A copy of the Board of Health
representative's field notes are enclosed for reference. (The soil log for TP 33 has
been revised to include the missing data.)
8. Please provide a Swale on the eastern 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 3 feet to the northeast and Trench 3 has been moved approximately 6
feet to the northeast so that the proposed grading now ends approximately 10 feet
from the lot line. A swale has been indicated upgradient of 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.
Very truly yours,
Christiansen & Sergi, Inc.
Philip G. Christiansen
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North Andover Health Department
Community Development Division
June 18, 2013
Green& Company
11 Lafayette Road
North Hampton,NH 03862
RE: Re: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plan for Lot 16-7 Saracusa Way Salem
(Map 61, Lot 16-7)
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 May 7, 2013, and revised June 17, 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.
Vr1: 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
L, 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
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North Andover Health Department, 1600 Osgood Street, Building 20, Suite 2035,
North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.8476
Lot 16-7 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.
Sine ly,
S san Y. Sa er, HS/RS
Public He '1i Director
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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 15,2013 for a sample labeled "ON SITE BORROW—STATION WOODS". The
analysis was performed by S.W.Cole 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
Regulatory 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,some of the soil absorption systems proposed for this subdivision contain a special sand
requirement and it has not been made clear if this material meets 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 noted 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.
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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.
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Community Development Division
November 4, 2014
New Homeowner
30 Stanton Way
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Your new home and your 4-bedroom septic system
Dear Resident,
Congratulations on your move to North Andover and on your new home. 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.
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North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.8476
30 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/niassdep/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.
Sincer
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Public Health Di ector
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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.
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