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From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent Tueoday, October 08. 2013 10:09 AM
To: Grant, Michele
Subject: FW: repairs
| asked Claire o ? see below. |
So |n regards�o the Salem Street lots we are testing for on Thur�]ay. If choose they can demo|ish the (2\ homes
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that have a total of4-bednuomsand build (1)4-bedroom home and still be considered "a repair"
From: Golden, Claire (DEP)
Sent: Tuesday October 08, 2013 9:48 AM
To: Sawyer, Susan
Subject: RE: repairs
Hi!
And the answers are:
l) No. |
2\ That being said,the scenario you have described still qualifies as a repair—2 two-bedroom dwellings being �
replaced by 1 four-bedroom dwelling. However please note that the opposite does not constitute a repair—1
four-bedroom dwelling being replaced by 2 two-bedroom dwellings. Consistent with the definition of new
construction there can be no increase in the number of dwelling units.
Claire
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Tuesday October 08, 2013 9:18 AM
To: Golden, C|aina (DEP)
Subject: repairs
Hi!
Hope all is well.
| have m question and | know you have the answer.
1) Does any part of home have to stay, when a repair system is being proposed?
2\ if the above answer is no, what about; If there are 2 houses on one lot with a total flow of4'bedrooma
altogether...can a new 4-bedroom be built in place of the 2 houses and still be called a repair?
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Sandy used to require "new construction" standards for any renovation over 75% | think but we removed that from our �
local regulation. | wasn't sure how the state looks at it.
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thx �
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Susan Sawyer
Public Health Director
Town of North Andover
160O Osgood Street
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Suite 2035
North Andover,{MA 01845
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Fax 97$.688.8476
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From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 10:15 AM
To: wrdufresne@comcast.net
Subject: RE: Salem Street
Bill,
We agree, "Since 4 bedrooms already exist, they can build a new 4 bdrm house under the upgrade regulations since no
increase in flow is proposed". I expect that this option would blend better with the new lot next door; grading wise,
landscaping etc.
See you on Thur.
Susan
From: wrdufresne @comcast.net [mailto:wrdufresne @ comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 12:36 PM
To: Sawyer, Susan
Subject: Re: Salem Street
Susan
The original proposal was to demolish both homes, then construct 2 new homes on the 2 separate lots.
Conservation approval was obtained, Planning Board was not required as both lots currently exist.
The 2 - 2 bdrm houses both sit on one lot#70.
The 2nd lot#69 is vacant.
Town sewer was proposed however complications have precluded that from happening. Lot 70 cannot
adequately support a fully compliant septic design as they relate to your local regulations so they are going to
upgrade the systems for each house and rehab them unless you interpret the code (title 5) that since 4
bedrooms already exist, they can build a new 4 bdrm house under the upgrade regulations since no increase
in flow is proposed. That is how many Towns interpret Title 5.
If you allow that, they may build a new house and tear down the existing ones in which case we will be
performing new construction test pits.
What is your opinion on that matter?
From: "Susan Sawyer" <ssaw er townofnorthandover.com>
To: wrdufresne5comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 11:05:38 AM
Subject: RE: Salem Street
I was wondering what the thought process was.
Thank you for the heads LIP. I wasn't clear on the plan.So they are keeping the houses?The one I was in on a complaint
awhile back is in sorry shape and very tiny.
From: wvrclufrsn c comcast.net [railto:wrdufresne�comcst.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 11:52 AM
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To: Sawyer, Susan
Subject: Re: Salem Street
Susan
I expect the soils to be the same, which were very sandy but with large stones and boulders.
Lets do Tuesday, I will start at 8:30, you can come out at 9:30 unless you care to watch us dig, in which case
come at 8:30.
You do realize there are 2 houses on one lot? My intention is to design 2 systems, one for each home if soils
and space allow for it, otherwise, I will do a common soil absorption system.
That said, allow for more time than usual as we will need 4 deeps and 2 perc's.
Thanks
From: "Susan Sawyer" <ss w er@ ownofnorth ndover. o >
To: cufresne@cqmcast._Uet
Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 10:41:30 AM
Subject: RE: Salem Street
It is RFP time for our consultant. I ran down on time and $$. Submissions are due today; we'll evaluate and award the
contract soon.
So, until then we are supplementing from in-house. Could be me, Michele or me and Michele.
Let's set it for Tuesday and watch the weather. Both days are good for us as well.
First thing in the AM?
For this site, do you anticipate the soils will be different from Lot 69.
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From: wrdufresn acomc st.n ! [nia.ilto:wrdufr sn onicast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 10:04 AM
To: Sawyer, Susan
Subject: Re: Salem Street
Susan
I am free both of those times, so choose whichever is best for you.
Why are you coming out personally? It will be like old days, LOL
From: "Susan Sawyer" < s wyer townofnorthandover.com>
To: "Bill Dufresne" <wrdufresne comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 7:41:40 AM
Subject: RE: Salem Street
If you can't do either of those dates, please throw out a couple and I will check the schedule.
Thx
Susan
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From: Blackburn, Lisa
Seat: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 8:13 AM
To: Bill Dufresne
Co: Sawyer, Susan
Subject: Salem Street
Good Morning,
Sate can do soil testing for 1040 and 1053 Saiern Street: next week either i-uesda 1.()/8 or Thurs 10/10 in the
morning, Which works best:for you'
Lisa Blackburn
Health Department
Town of North Andover
1600 Osgood Street,Suite 2035
North Andover, MA 01845
Phone 978-688-9540
Fax 978-688-8476
Email IblackbUrn @Iown offiorthandover.com
Web www,TowtiofNorthAndover.com
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From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 9:07 AM
To: 'wrdufresne @comcast.net'
Cc: Blackburn, Lisa
Subject: RE: Lot 70 Salem Street
Hello Bill,
I have been out a bit;Tom's father passed away and I have been on jury duty,
For lot 69; Daigle says"someone is moving the wire" supposedly last week. I told hint if he could not get the system in
this week,the permit would be suspended and lie most likely will have to hold off until spring.As of yesterday, I don't
think it was moved.
For lot 70; 1 sent the email below after your Nov. 15t"submission. I don't believe I have heard from you since on the
issues. I was speaking to Claire Golden and she said that she was writing you an opinion on the question regarding the
setback to the foundation above breakout issue. Are you resubmitting any changes soon? I have an approval letter
waiting ready to go, if we can just clear up the items below, I would be happy to get it in the mail.
Thank you
Susan
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 5:50 PM
To: 'wrdufresne @comcast.net'
Subject: RE: Lot 70 Salem Street
Thank you Bill,
I have reviewed your letter with Mill River, but still have a few outstanding comments.
With regard to the distance to the foundation.
MA Regulation 15.211 states the SAS must be 20 feet from foundation or foundation drain.The structure of the
foundation is fundamentally different from the structure of a slab; including the footing extending much deeper
into the ground etc.. Therefore, though I do agree with the logic that views the distance to be from the
breakout, I am not aware of that specific interpretation. Please submit an interpretation from DEP or an LUA in
regards to the 20 feet to a foundation being reduced to 10.
Regard to item 3; though you have no knowledge of the type of system, please indicate where your best
professional inference may be in relation to any existing building sewers. A pipe line with a random bubble to
assist the installer would assist them and is general practice.
- Regard to item#5; though time consuming the use of the DEP form has been practice for some time. I must note
that in 2013; all of Merrimack Eng. and all other engineer's submissions utilized this form. Please submit as
required. For the future you may wish to check with DEP if you would have this alternate form that is ok'd by
them.
- Regard to item#8; You are correct that it is not specifically required, but Installers generally do utilize the
direction of the engineer in addition to the soil log information.Though this may not be your regular practice or
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the coda, it has become so common that it was recently noticed by Chili Diver as good engineering practice. It
was not that it was a new thing, but rather has become a regularly followed practice and still recommended, but
not required.
I will be out of the office tomorrow if you have any response.
From: wrdlrfresne cr'�conic st.n t madlto: rdufr srae a comcast.nc t]
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 1:34 PM
To: Sawyer, Susan
Subject: Re: Lot 70 Salem Street
Susan,
Attached please find my response letter for your review at 1049 Salem Street.
Also attached is the perc test form, I am not sure If I submitted it to you.
Who is the new review consultant? Is it still Mill River? Who ever it is, It appears they have some new
ideas on what they want on a plan. Hopefully we can avoid redundant comments on every plan
review in the future in an attempt to save everyone some time and effort.
Thanks,
Bill
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From: "Susan Sawyer" <sswyer townofiLorthandover.com>
To: "wrdufresn lc,omcast.net" <wrdufresn 2 comcastw n t>
Seat: Thursday, November 14, 2013 10:47:14 AM
Subject: RE: Lot 69 Salem Street
You are welcome and thanks for the correction. I now know it is called a "guy"wire... Who knew!
This is a new one for me, but I am sure you have seen it before.
Thanks
From: wrdufrosne @ccr cast.n t [rraailto:wrdufresne�comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 11:36 AM
To: Sawyer, Susan
Subject: Re: Lot 69 Salem Street
Susan
I was not aware of the guy wire but I am now!
If the guy wire is on the subject property and is not protected by easement, then the Utility Company
has a responsibility to relocate it.
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If it is legally located there, then it should be evaluated as to exactly where it lies relative to the
proposed s.a.s.
The type of s.a.s. is trenches, so if the guy wire falls in between the trenches, then there is no issue, it
is simply a rod extending down into the ground.
If it lands within a trench, then some re-design or consideration must be given to it.
will contact Bill Henderson and determine what needs to be done.
Thanks,
Bill
From: "Susan Sawyer" <ss w r tow fnorthandover,com>
To: "wrdufresne come t.. t" <wrdufr sne Lomcast.net>
Cc: "rr!erren aol.com" <merren�g aol,c 1 1>
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 11:05:31 AM
Subject: RE: Lot 69 Salem Street
Bill,
I forgot to mention that Rob Daigle says that there is a guide wire,from a telephone pole, extending into the leaching
area of the system.
Are you aware and if so has this been resolved?
Thank you
Susan
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 10:34 AM
To: 'wrdufresne @comcast.net'
Cc: nerrenc gaol,ccnm
Subject: RE: Lot 69 Salem Street
Thank you, I expect you will send over a copy of the revision.
We will now be able to move forward and issue the DWC to the installer.
From: wrdufr snq@corr�cast1ne [mailtgLq dufr(Ls cc�rncast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 10:29 AM
To: Sawyer, Susan
Cc: rngrgngCd of com
Subject: Lot 69 Salem Street
Susan,
I just received a revised Certified Plot Plan for the foundation at the above subject site from Steve
Stapinski. An error occurred in the original survey.
The foundation is located as designed & approved, as such, no changes are required on the septic
system design.
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My sincere apologies for the confusion. Attached is a copy of the revised or corrected Plot Plan.
Thank you,
Pill
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From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 3:49 PM
To: Blackburn, Lisa
Subject: Fwd: Title 5 Interpretation
Pls put in 1049 Salem st septic file.
Thx
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From: "Golden, Claire (DEP)" {claire.gold r� t te.wn .0 >
To: "v�rdufresne cQrLi tin t" <wrdufresne cgmc t.n t>
Cc: "Sawyer, Susan" < saw te r town fnortlian o er corn>
Subject: Title 5 Interpretation
Date: Tue, Dec 10, 2013 11:36 AM
Sorry, Bill, I thought I had responded.
Any dwelling level below ground surface (wholly or partially) is a cellar for purposes of the setback distances. Whereas
MassDEP understands that topography may make this "cut-and-dry" interpretation inappropriate for all situations, it is
appropriate for the vast majority. That being said,there is nothing to prevent an applicant, for upgrades,from applying
to the local BOIA for LUA when the setback distance cannot be set or from applying for a variance in cases of new
construction.
Currently, I am still the T5 contact in NERO. However, I am committed to the Surface water permitting program m for 60
%of my time and must handle all my regional commitments (GW permitting,compliance and enforcement; NPDES
compliance and enforcement; Title 5; and assorted other issues) in the remaining 40%of my time. As such, my
responses on inquiries will normally take at a few days at a minimum.
Claire
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Claire A. Golc:#c�ri, I'EIV
IVlassDEP Wastewater IVlanagenrent and Surface Water Permitting, Programs
2055 Lowell St
Wilmington, IMA 01887
978-094-3244
9'78-094-3499 (fax)
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From- wrdufr n cac me st._rret [nailto:wrdufresneC&comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, November 29, 2013 10:24 AM
To: Golden, Claire (DEP)
Subject: Title 5 Interpretation
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Claire,
On November 20th, I sent an e-mail requesting a Title 5 interpretation.
Do you have any progress on that matter?
I have a plan review pending that interpretation and the season in that town ends on December 1 for
time in which to pull a construction permit.
In the future, if I should be sending these requests to someone else at DEP, please inform me as to
who, and I will be sure to direct these type of matters to the proper person.
Thank you,
Bill Dufresne.
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