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Susan Y. Sawyer,REHS/RS 978.688.9540—Phone
Public Health Director 978.688.9542—FAX
December 29, 2004
Joseph J Serwatka,P.E.
P. O. Box 1016
North Andover, MA 01845
RE: Lot 3 Gray Street,North Andover,MA
Dear Mr. Serwatka,
The proposed septic system design plans for the above site dated April 15, 2004 and received on
November 16,2004 have not been fully reviewed because of some major design issues. The
following items are in need of attention prior to a full review:
1. The soil tests performed on August 24, 2004 are not located, nor logged on this plan.
Additionally,the overnight soak for the percolation test was never completed, so the
percolation rate used to determine the LTAR is invalid.
2. The ESHGW based on the August soil test was at 30", not 36"used in design.
3. Please review the DEP approval letter for the gravel-less chambers being used and
provide design data as required in section L3 showing that a fully compliant
conventional system could be located on this site.
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 which will be in compliance with all regulations and
assure protection of public health and the environment of North Andover.
Sincerely,
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cc: Owner
Applicant
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Dellechiaie, Pamela
From: Andrew McBrearty [amcbrearty @millriverconsulting.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 3:18 PM
To: 'Pamela Dellechiaie'; Susan Sawyer
Cc: info @millriverconsulting.com; Lisa Kozel LeVasseur
Subject: Lot 3 Gray Street Plan Review
Hi Sue & Pam,
Attached please find the plan DIS-approval letter for Lot 3 Gray Street. Primary reasons for disapproval is that
Joe never completed the perc test, and did not even show the soil test form 8/24/04.
Happy New Year!
-andy
12/29/2004
TOWN OF NORT11 AN DOVER
Office of COMMUNITY DEVEAMMENTAND SERVI('�TS
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April 12,2005
Joseph J. Ser*udk , P2.
P. 0. Box 1016
North Andover M AO]845
RE: Lot 3 Gray Street,North Andover,MA
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The proposed septic oyotem design plan for the above site location, dated Ap6| l5,2O04widhnruvimionduteof
March 22,2005 and received on March 22,2OO5,has been reviewed. Unfortunately, it cannot be approved until the
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following items are corrected. Each item iu followed hy the specific section iu Title 5: 3lOCMKl5.00U,orNorth |
Andover regulations which ia not met by this design. �
l. The title area of the plan indicates"Lot 3",please add"Gray Street". -220(4)(u)
2. The assessor's map and lot are needed. -220(4)(u)
3. Please provide names of abutters 10 the property-N.A8.020).
4. Please provide buoyancy calculations for the septic tank. T-|8-O4,with groundwater of38", appears ko
ho the closest test pit tn the septic tuok.-22l(D)
The slope oy the building sewer must 6c provided. -222(6)
Breakout elevation io not covered for |5` 6rnno the trenches to tile w/oU,therefore onimpermeable
barrier ln needed o1 the wall.—255(2),7H/\9.02
Please provide tile finish grade elevations over each trench,either on the profile or oil the invert table.
This information ix needed{udetermine whether breakout elevations are covered for l5`io the down
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slope direction,and whether l2"-36"of cover ia provided over each trench.—255(2)
It appears that breakout is covered for only 14' (15' required)fi-orn trench 3 to contour 196.—255(2)
3:1 slope io not pzovidedGrom contours lg6tnl94 and from |94to |g2. |n some places only 5` |
ho�iznrtu|u�puo&ioniaprovidodvhoro6" is required.—255(2)
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L0� Groundwater for trench 2 should be based on the more conservative groundwater depth of 36",not 44",
below grade. Or, at least at an interpolated value between the two test pits. �
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l|,� Deep hole tests conducted within 2 years of original plan date but not within 2 years of rev. plan date. �
4 2. Please include a wetland disclaimer oo the plan.
U3.' Please include name oy witness for the supplemental soil test.
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Please feel free tn contact the office with any questions you may have. We look forward to working with you 1n
obtain nsoptio ayxtem which will be io compliance with all regulations and assure protection of public health and the
environment of North Andover.
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Susan Y. Sawyer 978.688.9540—Phone
Public Health Director 978.688.9542—FAX
September 16,2005
Litchfield Company
Attn: Paul Litchfield Faxed& Mailed: 978.455.6364
26 Ray Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803
RE: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plan for Lot 3 Gray Street, May 107D,subdivision of Parcel 10,
North Andover, Massachusetts
Dear Property Owner,
The North Andover Board of Health has completed the review of the septic system design plans,for the above
referenced property. These plans dated April 15,2004, final revision date August 26,2005,have been approved for
a four(5)bedroom,maximum 11-room home.
The design has been approved for use in the construction of a new onsite septic system. This approval for
construction 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. Prior to an occupancy sign off,the installer and designer must endorse
an Installation Certification,an acceptable final as-built must be submitted,all final grading, looming and seeding
over the system must be completed and subsequently the Town of North Andover will issue a Certificate of
Compliance.
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(3 10 CMR
15.020(1)).
2. The issuance of the disposal works construction permit is contingent upon the receipt of a foundation
as-built of the dwelling. The as-built must be in a scale of 1"=20`. The Health Department must also
view a copy of the floor plans for verification of the size of the proposed structure.
3. 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.
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: Joe Serwatka, P.E.
Sawyer, Susan
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 4:33 PM
To: 'joeserwatka @comcast.net'
Joe, I heard form Michele that they could not make the mini sewer man hole work. ®o you know what they ended up
doing? Please let me know if they want to use a different product. Make sure it is appropriate for this use. Hundreds of
flushes a day!!
Also, Lot 3
Before I approve it, I would like you to include more detail on the wall and the barrier. You should note that a minimum of
40 ml polybarrier must be used. I woul like the barrier drawn in on the plan view so the installer knows where you want to
put it. Usually it is at the 5 foot, but I want to know where you want it. The placement will affect the height of the wall
would think. Also note if any of the wall is going to need a geomembrane if it is over 4 feet. The combination of the
membrane and the poly barrier often creatles the need to resort to a poured concrete wall.
Thank you
Susan
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Joseph J_ Serwatka,P.E.
Post Office Box 101.6
North Andover,MA
978®683-6595
August 17; 2005
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Town of North Andover ,
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Lot 3, Gray Street
Dear Susan:
Attached please find revised plans for lot 3; Gray Street.I have added an
additional Infiltrator trench in the area of our July 1,2005 soil testing to accommodate a
five bedroom design. As you may remember, the entire area between the foundation and
test pit had been lowered by several feet. The current:grade in the area of our recent test
pit is at about 199 feet, with a grade of about 202 feet near-the foundation. I have
assumed groundwater at 36 inches,to be conservative, for the additional trench(now
trench 1). As we discussed, this is berg alone to account for the possibility that the
homeowner may finish the basement sometime in the future. The house, as constructed,
has four bedrooms.
Should you have any question concerning this letter,-;please contact me.
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Ms. Susan Sawyer, Director _P�={fF AL n-1 DEPARTMENT
North Andover Health Department
400 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Lot 3, Gray Street
Septic Plan
Dear Ms. Sawyer:
Attached please find three additional copies of the septic design for lot 3 on Gray
Street. Based on your December 29, 2004 review letter, and our subsequent meeting, I
offer the following:
1. The soil test performed on August 24, 2004 was not close to the system, and
we have decided not to use it, which is well within our rights. The LTAR used
in the design is, in fact, valid. The current design is based on soil and perc
testing that was performed along with other testing for which septic permits
have been issued. We respectfully request that your consultant complete his
review, so that we may proceed to the development of this lot.
2. The ESHGW based on the August 2004 testing does not apply to the current
design. The current design is based on testing conducted in the area of the
system.
3. A conventional design has been previously submitted to your office for this
lot. Your consultant should be in possession of this information.
We trust that the consultant will provide us with a review in a timely manner.
Should you have any question concerning this letter, please contact me.
Sinter ,
J J. Serwatka, P.E.
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Post Office Box 1016
North Andover, MA
978-683-6595
April 20, 2005
Susan Sawyer, Director
North Andover Health Department
400 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Lot 3
Gray Street
Dear Ms, Sawyer:
I am in receipt of your April 12, 2005 review letter for the lot 3 Gray Street, septic
system. In response, I offer the following:
1. The term "Gray Street" has been added to the sheet.
2. As stated on previous letters, a separate map and lot number will not be
available until the assessor has updated his maps.
3. The immediately abutting lots are all part of the subdivision, except for the
property across Gray Street. That abutter has been noted.
4. Bouyancy calculations have been provided for the septic tank.
5. The slope of the building sewer has been shown.
6. A rubber roof membrane has been specified for behind the wall.
7. Minimum and maximum cover has been shown in the profile, and the
breakout elevations are shown in section A-A.
S. The 196 contour has been moved to 15' from trench 3.
9. The contours have been revised to provide 6' separation.
10. Groundwater for trench 2 was interpolated originally at 40", which is
appropriate for the area between the two test pits.
11. I do not know what type of response is required to this statement.
1.2. The wetland disclaimer has been added.
13. The name of the witness has been added.
Should you have any question concerning this letter, Tease contact me
Sincer y
Jos h J. Servva", P.E.
Cc: Gary Litchfield
Town of North Andover &.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT ,.
27 Charles Street
North Andover,MA 01845
978.688.9540
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Joseph J. Serwatka, P.E.
:Post Office Box 1016
North Andover, MA
978-683-6595
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Ms. Susan Sawyer, Director HF` L...r r "� "� °�` " f
North Andover Health Department
400 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Lot 3, Gray Street
Septic Plan
Dear Ms, Sawyer:
Attached please find three additional copies of the septic design for lot 3 on Gray
Street. Based on your December 29, 2004 review letter, and our subsequent meeting, I
offer the following:
1. The soil test performed on August 24, 2004 was not close to the system, and
we have decided not to use it, which is well within our rights. The LTAR used
in the design is, in fact, valid. The current design is based on soil and perc
testing that was performed along with other testing for which septic permits
have been issued. We respectfully request that your consultant complete his
review, so that we may proceed to the development of this lot.
2. The ESHGW based on the August 2004 testing does not apply to the current
design. The current design is based on testing conducted in the area of the
system.
3. A conventional design has been previously submitted to your office for this
lot. Your consultant should be in possession of this information.
We trust that the consultant will provide us with a review in a timely manlier.
Should you have any question concerning this letter, please contact me.
Sincer ,
J p J. Serwatka, P.E.
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Litchfield Company
126 Cambridge Street
Burlington,MA 01803
RE: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plan for Lot 3 Gray Street,Map 107D,subdivision of Parcel 10,
North Andover,Massachusetts
Dear Property Owner,
The North Andover Board of Health has completed the review of the septic system design plans,for the above
referenced property. These plans dated April 15, 2004,final revision date April 20, 2005,have been approved for a
four(4)bedroom,maximum 9-room home,
The design has been approved for use in the construction of a new onsite septic system. This approval for
construction 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. Prior to an occupancy sign off,the installer and designer
must endorse an Installation Certification,an acceptable final as-built must be submitted,all final grading,
looming and seeding over the system must be completed and subsequently the Town of North Andover will issue a
Certificate of Compliance.
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(3 10 CMR
15.020(1)).
2. The issuance of the disposal works construction pennit,is contingent upon the receipt of a foundation
as-built of the dwelling. The as-built must be in a scale of I"=20'. The Health Department must also
view a copy of the floor plans for verification of the size of the proposed structure.
3. 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.
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.
Sincerelyip
San Y. Sawyer,RER ZIRS
Public Health Director
cc: Joe Serwatka,P.E.
Joseph J. Serwatka, P.E.
Post Office Box 1016
North Andover, MA
978-683-6595
January 16, 2005
Ms. Susan Sawyer
Health Agent
Town of North Andover
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Lot 3, dray Street
Dear Sue:
I am in receipt of your December 29, 2004 review letter for the lot 3 Gray Street
septic design. I offer the following in response:
1. The soil tests performed on August 24, 2004 were located some 40-50 feet
upslope from the 2002 approved soil testing, and were done in an attempt to
relocate the house. We have chosen to use the approved 2002 soil and perc
testing, which is adequate and valid. Contrary to your letter, the LTAR used to
design the system is valid. I respectfully request that your consultant continue
review the submitted plan in a timely manner.
2. As mentioned above, we decided not to relocate the house, and therefore the
August 2004 soil testing is not used. The 2002 soil and percolation testing is
valid, and the ESHGW from that testing is valid. Again, I respectfully request
that your consultant review the submitted plan.
3. The DEP approval letter for the gravel-less chambers does not state that a
conventional gravel system must be designed for the site before the gravel-
less system can be used. It states that the gravel-less"system may be installed
on all facilities where a system in compliance with 310 CMR 15.000 exists
on site or could be built and for which a site evaluation in compliance with
310 CMR 15.000 has been approved by the local approving authority". We
have approved site evaluation forms for the subject lot which were performed
in 2002 under the supervision of the Health Agent and the Town's consultant.
These forms allow us to submit a design plan for the lot using appropriate
materials and methods. Gravel and gravel-less systems are approved by DEP
for general use. I submit septic system designs throughout the north shore and
Massachusetts, and never have I seen the requirement to, in essence, design
the system twice as implied by your letter. I have spoken with other engineers
and health agents, and none are aware of any requirement to provide a gravel
design prior to being allowed to use a gravel-less design. The DEP approval is