HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - 81 SAW MILL ROAD 4/12/2005 TOWi N OF NORTH ANDOVER Of NORTH
Office of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES or
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
400 OSGOOD STREET
NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 "SSACµUS
Susan Y. Sawyer,REHS/RS 978.688.9540—Phone
Public Health Director 978.688.9542—FAX
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April 12,2005
John DiVincenzo
20 South Mill Street
Bradford, MA 01835
Re: 81 Sawmill Road
Dear Mr.DiVincenzo,
It has come to the attention of the Health Department that the septic system installation of the property listed above
has not had the final Certificate of Compliance issued on it to date. The file is in need of your signature to be placed
on the Certificate of Installation,along with the designers. We would appreciate it if you would come to the Health
Department to complete your obligations as soon as possible.
In addition,the recent heavy rains have resulted in a previously unseen condition at the above site. This is in regards
to the grading towards the property known as 97 Sawmill.Health Department personnel conducted a site visit to
review the concerns. It appears that the change in the topography close to the lot line has disturbed the previous flow
of water towards the back of the property. There is a small mound of soil, likely placed during the installation,
which appears to be within five feet of the property line. It is located next to a drainage swale on the adjacent
property.This small rise in elevation is inhibiting the flow of water towards the back of the property. This office
would appreciate it if you could return to the site and remove just a few inches of soil,as the top of any slope,no
matter how small,must be five feet from the property line. For convenience,I would be happy to meet with you on
site to review the issue.
Please note that the exact lot line location has not been marked on the field. The Health Department is hesitant to
advise the owner of 97 Sawmill to do this work themselves,due to whether this area is on their property or not. It is
also noted that this will not fully remediate the water problem at 97 Sawmill,rather it will assist the homeowners. It
is clear that this is not a new water problem at 97 Sawmill,as according to the owner;there had been a previous
drainage pipe from their driveway to the rear of the property. It is also not the responsibility of the owners of 81
Sawmill to fully correct the problem.No homeowner can be made to take on a neighbor's water unless there is a
legal drainage easement in place.
In conclusion,the main recommendation of this office is that the owners of 97 Sawmill Road establish their lot line
and then install a drainage system on their own property to address the issue. Without installing a new pipe,the
water problem will likely continue in heavy rain conditions. Please understand that it is not the intention of this office
to hold you responsible for correcting this long-term problem, it is only requested that you help by removing soil that
you placed that appears that it should not be so close to the lot line. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
Sincerely,
,f Su n Sawyer, REHS/RS L �-
ublic Health Director
Cc: Mr.&Mrs. Honan,97 Sawmill Road
Homeowner, 81 Sawmill Road
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Description of Work: Complete System
The undersigned hereby certifies that the Sewage Disposal System Repaired
by: Stewarts Septic: Service, 20 South bull Street, Bradford at: 81 Sawmill Road
has been installed in accordance with the provisions of 310 CMR 15.00 (Title 5) and the
approved design plans dated: June 12, 2003 (revised September 13, 2003)
Use of this system is conditioned on compliance with the provisions set forth below:
• No garbage disposal allowed.
• System pumping and routine maintenance in accordance with 310 CMR 15.351
• Approved design flow: 440 gallons per day
Designer: Peter M. Mirandi, R.S. ell
Date: June 27, 2004
THE ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A GUARANTEE THAT THE
SYSTEM\WILL FUNCTION AS DESIGNED.