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978.688.9540—Phone
Susan V. Sawyer, REHS/RS 978.688.8476—FAX
Public Health Director E-MAIL: healthdept a-)townofnorthandover.com
WEBSITE: http://www.townofiiortliandovei-.coni
July 25, 2005
Arlen and Catherine Entsminger
193 Lacy Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Septic Design for 193 Lacy Street, Man 105D, Lot 8D
Dear Mr. And Mrs. Entsminger:
The Health Department has received your letter releasing Milestone Engineering as the
responsible engineer for the repair of your septic system at the address listed above. As the
disapproval letter sent to you on April 25, 2005 indicates,there were a few minor issues that
needed addressing on the plan prior to its approval. These issues were addressed in Mr. Osgood's
letter of July 11, 2005. New England Engineering and Mr. Ben Osgood, is assuming the
responsibility to oversee the installation of the septic system at your property. They will also be
responsible for drawing up the final As-Built and will be signing off that the system has been
installed per plan. Please be advised that this is highly unusual,however, Mr. Osgood is willing
to assume this responsibility. The Health Department is appreciative of all you have been through
to this point and in your regard and in the interest of public health the following decision was
made to assist you in this process.
The design has been approved for use in the construction of an upgrade onsite septic
system. Generally, a new plan approval 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, and a Certificate of Compliance must be endorsed by the installer, designer and
the Town of North Andover. The time period, for which this plan is valid, is reduced to two
years from the date of a septic system inspection that did not meet the acceptable criteria in
the state regulations.
The 4-bedroom (9-room maximum) design has been approved for use in the construction of a
replacement onsite septic system.
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. 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'._Spector, 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.
3. The installer should inform the electrician that will be installing the pump system that
the electrical code requires that a shut off switch be installed within eyesight of the
pump. Please have the electrician speak with the inspector before installation of the
electrical box.
4. This system utilized infiltrator technology, please note that the septic installer must
provide proof that Infiltrator has trained them on the installation of these chambers.
In regards to the previous review:
5. The new engineer will be responsible to advise the installer the excavation of 6 inches
into the parent soil, as is required for the bottom of excavation per the N. Andover
Regulations. Please advise the installer of these local requirements
6. It is understood that trenches were not used due to site constraints.
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 that will be in compliance with all regulations and
assure protection of public health and the environment of North Andover.
Sincerel
Susan Sawyer.
Public Health Director
cc: New England Engineering
July 18, 2005
Susan Sawyers
North Andover Board of Health
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Re: 193 Lacy Street,North Andover
Septic System Repair
Dear Ms. Sawyer:
This letter is to inform you that we have released Milestone Engineering as the
responsible Engineer for the repair of our septic system at 193 Lacy Street as they have
gone out of business. We have employed.New England Engineering Services as our new
Engineer to assist in obtaining approval of the design originated by Milestone, monitor
construction of the septic system and supply the as built plans and certifications.
Sincerely,
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Arlen R and Catherine L IItsminger
cc: Ben Osgood,New England Engineering Services
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Susan Sawyer JUL 1 3 200
North Andover Board of Health.
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North Andover, MA 01845
Re: 193 Lacy Street,North Andover
Septic System repair
Dear Susan:
This letter is being written request that the Board of Health discuss the above referenced
property at the next board of health meeting. The purpose of the discussion would be to
determine how the owner can obtain approval of the septic system design plan which has
been submitted.
Due to the fact that the original design engineer has moved to Florida and has not
responded to repeated requests to correct deficiencies in the plans,the owner of the
property has asked this office to assist in obtaining approval of the design, monitoring
construction of the septic system, and to supply the as built plans and certifications. At
this point in time three minor deficiencies have been noted in the design plan. It is the
opinion of this office that the three items are minor and could be addressed as follows:
7. The pipe slopes are indicated on the plan. The slopes are meant to be continuous over
the length of the pipe which would meet the requirement. As an added assurance the
approval could condition that all pipes be at a continuous grade.
1.7. Trenches are the preferred method of Soil Absorption System construction, however
in a repair situation leach fields are used to conserve space,keep the cost reasonable, and
save trees.
18. The note regarding excavation 6"in to the C layer is missing and could be a condition
of approval
In order to insure that these conditions of approval be enforced it could also be a
condition of permit issuance that the installer meet with the Board of Health
representative in the Board of Health office with this engineer to review the conditions of
approval and review the procedures that will be followed to insure that the conditions are
met.
60 BE C F4VVOOD DRIVE ..NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845-(9.78)666-1768-(888)359-7645- FAX(978)685-1099
I appreciate being afforded the opportunity to discuss this matter and thank you in
advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions, or need additional information,
please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
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Ben',1 am
in C. Osgood, Jr.,P.E.
President
CC: Arlen Entsminger
Dellechiaie, Pamela
From: health department[healthdept @townofnorthand over.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 9:53 AM
To: 'mail.milestone�,7a verizon.net'
Subject: 193 Lacy Street-Septic Plan Status
Importance: High
Mr. Soucy:
Ms. Kathy Entsminger called this office this morning and stated that she has been unable to reach you to follow-up on
some revisions and questions about the septic plan you submitted to our office on April 19, 2005. There were several
comments regarding the plan dated September 14, 2005 and revised April 16, 2005. Items in question were 6.; 7; 17; and
18. Please call us at your earliest convenience to address these issues, as no one is responding to your voice mail, and
the fax number is apparently not working. Thank you.
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Health Department Assistant
Town of North Andover
400 Osgood Street
North Andover,MA 01845
978.688.9540-Phone
978.688.8476-Fax
http://www.townofnorthandover.com
healthdept @townofnorthandover.com
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978.688.9540—Phone
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Public Health Director E-MAIL: hea lthdeptCwtownofnorthandover.coin
WEBSITE: http://www.townofiiorthandover.com
April 25,2005
John A. Soucy,Civil Engineer
Milestone Engineering Services, Inc.
50 Water Street, Mill#1 Suite#13
Newburyport, MA 01950
Re: Proposed Septic Design for 193 Lacy Street,Map 105D,Lot 813
Dear Mr. Soucy:
The proposed septic system design plans for the above site dated September 14,2004 and revised April 16,2005
have been reviewed. Unfortunately,the plans cannot be approved at this time. I attempted to contact you by phone
to discuss a few issues,but was unable to do so. Please respond to the questions below so that we may move forward
with this review. If additions or corrections are needed,please submit the revised plan with a response sheet that lists
your comments or corrections to the questions and a check for$75 for a third review.Note that the numbers of the
questions correlate to the original review. If you respond in this manner, it will enable my office to do a quick and
thorough review.
6.The"covered porch" is 8 feet form the tank and 13 feet from the SAS. Is this porch on cement supports
or does it have a full foundation? If on cement supports,please show them on the plan and indicate the distance from
the closest support to the tanks and the SAS. If there is a full foundation,this structure does not meet the setbacks
and adjustments to the components and field must be made.
7. Pipe laid on continuous grade. Please indicate where on the plan the note was added. Reviewer was
unable to locate the note.
17. Trenches are to be used whenever possible. Please note the reason for not utilizing trenches or revise as
needed.
18.The reviewer was unable to locate the note regarding excavation of 6 inches into the parent soil, as is
required for the bottom of excavation per the N.Andover Regulations.
Please feel free to contact the office with any questions you may have. We look forward to working with you to
obtain a replacement septic system,which will be in compliance with all regulations and assure protection of public
health and the environment of Andover.
Sincerely,
a
Sub n Y. Sawyer,REHS/RS
Public Health Director
cc: Homeowner
File
50 Water Street,Mill 1,Suite 13
Voice(978)465-7776
Fax(978)465-5455 Milestone E
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Civil/Site and Environmental Engineering
Land Development
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To: Ms. Susan Sawyer From: Jack Soucy
Public Health Director
CC: Date: April 18, 2005
193 Lacy Street, North Andover, MA
Re: Applicant-Kathy Entsminger
5 copies revised plan set.
Enc:
❑ Urgent ❑ For Review ❑ Please Comment ❑ Please Respond ❑ Please Return
• Comments:
Please find enclosed 5 copies of our repair septic system plan dated revised 4/16/05 for the referenced
site. The revisions correspond to your review letter dated 10/11104.
Do not hesitate to contact me should you have questions or comments regarding this matter.
Thank you
Jack
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BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
MARCH 21, 2005
Chair Alba Gouldthorpe opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m, Elaine Byrne, Steve Fram, Debbie Rogers and
Ginger Bacon were present. The minutes of the February 7th meeting were accepted as presented on a
motion by Elaine Byrne, seconded by Steve Fram and voted unanimously. The next BOH meeting was
scheduled for April 4th
12 Girard Way—Tom Petty addressed the Board regarding a proposed addition of approximately 82
sq/ft to a rear bedroom. Drawings and photos were submitted, Upon review the plans were approved on
a motion by Steve Fram, seconded by Elaine Byrne and voted unanimously.
5-47th Street - Martha Taylor representing Jane LaBranche, owner, presented plans to raze and
reconstruct a two-bedroom structure. No additional rooms are to added. The plans have been before the
Conservation Commission and will be reviewed by the ZBA on April 14th. Upon review it was noted
that an enforceable schedule had not been submitted and the proposal was tabled until later in the
evening to allow the owner to complete and submit an enforceable schedule for signatures of the board.
82 Southern Blvd. —A proposal to remove flat roofs on either end of the house and construct pitched.
roofs to increase the interior size of the rooms on each end of the hours were discussed. Interior
renovations will also take place with new windows, new kitchen and the relocation of the bedrooms to
either end of the house. No additional rooms will be added. Plans of the existing structure and an
enforceable schedule were not available. Steve Fram moved to continue this matter to the next meeting
on April 4th to allow the homeowner time to collect the necessary forms and plans, seconded by Elaine
Byrne and voted unanimously.
18 Temple Blvd. - Sandy Lepore, owner and Attorney Richard Nylen presented plans to raze and
reconstruct a five room dwelling, no change in the number of bedrooms. The enforceable schedule has
been recorded and the plans have been cleared by Conservation and DEP. Steve Fram moved to approve
the plans as submitted, seconded by Elaine Byrne and voted unanimously.
Joe Doyle, 20 Rolfe's Lane and Mark Audette, 18 Rolfe's Lane addressed the Board regarding the
possibility of tying into Newburyport's sewer system in lieu of replacing failing septic systems, 22 and
23 Rolfe's Lane properties would also be included. These four houses would share the costs of running
lines from the Harbor School area. Newburyport has asked for a letter from the BOH stating that the
Town has no problem with this remedy. The board noted they would need assurance that the existing
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systems were properly disconnected, pumped and crushed or removed. Elaine suggested a letter be
drafted approving the connection to Newburyport Sewer and requesting plans for closure. It was moved
by Steve Fram, seconded by Elaine Byrne and voted unanimously to follow Elaine's suggestion.
Approval must also be obtained from the DPW Director to cut and excavate the roadway.
5-47th Street was taken off the table on a motion by Elaine Byrne and seconded by Steve Fram. Jane
LaBranch submitted a completed enforceable schedule for signatures which she will have recorded at
the Registry of Deeds in Salem. Her request for renovation was approved as presented on a motion by
Elaine Byrne, seconded by Steve Fram and voted unanimously.
178 Hay Street—Ben Osgood Jr. of New England Engineering presented plans for the repair of the
septic system at this address. One Title 5 Variance was requested—to allow the use of a sieve analysis in
lieu of a percolation test to determine the loading rate. The variance was granted on a motion by Steve
Fram, seconded by Elaine Byrne and voted unanimously. Three local upgrade requests were also
required— 1)reduce the offset distance between the leach bed and foundation wall from 20' to 10'; 2)
reduce the offset distance between the septic tank and foundation wall from 10' to 7'; 3)reduce the offset
distance between the leach bed and drinking water well from 100' to 62'. The upgrade requests and
plans were approved as submitted on a motion by Steve Fram, seconded by Elaine Byrne and voted
unanimously.
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Fruit Street—Jack Soucy of Milestone Engineering presented septic repair plans with one Title 5
variance request—to allow the use of a sieve analysis in lieu of a percolation test to determine the
loading rate. The variance was approved on a motion by Steve Fram, seconded by Elaine Byrne and the
plans were approved as submitted on a motion by Steve Fram, seconded by Elaine Byrne and voted
unanimously.
78 Hanover Street—Millennium Engineering presented septic upgrade plans with the following local
upgrade requests and Title 5 variances:
• Reduce property line setback to septic tank from 10' to 47"
• Reduce property line setback to Waterloo tank from 10' to 8'3"
• Reduce property line setback to leach field from 10' to 8'8"
• Reduce# of deep hole tests from 2 to I in area of leach field
• Reduce groundwater separation to SAS from 4' to 3'
• Reduce leach field size from 667 s/f to 337.5 s/f pursuant to remedial use approval for
Waterloo
• Use alternative to percolation testing in accordance with DEP policy
Proof of notice to abutters was submitted. The plans with all upgrade requests and variances was
approved as submitted on a motion by Steve Fram, seconded by Elaine Byrne and voted unanimously.
Abby Gindele, Recycling Coordinator addressed the board regarding the composting site application and
how best to compile the data needed. She also spoke about the "healthy lawn workshop" scheduled for
April 3r`t at the Firemen's Hall. A press release will be forwarded to the News. Abby and Kay Halloran
will be on WNBP Tuesday, March 29th to promote this workshop..
Alan McIntosh from DEP was unable to attend this meeting and has been rescheduled for the next
meeting on April 4th. Tim Leonard and Doug Packer will also be invited to review the proposed
regulation on storm water discharge.
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Deb advised that tobacco compliance checks will be completed by June 1 st. Brandon Rogers and Erica
Searle have been hired to do the checks and they will be paid from a mini grant for this purpose.
The disposal of dog feces at P.I. center was briefly discussed. A sign stating the law and fines will be
posted at the center and the ACO will police the area for violators.
A draft of the budget was reviewed and will be submitted to the Finance Committee for their
consideration.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. on a motion by Steve Fram, seconded by Elaine Byrne and
voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Sirois, Secretary
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Dellechiaie, Pamela
From: Dan Ottenheimer[info@millriverconsulting.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 3:55 PIVI
To: amcbrearty@millriverconsulting.com; Lisa LaVasseur; 'Pamela Dellechiaie'; Susan Sawyer
Subject: plan reviews
Sue and Pam,
Attached please find the plan reviews for 193 Lacy Street and 247A Farnum Street. Please call or write if any
questions.
Dan
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Daniel Ottenheimer, President
Mill River Consulting
Septic System Manageniew Services
2 Blackburn Center
Gloucester, MA 0 193 0-225 9
978-282-0014 or 1-800-377-3044
fax: 978-282-0012
www,iiiillrivercOlISLIttillg,COI'lI
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10/12/2004
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Susan Y. Sawyer,REHS/RS 978.688.9540—Phone
Public Health Director 978.688.9542—FAX
October 11, 2004
John A. Soucy, PE
Milestone Engineering Services, Inc.
50 Water Street, Mill No.1, Suite No.13
Newburyport, MA 01950
RE: 193 Lacy Street, Map 105D, Lot 8D,North Andover, MA
Dear Mr. Soucy,
The proposed septic system design plans for the above site dated September 14, 2004 and
received on September 27, 2004 has been reviewed. Unfortunately, it cannot be approved until
the following items are corrected. Each item is followed by the specific section in Title 5: 310
CMR 15.000, or North Andover regulations which is not met by this design.
1. Please provide abutters to the property (this may be completed on a separate sheet if
desired) -NA 8.020).
2. If there is no foundation drain,then please so indicate, otherwise its location and
elevation must be stated. —NA 8.02y
3 The profile must be to scale. Also, lines depicting the existing and proposed grades
should be shown running through the profile. -220(4)(o) &NA 8.02c
4. The following distances must be shown on the site plan: Septic tank, pump chamber,
and SAS to dwelling and property lines. Only the SAS to property line distance is
shown. —NA8.02z
-'' 5. Locations of water lines and subsurface utilities are needed. -220(4)(m)
r 6. The following setback distances are not met:
a. Septic tank and pump chamber to dwelling (10')
b. SAS to cellar wall (20')
k c. Septic tank and pump chamber to deck (5')
Please revise the design or submit appropriate variance or Local. Upgrade Approval
requests as appropriate.
7. Regarding the building sewer,the following notations are needed:
a. Joints shall be watertight -222(3) & (4),NA 11.02
b. Pipe shall be laid on a compact, firm base -222(5)
c. Pipe shall be laid an a continuous grade, in a straight line -222(8)
-'8. Regarding the septic tank tees,the following must be specified:
'a. 3" (min.) air space above the tees -227(4)
b. Tees must extend 6" above the flow line -227(1)
c. Gas baffle needed on the final outlet tee -227(4)
d. Tees must be on the center line of the septic tank. ®227(1)
'9. Regarding the effluent filter:
a. the name/type shall be noted on the manhole cover, and
b. a maintenance schedule must be specified.
e0 Please specify the proper size (< 1-1/2'°) of stone that is to be used beneath the septic
tank. —221(2) & 228(1).
Please specify the proper size (3/4") of stone that is to be used beneath the pump
chamber, per North Andover regulations.
12, A notation is required for a watertight septic tank, pump chamber, and d-box. -221(1)
V1,13. It is not clear whether the top of the septic tank, pump chamber, leach area, and d-box
are more than 36" below grade. Perhaps this will be clarified with a revised profile,
otherwise please specify that the top of the tank and d-box are not to be more than 36"
below grade. -221(7)
14. A detail of the d-box is needed demonstrating features specified in Title 5.
15. A notation is needed for a manual operating switch on the pump control panel.-NA 12.01
,.16. The elevation of the percolation test is needed.-NA8.02n
17. Trenches are the disposal mechanism to be used whenever possible. Please use
trenches or explain why they cannot be used. -240(6) &254(1)(c)
18. The excavation beneath the leach area must extend 6" into the natural soil. —NA 9.02
19. The final grade over the SAS must slope at a minimum of 0.02ft/ft. -240(10)
20. It appears that the surface water from elevations higher than the SAS will be directed over
the SAS. Surface drainage should be directed away from the SAS. -240(11) & 245(5)
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,
r
' san Y. Sawyer, REH /RS
Public Health Director
cc: Owner
File
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