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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence - 1491 TURNPIKE STREET 7/6/2005 NEW ENGLAND ENGINEERING ........... d........�. w . July 6, 2006 9Z" Susan. Sawyer �� "� `� `°" North Andover Board of:Health JUI 7 S 400 Osgood Street Ili' ° North Andover, MA 01846 Re: 1491 Turnpike Street, North Andover, NIA Septic System As-Built Plan Submittal Dear Ms. Sawyer, The following Septic As-Built plans far the above referenced property are being submitted for approval. Enclosed are the following: 1. (3) Copies of the Septic System As-Built Plan. 2. Copy of Designer's/Installer's Certification Form. r E Please contact this office with any questions or concerns. ti Sincerely, i F Thomas Hector ,�,� Project Engineer )CI cc: Homeowner 60 BEEC;:E-9WOOD DRIVE••NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845--(978)680-1768 (888)3597645- FAX(978)685-1099 05/31/2005 12:47 97BGB510, NEW ENG ENG PAGE 01 NEW ENGLAND ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. 6o Beechwood Drive North Andover, MA 01845 Phone 978.666,1768 Fax 978.655,'1099 M/W 31, 2005 Fax1 OWN To: Susan Sawyer From: Thomas Lector company: North Andover Board of Health UM82 5/31/2005 Faye: 979-688-9542 pages: 4 Including Cover Sheet ee 1491 Turnpike Street C: CEP variance Approval for Sieve 0 Urgent ®For Review 0 please Comment 11 M850 RQPlY 0 pleasse Recycle Dear Nis. Sawyer, Please sec the attached pages regarding t11e DEP Variance Approval for use of a sieve analysis for 1491 Turnpike Street,North Andover, MA. Please contact me with any questions or concerns at(978) 686-1768. sincerely, 1 Thorrn.as Hector Project Engineer 05/31/2005 12:47 9766051P-1 NEW El�G ENG PAGE 02 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACIiUSETTS ECUTI OFFICE 0.F E"NVIRONET°ITA �FAIE� DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAb PROTECTION lug METROPOLITAN TAN BOSTON —NORTHEAST]REGIONAL OFFICE .m......m........a......n..,.... .....................„..AAmw ...mm.o ELLEN ROY HERZFEMDER ATT ROMNEY FZEC E I V ED Seoretnry Governor ItbEtEF.T W.G0),I.E t7GG,Jffi. XE RRY HEAL � p corinmiaeionez i,ioutAmant Governor VdDwt,40V fl ?I f�f I[�li1VE1 �:EAl l i,l r/ ri":i! March 2,2005 Diana Diesel 1491 Turnpike street No th Andover, MA 01545 Re:Approval of Title 5 Variance( RPWP59b)-Variance from Percolation Testing Requirement 1491 Turnpike Street,North Andover(17-Ipswich) DEP Transmittal No,:W068413 Dear Ms. Diesel: Pursuant to Title 5 of the state Environmental Cade, 310 CMR 15.412,the Northeast Regional Office of the Department of Environmental Protection hils completed its review of the above referenced application for approval of a variance granted,by the North Andover Board of Health. The application contains a copy of the Board of Health's grant of a variance from the following provision of Title 5, 310 CMR 15:000: e 310 CMR 15.104, Percolation'Testing As part of the application, the Department received plans consisting of two(2)sheets,titled as follows: Title: Proposed subsurface sewage Disposal System Location: 1491 Turnpike Street Municipality: North Andover Applicant; Diana Diesel Designer: Benjamin C. Osgood,Jr., P.E. No.45891 Date: November 22,2004 Based upon its review of the application, and in accordance with 310 CMR 15.410, the Department has determined both of the fallowing: a) The applicant has established that enforcement of 310 CMR 16.104 would be manifestly unjust, considering all of the relevant facts and circumstances of this case. A percolation test could not be performed because of high groundwater. High groundwater was encountered in the deep hole or holes excavated on site. Two information ie available in 014-nate fnrnnt by onllin6 our ADA t;nardinaloe At(617)574-(,672. one winlor street,Roston,MA 02100-Phone(al 7)654.6500 o FAX(417)500,1040 a Too 0(600)290.2207 DEP on tho woOd Wdeweb: httpJANsvW-Mato.mal.us/dep Prinled on Recycled Paper 05/31/2005 12:47 9786853 -1 NEW ENG ENG PAGE 03 b) The applicant has established that a level of environmental protection thatis at le st CMR 15,to that provided under h s e established shed equvale t environmental onmental protection as follows: and 15.105. The applicant I3 particle-size sail analysis in conformance and,along with an evaluation ation of percolation oil compaction,was used to BRPIDWM/PeP-P00-4,was performed determine soil classification,the effluent loading rate, and the design of the system. The soil was found to be sandy loam and unto epadcated indnature.r square foot n accordance with that policy. Acceptance Rate of 0.33 gallons p y(gP The Department,therefore, approves the North Andover Board of Health's grant of a variance from 310 CMR 15.104. Additionally, the Department imposes the following conditions as part of this approval: ® The Department has received a written concurrence from the North Andover Board of Health,dated January 21, 2005,that the soils are uncompacted. in all future applications,the lack of written confirmation from the Board of Health as to the compaction of the soil,in the initial submittal to the Department,will be viewed in non-compliance with the Department's Alternative Percolation Testing Policy and a technical deficiency will be issued. The applicant shall obtain a Disposal System Construction Permit(DSCP)from the North Andover. Board of Health.prior to commencement of construction of the system. ® The system is not designed to accommodate a garbage disposal. As such,one shall neither be used nor installed at this facility. ® There shall be no increase in design flow to the upgraded subsurface sewage disposal system,The design flow for the facility is 330 gpd. The facility consists of a three (3)-bedroom house. ® At the time of construction, if groundwater has receded to a point where percolation testing is feasible in the opinion of the local approving authority,then confirmatory percolation testing must be conducted and, if necessary, the system design revised based on the actual percolation rate, ® It is the responsibility of the applicant to assure that the approved plans are available at the site during construction. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact George A. Kretas,of my staff,at (617)654-6602. This variance determination is an action of the Department; if the applicant is aggrieved by this determination, s/he may request an Adjudicatory Hearing in accordance with 310 CMR 1,00 and M.G.L C.30A. A request for an Adjudicatory Hearing must be made in writing and postmarked within 30 days of the date of issuance of this determination. Pursuant to 310 CMR 1.01(6),the request must state clearly and concisely the facts that are grounds for the request and the relief sought. The hearing request, along with a valid check payable to Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of one hundred dollars($100.00), must be mailed to: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection P.O. Box 4062 Boston, MA 02211 The hearing request will be dismissed if the tiling fee is not paid, unless the appellant is exempt or granted a waiver, as described below. The filing fee is not required if the appellant is a city or town(or municipal agency), county,or district of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or a municipal housing authority. The Department may waive the adjudicatory hearing filing fee fora person who shows that paying 05/31/2005 12:47 9786851" 9 NEW ENG ENG PAGE 04 the fe®will create an undue financial hardship. A person seeking a waiver must file,t, together undue hearing request as provided above,an affidavit setting forth the facts in support financial hardship. Very truly yours, Madelyn Morris Deputy Regional Director Bureau of Resource Protection I cc_ Benjamin C.Osgood,Jr., P,E., New England Engineering Services, Inc.,60 Beechwood Drive, North Andover, MA 01845 Susan Y.Sawyer,,Director, Health Department, 27 Charles Street, North Andover, MA 01945 DEP Watershed Permitting Program, Policy Section, Boston Claire Golden, BRPIWM/NERD TOWN OF NORT11 ANDGVI�AZ 'OR Office of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT' AND SERVICTS 0�" 0 0 HEALTH DEPARTMENT 400 0SG00D STRI"ET NOR'I'll ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS t1184`> I nz On-�)1" Susan Y. Sawyer, REHYRS 978M8,9540 Phone Public Health Director 978,68&9542 FAX January 21, 2005 Department of Environmental Protection Northeast Regional Office 1100 sr r, W ppm I Winter Street Boston, MA 02108 RE: in-situ state of Soils Address: 1491 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA Soil Testing conducted on(date): 10/28/04 North Andover Board of Health Representative: Andrew McBrearty In accordance with Title 5 Alternative to Percolation Testing Policy for System Upgrades,the soils in the area of the proposed SAS were determined to be Uncompacted. Sincerely, Susan Y. Sawyer, REHS/RS Public Health Director COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION METROPOLITAN BOSTON — NORTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE S MITT ROMNEY ELLEN ROY.HERZFELDER Governor �� ° Secretary DERRY HEALEY ENED ROBERT W. GOLLEDGE,Jr. Lieutenant Governor Commissioner G('e) P (W ER' January 13, 2005 . � �w Diana Kiesel 1491 Turnpike Street North Andover, MA 01845 RE: STATEMENT OF TECHNICAL DEFICIENCY Application for BRPWP59b—DEP Approval of Variance Granted By Board of Health 1491 Turnpike Street, North Andover(17-Ipswich) DEP Transmittal No.W058413 Dear Ms. Kiesel: The Metropolitan Boston-Northeast Regional Office of the Department of Environmental Protection has received and reviewed your application for approval of a variance pursuant to 310 CMR 15.000 with the above transmittal number. Accompanying the application were plans consisting of two(2) sheets, titled as follows: Title: Proposed Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Location: 1491 Turnpike Street Municipality: North Andover Applicant: Diana Kiesel Designer: Benjamin C. Osgood, Jr., P.E. No. 45891 Date: November 22, 2004 This application requests the Department approval for an alternative to percolation testing as required by Title 5 of the State Environmental Code, 310 CMR 15.104. An engineer of the Department has reviewed the plans and the accompanying data, and it is the opinion of the Department that the request for variance to Title 5 cannot be approved as submitted for the following reasons: • The Department noted that Benjamin C. Osgood, Jr. had signed for the applicant. The Department requires the signature of an applicant or a signed letter by an applicant allowing Benjamin C. Osgood, Jr. to act as her agent. • The written concurrence of the North Andover Board of Health for the compaction of the soil is required by the Title 5 Alternative to Percolation Testing for System Upgrades, BRP/DWM/PeP-POO-4, dated September 8, 2000. This information is available in alternate format by calling our ADA Coordinator at(617)574-6872. One Winter Street,Boston,MA 02108-Phone(617)654-6500-Fax(617)556-1049-TDD#(800)298-2207 DEP on the World Wide Web: http://www.state.ma.us/dep 0 Printed on Recycled Paper In accordance with 310 CMR 4.00, you have sixty-(60)days from the postmarked date of this letter in which to address the listed deficiency. Within the sixty-(60) day time frame, the applicant is advised to allow for the appropriate Board of Health action on the revised submittal since the Department of Environmental Protection's subsequent action may be its final action and, therefore, any further filing in this matter would be considered a NEW application. If the applicant cannot accommodate the schedule of the Board of Health within the sixty(60) day period, or for any other reason requires additional time, the applicant may, by written agreement with this Department, extend this schedule in accordance with 310 CMR 4.04(2)(f). The applicant is also advised that when the Department receives the new information, it will initiate a second technical review. The enclosed Supplemental Transmittal Form should be completed and included as a cover sheet with any future submittal to the Department relating to the above matter. You need only correspond to the Northeast Regional Office at the above address. If additional information is required, contact George A. Kretas at 617-654-6602. Very truly yours, Madelyn Morris Deputy Regional Director Bureau of Resource Protection mm/gak enclosure cc: -Benjamin C. Osgood, Jr., P.E., New England Engineering Services, Inc., 60 Beechwood Drive, North Andover, MA 01845 -Susan Y. Sawyer, Director, Health Department, 27 Charles Street, North Andover, MA 01945 -Claire Golden, BRP/WM/NERD TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER NORTH Office of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES 3? HEALTH DEPARTMENT 27 CHARLES STREET *'� °+ °� '�•• `� ' •0911°��,y� NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 ,SSgCHUSEt Susan Y. Sawyer 978.688.9540—Phone Public Health Director 978.688.9542—FAX December 17,2004 Diana Kiesel 1491 Turnpike Street North Andover,MA 01845 RE: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plan for 1491 Turnpike Street,Map 10713,Parcel 68,North Andover,Massachusetts Dear Ms.Kiesel, 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 New England Engineering Services dated November 22,2004. The design has been approved for use in the construction of a replacement onsite septic system.This 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 which did not meet the acceptable criteria in the state regulations. In the event an imminent health problem such as sewage backup into the dwelling is occurring,the time period for which this plan is valid may be reduced by the North Andover Board of Health. At a Board of Health meeting held on December 9,2004 the application was approved for the following Title V Variance: "A Motion was made by Ms.Barczak and seconded by Dr.Trowbridge to"Allow for the use of a sieve analysis to determine loading rate as outlined by DEP Policy#BRP/DWM/PeP-P00-4 in lieu of percolation testing." At a Board of Health meeting held on December 9,2004,the application was approved for the following Local Bylaw Variances: "A Motion was made by Ms.Barczak and seconded by Dr.Trowbridge to allow:" 1. Reduction in offset distance between a leach bed and a wetland from 100 feet to 29 feet. 2. Reduction in offset distance between a septic tank and pump chamber and a wetland from 75 feet to 22 feet. At a Board of Health meeting held on December 9,2004,the application was approved for the following Local Upgrade Approvals: "A Motion was mde by Ms. Barczak and seconded by Dr.Trowbridge to allow:" 1. Reduction in the offset distance between a leach bed and a wetland from 50 feet required by Title 5 section 15.211(1)to 29 feet. 2. Reduction in the offset distance between a septic tank and a wetland from 50 feet required by Title 5 section 15.211(1)to 22 feet. 3. Reduction in the offset distance between a pump chamber and a wetland from 50 feet required by Title 5 section 15.211(1)to 22 feet. 4. Reduction in the offset distance between a leach bed and a foundation wall from 20 feet required by Title 5 section 15.211(1)to 12 feet. 5. Reduction in the offset distance between a septic tank and a foundation wall from 10 feet required by Title 5 section 15.211(1)to 5 feet. 6. Reduction in the offset distance between a pump chamber and a foundation wall from 10 feet required by Title 5 section 15.211(1)to 5 feet. With the granting of the upgrades and variances,a deed restriction must be placed on the property,which limits the maximum number of bedrooms of this dwelling to three bedrooms(or a maximum 7 room home).The applicant must submit proof of recording,prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance by the health department.This restriction shall remain on the property until such time that the dwelling is connected to a municipal sanitary sewer system and the soil absorption system is properly abandoned. This approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The attached DEP Form 9b must be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office of the Department of Environmental Protection at One Winter Street Boston MA by the property owner. 2. 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)). 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. Sincere ,f u an Y. Sawyer, EFS S Public Health Director cc: New England Engineering Services File Commonwealth of Massachusetts u City/Town of Form 9A - Application for Local Upgrade Approval cGM DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health. Other forms may be used, but the information must be substantially the same as that provided here. Before using this form, check with your local Board of Health to determine the form they use. Form 9A is to be submitted to the Local Board of Health for the upgrade of a failed or nonconforming septic system with a design flow of less than 10,000 gpd, where full compliance, as defined in 310 CMR 5.404(1), is not feasible. 310 CMR 15.403(4) requires the system owner to provide a copy of the local upgrade approval to the appropriate Regional Office of the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Resource Protection, Title 5 Permitting Program, upon issuance by the local approving authority and before commencement of construction. I System upgrades that cannot be performed in accordance with 310 CMR 15.404 and 15.405, or in full compliance with the requirements of 310 CMR 15.000, require a variance pursuant to 310 CMR 15.410 through 15.417. i NOTE: Local upgrade approval shall not be granted for an upgrade proposal that includes the addition of a new design flow to a cesspool or privy, or the addition of a new design flow above the existing approved capacity of an on-site system constructed in accordance with either the 1978 Code or 310 CMR 15.000. A. Facility Information Important: When filling out 1. Facility Name and Address: forms on the computer, use Diana K_ies_el only the tab key Name to move your _1491 Turn-pike Street cursor-do not Street Address use the return MA 01845 key. North Andover – — – City/Town State Zip Code tab 2. Owner Name and Address (if different from above): Same as above N erun ame Street Address City/Town State - _--— Zip Code Telephone Number 3. Type of Facility (check all that apply): ® Residential ❑ Institutional ❑ Commercial ❑ School 4. Describe Facility: Installation of subsurface sewage disposal 5. Type of Existing System: ❑ Privy ❑ Cesspool(s) ® Conventional ❑ Other(describe below): 805 t5form9a-Application for Local Upgrade Approval 1491 Turnpike Application for Local Upgrade Approval* Page 1 of 4 Street•rev. 5/02 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Form 9A ® Application for Local Upgrade Approval LAM DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health. Other forms may be used, but the information must be substantially the same as that provided here. Before using this form, check with your local Board of Health to determine the form they use. A. Facility Information (continued) 6. Type of soil absorption system (trenches, chambers, leach field, pits, etc): Leach Field 7. Design Flow per 310 CMR 15.203: Design flow of existing system: unknown _ gpd Design flow of proposed upgraded system 330 gpd Design flow of facility: gpd gpd B. Proposed Upgrade of System 1. Proposed upgrade is (check one): ❑ Voluntary ❑ Required by order, letter, etc. (attach copy) unknown ® Required following inspection pursuant to 310 CMR 15.301: date of inspection 2. Describe the proposed upgrade to the system: 3. Local Upgrade Approval is requested for(check all that apply): ® Reduction in setback(s)-describe reductions: 1. Reduction in offset distance between the leach bed and a wetlands from 100 feet required to 29 feet. 2. Reduction in offset distance between the septic tank and pump chamber and a wetlands from 75 feet required to 22 feet. • Reduction in SAS area of up to 25%: sas size,sq.ft. %reduction • Reduction in separation between the SAS and high groundwater: Separation reduction ft. Percolation rate min./inch Depth to groundwater - - 805 t5form9a-Application for Local Upgrade Approval 1491 Turnpike Application for Local Upgrade Approval* Page 2 of 4 Street•rev.5/02 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Form 9A ® Application for Local Upgrade Approval DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health. Other forms may be used, but the information must be substantially the same as that provided here. Before using this form, check with your local Board of Health to determine the form they use. B. Proposed Upgrade of System (continued) ❑ Relocation of water supply well (explain): ❑ Other requirements of 310 CMR 15.000 that cannot be met—describe and specify sections of the Code: If the proposed upgrade involves a reduction in the required separation between the bottom of the soil absorption system and the high groundwater elevation, an Approved Soil Evaluator must determine the high groundwater elevation pursuant to 310 CMR 15.405(1)(i)(1). The soil evaluator must be a member or agent of the local approving authority. High groundwater evaluation determined by: Andrew McBrearty 10/28/04 Evaluator's Name(type or print) Signature Date of evaluation C. Explanation Explain why full compliance, as defined in 310 CMR 15.404(1), is not feasible. (Each section must be completed) 1. An upgraded system in full compliance with 310 CMR 15.000 is not feasible: No other location available on the lot for the system size required. 2. An alternative system approved pursuant to 310 CMR 15.283 to 15.288 is not feasible: Cost of alternative system is prohibitive. _ _ - 805 t5form9a-Application for Local Upgrade Approval 1491 Turnpike Application for Local Upgrade Approval* Page 3 of 4 Street•rev. 5/02 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Form 9A - Application for Local Upgrade Approval DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health. Other forms may be used, but the information must be substantially the same as that provided here. Before using this form, check with your local Board of Health to determine the form they use. C. Explanation (continued) 3. A shared system is not feasible: i I 4. Connection to a public sewer is not feasible: Town sewer is not in the area of the property. I 5. The Application for Local Upgrade Approval must be accompanied by all of the following (check the appropriate boxes): ❑ Application for Disposal System Construction Permit ❑ Complete plans and specifications ❑ Site evaluation forms ❑ A list of abutters affected by reduced setbacks to private water supply wells or property lines. Provide proof that affected abutters have been notified pursuant to 310 CMR 15.405(2). ❑ Other (List): D. Certification "I, the facility owner, certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments, to the best of my knowledge and belief, are true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there may be significant consequences for submitting false information, including, but not limited to, penalties or fine and/or imprisonment for deliberate violations." 11/23/04 Facility neer's Signat Date Benjamin C Osgo d Jr. (Agent for owner Print Name New England Engineering Services 11/23/04 Name of Preparer Date 60 Beechwood Drive North Andover Preparer's address City/Town MA 01845 (978) 686-1768 State/ZIP Code Telephone 805 t5form9a-Application for Local Upgrade Approval 1491 Turnpike Application for Local Upgrade Approval* Page 4 of 4 Street•rev. 5/02 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Y a Local Upgrade Approval Form 913 DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health if they choose to do so. The Local Upgrade Approval is to be completed by the local Board of Health and a signed copy provided to the system owner. The system owner shall provide a copy of the Local Upgrade Approval to the appropriate Regional Office of the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Resource Protection, Title 5 Permitting Program, upon issuance by the local approving authority and before commencement of construction. A. Facility Information 1. Facility Name and Address Diana Ki_e_s_el _ -- Name 1491 Turnpike Street Street Address North Andover MA 01845 City/Town State Zip Code 2. Owner Name and Address (if different from above): Same as above ----- ----— Name Street Address City/Town --- State --- ---- Zip Code Telephone Number 3. Type of Facility (check all that apply): ® Residential ❑ Institutional ❑ Commercial ❑ School 330 _-- 4. Design flow per 310 CMR 15.203: gpd — Ben'amin C. Osgood, Jr. ® PE ❑ RS 5, System Designer: Name 60 B_e_ec_h_w_ood Drive _ North Andover _ MA 01845_ Address City/Town State,ZIP B. Approval 1. Local Upgrade Approval is granted for: ® Reduction in setback(s) —specify: 1. Reduction in offset distance between the leach bed and a wetlands from 100 feet required to 29 feet. 2. Reduction in offset distance between the septic tank and pump chamber and a wetlands from 75 feet required to 22 feet. ❑ Reduction in SAS area of up to 25%: SAS size,sq.ft. %reduction 805 t5form9b 1491 Turnpike Street,North Andover•rev. 5/02 Local Upgrade Approval, Page 1 of 2 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Local Upgrade Approval Form 9B G1M B. Approval (continued) ❑ Reduction in separation between the SAS and high groundwater: Separation reduction ft _ — - Percolation rate min./inch Depth to groundwater ft ❑ Relocation of water supply well (explain): List local variances granted not requiring DEP approval per 310 CMR 15.412(4): List variances granted requiring DEP approval: Approving Authority J / / ,'art c ! ✓' i t / Z �_T/t7�y _ Print or Type Name arfd Titie Signature'` Date 805 t5form9b 1491 Turnpike Street, North Andover•rev. 5/02 Local Upgrade Approval* Page 2 of 2 � w� ... .� ...� � .. .. .� . ................................................................... jl� NEW ENGLAND ENGINEERING .... .r November 24, 2004 ',.. C 00 i Susan Sawyer North Andover Board of Health 27 Charles Street ma North Andover, MA 01845 Re: 1491 Turnpike Street, North Andover Septic System Design Dear Susan, The attached document was not included in the initial design submittal on 11/23/04 for the above referenced property. We apologize for the oversight and respectfully submit the following document to be included with the initial design submittal for the aforementioned property. Attached Document: Sieve analysis for 1491 Turnpike Street If you have any comments or questions please do not hesitate to cont act this office. Sincerely, Steven L. Pouliot Project Manager 60 BEECHWWOOD DRIVE tJfJF I-I ANDOVER, MA 01845-(978)686-1788-(888)359-7845- FAX(978)885-1099 Town of North AAdovet° HEAUM DEP T 'NT 27 Charles Street North Andover,MA 01545 f�` � Z(,'104 975.658.9540 healtltde ownoftiorilzandover.cont 1 SEPTIC FLAN SUBMITTAL FORM DATE OF SUBMISSION: NoyeMLer C9 3 , doo q SITE LOCATION: ENGINEER: keW NEW PLANS: YES $225.00/Plan '00 _ Check.0: (Includes_P'6EW""5W and one Re-Review Only) REVISED PLANS: YES $75.00/Plan Check#: SITE EVALUATION FORMS INCLUDED: YES�� NO LOCAL UPGRADE FORM INCLUDED: YES NO Telephone#: ( 1 Fax#:_�q78 - 6 HOMEOWNER NAME: ka e-Se OFFICE USE ONLY When the submission is complete(including check): 1. t/ Date stamp plans and letter 2. Complete and attach Receipt 3. Copy File; Forward to Consultant d. Enter on Log Sheet and Database "A . .... . ......,._ .... ...�w..... �.. ... .w .. .'. .. . .....�..... .v. . o. ..... .. .... NEW ENGLAND.. . .w. ENGINEERING u C November 23, 2004 Susan Sawyer North Andover Board of Health 400 d Street E' NO 2 3 2004 f` North Andover, MA 01845 i Re: 1491 Turnpike Street, North Andover Local Bylaw Variance Request Dear Susan: The Purpose of this letter is to request that the above referenced property be included in the upcoming Board of Health meeting agenda to discuss the following variances. Local Bylaw Variances Required: 1. Reduction in offset distance between the leach bed and a wetland from 100 feet required to 29 feet. 2. Reduction in offset distance between the septic tank and pUrnp chamber to a wetland from 75 feet required to 22 feet. if you have any comments or questions please do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincerely, Y Tliomas h. 1 ector Project Engineer .w�. _ _ .�.... ....... w. .. .. . . ....60 BEECHWOOD DRIVE-NORTH,ANOoVFR, MA 01845-(978)68 -176E3-(88£3):353-7645- FAX(978)6E35-1099 �� o ....... ...,...... .....ti. .,..._. ................. . ... . �_.�........_.....�.v.�.... ..,—..............................w_..d.- .............. NEW ENGLAND ENGINEERING.......... .� . ..... . . �.. ..�.. ...... ...... INC .. . w .� . o w ... .. .. November 23, 2004 Susan Sawyer North Andover Board of Health �., 400 Osgood Street North Andover, MA 01845 NOV 2 3 2.00 4, Re: 1491 Turnpike Street, North Andover ,, , � 1 Septic System Design Submittal Dear Susan; The following plans and enclosures for the above referenced property are being submitted for approval. 1. (3) Copies of the Septic System. Design Plans. 2. (1) Copy of Forin 11-Soil Evaluation Sheets. 3. (1) Copy of Septic Plan Submittal Form. 4. (1) Check for payment of the Town approval fee. 5. (1) Copy of Local Bylaw Variance Request. 6. (1) Copy of Local Upgrade Approval Form 9-A 7. (1) Copy of Local Approval Form 9-13 If you have any comments or questions please do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincerely, /4/- Thomas K. Hector Project Engineer �� 60 BEECHWWOOD DRIVE-NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845•-(978)686-1768-(888)369-7646-FAX(978)685-1099 ..I. :............... ..,....,...... w.. .... .o.,. ,..w.,,,.,.., .W............o.-,.., ......................... ............—.—..'...........�... . ..... ....:.......�..«,. NEW ENGLAND ENGINEERING S I° Ewe ...._.._.................... .......................__..... .._..... .... ....., .....__._. _............. ......__..... INC ..... Ww ..... .... .... ..... . .... ... . December 1, 2004 Susan Sawyer North Andover Board of Health 400 Osgood Street North Andover MA 01845 . .; ",,, at Re: 1491 Turnpike Street, North Andover „ Septic System repair design Dear Susan: Please accept this letter as a request to be included on the December 9, 2004 Board of Health agenda to consider variances and local upgrade approvals required for the above referenced septic system repair design. The specific variances and local upgrade approvals are as follows. LOCAL UPGRADE APPROVALS REQUIRED 1. Reduction in the offset distance between a leach bed and a wetland from 50 feet required by Title 5 section 15.211(1)to 29 feet. 2. Reduction in the offset distance between a septic tank and a wetland from 50 feet required by Title 5 section 15.211(1)to 22 feet 3. Reduction in the offset distance between a pump chamber and a wetland from 50 feet required by Title 5 section 15,211(1)to 22 feet 4, Reduction in the offset distance between a leach bed and a foundation wall from 20 feet required by Title 5 section 15,211(1)to 12 feet 5. Reduction in the offset distance between a septic tank and a foundation wall from 10 feet required by Title 5 section 15.211(1)to 5 feet G. Reduction in the offset distance between a pump chamber and a foundation wall from 10 feet required by Title 5 section 15.211(1)to 5 feet LOCAL BYLAW VARIANCES REQUIRED 1. Reduction in offset distance between a leach bed and a wetland from 100 feet to 29 feet, 2. Reduction in offset distance between a septic tank and a wetland from.. 75 feet to 22 feet. 3. Reduction in offset distance between a pump chamber and a wetland from 75 feet to 22 feet. ... W_......... ..�.,_....�.. . 60 BEEC1°11NOOD DRIVE-NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845-(978)686-1766--(888)359-7645- FAX(97£1)685-1099 TITLE 5 VARIANCES REQUIRED 1. Allow the use of a laboratory textural analysis (sieve analysis) as outlined by DEP policy#BRP/DWMJPeP-P00-4 in lieu of a percolation test to determine the loading rate of the soil. Pursuant to our conversation the abutter notification has already been sent. A copy of the notice and the certified mail receipts are attached herewith. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincerely, Benjamin C, Osgood, Jr., P.E. President PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Public notice is hereby being given to the abutters of 1491 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA regarding the request of Diane Kiesel for approval of Variances to the requirements of Title 5, the state law governing the installation of septic systems. The following Variance is being requested: TITLE 5 VARIANCES 1. Allow the use laboratory textural analysis (sieve analysis) as outlined by DEP Policy#BRP/DWM/PeP-P00-4 in lieu of a percolation test to determine the loading rate of the soil. LOCAL BYLAW VARIANCES 1. Reduction in offset distance between a leach bed and a wetland from 100 feet to 29 feet. 2. Reduction in offset distance between a septic tank and pump chamber and a wetland from 75 feet to 22 feet. LOCAL UPGRADE APPROVAL 1. Reduction in offset distance between a leach bed and a foundation wall from 20 feet required by Title 5, Section 15.211 (1) to 12 feet. 2. Reduction in offset distance between a septic tank and pump chamber and a foundation wall from 10 feet required by Title 5, Section 15.211 (1)to 5 feet. 3. Reduction in offset distance between a leach bed and a wetland from 50 feet required by Title 5, Section 15.211 (1) to 29 feet. 4. Reduction in offset distance between a septic tank and pump chamber and a wetland from 25 feet required by Title 5, Section 15.211 (1)to 22 feet. The North Andover Board of Health will hold a public hearing regarding this request in Thursday, December 9, 2004 at 7:00 PM at the Department of Community Development building conference room located at 400 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA. If you have questions regarding this hearing, you may contact the North Andover Board of Health at (978) 688-9540, or contact New England Engineering Services, Inc. at(978) 686-1768. ° o ■ rU e ' i s ,:>: q Ln - ,- 4 a q ra ��' • . 7 1fNIT IIt: 63 a $ fY 1 postage postmark ra Postage $ 0.37 UNIT ID: O630 CertlfiedFee ? Here r-1 Certified Fee � C:3 ReturnReciepurl8d) 1'I2f�`• "' F Postmark ent Req � Return Reciept Fee Here � (Endorsem pee (Endorsement Required) 1.75 Restrictede tR quired) 1I/34/g4 O Restricted Delivery Fee . ra (Endorsem .4r r-R (Endorsement Required) Glerk. 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[`- 1515 TURNPIKE STREET NORTH ANDOVER,MA 01845 ---:------------- Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Form 9A ® Application for Local Upgrade Approv I _ f DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health. Other forms may be used, but the information must be substantially the same as that provided here. Before using this form, check with your local Board of Health to determine the form they use. Form 9A is to be submitted to the Local Board of Health for the upgrade of a failed or nonconforming septic system with a design flow of less than 10,000 gpd, where full compliance, as defined in 310 CMR 5.404(1), is not feasible. 310 CMR 15.403(4) requires the system owner to provide a copy of the local upgrade approval to the appropriate Regional Office of the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Resource Protection, Title 5 Permitting Program, upon issuance by the local approving authority and before commencement of construction. System upgrades that cannot be performed in accordance with 310 CMR 15.404 and 15.405, or in full compliance with the requirements of 310 CMR 15.000, require a variance pursuant to 310 CMR 15.410 through 15.417. NOTE: Local upgrade approval shall not be granted for an upgrade proposal that includes the addition of a new design flow to a cesspool or privy, or the addition of a new design flow above the existing approved capacity of an on-site system constructed in accordance with either the 1978 Code or 310 CMR 15.000. A. Facility Information Important: When filling out 1. Facility Name and Address: forms on the computer, use Diana Kiesel _ only the tab key Name to move your 1491 Turnpike Street cursor-do not use the return Street Address key. North Andover__ MA 01_845 — City/Town State Zip Code tab 2. Owner Name and Address (if different from above): Same as above crwn Name Street Address City/Town State Zip Code Telephone Number 3. Type of Facility (check all that apply): ® Residential ❑ Institutional ❑ Commercial ❑ School 4. Describe Facility: Installation of subsurface sewage disposal system. 5. Type of Existing System: ❑ Privy ❑ Cesspool(s) ® Conventional ❑ Other(describe below): 805 t5form9a-Application for Local Upgrade Approval 1491 Turnpike Application for Local Upgrade Approval, Page 1 of 4 Street•rev. 5/02 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Form 9A ® Application for Local Upgrade Approval DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health. Other forms may be used, but the information must be substantially the same as that provided here. Before using this form, check with your local Board of Health to determine the form they use. A. Facility Information (continued) 6. Type of soil absorption system (trenches, chambers, leach field, pits, etc): Leach Field 7, Design Flow per 310 CMR 15.203: Design flow of existing system: unknown _ gpd Design flow of proposed upgraded system 330 gpd Design flow of facility: gpd gpd B. Proposed Upgrade of System 1. Proposed upgrade is (check one): ❑ Voluntary ❑ Required by order, letter, etc. (attach copy) ® Required following inspection pursuant to 310 CMR 15.301: unknown date of inspection 2. Describe the proposed upgrade to the system: 3. Local Upgrade Approval is requested for(check all that apply): ® Reduction in setback(s)-describe reductions: 1. Reduction in offset distance between the leach bed and a wetlands from 100 feet required to 29 feet. 2. Reduction in offset distance between the septic tank and pump chamber and a wetlands from 75 feet required to 22 feet. ❑ Reduction in SAS area of up to 25%: SAS size,sq.ft. %reduction ❑ Reduction in separation between the SAS and high groundwater: Separation reduction rt. Percolation rate — ------ --- ----- _ min./inch Depth to groundwater - ---- ft 805 t5form9a-Application for Local Upgrade Approval 1491 Turnpike Application for Local Upgrade Approval, Page 2 of 4 Street•rev. 5/02 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Form 9A - Application for Local Upgrade Approval DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health. Other forms may be used, but the information must be substantially the same as that provided here. Before using this form, check with your local Board of Health to determine the form they use. B. Proposed Upgrade of System (continued) ❑ Relocation of water supply well (explain): ❑ Other requirements of 310 CMR 15.000 that cannot be met—describe and specify sections of the Code: If the proposed upgrade involves a reduction in the required separation between the bottom of the soil absorption system and the high groundwater elevation, an Approved Soil Evaluator must determine the high groundwater elevation pursuant to 310 CMR 15.405(1)(i)(1). The soil evaluator must be a member or agent of the local approving authority. High groundwater evaluation determined by: Andrew M_cBrearty 10/28/04 Evaluator's Name(type or print) Signature Date of evaluation C. Explanation Explain why full compliance, as defined in 310 CMR 15.404(1), is not feasible. (Each section must be completed) 1. An upgraded system in full compliance with 310 CMR 15.000 is not feasible: No other location available on the lot for the s stem size required. 2. An alternative system approved pursuant to 310 CMR 15.283 to 15.288 is not feasible: Cost of alternative stem is prohibitive. 805 t5form9a-Application for Local Upgrade Approval 1491 Turnpike Application for Local Upgrade Approval* Page 3 of 4 Street•rev. 5/02 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City/Town of Form 9A ® Application for Local Upgrade Approval DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health. Other forms may be used, but the information must be substantially the same as that provided here. Before using this form, check with your local Board of Health to determine the form they use. C. Explanation (continued) 3. A shared system is not feasible: 4. Connection to a public sewer is not feasible: Town sewer is not in the area of the property. 5. The Application for Local Upgrade Approval must be accompanied by all of the following (check the appropriate boxes): ❑ Application for Disposal System Construction Permit ❑ Complete plans and specifications ❑ Site evaluation forms ❑ A list of abutters affected by reduced setbacks to private water supply wells or property lines. Provide proof that affected abutters have been notified pursuant to 310 CMR 15.405(2). ❑ Other(List): D. Certification "I, the facility owner, certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments, to the best of my knowledge and belief, are true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there may be significant consequences for submitting false information, including, but not limited to, penalties or fine and/or imprisonment for deliberate violations." � _ 11/23/04 Facil` ity(? ner's Signal Date Benjamin C. Osgood, Jr. (Agent for owner) Print Name New England Engineering Services 11/23/04 Name of Preparer Date 60 Beechwood Drive North Andover Preparer's address City/Town MA 01845 (978) 686-1768 State/ZIP Code Telephone 805 t5form9a-Application for Local Upgrade Approval 1491 Turnpike Application for Local Upgrade Approval, Page 4 of 4 Street•rev. 5/02