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66 Park Street
ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS U18l0
(9 475^3555
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VVE ARE SENDING YOU O Attached O Under separate cover via thn following items:
L] Shop drawings U Prints O Plans O Samples O Specifications
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�IES DATE NO� DESCRIPTION
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If enclosures are riot as noted, kindly notify ns at once.
North Andover Health Department �
27 Charles Street
North Andover,MA 01845
(978)688-9540
° fax(978)688-9542
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To: Bill Dufresne,Merrimack Eng. Fax: 475-1.448
From Brian J. LaGrasse,Health Inspector Date: "11/25/03
Re: 15 North.Cross Road Pales: I
cc: Home owners, File
X Urgent ❑For Review ❑ Please Coomient ❑ Please Reply ❑ Plea a Recycle
Mr.Duhesne:
I am sending you this correspondence subsequent to out discussion earlier
today per your request, The Board will not grant a Local Upgrade Approval for
groundwater separation from 4'to 3'and requites maximum.feasible compliance
unless extentuitirig Circumstances and site constraints exi
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Heidi (Iffiffin 979,699 9542, FAX
Acting Health Dircclor
November 24, 2003
Daniel Koravos
Merrimack Engineering Services
66 Park Street
Andover, MA 01810
RE: 15 North Crass Road, Map 38, Lot 188
Dear Mr. Koravos,
The proposed septic system design plans for the above site dated November 3, 2003 have been
reviewed. Unfortunately, the plans cannot be approved as submitted. The following items are in
need of attention prior to approval:
1. The system profile indicates 10" of stone depth is to be provided beneath the leach
field when another section indicates 6" of stone depth will be provided. Please clarify
this matter.
2. Please indicate that removal of sail horizons A&B shall extend at least 6" into the
suitable soil of the C horizon or request a variance from this regulation. (NA 9.02)
3. Trenches are to be used as the soil absorption system mechanism whenever possible,
Please use trenches in this instance or explain why they cannot be utilized. (3 10 CMR
15.240)
4. The leach field is proposed to contain 6" of leach stone beneath when it is understood
leach fields in North Andover are required to utilize 12" of leach stone. A note is
provided explaining the reason 6' saprovided d below appears
with
relocate the sail absorption system
the wishes of the North Andover Board of Health.
5. As indicated in the previous review of the design plan: "The design includes a Local
Upgrade Approval request to reduce the separation from the bottom of the soil
absorption system to the estimated seasonal high ground water from the required 4' to
3'. Several sections of Title 5 do not allow this request to be granted including 310
CMR 15.401 and 404(1)which indicates that whenever feasible a design should
maintain full compliance with the standards in the regulations. While the concern
stated in the Local Upgrade Approval application regarding pumping to the soil
absorption system has legitimacy, it cannot displace the regulatory requirement to
maintain full compliance with the code whenever feasible." Additionally, a Local
Upgrade Approval application must accompany such a request should you continue to
seep this reduced design standard.
Additionally, though not a reason for plan disapproval, you may wish to consider the possibility of
relocating the proposed soil absorption system to another portion of the parcel to facilitate use of
a gravity-based soil absorption system in compliance with the state and local regulations. The
location of the test pits excavated on the site allow for the placement of the soil absorption system
further downgradient than currently specified.
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 North Andover.
�Sincerely, �
Brian�L.aGrasse
Health Inspector
cc: Homeowner
CD&S Dir.
File
Page 1 of 2
Ella hriaie! Pamela
From: Clan O tenheimer[info @millriverconsulting.coml
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 8:40 AM
To: Heidi Griffin; Brian LaGrasse; Pamela ®ellechiaie
Subject: 15 North Cross Road
Heidi, l ricin and Parn,
We h<�vc revieweci
l � design .�lan and rjrto un< tci r c nrt
t)c lie v it appropriate t >r t" e Cc w � tc � >rthe ..
C �l design s
�ki r"e
revised 6cin does correct a rurn e. at rc�l� c r sM ntlrcc in ihe ecider version
does not address the critical issues related to the ty pe at sail absorption systern �l
proposed and Itre separation to ground water riot being maintained as required in fhe
p s These are `r p t < l rarac I rr lrvi s t � assure proper�r wastewate r
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treatment. i � design pIc � ri�� re tlrs an Ap IiCatiorr for' k cCQI Upgrade
Appioval
as an accompaniment which does not appear to have been provided.
Or) a s � c:ific �:>t , tl"u�e <.i ..>r g n r.r> s (:� 6�e��ic�h tic,,lc:iwhlc.°l�r the trenches
: Health indicated
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c.ilso aces not provide e fr r the 12" of leach stone Boars o Health indicated
they wished to see underneath a leach field. We are frankly riot sure p,-) >w it is besl for
thc, .t,Owr.r tO I candle this> situation.
L cit twe septic design
plans irci t ttc��a reC crc la r ' " iI
d fcr the �parcel
has . cis arattcchre rc .� n :auldy� Q to rrcc� �ii
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in the file'?
I Per°iow this is a complc:x situation which is not rnade easier by the par-tial c ornpliarrr"e
with the regulations provided by this design elan so feel free to all should you need t(.')
(Jisc,..uss ti-cis further.
Warning,
the following is an editorial observation: It is c le�ar to (.is tprx t (:i r ornplying
syste;rn can be designed on this parcel be ise(:J raps on the unforrrration provic.Jeci can
plans arl(;t we coo not believe this site
warrants any reduced standards from what is
specified ifiec in the regulations. Other septic system designers coca riot seem to have a
probl ry) maintaining compliance with -the design slandar s in Title 5 and tl-rase of the
G arch Andover Board of klealth„ cind we believe it would be unwise of tl e Tower to riot
provide a unfforr i playing field for all.
D(zin
Daniel Ottenheimer, President
Mill River Consulting
Septic, systen-�M(.,jnagern(.,-mt Services
t5 Blackburn urn Clenter
1 1/24/2003
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DelleChiaie, Pamela
From: Johnson,Adele
Sent: Friday, November 21. 20O31O:5OAM
To: San8Ui. Ray; Lo#rmsse` Brian
Cc: DeUoChiaie, Pamela �
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Subject: W1c Jay Rooney re: Septic System Approval �
Mr. Rooney called on Wed. Nov. 19, and I received a second call from Mr. Rooney today. Hn has not heard
anything from the Town V the status of an approval of submitted plans for a new septic system to be installed on
his property. He is relocat,ing to St. Louis in 2 weeks and the sale of his home is pending on the installation of the
new septic system. He asked if this could be a priority because of the time and weather conditions to be able to
install a new septic system. �
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| told him someone would call him today mr Monday with mnexplanation.
Adg|eJ. Jnhns0O
Administrative Secretary
Town Manager's Office
878-888-0510 �
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MERRIMACK ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC,
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS 0 LAND SURVEYORS 0 PLANNERS
66 PARK STREET•ANDOVER,MASSACHUSETTS 01810-TEL(978)475-3555,373-5721 -FAX(978)475-1448® E-MAIL rnerreng @aol.com
November 3, 2003
Mr, Brian LaGrasse
Health Inspector
Town of North Andover . r
27 Charles Street
North Andover, MA 01845
NOV 5 2(�G�w�
RE: 15 North Cross Road
Dear Mr. LaGrasse:
We have received your letter dated September 24, 2003 regarding the above referenced
project. Items 1-12, 15 and 16 have been addressed and the plan has been revised
accordingly.
Items 13, 14 and 17 all relate to additional fill and materials resulting in unnecessary cost to
the homeowner especially#17, which if not granted,results in having to pump the system.
Item 18 relates to the percolation test which the Health Inspector on site determined was
consistent with the soils observed and could be utilized for this design, additionally it is our
opinion that 31.0 CMR 15,100 relates to the soil evaluation process not the percolation test
process which remains unchanged.
On behalf of our client, we feel the issues have been adequately addressed and the design is
consistent with the Boards policies and respectfully request the design be approved as
resubmitted.
Very truly yours,
MERRIMACK ENGINEERING SERVICES
William Dufresne
Project Manager
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DelleChiaie, Pamela
From: Lagrasse, Brian
Sent: Friday, September 26, 2003 1:08 PIVI
To: DelleChiaie, Pamela
Subject: FK 15 North Cross Plan Review
(Ad tNs iellei go out?
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Ottenheimer [maiIto:info@miiIriverconsuIting.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 2:41 PM
To: Heidi Griffin, blagrasse@townofnorthandover.com; pdellechiaie@townofnorthandover.com
Subject: 15 North Cross Plan Review
Heidi, Bricin and Pan-�,
Alts checl p1ease find th(-) plan review for # 15 Nc)t d-h ("'-"ross Road, Some of the required
changes h(.-We beer) previously dsc-,ussed wifl-i Merrirnac*, Engineering on the
telq.A'10r'�E, and are V:)eing in('Jicld�ed here because this pk:m was drcified sorne finle
ago. FUtUre plans of theirs should nol, have cls m(ony concerns as we are seE�ing now.
Dar.�
Mill River Consulting
Septic Systern Manogement Services
5 Blcid,,,burn Center
GIOUCE.'Ster, MA 019,30-22,59
978-282-001 A (zx 1--800-37 T-3044
flfing.corn
9/26/2003
11'OWN (YF P�011'111 ANI)OVI�,R
Office of'C,OMNltJMT'V DEVIF1,01'MENTAND SFMVICES
HEALTH DEPA WIFNI.EN'T
27CHAN,F,`S STWEET
NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETFS 01845
I Icidi Griffin 978 68&9540 phom",
Acting I le.ahli Dircoor 9758,088 9542 FAX
September 24, 2003
Daniel Koravos, P.E.
Merrimack Engineering Services
66 Park Street
North Andover, KA,01.845
Re: 15 North Cross Road, Map 38, Lot 188
Dear Mr. Koravos:
The proposed septic system design plans for the above site dated July 29, 2003 and signed August
28, 2003 have been reviewed. Unfortunately, the plans cannot be approved as submitted.
The following items are in need of attention prior to approval:
1. Please provide all the legal boundaries of the property being served. (3 10 CMR
15.220(4)(a)
2. Please provide the abutter's name for the western boundary. (NA 8.02j)
3. Please provide the distances from the septic tank to the property line and dwelling.
(NA 8.03a-c)
4. Please provide the location and elevation of the foundation drain. If there is no drain,
please make a statement to that effect on the plan. (NA 8.02y)
5. Please specify a compacted firm base for laying the building sewer, (3 10 CMR
15.222(5))
6. Tees may not be replaced with"pre-cast concrete tees". (3 10 CMR 15. 227(1))
7. Tees must extend 6" above the flow line. (3 10 CMR 15. 227(1))
8. The inlet and outlet tees must be located directly under the manholes. (3 10 CMR
15.227(l))
9. Three (3) access manhole covers are required. (3 10 CMR 15.228(2))
10. The septic tank loading must be stated on the plan. (31.0 CMR 15.226(3))
11. Please depict existing and proposed grades in the system profile. (3 10 CMR
220(4)(o))
12. It is not clear from the profile whether there is more than 36" of cover material over
the d-box. Please clarify with either the proposed grade over the d-box and/or a note
requiring a maximum of 36" cover material.
13. Trenches are to be used as the soil absorption system mechanism whenever possible.
Please use trenches in this instance or explain why they cannot be utilized. (3 10 CMR
15.240)
14. Please indicate that removal of soil horizons A& B shall extend at least 6" into the
suitable soil of the C horizon. (NA 9.02)
15. Final grade over the leach facility must be indicated to slope 0.02ft✓ft. (3 10 CMR
15.240(10))
16. Please specify that the distribution lines in a leach field must be connected with a
solid pipe. (N.A. 15.01)
17. The design includes a Local Upgrade Approval request to reduce the separation from
the bottom of the soil absorption system to the estimated seasonal high ground water
from the required 4' to 3'. Several sections of Title 5 do not allow this request to be
granted including 310 CMR 1.5.401 and 404(1)which indicates that whenever
feasible a design should maintain full compliance with the standards in the regulations.
While the concern stated in the Local Upgrade Approval application regarding
pumping to the soil absorption system has legitimacy, it cannot displace the
regulatory requirement to maintain full compliance with the code whenever feasible.
18. A percolation test performed in compliance with the 1995 Code must be completed
and utilized as the basis for the septic system design. (3 10 CMR 15.100)
Additionally, while not a reason for disapproval you are encouraged to consider the following:
1. You should depict the trees and other vegetation which are located in or in close
proximity to the proposed soil absorption system. This will allow you to factor tree
removal or damage in the system layout (if necessary), allow the property owner to
better understand the location and potential impact of the design on the landscape, and
allow the licensed installer to better price the construction.
2. The benchmark selected is for the top of foundation but without a location specified.
In this instance the dwelling is faced with both wood and brick and the foundation
might vary or be difficult to access for the licensed installer. You are encouraged to
consider an exterior elevation which is easy to access and locate.
3. You may wish to design a soil absorption system for the required 743 square feet of
leach area rather than the 900 square feet which is included in this design.
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 North Andover.
Sincerely,
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Brian LaGrasse
Health Inspector
cc: Homeowner
CD&S Dir.
File
SEPTIC PLAN SUBMITTAL FORM
LOCATION:
NEW PLANS: $225.00/Plan�"'I/ Check #:
(Inchides .1" Re-Rev 4-
REVISED-PLANS: YES $ 460.00/Plan---- Check
SITE EVALUATION FORMS INCLUDED: YESO NO
LOCAL UPGRADE FORM INCLUDED: YES NO
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DATE: DATE TO CONSULTANT:--L-L.�L.,
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DESIGN ENGINEER: I:j LL[�
Telephone
OFFICE USE ONLY
When the submission is complete (including check):
t. _--Date stamp plans
2. the DESIGN APPROVAL FOR SOIL ABSORPTION
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM farm
3. Attach file and route to the Health Director for review
Location: 1 � .lam G owners Name: JA 0 . Oe
Map/parcel: �f'1.�� 2, 1O Address:_1� KWR-'TF1 C� P
Installer. Tel#-. GA�Z-`'� �� New(siso) Repair ✓
Date: 7-Z7-a3 Wetlands — 7,one ll --- Soll Symbol Sti1114ame f��" ;U Soil bass_
Deep Observation Hole Logs
Elevation Depth Soil Horizon Soil Texture Soil Color Soil Mottling % Gravel,Stones,etc:
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yet, Gl 6 rt, �,� �„�Y G/,� � �-'G�'' .M..r�.•® �Ir�
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Parent Material l-li" Depth to Bedrock•'^ Stwin=\Vater in the Ho1r.�liYecpin=from Pit Face l 2-3'�ESHG%V: l9 ,fir
sy 513 rte. �riwA
Parent Material i 1,L Depth to Bedrock ^ Standing Water in the Hole: Weeping from Pit Fsce j0!L F,SHMv:
Date Percolation Tests
Observation Hole lr
Depth of Perc
Start Pre-soak
Time at 12"
Time at 9"
Time at 6"
Time(9"-6")_
-Rate Uinllnch
Performed By- Witnessed By-
FORM 9A - Application for Local Upgrade Approval
-Commonwealth of Massachusetts
.;Q r'20C✓:1e— ,Massachusetts
(City/Town)
Application for LOCAL UPGRADE APPROVAL
Title 5,310 CMR 15.000
DEP Approved Form Required by 310 CMR 15.403(1)
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 C-MR 15.4041),is not feasible.
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 a septic system constructed in accordance with either the 1978 Code or 310 CUR 15.000.
Facility Address: I N0&,T-14 GKdS-:;' City/Town: Porzl-0 A K)WV i-V-
Facility/System owner:
Address: Iq
City/Town: 'f State: I-1A,5�,9• Zip: 01
Telephone: ) 1467,—± ?1
Type of Facility(check all that apply): esidential ❑Institutional ❑ Commercial ❑School
Describe facility
Type of existing system: ❑Privy ❑Cesspool(s) 2(!onventional System
❑Other(describe)
Type of soil absorption system(trenches,chambers,leach field,pits,etc) T12E1.>�I
Design Flow per 310 CMR 15.203:.
Design flow of existing system t gpd
Design flow of proposed upgraded system gpd
Design flow of facility 5-Cl gpd
Proposed upgrade of system is: oluntary ❑Required by order, letter,etc.(attach copy)
❑Required following inspection pursuant to 310 CMR 15.301
Provide date of inspection
FORM 9A - Application for Local Upgrade Approval
Department of Environmental Protection DEP Approved Form–3/20102
Page 1 of 3
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Describe the proposed upgrade to the system
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Local Upgrade Approval is requested for:
❑ Reduction in setback(s) (Describe reductions)
❑ Percolation rate for 30 to 60 min/inch Percolation rate min/inch
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❑ Reduction in SAS area of up to 25%
(SAS size and%reduction) SAS sq ft Reduction %
[� 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)
❑ 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 elevation determined by: '
A012 e-A *Fzki2-fe-
(Print or type evaluator's Name) (Signature of evaluator) (Evaluation Date)
Explain why full compliance,as defined in 310 CMR 15.404(1),is not feasible.
(Each section must be completed)
1. An-upgraded system is full compliance with 310 CMR 15.000 is not feasible:
I- UY KA5� '1 r
2 An alternative system approved pursuant to 310 CAM 15.283 to 15.288 is not feasible:
Department of Environmental Protection DEP Approved Form—320/02
Page 2 of 3
FORM 9A - Application for Local Upgrade Approval
3. A shared system is not feasible: W�
4. Connection to a public sewer is not feasible: L -!50t�
'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)
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.
Facility owners signature Date /Z1-0-Z�
Print name
Name of preparer U i�� � ��66 j l eK4 o6 Date' / Z41 6'3
Preparer's Address:
City/Town: A,t4 State: klAv-, . Zip:
Preparer's telephone:_1 gjib
NOTE: 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,Division of Watershed Management,upon issuance by the local approving
authority and before commencement of construction.
Department of Environmental Protection DEP Approved Form—3120102
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