HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrders Letters and Photos - 50 ROYAL CREST DRIVE 7/5/2018 North Andover Health Department
Community and Economic Development Division
NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF HEALTH
ORDER TO CORRECT
Issued under the provisions set forth in the State Sanitary Code,Article II,Minimum.
Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, 105 CMR 41.0.000.
Irate: July 5,201.8
To Owner of Record: Property Location:
AIMCO/TTA MS235 7 Royal Crest Drive
Three Galleria Tower North Andover,MA 01845
131.55 Noel Road,Suite 100 LB 235 Parcel.ID: 210/025.0-0035-0000.0; and
Dallas,TX 75240-5090 21.0/025.0-0066-0000.0
Re: Building 7- Chronic Dampness
Dear AIMCO/TTA MS235:
Thank you for your cooperation and working with this department to determine the
cause of the chronic dampness violation documented in the aforementioned building. The
Health Department has previously documented chronic dampness issues in this building and as
a result, the Health Department and Cornerstone Land Associates performed soil testing on
June 19, 2018 to determine the estimated seasonal high water table, the soil profile and any
potential causes of the chronic dampness within this dwelling. I have reviewed and analyzed
all the soil data from the test pits, soil logs and the USGS soil survey and determined that the
source of the chronic dampness is groundwater infiltration and surface water penetration
through the foundation of the building.
The source of the chronic dampness within Unit 7-002, Unit 7-004 and possibly within
other bottom floor units in this building is the infiltration of groundwater up into the subfloor
and penetration of surface water through the foundation. According to the soil data obtained
around Building 7, the seasonal high water table ranges from 1.6"to 1.7' below grade. The
elevation of the finished first floor in this building is subterranean and within the range of the
estimated seasonal high water table surrounding the building. Any other dwelling unit within
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North.Andover health Department, 1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2035,
North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978,688.9540 Fax: 978.688.8476
this range will also be subject to groundwater infiltration, chronic dampness, poor indoor air
quality and the proliferation of mold, mildew and fungi. The soil testing also revealed that the
soil surrounding the subject building is extremely dense and very compact. This type of soil
does not infiltrate surface runoff or rain water quickly enough and.creates a perched water table
and. groundwater mounding around the subject building. Some of this water will infiltrate
down. through the less compact soil immediately adjacent to the foundation and will penetrate
through foundation cracks and through holes created by the metal form ties that were left in
place during construction.
A comprehensive measure needs to be taken to alleviate the violation and be in
compliance with the Order to Correct dated November 2, 201.5 and March 6, 201.8. One
recommended option would be the installation of a perimeter drain to intercept rising
groundwater and sealing the foundation walls to eliminate surface water penetration.
The North Andover Board of Health hereby Orders that Royal Crest do the following:
1. Submit a Proposed Scope of Work and Signed Contract within Five (5) business
days to the Board of Health for approval. The Proposed Scope of Work shall be to
perform said work to alleviate the chronic dampness violation and must be
approved in writing,
2. The work proposed is to be completed within Thirty (30) days of execution of said
contract.
If you have any questions,comments or concerns,please feel free to call me between the
hours of 8:00-4:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday,8:00-6:00 on Tuesday and 8:00-12:00
on Friday. If you have any questions,comments or concerns, please feel free to call me anytime,
Sincerely,
Bran J.4adra- sse,CEFIT
Director of Public Health
CC: Board of Health
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Maria Diglacomo, Community Manager
AIMCO
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North Andover Health Department, 1.600 Osgood Street, Building 20, Suite 2-36,
North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688.8476