HomeMy WebLinkAbout- Correspondence - 2198 TURNPIKE STREET 9/6/2018 (7) JM ASSOCIATES
Land Planning-Civil Engineerin--Surveyink
325 Main St.
North Reading, Ma. 01864
Tel. 978-664-6668 Fax 978-664-8155
JLII\= 31.1. 2017
Brian LaGrasse RECEIVED
Director ALIG 0 9 ?,0 1
North Andover Health Dept.
120 Main St. TOWN OF NORTHAA E1
North Andover, Ma 01845 HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Re: Variance Request
2198 Turnpike St. Septic System
Dear Mr. 1,aGrasse
On behalf of Mr. Jorge Solano I hereby request a variance from the North Andover Board
of Health in regard to section 310 CMR 15.104(4)—percolation test. 310 CMR, 15,104 (4)
requires a percolation test to be performed at every proposed disposal area.
An excessive amount of fill was placed at this site in years past. In our Test Pit 47 there
is seven feet of fill and another fourteen inches of buried "B * horizon. The combination
of that excessive fill and a groundNvater table determined to be high tip into the "B"
horizon makes the possibility of getting a percolation test in the "C" horizon all but
impossible. A percolation test was able to be conducted at Test Pit 46 in nearly identical
material.
It is mV opinion that a level of environmental protection equivalent to that provided under
3 310 ("
,N, 4R 15.000 can be achieved xvithout strict application of the provision of CMR,
15.104(4).
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Very Trull,. Yours,
Joh-n McQuilkin PE
Principal Engineer
JM Associates
Cc: Jorge Solano
July 31, 2017
2198 Turnpike St.
North Andover, Ma 01845
Brian LaGrasse
Director
North Andover Health Dept.
120 Main St.
North Andover,Ma 01845
Re: Septic System Design
2198 'Turnpike St., North Andover., Ma 01845
Dear Mr. LaGrasse
I hereby' certify that I am the owner of the above property and that
(1)1 have been provided a copy of the Infiltrator Technolog\ Title 5 FA approval letter,
Owner's Manual and operation and Maintenance Manual and that I agree to comply with
all terms and conditions of these documents,
(2) 1 Understand the design does not provide for the use of garbage grinders.
(3) That, whether or.not covered by a warranty. I understand the requircrnent to repair.
replace, modify or take any other action as required by the Dept. of Environmental
Protection or the North Andover Board of Health if the "[)ept, or Board of Health
determines the system to be failing to protect public health and safety, and the
environment as defined in 310 CMR 15,303.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Very Truly Yours,
,Jorge. Sblano
JM ASSOCIATES
L,and Planning-Civil Engincering-Sui-veying
325 Main St.
Not-th Reading, Ma. 01.864
Tel. 978-664-6668 Fax 978-664-8155
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August 1. 2017
Brian LaGrasse
Director
North Andover Health Dept,
120 Main St.
North Andover. Ma 01845
Re: 2198 Turnpike St. Subsurface Se,,vage Disposal System Plan (Map 1080 Lot 6)
Dear Mr. LaGrasse
In response to the comments noted in your letter of July 20. 2017 we are submitting
revised plans dated August 2. 2017, We have addressed VOUr comments as follows:
1, A Local Uplg�'aoe Approval! request is required for only test pit within the proposed
disposal system area (3 10 10 CMR 15.40-4{'-)(k).
I have enclosed the Lt`,I request.
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A Title 5 variance request is required to ha,\e no percolation lces[�v�thin the proposed
disposal system area (3 10 (-'Nl R 15.104(4)).
I have enclosed the variance request
3, A note or chart: is I-CqUirecl to bo on the desilgri plan listing all -varlances and Local
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,I nole has been added to the clesi�rrr plata
4. Please submit the Local Upgrade Approval request tbrm 9A \vith the revised plan.
The L(,,7A request is enclosed
5. On sheet ', of 2, Clic site plan view does nor depict isle: proposed fin sli ggradl.ric' as sho,,vn
on thic profile vic'%v, All-so makle sarc the proposed fillish gl-ading rriects the breakout
reclulirernem for all trenches. -1-11he carrent exlstmg grading does not ia-.eet the breakout
tor-.1re-11clies -1
I have addedfinish gl-oding to the site plan.
Also I have re-evaluated the elevation ref seasonal hi,,,;,h ground crater beneath the
proj.)osed trenches. 1plolted a seasonal high grow7d water elevation line between test piss
6 and 7. This plot resulted in the revised seasonal high seater elevations shoe vii on sheet
2, These revised elevations allowed me to lower lhe .q,,slein 1?i,, V78ftet and cis 4')-es"It
the,system is no longer ci mounded systema.
6. Tndicate on the design plan my Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Prograin inapped
areas (NA .3.2'j. '-Mass GIS maps inAcate an ama In chso poxIdy to be prOpowd
disposal s1stem.
the Ahnowl H(-,,,riiuge und Endungered.�l)ecies Line hus been (141cled to the plall.
1 SWCc be Mkator Chanil)er sysicii-- is proposcdaanalteriative soil albs ooption s�'Stenl
the -Standard Condilms Rv ARMak, SO AbwMdon Symems %vith Geneml Lie
CenHkWun andbrApprowd am Remclal TAC will, apply. 111case provide the
RAKwIg as semi ed A the appn=l conditions Section 11(is):
pwof'that the Lksywo-has sarislricloriC,,. Coin!)Ie!ed anv re(Illired training kv
the C,,Ooljxotvjbr the arra installation ql'lhe
trainim" is required by the gle"gny, for BmAkngu 0004 hulmjqq,
by he DeOgner thal 11"'e desi'?n colyr)rws "o the A,�,�Pmval, (v.,y
C,'Onl,qai^v Desi -! Giiidance, and 310 (71,[R 1-5,000: and
nqIe &u been odded to the &—In
a Colykadon. s1wed hv the Chvner of ineord'fi)r ihp
e rojwj-x_, i o he Fe.11-ed bv
the Technolog,,,, stating that theprol.)e7-ty 0,ttwel",
1- hos heen,?)�.Ovided a coypy of'.1lic? Title 5 I/A
Me Ower 1 AWW and the jeradon andAktinienance 1,Wanual,
O"d the Mwpr novep, in Pnniniv Wh roll ipianq and rnnTHnnv
.4 culi Tation by the gnmo, A englyed
2. fior Svstems installed zmde;- a .)R.emedial L'se Approval, the 01"!rIer
agrees lofijlflll his res popsi,'bilities to t)rovide a Deed A-wice cis
Fequi;-ed by ,310 CAIR .1 52870 0"
and the-4pprovwl;
I jW' S',rstems installed wider a Remedial Use Approval, the O-ivner
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algres tojilltyll his res.ponsibilities to !);-ovide vvrilten notrficafion
to arty iieic 0-stwer-, as r'eqvired h,,, 310 CAIR,
15.287(5).-
Iter's 2 7i�vl letter
4. rJ'the design does not pl-ovidejbr the i!se ofgarbage grinders, the
1'esniction is imdevstood and accepted,- and
3. -heihe)- oi, not covered b-v a i,,'arraniv, the S 'stem Owner
undei,stands the )-equz!-emew to repair', i,,eplcico, modify or take an`I
othei, action as, r-eqziiiwd b"v the De'i)urinvent or� the I-A-11, if The
Deer o7- the LAA determines the .S� ,slem to befiailing to
p'otecl public health andsqfLtv and the environment, as defined 1'f?
310 CUR 15.30.3.
A cer-tification by the owner is enclosed addi-e.Mi 12 4F4 and 5
S. In accordance xith 11(7
of"Standard Ccrnditions foi-A!ternative Soil Absorption
Svsterns with Genera! use coz-'Ifi,cation andlor Approved for Remedial Us'&'. plca�C
1"T.ovicle a best fcasible, upgrade plan,
zI hesl'Eeq�sLble uphrcrcde
plan is shm v3) on the desi ZjptyLL
I trust that Nve have adequately addressed your comments and Nve hope to receive your
approval of this design sign as soon as Possible,
Very TrLily Yours,
John McQuilkin PE
Principal Engineer
JM Associates
Cc: Jorge Solano
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City/Town of
°.; For - 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.
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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
15,404(1), 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 15.415.
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 forms 1. Facility Name and Address:
on the computer,
use only the tab Jorge Solano
key to move your Name
cursor-do not 2198 Turnpike St
use the return
key. Street Address 01845
North Andover w _.. ._ - -
- -- ---- zip Code
�uf res CRyfTown State
2. Owner Name and Address (if different from above).
Name Street Address
City/Town State
____.____..
lip Code Folephone Number
3. Type of Facility (check all that apply):
® Residential ❑ Institutional ❑ Commercial ❑ School
4. Describe Facility:
Residential Septic_System __ ..__.._.., _....
5. Type of Existing System:
❑ Privy Cl Cesspool(s) ❑ Conventional ❑ Other(describe below):
Unknown
6. Type of soil absorption system (trenches, chambers, leach field, pits, etc):
Infiltration Chamber Trenches --..._-_.....-
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
= City/Town of
Form 9A - Application for Local Upgrade Approval
i IEP 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)
7. Design Flow per 310 CMR 15.203:
330 - -._...... _.
Design flow of existing system: gpd
3301
Design flow of proposed upgraded system gpd
330
Design flow of facility: 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 15.301date of inspection
2. Describe the proposed upgrade to the system:
Existing leaching facility and septic tank to be removed and replaced with 1500 gallon septic tank and
four infiltration trenches.
3. Local Upgrade Approval is requested for(check all that apply):
❑ Reduction in setback(s) -describe reductions:
❑ Reduction in SAS area of up to 25W _ -size
re
p% duction
SAS rt.
Reduction in separation between the SAS and high groundwater:
Separation reduction
ft.
Percolation rate min./inch
Depth to groundwater
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City/Town of
M car -- Application car Leal 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):
❑ Reduction of 12-inch separation between inlet and outlet tees and high groundwater
Use of only one deep hole in proposed disposal area
Use of a sieve analysis as a substitute for a perc test
Other requirements of 310 CMR 15.000 that cannot be met-_-describe and specify sections of the
Code:
15.1044) no perc test within thepro r�osesy
d dis osal stem area.
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)(h)(1). The soil evaluatormust be a
member or agent of the local approving authority,
High groundwater evaluation determine
�:b
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` Date evaluation
Evaluator's
Name tt�pe or print) signature
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:
A conventional system was considered but due to excessive fill being placed on the lot in the past the
site had limited area. __._......
2. An alternative system approved pursuant to 310 CMR 15.283 to 15.288 is not feasible:
The system is in feasible and in compliance with the exception of only one test pit being excavated
within the proposed leaching system and the perc test being performed outside of the proposed leaching
system. Perc test could not be performed due to an excessive amount of fill. Second test pit could not be
performed due to proximity of the existing system -- -
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
�� City/Town of
11: -- Form 9A -- Application for Local Upgrade r®v l
; 5 used but the
DEP has provided this form for use by local Boards of Health, Other forms may be
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:
Not applipable
4. Connection to a public sewer is not feasible:
Prohibitive cost.
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
0 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
1, 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 owner's Sig/nature j�� j Date
Jorge Solano �� 1
Print Mame
JIM Associates 7-31-17
Name of Preparer Date
325 Main St. North Reading_..._
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Preparer°s address City own
Ma 01 864 978-664-6668_.._
State/21P Cade Telephone
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