HomeMy WebLinkAboutDisapproval Letter - Correspondence - 597 FOSTER STREET 10/28/2020 •
North Andover Health Department
Community and Economic Development Division
October 28, 2020
Thad Berry, P.E.
ASB Design Group, LLC
363 Boston Street, Route 1
Topsfield, MA 01983
Re: Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Plan for 597 Foster Street(Map 104B, Lot 50)
Dear Mr. Berry:
The proposed wastewater system design plan for the above site dated August 10, 2020,revised
on October 10,2020 and received on October 22, 2020 has been reviewed. Unfortunately,the
plan cannot be approved until the following items are corrected. The specific section in Title 5:
310 CMR 15.000, or North Andover regulation that is not met by this design follows each item
where applicable.
1. Soil evaluation forms 11 & 12 must contain correct soil evaluation information.
2. The design plan must contain the location of all test pits and percolation tests (310 CMR
15.220(4)(i)).
3. Change the soil descriptions to match the soil testing field notes.
4. Specify the horizons of soil to be removed and replaced with sand fill (for example: Soil
horizons A & B to be removed).
5. The following statement is required(per NA 3.2): "I certify the locations, elevations and
ties shown on this plan result from an actual survey made on the ground".
6. Label all deep observation holes on the plan.
7. A minimum of 2 deep observation holes are required in the primary disposal area(310
CMR 15.102(2)).
8. Notate the top of the distribution box chamber is to be <= 36"below grade (310 CMR
15.221(7)).
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North Andover Health Department, Town Hall, 120 Main Street,
North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688. 9542
Please feel free to contact the office or Mill River Consulting at 978-282-0014 with any
questions you may have. We look forward to working with you to obtain a wastewater treatment
and dispersal system which will be in compliance with all regulations and assure protection of
public health and the environment of North Andover.
Sincerely,
r
Brian J. LaGrasse, CEHT
Director of Public Health
cc: Owner
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North Andover Health Department, Town Hall, 120 Main Street,
North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688. 9542