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Mr. Steven Smolak
762 Dale Street
North Andover, MA 0 1945
Subject: Delucia Way Subdivision
Dear Mr. Smolak,
The following are my observations from my recent site visits to the subject subdivision:
I., Castings in the roadway are elevated above the finish binder elevation., This condition needs,to be
addressed before the Town can provide services, especially and particularly snow plowing, to this
subdivision.
2. The rim grades of the two catch basins that form the double catch basin in the cul-de-sac portion of the
roadway are at different elevations and need to be adjusted properly.
3. The quality of the finish product was flawed at one particular location. This apparently was due to the
raised elevations of the castings, which prevented the area from being properly rolled and compacted.
This area needs to be repaired.,
4. 1 took depth measurements of the recently installed bituminous binder pavement at three(3) locations.
In each case, the thickness of pavement was less than the 3"mini'mum requirement of the Subdivision
Regulations. At a fourth location the depth appeared to be less than I".These 'Items must be brought up
to meet the minimum requirements of the,Subdivision Regulations.
5. The binder pavement was installed around two existing poles that have yet to,be relocated by the utility
owner. Please provide the details, of how the poles will be removed will they be cut below pavement
grade or removed completely), and how the pavement and base disturbed by the removal of the poles
will be addressed.
The above issues need to be addressed and corrective measures taken. The installation of a one inch minimuni
overlay of bituminous concrete may solve some of the concerns of Items 1, 3, and 4 above; however,you need to
identify areas where the existing binder may be less than 2"and assure this department that a minimum of 3"of
binder pavement will exist after this overlay is placed. In addition, adjustment of structures to finish binder
grades is required.
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The above work needs to be completed by September 1, 2002, or before your request for lot release from the
Planning Board, whichever is sooner.
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Issues from my previous Memorandum to you dated 05-07-02 which have yet to be complied with are as
follows:
1, item 2: Please submit to DPW certified testing as required by Subdivision Regulations 6.5.2 for gravel
sub-base and gravel backfill.No test reports have been received.
2. Item 3: Manufacturer's certification is required by Subdivision Regulations 6.5.2 for pipe and
appurtenances, and precast structures. No certification has been received.
3. Item 4: DPW has approved use of 12"processed gravel in place of 8"gravel and 4"processed gravel.
Gravel should be laid in two 6" lifts.Please certify that you complied with this request.
4. Item 6: If required, a 1"minimum leveling course should be installed just prior to finish paving. This item
may be required pending condition of binder pavement at the time you request to place final pavement. An
item will be identified in the Bond Release Estimate for this work.
5. Item 10: Provide DPW with interim as-built plans for water, sewer, drainage and roadway. Inverts,rims
and pipe ip slopes es should be shown. The plan presented today, June 3, 2002, does not meet the requirements
specified.
The above five(5) items of work need to be completed before the Division of Public works will consider a
favorable recommendation to the Planning Board on your request for lot release.As previously stated,the first
five(5) issues identified in this letter must be completed by September 1, 2002, or before your request for lot
release from the Planning Board,whichever is sooner.
Very truly yours,
Robert E.Beshara, P.E.
Director of Engineering
Cc: J William.Hmurciak,P.E. Director DPW
Tim Willett, Superintendent water& Sewer
Heidi Griffin,Director of Community Development
Clayton Mitchell,North Andover Planning Board
6-1-02 Delucia fray-Compliance with Subdivision Regulations