HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - 52 SUTTON HILL ROAD 12/31/1997 Domicile Trust
187 Sanborn Lane
Reading,MA 01867
December 31, 1996
Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Planner
North Andover Planning Board
Town Hall Annex
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: 52 Sutton Hill Rd.
Dear Kathleen:
This letter is being written in regards to the above referenced property. Presently I am trying to
obtain sign offs from all Town departments with respect to obtaining an occupancy permit. One
condition of the planning Board Special Permit is to install a hedge,fence,etc. along the no
disturbance boundary that has been established on a line 100 feet from the edge of the wetlands. At
this time the Boundary has not been installed.
This house has recently been put under agreement with a very quick closing schedule. I was not
expecting that I would be closing on this house until sometime in the spring, so I was going to
install an evergreen shrub boarder along the no disturbance boundary at that time. The quick
closing has put me in a tough position since it is now too late to plant any shrubbery.
With this letter I will certify to you that I will plant the row of shrubbery by June 1, 1997 and I
agree to make the release of the Planning Board Bond that I have placed on the property
conditional to the planting of the shrubs.
I hope this letter is satisfactory and you can sign my building permit card upon its receipt. Thank
you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
Yours truly,
-
Henry Bendi ;rte lcran
APR April 22,1996
Dear Planning Board Members,
Thank you for your consideration during the public hearings for development of the Sandra
Lane property. I regret only that the 100'buffer zone that the abutters worked so long and so hard to
achieve for the tributary to the Hatch was not strictly upheld regardless of inconvenience to the
developer.
Sometimes there is a feeling of inadequacy when a citizen"off the street,"so to speak,tries
to be a"quick study"regarding things municipal and addresses them at a public hearing. Usually it
is after the public hearing is closed that(s)he reflects on the content and procedure. In that context I
would like to make the following observation.
When I asked the Planning Board for guidance regarding paper streets(Glen Road),
Attorney Mahoney told me in effect,"We don't touch that,talk to the developer,it might be a legal
matter." The developer might be someone with whom the citizen is in opposition for one reason or
another;it is not a comfortable exchange for either party. My inquiries regarding paper streets
resulted in two opposing opinions from past and present owners of the land.
In former times one called the Highway Surveyer who answered questions about paper
streets with authority and without hesitation-as Mr.Perna of the DPW did when I phoned him
after the fact. Therefore,my question is: Has the Planning Board turned over decision making
regarding paper streets to the developer? If they have, in my opinion,it is an abrogation of
responsibility and bypasses the DPW.
If the Planning Board could have articulated an opinion,or had referred me to Mr.Perna I
would have been satisfied. I would very much prefer their judgement to that of the developer-of-
the-day.
Attorney Mahoney's demurral on the last page of the Planning Board Notice of Decision is
puzzling. It is excerpted from notes of the meeting as follows: Mr.Mahoney asked who owned Glen
Road? Mr.Burke replied that he does,and Mr.Mahoney stated that"you don't really have to do
anything for the neighbors do you?" Mr.Burke replied,"that's right." Previous court action by the
developers indicates awareness of rights of the abutters to Glen Road. Otherwise why would there
have been court proceedings and ultimately private negotiation? A developer may not have to be
generous with easements for sewerage tie-up,etc.,nor have to respond willingly to the Planning
Board's Conditions; but right of access is another matter.
I intrude upon your valuable time with these observations.Thank you for reading them.
Very truly yours,
Mary Armitage
12 Sutton Hill Road
North Andover,MA 01845
cc:Mr.George Perna,DPW
February 19, 1996 Mary Armitage
12 Sutton Hill Road
North Andover, MA 01845
Tel. 685-2255
Ref: Numbering of Sandra Lane/
Sutton Hill Road lots
I am aware of the ease with which the Fire Department and emergency
equipement can find a house now that North Andover uses 911. Continuity
of numbers does not have the importance that it once did. My remarks do
not apply to that aspect of assigning street numbers.
Nevertheless, if the side by side driveways in the development that we are
discussing were known as Glen Drive or Glen Way or Sutton Hill Court and
the numbers were #2 and #4 there would not be the perception, regardless of
the presence or absence of rules and regulations, that "in-the-rear" building is
affirmed. These lots, numbered in this way, would be easy to find compared
to those on Sutton Hill Road. Consider that there has been never any
reasonable continuity to house numbers on this street. They have
confounded UPS, Federal Express, florists, repair and delivery people, and
visiting relatives for years.
For example, the first house on your left, the even numbered side of Sutton
Hil Road coming off Johnson St., is clearly numbered #173. It faces Sutton
Hill Road but is actually on Johnson St. The next house on your left
(Armitage) is the real first house on the even numbered side of Sutton Hill
Road. It is #12. Next to it is Caimi, #44; then Bradley, #62; and Pernokas is
#80. Then we have Lampros, #100; and Segal, #118. Even if one allows for
dividing lots the increments are without logic.
On the odd numbered side the first house on the right coming off Johnson St.
is Mallen, #47; then Kellan, #49 (a bit of logic there); then Burke, #71; then
O'Neil, #85; Watson, #101; and Pepe. #115, etc., etc
So, to put #50 and #52 behind #12 and #62 might be good marketing but
doesn't make much sense otherwise. Perhaps the DPW should reconsider.
Thanks for your attention.
February 19, 1996
Mary Armitage
Sutton Hill Road
North Andover, MA 01845
Tel. 508-685-2255
Ref. Watershed - Sandra
Lane and Sutton Hill
Road lots
I have suggested that in the interest of public health and the common good
that neither developer nor abutter should bargain for allowed exceptions
within the Watershed except for most grave and serious reasons.
I have heard a representative of the developer say in defense of requesting an
exception within a buffer zone that, "If you're going to build a house,
practically speaking, you have to build a lawn." Is that really reason enough
for an exception? I was also told in regard to the 25' allowance for a lawn
within the 100 ft' buffer zone that "we have allowed it all over town" and that
"they (the developers) will do it anyhow." That is not a good enough reason.
rr It is a terrible reason.
Therefore I repeat my request in the interest of constancy that in the area of
t�6 the ponds of the Hatch tributary that your discretionary power opt on the
side of maintaining the 100 buffer that was enforced before 1994.
Whatever disadvantage accrues to abutter or developer is as nothing
compared to the long term good accrued to the water supply of North
Andover and the knowledge that it is being protected admirably and ably
by our officials.
Thank you for your consideration of my remarks.
Mary Armitage
12 Sutton Hill Road
North Andover, MA 01845
Tel. 508-685-2255
North Andover Planning Board
Planning Department a
146 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Dear Members ,
I think that the following observations ought to be made
at this time.
It won 't be long before developers in North Andover start
looking for private way access to "rear" lots and another
building spurt will begin. That which defines North Andover 's
character will suffer its final indignity.
I am aware Of the Johnson Street 'gear" building proposal
because I received legal notice as an abutter.
I also received legal notice of the development of Sandra
Lane lots because I am an abutter. Within that proposal the
Sutton Hill Road "rear" lot concept took me by surprise.
Practically speaking, houses are going to be in the rear of
other houses on Sutton Hill Rdad no matter what - it has been
always merely a question of when. If they had been built on Glen
Road they would have been Glen Road houses whose back yards met
Sutton Hill Road back yards. Nothing wrong with that.
If houses were built on Sandra Lane, they would be Sandra Lane
houses, built near rear lot lines with back yards meeting
Sutton Hill Road back yards. Access from the front lot line
might have to be over small bridges, but no precident setting
here, just back yards meeting other back yards.
But when you have these same lots with frontage on Sandra Lane,
lots that have no lot line on Sutton Hill Road, and access is
allowed by a private way, and the addresses used are Sutton Hill
Road addresses; then there is a problem and the intent of our
regulations is thwarted. The visual aspect of back yards meeting
other back yards is the same, but the legalities involved are
exceedingly different. A precident is set for "rear" lot construction
on any street where a developer can find footage for a private way
and acceptable "rear" lot measurements to qualify for a special
Permit. Is it coincidence that two precident setting proposals
have come before the planning board at the same time - one
seeming to legitimize the other. Ten years ago we were warned
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of this by a planning board member - he was absolutely correct.
It concerns me also to see the puzzlement and frustration of
good citizens as they have to accommodate aberrant access, odd
placement of houses, and change in the character of their
neighborhood. Why is it that they have to negotiate for that
which they thought was theirs; privacy, vista, security and
value. I think it is time to reverse this procedure.
I urge you to study this problem, to consult with the fire
department, police department, and highway surveyor and to
submit an article to town meeting in order to stop this
disastrous concept. Private ways to "rear" lot construction
is a bad idea that should be prohibited in North Andover.
With kind regards and appreciation for your attention,
Mary Armitage
cc - for your members
NEW ENGLAND ENGINEERING SERVICES
INC
Attn:Kathleen Bradley Colwell
North Andover Planning Board January 16, 1996
Town Hall Annex
North Andover,Ma. 01845 _M
Re: Sandra Lane and Sutton Hill Rd. Watershed Permits D i
JAM 1 6 1996
Dear Kathleen: ®t �@ y�
Enclosed you will find the following:
PLAN f ��is
1. Original Form A plan for lots 28B,30B,31A,and 32A that is dated Aug 18, 1981 and
recorded on September 10, 1981.
2.An environmental impact statement as required under the watershed bylaw Section 4 iii.
3. Several new copies of the proposed plan for the site.
I will be at the Planning Board meeting tonight to discuss this matter.If you have any other questions
please do not hesitate to call.
Yours Truly,
Benmin C.Osgood J �
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Town of North Andover 1 NORTH ,
OFFICE OF 3?0 ,��o ,`6tioL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES
146 Main Street
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 9SS4 cNUS��
(508) 688-9533
TO: Kathleen Colwell, Town Planner
FROM: Michael D. Howard, Natural Resource/Land Use Planner
DATE: January 16, 1996
RE: WETLAND DELINEATION- Sandra Lane/Sutton Hill Road
The above referenced Watershed Special Permit filing is also before the North Andover
Conservation Commission (NACC) as two separate Notice of Intent (NOI) filings for proposed
re-grading and house construction within the buffer zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland
(B VW)•
This Department is responsible for review and subsequent approval of all wetland delineation's
within 100' of proposed"work". Delineating or verifying BVW boundaries in the winter months,
especially with deep snow cover or frozen soil conditions, is difficult and under some extreme
circumstances virtually impossible. Vegetation and other indicators of hydrology are not readily
observable or may be misleading during these times. The Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) recommends that BVW delineation's be avoided if possible when deep snow
cover or"deep freeze" conditions exist.
This Department has no formal policy but rather reviews each filing on a case-by-case basis. I
attempted to review the delineation for Sandra Lane/Sutton Hill Road on Tuesday, January 16,
1996 but conditions did not allow for an approval. It was physically impossible to review a
wetland resource area covered by three feet of snow and ice. The applicant, Mr. Benjamin
Osgood has agreed to a continuation with the NACC to allow for approval of the delineation
when conditions allow. A firm date has yet to be established but will likely be Wednesday,
February 7, 1996. I will keep you updated as to the status of this filing.
Thank you.
BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535
Julie Parrino D.Robert Nicetta Michael Howard Sandra Starr Kathleen Bradley Colwell
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Domicile Trust
187 Sanborn Lane
Reading,MA 01867
(617)942-2228/(617)944-5155-FAX
Kathleen Bradlee Calwell August 6, 1996
Town of North Andover
Community Development and Services
146 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Lot 31A-- 52 Sutton Hill Road
Dear Ms. Bradlee Calwell:
Below please find the work schedule for the aforementioned property, these dates
are within proximity of the work to be completed
Descrri tion Date
• Site Preparation 08/19/96
• Foundation 08/19/96 j
• Water& sewer 08/22/96
• I
Infiltration, catch basin& driveways 08/22/96
• Regrading area 08/22/96
• Framed in, window, roof shingled exterior 08/22/96
• Rough electricity, plumbing and heating 09/07/96
• Insulation, rough& finish plaster or dry wall complete 10/19/96
• Standing finish, kitchen cabinets& floors laid 10/28/96
• Finish plumbing, electric, heating& all appliances 11/21/96
• Cleanup to include all miscellaneous items 11/15/96
• Landscaping (walks, drive, etc.) 10/15/96
If you should need further assistance, please feel free to contact my home at the
phone number listed above.
Sincerely,
Henry Bendikian
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PLANNING BOARD
April 4, 1996
North Andover Planning Board
Town Hall Annex
North Andover,MA 01845
Dear Mr. Chairman:
Enclosed are 10 copies of the revised plan for lots 28B,30B, 31A,and 32A Sandra Lane. The required
modifications that are listed in the special permit approvals that were recently issued by your board have
been made.If there is any other information that you need please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours truly,
Benjamm.C. Osgood.
President
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the town ot`North Andover. In pumiouhn we will r4l)m nn the pumndal this proect has fur
sign.ificanl dglpdratlon on the quality of LAc C ochichewick waiers
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(2) 1)() not 2110u' h0USing Qenn=rit sirumul conatru4tion to take rd= within 100' of
:•I�lineatc�� `�ctlanc� aounCi�iry.
(3) Housing mstew,ite.r >tnd svwaI4: ~Mould obt be deposited info the subsoil bul �hmdd
rather be puMpCd Or piped u(tt til the Watershed frotootion District; attd
(a) Impervious surfau, rttnof'f should he directed to infiltrator dry Nvells for treatmcnt by
1 wn trUtn'uts,SUhtioil •ilttrllh , ">ri111C fl til7 )� 1; ICttCri
If the above inenIi011ed solutions are apphed and VUnditwaally adhered to,the high
concentrailons cif nitre gen, phosphorous and other inorganic chemicals will be greatly
reduced or COMM all together, It is our opinion, this sittttle-tinnily rc:sidQri(ii11 develnpnnen.t
v�j„�,llt)t �ifnifc,i rifly degulde the quality oCwatcr in or entering fake Coclaicltewick:
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North Andover Planning Board February 2, 1996
To%Nm Hall Annex
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Sandra Lane Watershed Permits ✓
Dear Mr. Chairman: —
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Please accept this letter as an additional submittal of information in regar tot a watershed special
permits for lots 28B, 30B, 3IA, and 32A Sandra Lane:At the last public meeting regarding this submittal,
questions were raised about how the runoff would be controlled and how the possible pollution hazards
found in driveway runoff could be mitigated.
The plan was originally designed to use the natural cleansing effect of overland flow of the runoff through
the wooded buffer zone of the wetlands. In addition to this, this office has redesigned the plan so that all
runoff water enters a series of leaching chambers before being sent through the wooded buffer cone. This
system of leaching chambers is relatively new in Massachusetts,but has been used in many other areas of
the country with great success. Infiltrator systems of Old Saybrook CT. manufactures a low profile plastic
leach chamber that does not require the use of any stone. These low profile infiltrators will allow the
runoff water to filter into the subsoil layer of the soil stratum. This layer, as described in the enclosed
S.C.S. soil description for the area, is very permeable and has a very high filtration effect upon water
introduced into the layer.
The design changes that have been made use the following criteria.
1. All of the driveway runoff will first enter a catch basin with a sump to settle out
heavy solids such as sand and stone. Oil separators have not been included in the
design since it is the opinion of this office that they will not be maintained.
2. All driveway runoff will enter a subsurface absorption system to dissipate the
stormwater discharge into the ground.
3. All gutters discharge into the subsurface absorption system to dissipate the
flow from the roof into the ground.
4. All subsurface absorption chambers are designed to store a 1" rainfall event
with no reliance on absorption to constitute part of the storage.
With the additions to the plan, it is the opinion of this office that the watershed of lake Ccchichewick will
be protected to an even greater degree than the original proposal which used only over surface filtration of
the stormwater.
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To demonstrate the consistency of the soil on the site with the description listed in the Soil Conservation
Service books, three soil logs have been included as an attachment to this letter. These soil logs were done
on site this week.The locations of these soil logs are shown on the plan.
1 will be at your February 6, 1996 planning board meeting to discuss this matter. If you have any questions
before that time please do not hesitate to call.
Yours truly,
Benlan n C. Osgood Jr
President
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NEW ENGLAND ENGINEERING SERVICES
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INFILTRATOR SIZE CALCULATIONS
LOT # 32A:
Calculate impervious area:
Driveway: 240' x 12' + 50' x 24' + 10' x 10' = 4180 sq. ft,
House: 30' x 85 ` = 2550 sq. ft.
Total Impervious area= 6730 sq, ft.
Calculate runoff based on a 1" rainfall event:
6730 sq, ft, x 1/12 ft = 560 cu, ft.
Calculate number of infiltrators needed:
560 cu. ft, / 16.3 cu, ft. per infiltrator section = 34 sections
use 21 8.75' of infiltrator trench
LOT 430B and #31A driveways;
Calculate impervious area:
Driveways: 170' x 12' x 2 = 4080 sq, ft.
Total Impervious area=4080 sq. ft,
Calculate runoff based on 1" rainfall event:
4080 sq. ft, x 1/12 ft = 340 cu. ft,
-- Calculate number of'infiltrators needed:
340 cu, ft, 1 16.3 cu, ft. per infiltrator section = 21 sections
use 131' of infiltrator trench
LOT 31 A:
Calculate impervious area:
Driveway: 160' x 12' + 40' x 20' = 2720 sq. ft.
House: 50' x 60' = 3000 sq. ft.
Total impervious area= 5720 sq, ft.
Calculate runoff based on 1" rainfall:
5720 sq. ft. x 1/12 ft =477 cu, ft.
Calculate number of infiltrators:
477 cu, ft. / 16.3 cu. ft. per infiltrator= 30 infiltrator units
use 1 87.5 ` of infiltrator trench
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Lot 3 OB:
Calculate impervious area:
Driveway: 240' x 12' + 24' x 20' = 3360 sq, ft.
House: 26' x 75' = 1950 sq. ft.
Total impervious area= 5310 sq. ft.
Calculate runoff based on 1" rainfall:
5310 sq. ft. x 1/12 ft. = 443 cu. ft.
Calculate number of infiltrators:
443 cu. ft. / 16.3 cu. ft. per infiltrator section= 28 infiltrator units
use 175' of infiltrator trench
LOT 28B
Calculate impervious area:
Driveway: 140' x 12' + 30' x 30' + 10' x 10' = 2680 sq. ft.
House: 30' x 60' = 1800 sq. ft.
Total impervious area=4480 sq. ft.
Calculate runoff based on 1" rainfall:
4480 sq. ft. x 1/12' = 373 cu. ft.
Calculate number of infiltrators:
373 cu. ft. / 16.3 cu, ft. per infiltrator section = 23 units
use 143' of infiltrator trench.
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SOIL SURVEY ESSEX COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, NORTHERN PART
The G horizon has hue of 10YR to 5Y, value of 3 to 5, tion ranges from strongly acid to medium acid. The
and chroma-of 3 or 4: It is very fine sandy loam, silt face layer is slightiy.acid, to neutral where limed.
aoam, or loamy very fine sand. The.Ap•horizon has hub of 1.OYR, value of 3 or-4,
chroma of 2 or 3, The Al horizon is 1 unit lower In v,
Woodbridge 'series or chroma or, both, The texture -of the A horizon is
sandy loam or loam,
;The Woodbridge. series consists of 'coarse-loamy The.621. horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value
-mixed, mesic Typie-Fragiochrepts. These deep -and mod or 5,.and chroma of.4 to 6. It is fine sandy loam or to
erately .-well drained 'soils are on uplands, The soils The B22-:horizon-was hue of 10YR or 2,5Y with v.
formed in compact glacial till derived;mainly.from,schist and.chroma of 4 to 6 and is distinctly mottled, it is sa
and-granite. Slopes range,from b to 25 percent. loam, fine sandy loam; or.loam. Some pedons do
.Woodbridge soils formed in the-:same kind of material have an A'2 horizon,
as.well.drained 'Paxton soils, poorly drained Ridgebury The Gx horizon.has hue of 2.5Y or 5Y, value of 4.c
soils, and very. poorly drained Whitman soils. They are and chroma of.3 or 4: It is.sandy loam, fine sandy Ic
-similar to the Scituate-and Sutton:soils: Woodbridge soils. or loam*0(.thin gravelly analogues; .
:have less'.'-sand In the substratum than the;Scituate_soils:
They have a:fragipan, which the Sutton' soils _do not
nave. Classification of the. soils
Typical pedon of Woodbridge fine sandy loam, 3 to 8
percent slopes,_-in the town of Georgetown;in a field 700 The system of.soil classification currently used
feet southwest of the )unction of 'Andover and West adopted. by the National Cooperative Sol] Surve,
Streets: 1965, Readers interested in further details about
system should refer to "Soil taxonomy" (6),
Ap--O to.9 Inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR.3/2) The system.of classification has six categories. BE
fine sandy loam; very weak fine and medium grams-- Wing with the-broadest, these categories are the of
-lar structure;.-'friable;* many fine roots; 10 percent suborder, great -group, subgroup, family, and series
angular coarse.fragments 2 to 20 millimeters in dl- this system the classification is .based on the diffe
ameter, medium acid;abrupt:smooth boundary. . soil properties that.can be'observed in the:fleld or tt
821 .9 to 16 .inches, .yellowish brown (.1 OYR 'S/4) fine that can be inferred':ettb6c.trom.other properties that
sandy loam 'that:'-Wes to light olive :brown- 2.5Y . ,. obserVable in.(he-�-lleid or from the combined data of
.:'6/4) with:depth;.very n g(
p ry .weak fine and medium ranu- science and. other disciplines, The properties sale
- tar structure; friablb; common fine roots;.many small for the:higher categories are the result of soil genes
worm holes-filled with very dark grayishbrown mate- of factors that affect sell genesis. In table 17, the sot
.rial from Ap :horizon; , 10 percent angular gravel; the survey area are classified according to.the Sys
medium acid; clear wavy boundary.. Categories of the system are discussed in the follo,
B22---16 to 23 inches; olive brown (2.5Y 4/4) fine,sandy' paragraphs,
loam; common, fine :distinct gray :to light gray (5Y ORDER, Tan.soil orders are recognized as class(
6/1) and yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) rriottles; weak the .system, The propertles used to differentiate .an
medium subangular blockystructure;'friable; few fine orders are those that reflect.'the' kind and *degra
herbaceous 'roots;-"l 0 percent angular gavel, 3 per- dominant soil=forming processes that have.-taken pi
.,can stones; medium:'acid; abrupt- wavy. boundary:. Each order Is 'identified :by`a, word ending. In .sol.
A'.2--23 to 26 inches; light'olNe gray (5Y 6/2) fine sandy
example.Is:Inceptisol,
Ipam;- common. fine .distinct strong, brown (7.5YR SUBORDER.. Each order is divided.-Into subor
5/6) and yellowish red. (5YR 5/6) mottles; weak' primarily on properties that influence soli gar
medium subangular. blocky structure;. firm; 'few fine and are important to plant growth or thatare selectE
cools; 15 percent angular and subrounded gravel, 3 reflect the most important variables within the. ore
percent stones;:strongly acid;.abrupt wavy boundary. The last syllable in.the name of a suborder Indicate:
Cx---26 to 60 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) ,fine order. An example is Ochrept (Ochs, meaning pale,
sandy loam; common fine distinct strong brown ept, from Inceptisoi), -
(7.5YR 5/6) mottles: moderate to strong thick platy GREAT GROUP. Each suborder is divided into.c
structure; very .firm; 10 percent angular gravel, 3 groups on the basis of close similarities in kind; arra
percent stones; strongly acid. ment, and degree of expression of pedogenic horiz
The depth to the firm or very.firm fragipan ranges from soil moisture and temperature regimes; and base st;
21 to 29 inches. The depth to mottling ranges:from 16 to Each great group is Identified by the name of a subs
29 inches. The content of coar-.�e fragments in the solum and a prefix that suggests something about the pre
and substratum ranges from r to 30 percent. The rear• ties of the soil. An example is Fragiochrepts (
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SOIL SURVEY
ESSEX COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS NORTHERN PART
Mixing crop residue and manure into the surface layer t
improves filth and increases the organic matter content
of the soil. Erosion is a moderate hazard in cultivated The soil is Suitable nd the slows and openland wildlife
habitat, but Slope
areas. The use of proper stocking rates, deferred graz- types of 'recreational l�:develo me b-
stratum limit some
tng, and pasture rotation help to maintain desirable pas- P t.
The seasonal high-water table limits.use of the soil for
lure plant species. residential development and as a $ite,for waste dls
The soil Is .suitable -for trees and open wildlife facil)ties,"A susceptibility tQ frost action is an additional ,.
habitat, but the slow permeability in the substratum is e. limitation for residenilal develo
limitation for.some types of recreational developmeht, slow permeability ;in .the• substtratum.ajSpsope and the
The seasonal high water table limits use of the soil Ior waste.dispbsal facilities,' . limit use for
residential development and as a site (or waste disposal .This unit is incapability.subdlass.l►le,
facilities A susceptibility to* frost action is an additional
limitation for.residential development, and the slow er WSB Woodbridge very stony fine sand
mea s u in the substratum for waste disposal facilities, sloping, moderately, well .:drained s it y loam, 0
p r to t3 percent slopes This deep, nearly level and gently
This unit is in capability subclass Ilw,
shaped areas -on ,hills .and is on broads flats irregularly
WrG--Woodbrldge fine .sand to elevatlons. The.areas.r at lower
y am, 6 to 15 per covered by stones 1 -to 3 feet nmd amet5er that aren30ato
cent., pes• This deep,'sloping,.moderately well drained 100 feel a art. SI
soil.Is in rectangular off.oval areas on or near the tops of Typically, the surfac
drumloidal hills` and is in irregularly shaped areas at brown fine Apes are 100 to 500.feet long.._
lower elevations: The areas range from 5 10 25 acres y is,friable fine s e layer is friable, very dark
ne sandy loam about--;aches thl k:The subsoil-
25 1-
Slopes are 100 to 400 feet long. andy loam 19 inches thick. It is.yellowish
Typically, the surface layer is friable; very dark grayish 'i middle parth a d upper
mott ed otive ;
brown fine sandy loam about 8 inches thick. The subsoil mottled olive brown in .the .
is friab!� .. substraturri is mottled, .very firm, fight oliveerb own:fine
fine andy loam 17 inches thick. It-is ellowish
brown in the uppef part,_mottled olive brown in fhe saInc uded w h depth tSpplf 160 inches or more.
middle part, and mottled olive in the lower part. The Ridgebu mapping are small areas of
substratum is .mottled, very firm, light olive brown fine y sand, Included soils make
ry.and Whitman Soils and soils with a subsoil of.
sandy.loam to a-depth 61"60 inches or more: th s map unit.
Included with this soil in ma in are small areas of The permeabilt uP about 20 percent'of
Ridgebury and: Paxton soils..-Also included. are areas of :` rapid in the subsoil and
ty of.this soil Is moderate or moderately.
soils with slopes.of;,1.5 to 25 percent and areas of soils slow In the substratum. Available'"
With a subsoil of loamy sand: wafer capacity Is moderate..•The rootin
Th _�eabiliv of this soil is moderale�or moderately r ed by the very about I substraWhere root g growth is restrict
ra Id m the subsoil and slow in the substratum. Available • Reaction ran
water capacity is moderate.. The rooting zone'extends.to , medium acid to strongly. acid. A seasonal highs from
a depth of about.25 inches, where root growth is restrict table is at. a depth of 1.5 Jo 3 feet during .w9 to Wand
ad bY: t"I_ very firm -substratuM. Reaction ranges: frorn spring.
medium acid to•'strongly acid. A seasonal ihlgh water V Most areas of this soil are !n woodland. Some areas
lablF :is at a depth '0'f 1,5 to 3 feet during fwlnter and a(e in residenttal and urban development.
spring; The stones on the surface make this soil poorly suited
to cultivated Crops. The .use of proper stocking rates, c
Most areas of this soil have been farmed. Some prevl•.
ously cleared areas have reverted to or been planted to deferred. grazing, and pasture rotation help to maintain f
trees. Some areas still are farmed, and some are in desirable pasfureplant species.
The soft is suitable for ,trees and woodland wildlife t
residential development. . habitat, but.tile slow permeabilit i the substratum an
This soil is Suited to cultivated crops, flay, arid.pasture, � ' �" � d
the stones on the.,sur(ace°limit most types of recreational b
The. erosion hazard is moderately severe. The seasonal :.
high water table is a limitation, and providing a sea drainage 1S'.. �deyelopment other than picnic areas.
A susceptibility to frost action, the seasonal high water b
a major concern. Mixing crop residue and manurinto. table, and the slow premeability in the substratum limit n
the surface layer improves tilth and increases the organ- the soil for residential development and as a site for ,
is matte' contenl of the soil. Minimum tillage, conglour waste disposal facilities.
cultivation, and incorporating s
g grasses and legumes in the This unit Is In capability subclass Vls. s`
cropping system help reduce runoff and control erosion,
The USe of proper stocking ratos, dr;ferred grt?;Ing, and tGWsC--Woodbrldge very' stony fine sand R
Dflsture rn+a.tir.r h��l. r, percent 91060c Thl� ,. -- Y loam, g cc
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pp/l- ESSEX COUNTY., MASSACHUSETTS, i,_,r THERN PART
621-9 to 17 inches; dark yellowish
brown 10YR 4/4) not significantly affect the use and management of the
. fine sand loam; weak fine and medium granular soils.
v friable; man fine roots; strongly acid; Paxton soils formed in the same kind of material as
structure; very Y
abrupt wavy boundary. poorly drained Ridgebury soils, very poorly drained 4I1!pit•
f ` B22-17 to 23 Inches; 'light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) fine man soils, and moderately well drained Woodbridge
sandy loam; few fine faint light olive gray (5Y 6/2) soils. They -are similar to Charlton and Montauk soils,
and olive yellow (2.5Y 6/6) mottles; weak fine and Paxton soils have a fragipan, -which the Chariton soils do
medium granular `structure; friable; 'common fine not have. They have less'sand in the fragipan than the
p. roots; strongly acid; abrupt wavy.boundary. . Montauk soils,
IIC1-23 to 30 inches; olive (5Y. 4/3) loamy. sand; few Typical pedon. of .Paxton fine sandy loam, 8 to 15
fine faint light olive gray. (5Y 6/2) and light olive percent slopes,.in the Town,of Amesbury, in'an idle field
brown (2,5Y 5/4) mottles; massive; very friable; on the hillside NO-feet east of the junction of Martin
strongly acid; abrupt wavy boundary. Road and Massachusetts Route 1*10
f:
IIC2-30 to 38 inches; olive (5Y 4%3) loamy fine sand;
many medium prominent light olive gray (5Y 6/2) Ap-0 to 6 inches, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)
and strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) mottles; massive; fine sandy foam; weak fine granular structure; very
�:.. very. friable; strongly acid; `abrupt wavy boundary. friable;. many fine and -medium roots;. TO.. percent
IIC3_38.to 60 inches;-.light olive brown (2,5Y 5/4) strati- gravel, .5 percent .cobblestones; extremely acid;
fied fine and medium sand; many medium prominent abrupt smooth boundary..
light brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2) and' strong brown 621--6 to .15. inches; yellowish'brown (10YR .5/.6) fine
(7.5YR 5/.8) mottles; single grain; loose; strongly sandy loam; weak fine -granular structure; friable;
acid. common fine and medium roots; 10. percent gravel;
b percent cobblestones;-strongly acid; abrupt wavy
'.' The thickness ;of the- solum ranges from 1.8. to 34 boundary.
:- inches but.is typically 20 to 30 inches. The content of B22-15 to 21.inches; light olive.brown (2,5Y 5/4) gray-
coarse fragments is less than 10 percent, by volume, in eliy fine. sandy 'loam; moderate fine and .medium
j the solum and less than 20 percent in the C horizon
subangular .blocky structure; firm; few fine -and
above a depth. of 40 inches. There are .gravelly layers medium roots; 15 percent gravel, 10 percent cobble-
depth below a of 40 .inches in some pedons. The reac- stones; strongly acid;.clear wavy boundary.
tion-in unlimed areas ranges from medium acid to very
strongly acid. Bx1-21 to 36 Inches; olive brown (2.5Y 4/4) .gravelly
The Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 or 4, and fine sandy. loam; strong medium and thick platy
ma of 2. to. 4. In undisturbed areas there is an.Al structure; very firm; thin clay films In some pores
chroma
horizon 2 to '4 inches thick that is 1 or 2.units--darker in and on-some ped faces; 15 percent gravel, 10 per-
value or chroma or both:'.The A horizon Is *fine sandy
cent .cobblestones; strongly acid; gradual :.wavy
loam or very fine sandy loam. l boundary.. .
The B21 horizon has hue of 7.5YR or i OYR, value of 4 Bx2-36 to 60.inches; olive:(5Y 4/3) gravelly.fine sandy
or.5, and chroma of 4 or 6. The B22 horizon has hue.of loam;.strong thick platy structure; very firm; thin clay
1 OYR or 2.5Y, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 3 to 6. The films in most pores and on some ped .faces; white
B22 horizon has. mottles with chroma of 2 or less. The coating between peds when dry; 25.percent gravel,
texture of -the B22 horizon is fine sandy. loam, sandy 10 percent cobblestones; medium acid.
loam,,or-loamy fine sand.
The C,horizon has hue of 2,5Y or 5Y, value of 4 or 5, p The depth to the fragipan ranges from 1'8 to 32
And chroma of 2 to 4. The C horizon has distinct or Inches. The rock fragment content ranges from 5 to 35
prominent mottles. It is loamy,fine sand, loamy sand, fine - .,percent in the.solum an..d_1.0--to--35- percent In the fragi-
sand, or medium sand, pan. Reaction is slightly acid to strongly acid.
The Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 or4; and
Paxton series chroma of,2 to 4, The Al 'horizon, where present, has
hue of 10YR, value of 2 or 3, and chroma of. 1 or 2. The
The Paxton -series consists�.of coarse-loamy, mixed, A horizon is fine sandy loam or loam or gravelly ana-
mesic Typic Fraglochrepts, These .deep, well drained logues of these textures.
soils are on uplands. The. soils formed in glacial till. The B horizon.-has hue of 7,5YR or 10YR, value.of 5,
Slopes range from 3 to 45 percent. In this survey area. and chroma of 6 or 8 in the upper part and hue of 1 OYR
the soils are a taxadjunct to the Paxton series because or.2.5Y, value of 5, and chroma of 4 or 6 in the lower
they have clay films in the fragipan that are not In the part, The horizon is sandy loam, fine sandy loam, or
defined range for.the series, They also have a stronger loam or their gravelly analogues. The structure is granu-
grade of structure in the fragipan. These differences do lar, subangular-blocky, or platy.
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'SEX'COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, NORTHERN PART 37
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ie sand and medium sand at a depth of more than 38 loam. Included soils make up about 20 percent of this
;hes, map unit,
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of The permeability of this Soil is moderate or moderately
iawam, Sudbury, and Windsor soils that make up about rapid to the upper part of the subsoll and slow in the
> percent of this map unit. ,lower part, Available water capacity is moderate, The
The permeability of this soil Is moderately rapid in the rooting zone extends to a depth of about 21 inches, -`
ibsoii and rapid in the substratum, .Available water ca- where it is restricted by the very firm part of the subsoil
tcfty is. moderate. Reaction is very strongly acid to In.unlimed areas this soil is strongly acid to slightly acid. i
adium acid. The rooting zone.extends Into the substra A perched water table is in the upper part of the subsoil �.
m,. but root growth is restricted by a seasonal high for_brief periods in wlnter:and earfy spring:
ater table which:is in the lower part of the subsoil Most areas of this soil:have been farmed, Some previ=
firing.winter and spring, ously cleared areas have reverted to or'been planted to
Most areas of this soil have been farmed. Some previ- trees. Some of the acreage still is farmed, and some is
isly .cleared areas have reverted to..or been planted to in urban.and residential development...
)es..Some of the acreage still is farmed, and some is . This soil is. well suited :to cultivated crops, hay, and
residential development. pasture. Good. tilth is .easily maintained in cultivated
This soil is well suited_ to cultivated crops, hay, and areas, and the hazard of erosion is moderate: Where this
tsture, Good tilth is easily maintained, and the hazard soil is farmed, striperopping,. minimum tillage, and the-
erosion is moderate.:The seasonal high water table use of cover crops and: grasses and :legumes in the
)mmonly keeps the soil wet in early spring and delays cropping system help to reduce runoff and control ero- ?_
rming operations. Drainage is needed In areas used for sion. Mixing crop residue and manure-.into. the surface
ops but Is generally.not needed.for hay. and pasture, layer .improves. tilth and Increases the organic matter
here this soil is farmed, minimum tillage and using content.of the soil. The' use of proper stocking rates-,
)ver crops and grasses and legumes in the cropping . deferred grazing, and pasture rotation help maintain de-
stem help to reduce runoff 'and erosion. Mixing crop sirable pasture plant species.
sidue:and manure into the surface layer improves tilth The soil is suitable for trees a_ nd openiand nd wood-
id increases the'organic matter content of the soil The land wildlife.habitat. Slope and the slow-perm.ea bility in
:e of proper stocking rates, deferred grazing, and pas- the lower part of the subsoil .limit some types of recre-
e .rolation help to maintain desirable pasture plant ational development.
,ecies. A susceptibility to frost action limits residential devel-
The .soil. is generally suitable for trees, for openland opment, and the slow permeability limits the soil as a
-d .woodland wildlife habitat, and ..for most types of site for septic tank absorption fields.
-reational development, but the seasonal high water This unit is in capability:"subclass Ile.
Die and slope are limitations for playgrounds. *aC—Paxton The seasonal high.water. table.is a limitation for resi- _ fine sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent
ntial development and,:along with the rapid permeabll- slopes. This deep, moderately.sloping;.well drained soil
in the substratum, for waste disposal facilities. is mainly on the upper sides of drumlins. The soil Is in
This unit is in capability subclass Ilw, rectangular areas.that range from 5 to 15 acres and oval
Ka areas that range from 10 to 30 acres. Slopes are smooth
--Paxton flne-: sandy: loam, 3 to 8 percent and slightly convex and are 200 to 400 feet long,
)pes. This deep., gently sloping, well. drained :soil Is Typically., the. surface'. layer Is very' friable, very dark
Jnly on the top and upper side slopes of drumlins. The grayish brown fine sandy:loam about 6 inches thick. The
I is in rectangular areas that range from 5 to 20 acres subsoil extends to a depth of 60 inches or more. It is
J oval areas that range from 10 to 40. acres. Slopes yellowish brown, friable fine sandy loam to a depth of 15
smooth and slightly convex and are 100 to 300 feet inches;.light olive brown, firm gravelly fine sandy loam*to •;;,-•
9.
a depth of 21 inches; and olive brown and olive, very. s;
ypicaily, the surface layer is `very friable, very dark firm gravelly fine sandy loam at.a depth of more than 21
yish brown fine sandy loam about 6.inches thick, The inches.
)soil extends to a depth of 60 .Inches or more. It is Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
lowish brown, friable fine sandy loam to a depth of 15 Woodbridge and Ridgebury soils and soils with a subsoil
qes; light olive brown, firm gravelly fine sandy loam to of very fine sandy loam. Included soils make up about 20
fepth of 21 inches; and olive brown and olive, very percent of.this map unit.
i gravelly fine sandy loam at a depth of more than 21_ The permeability of this soil 15 moderate or moderat Iv_
yes, rapid in the upper part of the subsoil and slow in' the
icluded with this soil in mapping are small areas of lower part, Available water capacity is moderate. The
odbridge and Ridgebury soils. Also Included are a few rooting zone extends to a depth of about 21 inches,
ill areas of soils with a, subsoil of very fine sandy where it is restricted by the very firm_pail of the subsoil.
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SOIL SURVE
.. _ ..s:: nws:i:{�::{iy��a.•/.t •e. .. ...oy;.l�r . • rt.....v�,: '1� .. .,,;....:; T
In unllmed areas this soil is strongly acid to slightly acid. This.. soil is suited to cultivated crops orchards, had
A perched water table is In the upper part*of the'subsoil and pasture, Good tllth is .easily maintained In cultivate
for brief periods in winter and early spring, areas, but the hazard of erosion (s severe, Where thi
Most areas of this soil have been farmed. Some previ• soil.is farmed, strlperopping, terracing,, minimum tlllagE
ously cleared areas have reverted:to or been planted_to. and the.use of cover-~.craps-'and grasses and legumes-if
trees, Some of the acreage still. is farmed, a'nd some is the cropping system help to reduce runoff and contrc
in-.urban and residential development. erosion, Mixing crop residue and manure into the surfac(
This soil is suited to icultivated crops, orchards, hay,
layer., improves tilth and increases the organic matte
and pasture. Good tilth.is. easily g
maintained'In cultivated content of the soil. The use of proper stockin .rates
areas, and the hazard of erosion is.moderately severe. deferred grazing, and pasture rotation help maintain de
Where this soil is farmed; :striociopping, terracing, mini• sirable pasture plant species,
mum tillage, and,the.use of cover crops and',gtasses and The soil is.suitable.for.trees and openiand and wood
legumes in the cropping-system help to "redtace=runoff`' . .eland~wildlife`habitat Slope Iimits recreational or residen
and control erosion. Mixing crop..resldue and manure into tial 'development. `The: slow Permeability in the subsoi
the surface layer improves tilth and Increases the organ- limits the soil as a site for septic. tank absorption fields
is matter content of the soli. The use_of proper stocking This-unit Is in capability subclass lVe,
rates, •deferred grazing;. and.pasture rotation help main-
fain desirable pasture plant species. Pb13.--Paxton very stony fine sandy. loam, 3 to E
The soil is suitable for,tr6es 'and openland and wood- percent*slopes: This deep, gently sloping, well drainec
land wildlife habitat.. .Slope _and the slow permeability in soil•is mainly on the top and upper sides. of drumlins.
the lower:part of the subsoil limit some types of.recre- The surface (s covered by stones 1 0 3 feat in diameter
ational development that`are 30 t ' 100`fe apart. The areas are oval or
Slope limits residential development, and the slow per- Irregular in shape-and range from 20 to 80 acres. Slopes
meability limits the:soil as a site for septic tank absorp are°smooth and.slightly convex and are 100 to .300 feet
uon.fields..
This unit is in capability subclass tile: Typically',•the surface 'layer Is very_ friable, very dark
grayish brown fine-sandy.loam about 6 inches thick. The
PaD- PPaxton fine sandy aoam,. 15 to 25' percent subsoil extends to a depth of 60 inches or ore
slopes,.This deep,-moderately steep, well drained soil is- yellowish brown, friable fine sandy loam to a depth oft115
z mainly:on-the upper.sides of: drumlins: .The soil is in . inches; light olive brown,. firm gravelly fine Gandy loam
rectangular areas that range from 5 to 15 acres.and oval to a depth to 21 inches; and olive brown and olive, very
areas that range from 10 to..30 acres. Slopes-are smooth firm gravelly fine sandy loam at a depth of more than 21
and slightly convex and are 200 to 400 feet long, inches.
Typically, the surface layer is very friable, .very dark Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
grayish brown fine sandy loam about 6 inches thick. The Woodbridge and.Rldgebury.-soils, Also included are a few
subsoil extends to a depth of 60'inches or.more.'It is small areas with a subsoil of very fine sandy-loam and
yellowish brown,-friable fine sandy loam to a.depth of 15 areas where the stones on the surf ace are 10 to 30 feet
inches; light olive brown; firm gravelly fine sandy loam to apart. Included soils make up about 20 percent of this
a depth of. 21 inches; and olive brown"and o11ve, very map-unit.
firm.gravelly fine sandy loom'at,a depth of more than 21
inches, The permeability of this soil Is moderate or moderately
rapid in the upper part of the subsoil and slow in the
Included with this soli In mapping are small areas of lower part.- Available .water capacity is moderate., The
Woodbridge. soils.and soils with a subsoil .of very fine rooting .zone• extends to a depth of about 21 inches,
sandy loam. Included soils'me up about 20 percent of :where root-'growth Is restricted by the very firm part of
this map unit: -the subsoil: =Reaction in` this soil ranges from strongly
The ermeabili of this soil is moderate or moderate) avid to slightly htl acid. A
9 y perched water table is in the
ra id in the upper part of the subsoil and slow in the upper part Hof the subsoil for brief periods in winter and
lower part, Available water capacity is moderate, The early spring,
rooting zone extends to a .depth of about 21 inches, Many areas of this soil are in residential development,
where .root growth is restricted by the very firm part of Some areas are in woodland, and a few are used for
the subsoil. In uniimed areas this soil is strongly acid to pasture.
slightly acid. A perched water table is in the upper part The stones on the surface make this soil poorly suited
of.the subsoil for brief periods in winter and early spring, to cultivated crops. The use of proper stocking rates,
Most areas of this soil have been farmed. Some previ- deferred grazing, and pasture rotation help maintain de-
ousiy cleared areas -have reverted to or been planted to sirable pasture plant species.
trees. Some of the acreage still is farmed, and some is The soil is suitable for trees and woodlan
in residential development. d wildlife habitat, but the stones on the surface and the slow
•
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Brained Birdsall soils, and well drained Unadilla soils. very fine sandy loam or silt loam. It has few to common
They are similar to Scantic, Swanton, and Walpole Varl and distinct or prominent mottles.
ant solls, Raynham soils have more sand throughout the The C horizon has hue of 2.5Y or 5Y, value of 4 to 6,
profile than the Scantic soils, have more sand In the and chroma of 1 to 3. It is very fine sandy loam. silt
substratum than the Swanton soils, and have more very loam, or loamy.very fine sand. It has.fine or medium and
fine sand and silt in .the solum and more sand in the distinct or prominent mottles.
substratum than the Walpole Variant soils.
Typical -pedon: of Raynham silt loam, In the town of Ridgebury .series
Amesbury, In an abandoned :hayfield•.150 feet west of
Buttonwood Road, 0.2 mile north of Pleasant Valley The Ridgebury series consists of coarse loamy, mixed,
Road,.- mesic -Aeric Fragiaquepts.•.These deep; poorly drained
soils are on uplands:The soils formed in loamy glacial
Apt-0 to 4 inches; very dark.grayish.brown (10YR 3/2) till. Slopes_range•from;0 to 8 percent
silt.loam; weak fine and.medium granular-structure; Ridgebury soils formed In the same kind of material as
friable; many fine roots;.:Strongly.acid-, clear smooth well drained Paxton soils, very .poorly drained Whitman
boundary. soils, and moderately :well drained Woodbridge. soils,
Ap2 . 4 to 10 inches; very dark- grayish brown (10YR They are similar to .Leicester soils. Ridgebury, soils have
3/.2) silt loam; few fine distinct yellowish red (5YR a fragipan; which the.Lefcester:soils.do not have.
4/6) mottles In old .root .channels"..weak fine and : . Typical pedon of Ridgebury fine sandy. loam, 0. to 3
medium granular structure; friable;. common fine percent slopes,in the town of. Boxford, in an idle field
roots; strongly acid; abrupt smooth boundary. -225,y -west-southwest of the-junction of Interstate 95
B21-10 to 13 inches; light olive brown,(2.5Y=5/4) very and Massachusetts Route .97:
fine sandy" loam; .few distinct strong brown (7.5YR
5l6).mottles; weak fine and medium .granular strut Ap-0. to. 9 fnckees; very dark brown (10YR 2/.2)' fine
ture;`friable; few fine roots medium acid; clear wavy sandy loam; weak fine and medium granular strut
boundary. :ture; friable; many fine roots; less than 5 percent
822--13 to 27 inches; olive (5Y 5/3) very fine .sandy. gravel, 10 percent cobblestones; very strongly acid;
loam; many medium `distinct strong brown (7.5YR abrupt wavy boundary.
.5/6) mottles; weak fine .granular structure; friable; B2-9 to 18 inches; olive gray (5Y 5/2) fine sandy loam;
few fine roots; medium acid; clear wavy boundary. common fine distinct gray .(N 5/0) and strong brown
C1-27 to 36 inches; olive gray (5Y 5/2) very fine sandy (7.5YR 5/6) mottles; weak fine and medium suban-
loam; few fine distinct dark.reddish brown (5YR 3/4) gufar blocky structure; firm; few fine roots; 15 per
mottles in old root channels_ massive; friable; slightly cent gravel, 3 percent cobblestones; strongly acid;
acid; clear wavy boundary.. '. clear wavy boundary.
C2-36 .to 47 inches; olive. gray (5Y 5/2) to olive (5Y Clx•-=18 to 30 inches; olive .(5Y 5/3)'-fine.. sandy loam;
5/3) loamy. very fine sand; many. medium: distinct many fine and medium .prominent :gray...(N. 5/0),
yellowish brown (10YR.5/6).and dark reddish brown strong brown (7:5YR 5/6)., and.dark reddish brown
(5YR 3/4) mottles; massive; friable; slightly. acid; (5YR. 3/3) mottles; strong very thick platy structure;
clear wavy boundary. extremely firm; 15 percent gravel, 3 percent cobble.
C3-47� to 60 inches; olive .gray. (5Y.5/2).to olive. (5Y stones;,strongly acid clear wavy boundary,
5/3) very fine sandy loam; many medium. distinct C2x-30 to 60 inches; ollve brown (2.5Y.4/4) fine sandy
yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) and dark reddish brown loam; many fine and medium prominent gray (N
(5YR 3/4) mottles;. massive; very friable;. neutral. 5/0), strong brown (7,5YR 5/6), and very'dusky red
'(2.5YR 2/2) mottles;. massive; -firm; 15 percent
The thickness of the solum. ranges. from 16 to 37 gravel, 3 percent,cobblestones strongly acid,
inches.`There are few or no:coarse fragments within 40
inches of the-surface; Some 'pedons have thin layers of The depth 'to the' fragipan :is commonly about 18
sand or gravel below a depth of •40 Inches.-Reaction is Inches,but ranges from 14 to 25 inches. Rock fragments
strongly acid .to neutral in the solum and slightly acid to makeup-5 to 35 percent of the profile and are dominant.
mildly alkaline In the substratum. ly angular:pebbles .and stones of gneiss, granite, and
The A horizon.has hue of 10YR or 2,5Y, value of 2 to schist: Reaction in unlimed.areas is very strongly acid or
4, and chroma of 2 or 3. it is silt loam or very fine sandy strongly acid in the solum and strongly acid to medium
loam, Structure is weak or moderate, fine or medium acid in the substratum.
granular. The Ap horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 2 or
The B horizon mainly has hue of 10YR through 5Y, 3, and chroma of-1 or 2, It is sandy loam, fine sandy
value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 2 to 4. The B horizon is loam, loam, or the gravelly analogues of these textures.
42 SOIL SURVEY
The permeability of this soil is.moderate or moderately soil is saturated. help maintain desirable pasture plant
rapid in the subsoil and slow or very slow in the substra- species,
tum. Available water capacity is very low, and reaction The soil is s.uitable'for trees and most types of wildlife
ranges from very strongly .acid to medium acid. The habitat, but the:, seasonal high water, table limits recce:
rooting zone extends to the substratum, but root growth ational and residential development and limits use -of the
is restricted by a seasonal high water table which is at or soil as a site for waste disposal facilities.
near the surface in winter and spring. This unit is in capability subclass lilw,
Most areas of this soil have been farmed, 'but most of
the previously cleared areas have reverted to trees and RIA—Rldgebury ..and Leice$ter extremely , stony
brush. fine sandy foams, 0 to 3 percent slopes. These deep,
This soil is suitable for cultivated-crops, hay, and pas- nearly level, poorly drained soils are in depressions and
:ure. The seasonal high water table keeps the soil satu along drainageways. The soils are in oval and.long and
rated.through late spring. The erosion hazard is slight, narrow areas that generally range from 5 to 50 acres.
The main management needs include installing field The surface of.the•:areas is covered by stones,1 to.3
drains where feasible, proper timing of farming oper= feet in diameter that are 10 to 100 feet apart. Slopes are
ations, and use.of water-tolerant•plant species,. The:use smooth and: concave. Some areas of'these soils are
of proper stocking rates, deferred grazing,'pasture rota- dominantly Ridge bury:solis,. some:.are dominantly deices=
tion, and restricted grazing when the soil is saturated ter .soils, and some are both.: The soils 'were mapped
help maintain desirable pasture plant species.1 together because they.have no major differences- in_use
The soil is suitable for trees -and most types of wildlife. and management..The mapped.acreage of. this unit'is
habitat, but the seasonal high ,water table limits recce- about 50 percent Rldgebury solls, 35 percent Leicester
ationai and residential development=and limits use of the soils, and 15_percent..other soils.
soil as-a site for waste disposal facilities. Typically, ke Rldgebury soils`have a surface-layer of
This unit.is in capability subclass Iliw, friable, very:dark:brown fine sandy loam about 5 inches
thick. The subsoil is mottled,.firm, -olive.gray.fine sandy
RdB—Rldgebury fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent loam about '13 Inches thick..The substratum is mottled,
slopes. This deep, gently sloping, poorly drained soil is firm; olive and olive brown fine sandy loam to a depth of
in, depressions and along drainageways. The areas are ..60 inches`.or more:- "
oal and long and narrow and range from 5 to 15 acres. Typically, the. Leicester soils-have a surface layer of
Slopes are smooth and concave, friable, very dark gray fine sandy loam about 5 inches
Typically, the surface layer is friable, very dark brown thick. The subsoil is:mottled; friable, olive and olive gray
fine sandy loam about 9 inches thick. The subsoil is firm, fine sandy loam 23 inches thick. The substratum is mot
mottled, olive gray fine sandy loam about 9-inches thick. tied, firm, olive gray-gravelly fine sandy loam to a depth
The substratum is mottled, firm, olive and olive brown_ of 60 inches or mores- -:--
fine.sandy.loam to a depth-of.60 inches or more T Included with* these soils in mapping are areas of
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of Woodbridge, Sutton; and Whitman soils:
Woodbridge and Whitman soils. Also Included are areas Permeability is moderate to 'moderately rapid in the
of soils with a substratum of loamy sand. Included soils subsoil of both these soils. It is slow or very slow*in the
make up about 15 percent `of this map unit. substratum-of the Ridgebury.soils and moderately:rapid
_The permeability of this soil Is moderate or moderately in the substratum of.the Leicester soils. Available.water.
rapid in the subsoil and slow or very slow in the substra• capacity- is,low in the Rldgebury soils and moderate In'
um, vai a e.wa er-capacity is ow, an reaction ranges the Leicester soils. Reactlon-.ranges front very strongly
from very strongly acid to medium-acid. The rooting'zone -acid.to,.medium acid? In the .Ridgebury `solls: and• very
extends to' the substratum; -but root growth is restricted strongly acid or.strongly acid 1n the Leicester soils: The
by a seasonal high water table which is at or near the rooting zone extends to the substratum In the Rldgebury
surface in winter and spring; soils and Into the substratum in*the Leicester soils, but
Most areas of this soil have been farmed, but most of root growth is restricted by a .seasonal high water table .
the previously cleared areas have reverted to trees and which is at or .near the surface in winter and spring.
brush. These soils are suitable for trees and woodland.and
This soil is suitable for cultivated crops, hay, and pas= wetland wildlife habitat, and most areas are in woodiarid,:
lure. The seasonal high water table'keeps.the soil satu- and shrubs. The seasonal high water table and stones•
rated through late spring; The erosion hazard is .moder- on the surface make the soils poorly suited to farming
ate. The.main management:needs •include.installing field and limit recreational development.
drains where .feasible, proper �timing of farming oper- The seasonal high-water table and stones on the sur'
ations, erosion control, and the use of water-tolerant face also limit the soil for residential development and.as--
plant species. The use of proper stocking rates, deferred a site for waste disposal facilities. The slow and very
grazing, pasture rotation, and restricted grazing when the slow permeability in the substratum of the Rldgebury
ESSEX COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, NORTHERN PART 87
TABLE 15,--PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILS--Continued fl
Sotl name and ; oepth Permeabiltty I Available I soil reeotion i 5hp0Lentiall aot� o� rs _
I water capacity ;
map symbol ; , I ; K ; T
1 ; ----
n I n r in/in i P ,
0. 11-0.20 ; 5. 1-6.0 !Low--------- 0. ;. ! 3
MeB--------------! 0-4 ! 2.0-6.0 ! 0
u-32 ! 2.0-6.0 ; 0. 10-0. 16 1 5. 1-6.0 ;Low------------1 •3�
Melrose 0. 12-0. 16 ! 5, 1-7. 3 !iifah--- -----! 0•'".'
32-60 <o,a.
MmA MmB, MmC, I i t -0. 1 1 3.6-6.0 {Low--^ __ ---.-; 0. 1.' ! 3
MmD------------ 0 8 0-6.0 1 0, B 9 !Low- 0.2
-t 2. -- ,:
Merrimac ; 18-26 2.0-6.0 0. 15-0. 17 3.6-6.0 .Lo 0 17
3,6-6:0 !Lew- - --__^ ;
1 26-60 ; 6.0-20,0 ! 0,01-0.05 -,
I ,
; ! 0,4? 3
`Ho B, HoC, MoD----1' 0-2 ; 0.6-6.0 1 0, 16-0.20 ; 3,6-6.0 ;Low-- 0.24 1
Montauk 2-30 ! 0.6-6.0 1 0. 10-0. 16. I 3.6-6*.0 ;Low------
-.- --,
1 30-60 ! 0.06-0.6 1 0.02-0.08 1 3.6-6.0 ;Lowy----^------1 0.20 1
1 1 --- 0.2: 1
H9B, Mac, MsD----; 2-�0 0,6-5.0 ; 0. 10-0. 16 i 3.6-6,0 1�ow--------- 0,2^
Montauk 1 0.02-0, 16 1 3.6-6.0 !Low----;--------i 0.2,.
; 30-50 ; 0.06-0.6 ; I
MzC----------------- L'-2 0.5-6.0 0, 10-0. 16 3.6-6.0 ;Low----------- ! 0.2.1 1 -
Montauk 2-30 ; 0,6-6.0 , ;
30-5� ! 0.06-0:6 ; o.o2-0.'16 ! 3.6--6.0 ILow---^- 0•
Nn A, NnB---------1 0-9 1 2.0-G.0 ! 0. 13-0.25 ! 4,5-6,0 ;Low 0 iV 3
Ninigret ! 9-23 1 2.0-6.0 1` 0.06-0. 18 ! 4.5=5.0 !Low- ^ 0. )
! 23-60 l 6.0-20 ! 0.0 1
.1-0. 13 ! 4.5-6.0 'Low------------1 0. 17. I
1 1
PbB, PbC., PbD'---; 0-6 ! 0.6-6.0 I 0.08-0.23 1 u.5-6.0 1Low- -. .0.24 ! 3
Paxton I .6-21 1 0.6-6.o ; 0,06-0,20 ; 11.5-6.5 1Low------------I .0.4; '
1 .21-50 ! <0.2 I 0.05-0.112 Loi+----- -----1 0. 1'1 !
, t5 4
o G- .5-6.0 ;Low------- ----� 0.21 � 3
PcC, Pc D, PcE----I 0-4 0.05-0
0 0.06.0.20 ; 4,5-6.5 ILow-----_--
Paxton 1 4-21 0.6-6.0 ---------- ;
2t-60 <0,2 ! 0.05-0. 12 { 4,5-6.5 !Low- -; 0.
1
;1.5-7.3 !Low------------! 0. 17 ! 5
Pc---------------1 0-3 ; 6.0-20 0.07-0. 10
Pipestone ; 8-21 ! 6.0-20 ! O.C6-0.09 { 4.5-7.3 ILow------------1 O, i7
O.CS-0 1.7.3 ;Low----------- 0.
2t-60 ; >20 ; .0 7 1 !
;
!
Pits, gravel !
1 ; ;
Quarries
I ! 0 20-0.25 1 :5. 1-7.3 ILow---------- 0.49 ; 3
Ra- ---.-- -1 .0-10 ! 0.6-2.0 1 4 1
Reynham 1 10-36 1 0.2-2.0 I 0. 18-0.22 I 5.. 1-7.3 ,Low-------- 0.
36-60 ! 0.06-0.2 ! 0. 18-0.22 1 5.6-7.8 - •ILow------------I 0.6u
1
Rd A, RnB---------1 0-9 1 o,6-6.0 1 0.06-0.24 4.5-6.0 ILow------- 0 y 3
11,5-6.0 1Low------- o
Ou-o.20 ;
i Rid ebur ; 9^18 1 0 I 0 w_----------_; 0:2a 1
g y 1 18-60 ; ; 4.5-6.0 Lo
1
R1A' . RIB': ;. ; 1 Lou------------; 0.�� ; 3
0-5 1 0.6-6.0 1 0.06-0.24
1.5-6.0. i
Ridgebury------ _18 -6.o 1 '0.04-0.20 ; 4.5-6.0 I ow------------1 ) "
18-60 ! (0.2 -'- „ ! 1
Leicester-------! 0-5 ! 1).6-6.0 ; o.06-0.28 4 5-5.5 ILow------------ 0. 1-
5-28 1 o.6-6.0 ! 0.05-0. 16 ; '1.5-5.5 ILow-- ------ 0
28-60 1 ?..0-5.G ; 0.04-O,t6 4.5^6.0 ;Low- 11•
;
1 ! '
Rook outcrop. 1
Buxton----- - 0-4 0,2-2.-0- ; 0. 14-0.22 ; 4.5-6.5 ;Low------------ 0.2: 1 3
-1 u-30 ! 0.2-0.6 ; 0. 11-0.21 ; 4.5-6.5 'LOw_ 0.o9 ;
3 <0.2 I 0.09-0.21 i 5.6-7.3 ;Moderate-- - U.� . !
U-6C ! ,
1
I ;
See rooLnot, at, er"'l or table.
, ♦ 11I�
,1
3SEX COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, NORTHERN PART 189 '
SABLF. 15.--PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILS--Continued
Soil name and 1 Depth ; Permeebility ; Available 1 Soil reaClion ; Shrink-swel; roc Lora
map symbol ; water capacity I ; potential I
nA, Unb, UnC--- 0.6-2.0 ; O. 18-0.2.1 4,5-6.0 ;Low------ -----: 0 49 3
'7n adIIIa 9-60 ; 0.6-2.n 0. 17-0,20 ; 4.5-6.0 :Low------------ 0.64 ;
r : r
Urban land I
,A WaB---------; C-10 1 2.0-6.'0 { 0. 10-0.23 : 4 5-6.0 1Low-- ----- : D.20
3
Wnl pole ; 10-24 ; 2.0-6.0 0.07-0, 18 4.5-6.0 1Low---- -----' 0.28
: 24-60 1 >6.0 : 0.01-0, 13 1 4,5-6.0 ;Low---- ------ : 0. 17 1
b----- -----^ 0-8 I 2.0-6.0 0. 15-0,23 4.5-6.0 !Low------------: 0.26 3 '
Walpole Variant 8-25 ! 2,0-6.0 ; 0,13-0. 1$ ; . . 4,5-6.0' ;Low------------: 0.2$ ;
1
25-60 : 0.2-0.6 : 0. 14-0,26• : 5. t-6..5 :Low----------- : 0,49 :
eA, WeB-------- .; 0-10 6.0-2C 0.06-0..1.5. 3,6-5.5 :Low------------1 0.17
Wareham 10-32 .6rV-:2O 1 0.03-0. 13 3,6-5:5 !Low------------: 0. 17
-3 2-60 6.0-20 ! 0.01-0, 13 I 3.6-5.5 :Low------------I 0. 17
r-- ------------; 5.6-6.5 . !Low----- -0-8 0,6-6:0 I 0. 12-0 18 0.28 : . 3
Whately Variant 8-23 1 2.0-6.0 : 0,07-0. 13 1 5.6-6.5 !Low------------ 0. 17
23-60 <0.2 ; 0, 10-0, 18 1 6: i-7, 3 . 1Moderate-------1 0.24 ;
R' ----:- 0-9 I 0.6-6.0 ; 0. 13^0.29 : 4.5-7.3 :Loa- ; 0,24 l 3 '
9-20 0.6-6,0 0. 1 -----------
.0-0, 17 : 1j.5-65 :L
1hltnan ow 0,24
: 20-60 0.2 : 0.02-0.03 i 4.5-6.5 1 LOW----------- 0.24 :
'h---------------: 0-9 1 0.6-6.0 1 0. 15-0.28 I 4,5-6. :Low----------- 0.24 I 3
Whitman i 9-20 0.6-6.0 0. 10-0. 17 1 11.5x6.5 1 Low- ---------- 0.24 t
1 20-60 I (0.2 : 0.02-0.03 ! 11.5-6.5 ;Low----------- 0.24 ; 1
'nA dnB, ;tnC,
WnD-- ---------1 0-10 6.0->20 1 0.08-0.12 ; 4 5-5.5 ;L"N---'------- o. t'
Windsor ; 10-16 1 6.0->20 0.02-0. 12 ! 4.5-5.5 :Low------- -- 0 5
: 16-60 i 6.0->20 ; 0.01-0.06 1 4.5-5.5 ;Low------ - -I 0. 17 !
, r ,
100, WoDf: ;
Windsor-------- 0-3 ; b.0->2u 1 0.08-0. 12 : 4.5-5.5 :Low------------- 0, i7 : 5 �f
1 3-16 ; 6.0->20 0,02-0, 12 : 4.5-5.5 :Low----------- 0. 1'7 1 �f
16-60 6.0->20 ! 0.01-0108 1 4.5-5.5 1Low------------1 0, 17
Rock outcrop,
r
'p---------------1 0-8. : 0.6-6.0 0. 15-0,30 : 4 5-7,3 :Low----------- 0.49 3
Winooski : 8-60 : 0.6-6.0 1 U, 13-0.26 : 4.5-7,3 ;Low------------ 0,49
1 !
,'r.A, W!-B, WrC----1 0-9 0:6-6.0 : 0.08-0.23 ; 4,5-6.0 ;Low----- -----! 0.24 '3
do 0dtriage 9-2.6 1 0.6-6.0 : O.Ob-0.20 ! 4 5-6.0 ;LOW- ---------; 0.41
2.6-60 <0.7. 7.35-0. 12 i 4.5-6.0 :,L'ow------------
SS, 'dsC, dsJ-_ 0-6 0.6-6,0 ! O.CB-0.23 ! 4.5-6.0 :Low----------- ; 0,24 i
Woodbridge 6-25 1.6-6.0 ; 0.06-3.20 4.5-6.0 Lou-----^----- O, i?
>5-60 <0.2 0.35-0. 12 : 4.5-6.0 . ow----------- 0. 1'1
C-------- 0-4 0.6-5.0 0.•96-0,23 ; 415-6.0 iow------- -^- 0..24 ; 3
"1000.,rIa0,e 4-25 0,6-6.G '9,06-0.20 4,5-6.6 :t.ow--------- _1 0.43
: 25-60 : c0.2 C.05-0. 12 ; 4.5-6.G ;Low------------- 0. t',
See description or Lhe map unit fur composition and behtrvior characteristics or the map unit.
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ESSEX COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, iTHERN PART 191
TABLE 16,--SOIL AND WATER FEATURES--Continved
0o ng g wa er a e s o corros on
Soil name and :Hydro-l— IPotentiell-
map symbol 1 logic; Frequency ; Duration !Months l Depth 1 Kind (Months I
action ;Unstated ;Concrete
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HWE%: ; I 1 I I --- --^
-------! --- >6:0 ! --- I -- :Low-- -:Low--------:High.
Hinckley---------I A ,None- ' i !
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Windy ,-_---- ___; A �lNone-- . ----! --- I -- I >6.0 lLoW------ ^
;Lou----- :High.
IWI : ; I ! I I I i
. lpswich --------: D .,Frequent----!very brieflJan-Dec; +1-O,O;Apparer,tlJan-Dec; --- It{igh-----!Nigh:
--
Westbrook------- D ;Frequent----!Very brief:Jan-Deal +1-0.0IApparentlJan.-Doc! - IHigh-----!High.
1 1 !
LeA, LeB---------_i, C ,None_-- -__ i 0-1,5IApparent;Nov-MaylHigh---- ILow------ IHigh.
I ! I
Leicester I
I I
Lr�' l ! ,
Limerick---------! C ;Frequent---- Brief-----loot-Jun! .0-1.5;Apporent;Nov-Jun!High-----!High-----ILow,
I I_...--•- -
I.
Rumney-----------1 C I Frequent----:Brief-----:Oot-Mayl 0-1,5!Apparentl Nov-Jun:High-----!High-----IHigh.
Ma- •---•-----; D INOne^------ i --- ; --^ ! 0-0,51Perched •!Nov-AuglHigh-- - !High-----IModerate.
Maybid l I I ! I l
Medisaprists I I I
Me B---------------1 C ;None--------1 -_- I -- ! >6.0 l - ! --- !Moderate !Moderate !Moderate.
Meirose
MmA Mm8 MmC I
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MmD-------------- A :None--------1 >6,0 I ILow------ILoi------IHigh.
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Merrimac I ! ! I ! I
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MoB, MoC, MoD,
MSB, MSC, MsD, l !
I I I
MxC--------------; C !None--- ----I --- i --- I >6,6 1 I - ;Moderate ILow------IHigh,
Montauk ! l I ! ! I
fin; NnB----------; B ;None------- --- - ' 1.5-3.51Apparcnt;Nov-Apr!Moderate !Low------!liigh.
Ninigret
Pa B, Pa C, .Pa D,
PbB, PbC, PbD., i i '
Pc C, --- !Moderate ,Low------,MOderrte.
---
Paxton.! 1
Pe-- --- ne---- -------! A INo - ------; 0.5-1:51APParent;Oct-Jun,Moderate ;Low------;Moderate,
' ' I.
Pi pe stone I-
.
Pits, grovel 1 I I
I I I
Q u'.
Quarries
,
Ra-^------^------i C iNone--------! --- ; --- 0.5-2.0lAPparentlNov-Jun;H.igh-----IHigh-----:Mod
erate.
Raynham
Rd A, RdB----------1 C !None--------I -^- ; --- 1 .0-1.5;Perched INov-MaylHigh-----:High-----IHigh.
Rid•gebury ! ) ! ! ! ! I
' I
1 ,
RAi geburryy-r-_--- 1 C !None-------- 0-1.5;Perr,hed !Nov-MaylHigh-----;High-----;Hllgh.
Leicester--------1 C (None-------- -- ; --- ! 0-1,51ApparentlNov-MaylHigh-----!Low-------;High.
See footnote at end or table.
ESSEX COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, NORTHERN PART
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TABLE 15.--SOIL AND WATER FEATURES--Continued
Flooding , g we ter table
Soil name and ;Hydro-;- , xsk o�co'ri o`Tin
map symbol I. roouic1 Frequency Duration !Months i Depth , Kind !Months i frost !Uncoated !Concrete
i action s t e e l. ;
,
WWhitman---------- D (None--------1 --- '
I - 0.0-0.5IPerened ;Se Junil�i h----
i P- I B ;High----- High,
NnA, WnB. WnC,
WnD--------------! A (None--------! --- --- ! >6.0 � '
Windsor I --- I --- .,Lox---- 'Hi
Woc" WoDI: !
------ --- !
Windsor----------! ;None- -I I --- i >G.0 1 --- I --- !Lou------1i.ou------1High.
i
Rock outcrop.
,
,
i
WP--------------^-! B !Occasional !Brier-----!ISe p-A Pr� l•0-3.O�Apparent Dec-AprlHigh-- --;
:Moderate
;Moderate.
WrA, WrB, WrC
W3B. WsC WsD,
WtB, tC--
, N idpe----- C INene-- -.---I - ; --_ ;1.5-3..O;Perghed Nov-Mar:Hiv,h-----;Moderate •Moder
ala.
k .See de30ription or the map unit for 'composition and behavior oharacteristiGS of 6hc map unit.
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Luc tiion Address or L.ut I,10,
n-site Review
Deep Hole Number
` Date: 7i �_ Time; �i N :.f. Weather
D . ..,
Location (identify on site plen)
Slope Land Use
(%) �0 Surface Stones
Vegetation
Landform
Position on landscape (sketch on the back)
Distances from:
Open Water Body ''.0 feet Drainage way feet
Possible Wet Area =° off feet Property Line Za feet
Drinking Water Well feet Other
DEEP OBSERVATION HOLE LOG'
Depth from Soil Horizon Soil Texture Soil Color Soil
Other
SwIace (Inchos) (USDA) (Munsatl) Mottling (Structure, Stones, Boulders, ConsistoncY, °io
DepthtoBedrock:
Parent Material (geologic) / � ) -
Deprh to Groundwater: Standing Water in the H Weeping from Pit Face;
ole:
Estimated Seasonal High Ground
ur:11 AIIPataVuu rOW0• 1:+0719s
J101 11 5011, E' AIXATOK
Lo,-tmon Address or Lol 4o.
On-site Review
Deep Hole Number Z Date: / - 31 - %6 Time: R,., Weather
Locbtion (identify on site plan)
Land Use Slope M s Surface Stones
Vegetation
Landforrll
Position on landscape (sketch on the back)
Distances from:
Open Water Body 7; feet Drainage way 7S feet
Posslble Wet Area..: 7,S7 feet Property Line S° feet
Drinking Water Well --' feet Other
i .
DEEP OBSERVATION HOLE LOGS
Depth from Soil Horizon Soil Texture Soil Color Soil other
Surlace (Inchos) (USDA) (Munsell) Monling (Structure, Stones, Boulders,.Consistency, °o
Gravel)
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Parent Malarial (geologic) 1 � � Dapt •------'--' ',
Woepin from Pit Face:
pr,L:h to Groundwater: , Standing Water in the Hole:^ �✓ g r .___..,_._..._..__..
Estimated Seasonal High Ground Water: 2y
17()JtM 11 SOIL EVALUATOR Pol,
Yag(r !2 o
Location Address or Lot : u. 1-e:7 -
On.-site Review
Deep Holo Number Date: 2 - ?- �� Time; 'o Weather
Location (identify on site plan) .• "".
Land Use ro.r� 7` Slope M S Surface Stones (�
Vegetation !,t/6 o
Landform ;�� Lr�✓
Position on landscape (sketch on the back)
Distances from:
Open Water Body / v feet Drainage way " `' feet
Possible Wet Area //0 feet Property Line zz7 feet
Drinking Water Well feet Other
DEEP OBSERVATION HOLE L0G'
Depth from Soil Horizon Soil Texture Soil color Soil Other
Sur! (inches) (USDA) IMunsell) Mottling (Structure, Stones,G euledere, Consistency,
z
Parent Malerlal (geologic) -77 DepthtoBedrock:
nth to GroT und_v,'oier: Standing Water in the Hole:
Weeping from Pit Faco:. 041 '
Estimated Seasonal Hign Ground Wat0r._T.2_'-/
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December 31, 1996 3 1
Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Planner C'
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North Andover Planning BoardE� „, ��
Town Hall Annex „
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: 52 Sutton Hill Rd.
Dear Kathleen:
Please accept this letter as a certification as to the existing as built condition of the property at 52
Sutton Hill Rd.. The property has been constructed in substantial conformance with the plans with
the exception of the following items,
1.The house that was constructed is smaller than the house that was proposed. This caused
the house to be located approximately 15 feet further from the existing wetlands.
2. The house is a full garage under instead of the split garage under that was proposed. This
caused the garage elevation to be at the same elevation as the basement. This also caused
the grading in the area south of the house to be less severe than what was proposed.
3. The infiltrators that were to be installed on the north side of the lot were installed just
south of the driveway. This was done because the location that was proposed had several
large trees in the way and the neighbors septic system is located just uphill of the proposed
location.
4.The barrier along the no disturbance line has not been installed at this time. The owner
has conveyed to this office that a row of evergreen shrubs will be planted along the line in
the sprung.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Yours truly,
enj C. o J .,E21
president
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February 20, 1996 199 i
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Kathleen Bradley Colwell .: _
North Andover Planning Board
Town Hall Annex
North Andover,MA 01845
Dear Kathleen:
Enclosed are 8 new copies of the plans for the lots at Sandra Lane.These plans incorporate the changes
that were discussed last week in our meeting with Sandra Starr. The changes are as follows:
1. 3"of crushed stone has been added under the infiltrators for stability and scour protection.
2. The elevation of each infiltrator has been raised so the base is at existing grade.
3. It has been noted that a min of 12" of cover is needed over the chambers.
4. Tee's have been added to the catch basin detail.
I will be at your meeting tonight to discuss this matter.
Yours truly,
� n
BenjaYnin C. Osgood�r.
33 WALKER RD. - SUITE 22 - NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 - (508) 686-1768