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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiscellaneous - Edgewood Correspondence�j O DelleChiaie, Pamela From: - Doug Butcher [BUTCHERDOUG@edgewoodre.coml Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 7:41 AM To: DelleChiaie, Pamela Subject: Edgewood Dumpster Sketches Attachments: Edgewood Dumpster Sketch.pdf Hello Pamela Attached is the sketch that shows the locations of our dumpsters as they relate to the building. Sincerely Doug Butcher Environmental Services Director Edgewood Retirement Community, Inc. www.edgewoodre.com 575 Osgood Street, N. Andover, MA 01845 (978)725-3300 butcherdoug(a)-edgewoodre.com S CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail transmission and any documents accompanying this electronic mail transmission are intended by Edgewood Retirement Community, Inc. for the use of the named addressee(s) to which it is directed and may contain information that is privileged, or otherwise confidential. 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PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Community Development Division January 8; 2010 Edgewood Retirement Community Kevin Tremblay, Director of Development 575 Osgood St. North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Meadows kitchen renovation Dear Sir, This letter is a follow-up to a meeting held on January 8, 2010 with Mr. David Mermelstein your Owner's Project Manager and representative regarding the pending application for the Meadows kitchen plan review. Items discussed were; The Meadows Kitchen renovation 1) The application fee of $40 was submitted on January 8, 2010 2) The architectural plan was submitted on January 8, 2010. Noted upon quick glance; a. no grease trap shown b. hand sinks are not easily accessible by all stations ( every 10 feet is preferable) c. no prep sink shown d. need updated spec sheets for equipment As stated in previous documentation dated November 24, 2009, -this kitchen "is considered a full stand alone kitchen and will need all equipment necessary by code; including a three -bay sink and hand sinks in all food prep, cooking and ware wash areas." And "a building permit application will not be approved until a design is approved." A complete review will be conducted and a letter sent to you as soon as possible. If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to call. Sinc y, usan Sa r REHS Public Health Director Cc: David Mermelstein, Owner's Project Manager 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9540 Fax 978.688.8476 Web www.townofnorthandover.com Lou Dangelo From: Pearson, John Bpearson@mp-architects.coml Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2090 10:35 AM To: Kevin Tremblay; Lou Dangelo Cc: dmermelstein@tridentgrp.com Subject: RE: REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER IN THE OLD GARAGE SPACE Attachments: K1.1 - Foodservice Utility Schedule UPDATED.pdf; K2.1 - Foodservice Equipment Plan.pdf Kevin, attached are the consultant's drawing showing the first floor walk-in freezer and refrigerator plus the equipment schedule sheet. The area is referred to as First Floor Storage and Refrigeration. These, and the other K drawings showing plumbing, electrical and fabrication details were included in the permit set. Let me know if I can do anything. I've copied Dave since he handled the B of H process. John John Pearson AIA LEED AP Sr. Associate MPA I MARGULIES PERRUZZI ARCHITECTS 308 congress Street I Boston, CLIA 02210 1 617.4822 3232 T 617.226.4123 1 r 617.482,0374 1 C 617 905.8546 ipearsonCamp-architects.com 1 www „FP-architects.com Design tot the way you work. Plcaw consider rhe em,wounwnt rhes cmm.!. JUN - 9 2010 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER HEALTH DEPA0TRAn. 97 ti7a5"-moo c� � 4 4 NORT11 '9w- 61 6 O G� N L p COCMI[.1 .. `y7' 74_DRATED PPP�'�� PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Community Development Division January 8, 2010 Edgewood Retirement Community Kevin Tremblay, Director of Development 575 Osgood St. North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Meadows kitchen renovation Dear Sir, This letter is a follow-up to a meeting held on January 8, 2010 with Mr. David Mermelstein your Owner's Project Manager and representative regarding the pending application for the Meadows kitchen plan review. Items discussed were; The Meadows Kitchen renovation 1) The application fee of $40 was submitted on January 8, 2010 2) The architectural plan was submitted on January 8, 2010. Noted upon quick glance; a. no grease trap shown b. hand sinks are not easily accessible by all stations ( every 10 feet is preferable) c. no prep sink shown d. need updated spec sheets for equipment As stated in previous documentation dated November 24, 2009, this kitchen "is considered a full stand alone kitchen and will need all equipment necessary by code; including a three -bay sink and hand sinks in all food prep, cooking and ware wash areas." And "a building permit application will not be approved until a design is approved." A complete review will be conducted and a letter sent to you as soon as possible. If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to call. Sinc y, usan Sa r, RENS Public Health Director Cc: David Mermelstein, Owner's Project Manager 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9540 Fax 978.688.8476 Web www.townofnorthandover.com Q� %'t 2D 16' tiO 6 QL O 16 lb coc 7.A 40 q�{TED PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Community Development Division November 24, 2009 Edgewood Retirement Community Kevin Tremblay, Director of Development 575 Osgood St. North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Pantry at Edgewood and Meadows kitchen renovation Dear Sir, This letter is a follow-up to a meeting held on November 24, 2009 with Mr. David Mermelstein your Owner's Project Manager and representative, Michele Grant Health Inspector and me regarding the opening of the pantry on the second floor. In addition, we spoke of the pending application for the Meadows kitchen plan review. Items discussed were; The pantry 1) The Health Department identified that the activities director should be considered a food handler if responsible for preparing, storing and providing foods to residents 2) This kitchen will send any dishes and utensils to the main kitchen for washing and sanitizing The Meadows Kitchen 1) Is consider a full stand alone kitchen and will need all equipment necessary by code; including a three -bay sink and hand sinks in all food prep, cooking and ware wash areas. 2) Should be permitted separately and the pantry will be added to that permit 3) Review will include an application and review fee of $40; a comprehensive review completed and a building permit application will not be approved until a design is approved. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. We look forward to working with you in the future. If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to call. Sincerely, Susan Sawyer, REHS/RS Public Health Director Cc: David Mermelstein, Owner's Project Manager 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9540 Fax 978.688.8476 Web www.townofnorthandover.com PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Community Development Division November 24, 2009 Edgewood Retirement Community Kevin Tremblay, Director of Development 575 Osgood St. .......r.._.. ,Nor=th. .Andover;,MA_01845 Re:" Pantry at Edgewood and Meadows kitchen renovation Dear Sir, This letter is a follow-up to a meeting held on November 24, 2009 with Mr. David Mermelstein your Owner's Project Manager and representative, Michele Grant Health Inspector and me regarding the opening of the pantry on the second floor. In addition, we spoke of the pending application for the Meadows kitchen plan review. Items discussed were; Thg..pantry Z) The Health Department identified that the activities director should be considered a food handler if responsible for preparing, storing and providing foods to residents 2). ..... This.kitchen-will-send-any dishes and utensils to the main kitchen for washing and - sanitizing --.- The Meadows Kitchen 1) Is consider a full stand alone kitchen and will need all equipment necessary by code; lneluding a three -bay sink and hand sinks in all food prep, cooking and ware wash areas. _, :2)�-�Shcdld-be-permitted separately and the pantry will be added to that permit 3) Review will include an application and review fee of $40; a comprehensive review completed and a building permit application will not be approved until a design is approved..........., .. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. We look forward to working with you in the future. If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to call. Sincey, Ousmr-Sawyer...RE: . Public Health Director Cc: _David Mermelstein, Owner's Project Manager :.. f.. - 1 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 Phone 918.688.9540 Fox 918.688.8416 Web www.townofnorthandover.com PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Community Development Division November 10, 2008 Edgewood Retirement Community Kevin Tremblay, Director of Development 575 Osgood St. North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Bistro at Edgewood Dear Sir, This letter is in response to the application for a New Food Establishment that was originally received by the Health Department on October 2, 2008. Revisions were submitted in response to the review in November. Please find the corrective action in blue. With these changes and agreements the application for The Bistro at Edgewood has been approved. FIRST FLOOR 1) Page 9 - Finish schedule — please be sure that the ceramic tile coving is curved at the base in all food preparation, dishwashing, storage areas and bathrooms. Change finish schedule to reflect use of curved coving OK 2) Finish Schedule notes alum. Floors walls ceiling. Is this actually stainless steel not alum.? Clarify OK 3) Finish Schedule — All ceiling tiles in food prep and warewash areas must be washable tiles rather than usual acoustic tile. Change finish schedule as needed OK 4) Page 14 — ice scoop must be in covered container whether placed on or near the machine add note that ice scoop will be in covered container OK 5) Page 5 (3#) No information regarding square footage of storage space complete OK 6) Page 8 200 ppm for Quats is acceptable strength change to 200ppm OK 7) First Floor Bistro — Prep area hand sink — No splash guard shown Please add OK on Plan 8) First Floor Bistro — Pantry has no handsink — add handsink OK 9) First Floor Bistro "Bar" Cocktail station — describe use of this station. Are glasses washed in this area? If so, describe. Reorganize if necessary. OK 10) First Floor Bistro "Work" has single handsink — Question whether this is this adequate? Architect believes it is enough 11) First Floor Bistro "Work" has no prep tables — Question lack of adequate table space OK 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9540 Fax 978.688.8476 Web www.townofnorthandover.com 9) The three -bay should be labeled "wash, rinse, sanitize". Post cleaning instructions 10) Gloves must be on site. Please note that the state does not recommend the use of latex gloves due to some person's sensitivity to latex that may cause them illness. i 11) At minimum, employees should be trained on the sick policy and sanitation basics. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. We look forward to working with you in the future. If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to call. Sincerely, Susan Sawyer, REHS/RS Public Health Director Cc: David Mermelstein, General Contractor 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 Phone 918.688.9540 Fax 918.688.8416 Web www.townofnorthandover.com NORTI� ED 'bg1'O OL O A� T O•D COCw�it h♦WKq 1' PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Community Development Division October 13, 2008 Edgewood Retirement Community Director of Development 575 Osgood St. North Andover, NLA, 01845 Re: Bistro at Edgewood Dear Sir, This letter is in response to your client's application for a New Food Establishment that was received by the Health Department on October 2, 2008. The following items were noted either missing or incomplete from your application. Please revise as needed and resubmit to the Health Department. FIRST FLOOR 1) Page 9 - Finish schedule — please be sure that the ceramic tile coving is curved at the base in all food preparation, dishwashing, storage areas and bathrooms. Change finish schedule to reflect use of curved coving 2) Finish Schedule notes alum. Floors walls ceiling. Is this actually stainless steel not alum.? clarify 3) Finish Schedule — All ceiling tiles in food prep and warewash areas must be washable tiles rather than usual acoustic tile. Change finish schedule as needed 4) Page 14 — ice scoop must be in covered container whether placed on or near the machine add note that ice scoop will be in covered container 5) Page 5 (3#) No information regarding square footage of storage space complete 6) Page 8 200 ppm for Quats is acceptable strength change to 200ppm 7) First Floor Bistro — Prep area hand sink — No splash guard shown Please add. 8) First Floor Bistro — Pantry has no handsink — add handsink 9) First Floor Bistro "Bar" Cocktail station — describe use of this station. Are glasses washed in this area? If so, describe. Reorganize if necessary. 10) First Floor Bistro "Work" has single handsink — Question whether this is this adequate? 11) First Floor Bistro "Work" has no prep tables — Question lack of adequate table space 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 Phone 918.688.9540 Fax 918.688.8416 Web www.townofnorthandover.com 12) ???? Jimmy?? Page 14 Grease trap — no spec sheet. Plumbing specs state must meet, local and state code. Have plumber contact Plumbing Insp. Prior to purchasing the unit to confirm specifications. 13) No menu provided. Please submit menu. Cannot verify other information without a menu 14) Exterior doors. There are numerous exterior doors. All must be screened or kept closed to minimize insect entry. Please note on application what doors will have screens SECOND FLOOR 15) Second Floor Kitchen — Reviewer unclear as to this section. Please contact the Health Office to discuss the second floor. Did not see second floor plan in the package. There are no work tables in this area. Where does the chef places the plates of food, prep dishes etc.? How does this addition relate to the existing kitchen? The Health Department notes that your sick policy includes paid sick leave. Your commitment to serving safe food by including this benefit is appreciated. We would be happy to meet with you regarding any of the above-mentioned items, otherwise please submit the needed information and plan changes as soon as possible. Sincerely, Susan Sawyer, REHS/RS Public.Health Director Cc: David Mermelstein, General Contractor 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 Phone 918.688.9540 fax 918.688.8416 Web www.townofnorthandover.com C2 OL TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER HEALTH DEPARTMENT 27 CHARLES STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 Sandra Starr, R.S., C.H.O. 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The EPA estimates up to 15 percent of mercury emissions from these utilities fall within 30 miles of a plant, and up to 50 percent falls within 600 miles. Technology to significantly reduce emissions, the EPA estimates, would cost $1.8 billion a year for the industry, and eventually consumers. That's 0.5% of the industry's annual revenue of $400 billion. Other commercial sources After coal-fired utilities, the biggest mercury sources are commercial heating boilers powered by coal (nearly 20 percent), city waste incinerators (nearly 20 percent) and medical waste incinerators (10 percent). Humans Scientists still debate the amount of exposure required to harm a child's development, but most agree kidney and/or brain damage can be done to unborn babies, infants and young children who consume fish poisoned by mercury. The EPA notes that some Americans, often families from lower income groups, are eating fish with mercury levels 10 times higher than what's advised for humans. 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