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Home My WebLink AboutKNIK HEIGHTS BLK A LT 16bK K AI~ILHUKAbI: ,RKI:A I~UK! 'bH Department of Environmental Quality 3330 C Street Anchorage, Alaska 99.503 INSPECTION REPORT ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM LOCATI ON LEGAL DESCRIPTION ~- /6' ~Z /(Y),'/~ NT~ 5/~--_~[ SEPTIC T~ DISTANCE - ~ /.~__ NUMBER OF FROM WELL MANUFACTURER ~'~ ;'~ O~<:::~ MATERIAL CO"b/l(~l~ COMPARTMENTS INSIDE LENGTH INSIDE WIDTH LIQUID DEPTH __.LIQUID CAPACITY /~-~'~'~ GALLONS. SEEPAGE PIT: NUMBER OF PITS / DIAMETER OR WIDTH ~-I, LINING MATERIAL // /'~ CRIB SIZE: DIAMETER BUILDING FOUNDATION -~ , NEAREST LOT LINE Z~)I ADDITIONAL ABSORPTION .~'O// LENGTH'Z'?, DEPTH // DEPTH ~ DISTANCE FROM: WELL TOTAL EFFECTIVE ABSORPTION AREA (WALL AREA) SQ. FT. WELL: TYPE CONSTRUCTION BUILDING NEAREST FOUNDATION LOT LINE CESSPOOL OtHer SOURCES APPROVED DISAPPROVED DEPTH DISTANCE FROM: NEAREST SEPTIC SEEPAGE SEWER LINE TANK __ SYSTEM REMARKS DISTANCES: DIAGRAM OF SYSTEM PIPE MATERIAL: LOT SLOPE: REMARKS: Form No. EO-031 GrEATEr ANCHORAGE AREA Borough DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 3330 "C" STREET ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99503 TELEPHONE 274-4561 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM -- APPLICATION AND PERMIT PERMIT NO. NAME OF APPLICANT /~,/~/'~-~'-~--~/'~'~ INSTALLATION LOCATION ~/~~ LEGAL DESCRIPTION ~ ~. iNSTALLATION OF: SEPTIC TANK / SEEPAGE PIT ~" . DRAin F~ELD , OTHER TYPE AND SIZE OF FACILITY TO BE SERVED F~NANCED THROUGH -- TO BE INSTALLED BY SOIL TEST RESULTS ~~/C FINAL INSPECTION: 24 HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED. BACKFILLING OF ANY SYSTEM WITHOUT FINAL INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AUTHORITY WILL BE SUBJECT TO PROSECUTION. MINIMUM DISTANCES, REQUIREMENTS FOUNDATION TO SEPTIC TANK FOUNDATION TO SEEPAGE PIT ~ DRAIN FIELD SEPTIC TANK TO seepage Pit WALL SEPTIC TANK ~'/ SEEPAGE Pit ~O/ DRAIN FIELD TO NEAREST LOT LINE. WELlTO SEPtiC Tank f~)<~ /' . . SEEPAGE PIT /g/~ DRAIN FIELD '- ALSO CONSIDER AREA WELLS. WATER MAIN TO SEPTIC TANK /~ ~/ , SEEPAge Pit DRAIN FIELD SEPTIC TANK, /Z~ ~ · SEEPAGE PIT /~L~ , DRAIN FIELD· TO RIVER· LAKE. STREAM. CAST IRON INTO AND OUT OF sePTIC TANK AND INTO CRIB OROBSING GAP Of EXCAVATION 5 FEET INTO UNDISTURBED SOil. 4 inCH DiaMETER CAST IRON SIPHON PIPES ON SEPTIC TANK AND SEEPAGE PIT Fitted With AIRTIGHT REMOVABLE CAPS. SEEPAGE AREA SIZE GRAVEL BACKFILL CONFORM TO BOROUGH REGULATIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION. DIAGRAM OF SYSTEM I CERTIFY THAT I AM FAMILIAR WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF GREATER ANCHORAGE AREA BOR~/G~ ORDINANCE NO. 28-68 AND THAT THE ABOVE DESCRIBED SYSTEM IS ,N ACCORDANCE WITH SAID CODE. ,~ /.~ ~ /~/.~ ~ 3330 "C" Street ~ I1 Anchorage, A1 aska 99503 SOILS LOG - PEROLATION TEST Performed for 2~) : Lega t Des c ri pti--~Jn':''' This form reports:' S6'ils Depth Feet 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- (~epartment of Environmental Date Pe rfo rmed_.?/~/~/~)--~ Percolation test 10= 11 - 12- 13- 14.- Was ground water encountered? If yes, at what depth? Reading Da te Gross Time Net Time Depth to Water Net Drop Percolation rate minute. -Proposed instal lat--~-n-.'--'S-6~-ge Pit Drain Field bepth of Inletz= COMMENTS: /~-7~7 L--' ~/~c~. ............................ Per o~ed By ~q-o~o (~/2~) APPLI~ NT FILLS OUT UPPER HAL ONLY Buyer / .r - , Address Zip Code Realty Co. & Agent Phone Address Zip code Type of Resi~nce Single Family Multiple Family No. of Bedroo~ ~ Other Water Supply ~ Individual A~ACH WELL LOG. A well log is required for all wells drilled since June 1975. ~ Community For wells drilled prior to that date, give well depth (attach log if available). ~ Public Utility Se~e~isposal_~' ~ Individual Year Individual Installed: ~ Public Utility When Connected to Public Utgity: ~ Holding Tank NOTE: THE INSPECT~ON FEE MUST ACCOMPANY EACH RE~EST BEFORE ~OCESSING CAN BE INITIATED. Time Time Time Time Date Date Date Date Inspector inspector Inspector Inspector MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE I D~PT, OF H~ALTH & ~ ~NVIRONM~NTAL P~OTECTION AU8 3 R[CE! E ( ~ APPROVED BEDROOMS 'CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ( ) DISAPPROVED ( ) CONDITIONAL APPROVAL* DAT. Soils Rating Date ~wer Installed Well TO Absorption Area Well Log Received ~ w~, ~o ~.~ s~,~i~ ~ s~z. / TIME DATE INSPECTOR ~--- ~' j,,~-~ R ECEIV ED/ / INSPECTION APPOINTMENTS TIME T,ME /./ DATE ' INSPECTOR ~ INSPECTOR / MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 825 L Street-Anchorage, Alaska 99501 ENVl RONMENTAL SANITATION DIVISION Telephone 264-4720 ~. C~ REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INDIVIDUAL WATER AND SEWER FACILITIES )IRECTIONS: Complete all parts on page 1. Incomplete r~quests will not be processed, Please allow ten (10) days for processing. I PHONE 1. PROPERTY OWNER Peter and Rowena Kemp MAILING ADDRESS SRA Box 1595-Z, Anchorage, AK PROPERTY RESIDENT (If different from above) 99507 345-0414 PHONE PHONE 2, BUYER Unknown at this time. MAI LING ADDRESS 3. LENDING INSTITUTION I PHONE I Unknown at this time. MAILING ADDRESS I PHONE 4. REALTOR/AGENT (~' , ~ 277-1553 Elliot C. Lawson - Jack White Company 6v ~_.~--~.:~ ~ MAILING ADDRESS 3201 "C" St., Suite 100, Anchora9e, AK 99503 NOTE: Please send all reports & information to Elliot Lawson at above address. 5, LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lot 16. ~lock A; Knik Heights TREET LOCATION Corner of Huffman Road & Ridgewood Rd. (Approx. 2 miles up Huffman from New Seward 6, TYPE OF RESIDENCE NUMBER OF~BEDROOMS [] One E~ Four [] Other__ E~ SINGLE FAMILY [] Two [] Five [] MULTIPLE FAMILY [] Three [] Six 7. WATER SUPPLY INDIVIDUAL* [] COMMUNITY [] PUBLIC UTILITY * ATTACH WELL LOG. A well log is required for all wells drilled since June 1975. For wells drilled prior to that date, give well depth (attach log if available.) 8. SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM [] INDIVIDUAL/ON-SITE** [] PUBLIC UTILITY 1974 YEAR ON-SITE SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED. NOTE: THE INSPECTION FEE MUST ACCOMPANY EACH REQUEST BEFORE PROCESSING CAN BE INITIATED. 72-o,o, ev. THIS SIDE FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 1. TYPE OF RESIDENCE NUMBER OF BEDROOMS [] SINGLE FAMILY [] ONE [] THREE [] FIVE [] OTHER [] MULTIPLE FAMILY [] TWO [] FOUR [] SIX 2, WATER SUPPLY PERMIT NUMBER [] INDIVIDUAL DEPTH OF WELL [] COMMUNITY DATE DRILLED [] PUBLIC UTILITY Connection Verified LOG RECEIVED 3. SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM PERMIT NUMBER []INDIVIDUAL/ON -SITE DATE INSTALLED []PUBLIC UTILITY Connection Verified INSTALLER []Septic Tank or [] Holding Tank Size: l~,r~L~ If Tank is homemade SOlLSRATING give dimensions: TYPE OF TANK MANUFACTURER TOTAL ABSORPTION AREA MATERIAL 4. DISTANCES Septic/Holding Tank Absorption Area Sewer Line I Nearest Lot Line I WELL TO: Absorption Area to nearest Lot Line I~ APPROVED FOR ~' BEDROOMS ~C~''tJ ~ "~ '-~'-' ~:~ ~" f'-GO'N DITIONAL must accompany certificate) APPROVAL (letter [] DISAPPROVED DATE BY 72-010 (Rev. 6/79) CONSULTING ENGINEER 203 W. 15th AVE "C" SUITE 203 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501 noqTELEPHONE: (907) 279-3911~ Elliot Lawson Jack White Company 3102 C Street Anchorage, AK 99503 MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE ENVI[. ~ l,'.i ~[~-,, ~o RECEIVED SEWER ADEQUACY TEST Legal: Location: Residence: Owner: Water System: Sewer System: Date of Test: Test Procedure: Lot t6, Block A, Knik Heights Subdivision Corner of Huffman and Ridgewood Two story, four bedroom, single family P. Kemp On-site well From municipal records: Tank: 1250 gal. concrete, Espinoza Absorption System: log crib* 8x8x6 Absorption Area: 600 sq. ft. Soil Rating: 150 Installation Date: 9-23-74 *Test indicates ~' diameter concrete crib March 31, April 1, 1982 System was inspected and septic tank pumped on March 30. Tank had 4'10" of heavy liquid. Inflow from residence could be heard, baffles were not submerged. Crib had a liquid depth of 62½". On March 31, the crib was filled with water at a rate of 5 gallons per minute. There was 20 inches of sludge in the tank. The following measure- ments were taken from the crib. Time Water Volume Depth ~ 0 56 30 150 62½ 60 300 73 90 450 78½ 120 60O 78½ After 24 hours the depth was checked and found to be 52 inches. Test Result: The crib was filled again: Time Water Volume Depth 0 0 52 30 150 56 60 300 70½ 90 450 78 120 6OO 78 After 24 hours the depth was 49½ inches. At no time during the filling was water heard to enter the tank. In two consecutive 24-hour periods, this system was charged with 600 gallons of liquid. In both periods, the system absorbed this volume of water. This system meets the Municipal requirements for a four bedroom house. / //~ '~ GREATER ANCHORAGE AREA BOROUGH 3330 "C" Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99503 274-4561 Date Received /F~L-%-JL~--~L~ Time of Inspection 1. Approval requested by: Mailing Address:~ 2. Property Owner: Mailing Address: Date of Inspection REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INDIVIDUAL SEWER & WATER FACILITIES FOR % /! · Phone: -~ ~ Phone: 3. Legal Description: ~,~ ~,,~ ,, (~-)_~x-,._~...~ ', ~'/..~ ~ ~ m 5. lype of facility to bo ~spocted ~ %~~0. of bodrooms ~ 6. Well Data: ~ X C. Construction Sewage Disposal System: e A. Installed C. Septic Tank: D. Seepage Pit: E. Disposal Field: Distances: B. Depth ~ ~ ~ D. Bacterial Analysis 1. Total length of lines~ _~z- B. Installer ..~ x<~ ,~/, ~, ~-.-/ Size /~ ~-Z¢-~ 2. Manufacturer ~/~:)~' xt Absorption Area ~P~2 2. Material A. Well to: Septic tank ~, Absorption area /~ Nearest lot line .... , Other contamination B. Foundation to septic tank ~.~-~ ~ C. Absorption area to nearest lot line , Sewer Lines , Absorption area EQ-034 (1/74) Page 1 of two pages Page 2 of two pages ~ggal Descript'ion ~est for Approval of Individual :wer & Water Facilities Comments Approve ., _ _ _ pproved Approval Valid for one year, from.date signed Greater Anchorage Area Borough Depa'rtment Of Environmental Quality Date DIAGRAM OF SYSTEM certify that the information contained in this request for approval to be a true and accurate representation of the subject sewer and water facilities and these facilities are operating satisfactorily, SIGNED Date EQ-034 (1/74) GREATER ANCHORAGE ARE/, BOROUGH Department of Environn'~ental Quality 3330 "C" St., Anchorage, Alaska 99503 274-4561 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INDIVIDUAL SEWER & WATER FACiLITiES Type of Inspection: C, IRO Vt~ FHA CONV .... , I~all]n Address' Z.l.~'.~.~,z~.,~, ~.~// / ~'v~'~'/ ' g ' -?]/ ..'.."'ro~ ..~.,q~ 21,~ml, l //2'~Y Phone Mailing Address. ~/~ T'W/]*/ C ~' / Name of Lending Institution: ~y/~> ~/~ ~.~. . . _ / ~'_.~, ~.~ Name of Realtor or Agent: Mailing Address: _~$ff ._. 8. [~ater Supply Type of Supply: Public Utility If Individual, number of dwellings presently served If individual, depth of well ~' Sewage Disposal-System znd~v:oual ~ Type .of System: Public Utility if Individual, date of installation~/~t,~S,z~ Individual (on-site) Anchorage OFFICE OF THE MAYOR March 19, 1986 Sen. Jan Faiks Pouch V Juneau, Alaska 99811 P.O OX 6650 ANCk'~FhORAGE, ALASKA 99502-0650 (907) 264-4431 TONY KNOWLES MA YOR · HA R 2 I ;986 ~nik Heights Subdivision Dear For some time now, the Municipality has been working with property owners in the Knik Heights area, the developer of an adjacent subdivision, and official~ with the state Department of Environmental Conservation in an attempt to solve a potential drainage problem in a manner which also avoids conflict with on-site septic systems in the area. In the course of our efforts, we have evaluated past and present site conditions and legal authorities which can be utilized to help correct the present situation. A few background facts may be helpful. The Knik Heights Subdivision was originally platted in 1958. Today, homes exist within an area which has been well documented to be the headwaters of Furrow Creek. Examining topography, drainage patterns and past information about the area, there can be little doubt that water flow impacted the lots in question, at least periodically, long before homes were constructed there. Moreover, while adjacent uphill development (such as the McCabe Subdivision) can cause some alteration in drainage flow, documentation demonstrates that any effect has been minimal. However, the point is that there is an apparent problem today for several homeowners, and the Municipality wishes to take appropriate steps to help solve that problem. Our authorities are limited. The area in question lies outside the boundaries of the Anchorage Road and Drainage Service Area (ARDSA) and is not included within a Limited Road Service Area (LRSA). Thus, by both state law and municipal charter, we are precluded from expending municipal funds or taking other direct action. Through our codes, the Municipality does have areawide authority concerning private development, and we always have the ability to work with responsible state agencies (such as DEC). To that end, we have taken several steps. Last fall, the Municipality had helped arrange an agreement between the affected property owners Sen. Jan Faiks Page Two in Knik Heights and the developer of McCabe Subdivision whereby the developer would construct additional drainage improvements designed to channel water in a manner designed to avoid any future flooding problems. Unfortunately, the newly-constructed ditch would have created a watercourse resulting in a violation of separation distances for several on-site septic systems in the subdivision, and creating a potential health hazard. It seemed as if we were between a rock and a hard place° We agree with DEC's interpretation of open watercourses as "streams", even if they are manmade, such as a drainage ditch. As I mentioned above, the topography is such that water has and will always likely flow in this area. Whether it is channelized drainage or Furrow Creek makes little difference to the public health issues involved. As a result of DEC's interpretations and concern by property owners, the developer of McCabe Subdivision did not construct the proposed drainage ditch in Knik Heights Subdivlsion. However, that still left individuals with a drainage problem. The Municipality continued to evaluate the situation and work with ADEC to determine if there was a solution which would solve the water flow problems and protect the public health° We believe we have recently found such an answer. ADEC has indicated that a non-permeable drainage course could be constructed. Because this would not necessarily require installation of a buried storm sewer, the costs would be reasonable (perhaps around $12,000). The drainage could be constructed either as an open ditch lined with asphalt or a half culvert. This would prevent groundwater intrusion, and would be much easier for the property owners to maintain than a buried pipe. The ditch would be constructed between Lots 3 and 4 of Knik Heights Subdivision. There has also been a concern regarding septic separation distances from the proposed drainage for Lots 1 and 2. ADEC agrees that because of the specific elevation differences on these two lots, public health concerns may be satisfied with an appropriate waiver. Otherwise, a non-permeable drainage course could be constructed here as well. Lastly, the Municipality recently enacted a deferred payment, low-interest, loan program to assist individual homeowners in solving septic and drainage-related problems. That program might be used in this case, and we will encourage the homeowners to apply. We will also resume discussions with the developer of McCabe Subdivision. While some time has elapsed, the developer previously made a commitment to accomplish some additional work in the area to help solving the problem. While this has been a thorny problem, we have taken an active and positive approach to solve it within the limits of our authorities. Our approach has been based on a good deal of research and a fair Sen. Jan Faiks Page Three amount of common sense. I think it is fair to all parties. The longterm solution, however, must be a continued effort to adequately plan for drainage on a larger basis, bring a fuller measure of service to areas without either ARDSA or LRSAs, and avoid building in the stream itself. Tony~les