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Anchorage
P.O, BOX 196650
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99519-6650
(907) 343-4200
T~2~XK~'X Tom Fink,
MA }'OR
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
January 12, 1988
William Strane
PO Box 11230
Anchorage, Alaska 99511
Subject:
Lot 10 Block 4 Sunset Hills West Subdivision
Permit It870252, Tax ~018-203-25
A permit issued by this Department for an individual well
and/or on-site sewer system has expired as of December 31,
1987.
Permits are issued on a calendar year basis by authority of
Municipal Ordinance. A new permit must be obtained from this
Department for any well and/or on-site sewer system not
installed by the expiration date.
If you have drilled the well, a well log needs to be sent to
this Department for documentation of the installation and to
close the permit.
If a private engineer inspected the installation of the on-site
sewer system, the original as-built inspection report (three-part
form) must be sent to this office for review and approval, and
for documentation.
Effective January 1, 1988, a new fee schedule is in effect.
When re-applying for a new permit, the new fees are; $90.00 for
an on-site sewer permit; $50.00 for a well permit; $140.00 for
a combined sewer and well permit.
If there are any further questions, please call this office at
343-4744.
Program Manager
On-site Services
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MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Environmental Health Division
825 "L' Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99502, Telephono 264-4720
ON-SITE SEWAGE r)ISPOSAL SYSTEM AND/OR WELl.. INSPECTION R[:.PORT
TANKS
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TYPE OF SYSTEM
~TRENCH :~ BED ~ W. DRAIN ~ OTHER
or~gm~ grade ~' ~( FT ~ FT
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WELLS
DISTANCES
T~D SEPTIO ABSORPTION
~ TANK FIELD WELL
WELL
LOT LINE /~. ~.~
FOUNDATION ~ 3 7 /-"~'
A!~-BUILT DIAGRAM (Show location ol we~l, sepHc system properly lines, Ioundaho~,
Fei added above orlgll/al grade
gravel lengdl
[~ PRIVATE [~ OTHER (Identify)
J REMARKS:
Scale:
Inspec OhS Perf rmud by:
~unkcipel and Siatb Jlbidetifie~ in effect On this date: _ ,~'~"~ '~
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PROPERTY EASEMENT GRANT
Whereas, RALPH BRUMBAUGH, owner of Lot 12, Block 4, Sunset Hills West
Subdivision, grants easement conveyance to WILLIAM and CARLA STRANE,
owners of Lot 10, Block 4, Sunset Hills West Subdivision, for the
purpose of an acceptable septic drainfield. Specifications of the
proposed septic drainfield are attached.
In the granting of the easement, WILLIAM AND CARLA STRANE, acknowledge
and assume responsibilities for the following:
To contact all public utilities for location identification
of existing and proposed utilities·
To insure ali. permits are secured and that compliance of
permits are adhered to within prescribed limitations.
To insure that all surface terrain on Lot 12, Block 4, Sunset
Hills West Subdivision is redressed to the satisfaction of
the present owner.
To agree that whenever city and/or public sewer systems are
made available, hook-up of those utilities are made within
a 90 day period of availability to Lot 10, Block 4, Sunset
Hill West Subdivision. Further, that it is agreed that when-
ever city and/or public sewer systems are made available that
the easement conveyance to lot 12 becomes null ;~nd void after
the 90 day period has elapsed.
To hire a qualified surveyor for the purpose of identifying
common lot lines on both lots 10 and 12 and lots 22 and
13, along with specified utility easements.
To use all diligence and through proper notification, assume
financial responsibilities when and if access to Lot 12 is
~equired to maintain, inspect and repair the soil absorbtion
drain area·
WILLIAM F. STRANE warrants that Water Rights have been granted to him
as specified in Book 1542, pages 0491-0495, its well as references in
Book 1542, pages 0489 and 0490. The Water Rights encompass Lots 10,
11 and 12, Sunset Hills West Subdivision, Section 32, T12N, R3W, SM.
Therefore, in conslderation for the above, and to the extent of my
lawful right, I grant equal access to water appropriation to tile legal
owner of Lot 12, Block 4, Sunset Bills West Subdivision.
In addition, other pe~eonal considerati~~?pecif ~d/h~ein, are
agreed to for ~e right to use Lot 12,~ck ~uns~ H~I.I~ West
Ra h ~ ~ ~' . S ane
B ~ Block
Sunset Hills ~est S/D Sunset Itills' Nest
PROPERTY EASEMENT GRANT
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this ?'th day of Augus%, 1987,
b~fore ]ne, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the
State of Alaska, personally appeared Ralph Brumbaugh and
William F. Strane, known to me as the individuals named
herein and who executed the foregoing PROPERTY EASEMENT
GRANT, and who acknowledged to me that they signed the same
freely and voluntarily for the intents and purposes therein
set forth.
Witness my hand and official seal
hereinabove last written.
on the day and year
/~OTARY i?~3BLIC in and for ALASKA
(~ My cffommission
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BEVAN ENGINEERING A.cho~,..
Approved Well & Septic Engineers (~7)
SOILS LOG ~ PERCOLATION TEST
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ~ ~ /~ ~ Township, ~ange, Section:
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SLOPE SITE PLAN
WAS GROUND WATER
ENCOUNTERED?
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IF YES, AT WHAT O
DEPTH? p
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Deplh to Water Alter
Monitoring? _/v./,~7
Gross Net Depth to Net
Reading Date Time Time Water Drop
PERCOLATION RATE
Immutes, mch) PERC HOLE DIAMETER
TEST RUN RETWEEN __ FTAND FT
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL S~ATE AN~ MUNICIPAL GUIDELINES IN EFFECT ON THIS DATE, GATE :~/~Z
Municip,.. i :Yof
Anchorage
P.O.E ;196650
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99519-6650
(907) 343-4200
TONY KNOWLES,
MAYOR
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
July 31, 1987
Mr. William F. Strane
P. O. Box 111230
Anchorage, Alaska 99511
Subject: Lot 10, Block 4, Sunset Hills West S/D
Dear Mr. Strane:
Following receipt of your engineer's letter of July 31, I have
approved the inspection report on the 1986 septic tank instal-
lation. This approval also validates the tank to well separa-
tion waiver written April 24, 1986.
The approval is limited to the tank installation only and does~
not extend to the other components of the system. Prior to a
Health Authority Approval, the absorption area must be upgraded
and the dry well on the northeast side of the house must be
properly abandoned.
The department will only grant approval for a four bedroom
system on this lot. I would suggest also that you pursue the
possibility of the extension of public sewer down Hancock Drive.
Please contact me if you have any questions on the above. My
number is 343-4718.
Sincerely,
Susan E. Oswalt
On-Site Services
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Hugh Bevan
Bevan Engineering
PO Box 112852
Anchorage 99511
BEVAN ENGINEERING
P.O. Box 112852
Anchorage, AK 99511
(907) 522.138~
July 31, 1987
Municipality of Anchorage
Department of Health & Environmental Protection
825 "L" Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Attention : Susan Oswa].t
Re : Bill S'brane,
Lot 10 Blk 4
Dear Susan :
Septic -bank abandonmen't
Sunset Hills West S/D
On July' 30, 1987 I observed the filling of the abandoned 750 gallon septic tank
on the referenced proper'by. This tank, which lies beneath the garage, was
filled with appro×imately 3.7 cubic yards of 5 sack, high slump grout mix. The
concrete was supplied by a commercial redi-mix dis'bributor.
Please contact me if I' can provide any additional informatiob. (ph 522-1383
.Sincerely,
Hugh R, Bevan P.E,
87203-dws
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DIVISION
825 L Street- Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Telephone 264-4720
ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND/OR WELL INSPECTION REPORT
NAME PHONE:
MAILING ADDRESS
~-GAL DESCRIPTION
NO, OF BEDROOMS
DISTANCE TO: Well / Absorption area Dwelling /
P ~ Manufacturer Material No, of compartments
Liq. capacity in gallons i F~EMADE: Inside length Width Liquid deptb
~ ~ DISTANCE TO: Well Dwellin9 PERMIT NO.
~ ~ No. of lines Lengt Total length of lines Trench width Distance between lines
~ inches
~ -- Top of tile to finish grade -- Material beneath tile Total effective absorption area
~ 31ass ~ Depth ~ Driller Distance to lot line PERMITNO.
OTHER
PIPE MATERIALS __
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i,klunicipa tYot
Anchorage
P.O. ,;X 196650
ANCHORAGE. ALASKA 99519-6650
(907) 264-4111
TONYKNOWLES,
MAYOR
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
January 21, 1987
Mr. William Strane
P. O. Box 111230
Anchorage, Alaska
99511
Subject: Lot 10, Block 4, Sunset Hills West Subdivision
Dear Mr. Strane:
! apologize for ]lot responding to your request in a more timely
manner. This delay has in effect been an extension for the
work necessary on your system.
This department could provide the necessary inspection;
however, the current Municipal fee schedule sets that cost at
$340. I am unable to waive this fee. I feel certain that any
engineer in town would charge less for a similar inspection.
Please let me know if it your desire that this department
inspect your system.
Sincerely,
,~/
Susan E. Oswalt
On-Site Services
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MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHOR^GE
DEPT. OF HEALTH &
ENVIRONMENTAL PRO rECTION
November 6, 1986
RECEIVED
Susan Oswalt
On-Site Services
Department of Health & Human Services
Municipality of Anchorage
PO Box 196650
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650
Dear Ms Oswalt,
I am in receipt of your letter of OctoberT, 1986.
the letter did not arrive until November 6, 1986.
ly there was some confusion on my mailing address.
However,
Apparent-
I am aware that tile 750 gallon tank must be abandoned and
filled with sand. However, circumstances beyond my control
has surfaced that compel me to request for a further
extension and/or a less expensive method to accomplish the
abandonment.
As you are aware, improprieties of the previous owners have
placed the existing system in a non-approval category. I
have engaged legal counsel in an attempt to rectify the
proplem. In addition, I have been unemployed since August
1st and have been unable to secure employment as yet.
In as much as I have incurred Engineering costs in excess of
$1200.00 to date, I am finding it very difficult to keep up
with the costs.
Would it be possible to make arrangements with your
department to have someone inspect the tank if I were able
to get a contracter to fill the tank. This would be very
helpful on my part as the Engineer would again charge for
any inspection service.
Please advise if something could be worked out
satisfaction.
to your
Anchorage
P.O. BI96650
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99519-.6650
(907) 264-4111
TONY KNOWLES,
MAYOR
October 7, 1986
Mr. William Strane
14244 Hancock Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99515
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Subject: Lot 10, Block 4, Sunset Hills West Subdivision
This department is still holding the inspection report on the
above lot. It will not be approved until the following items are
completed:
Pump the 750 gallon tank and properly abandon it. This
may be done by filling it with sand.
2. Provide proof of abandonment to this department.
The abandonment must be certified by your engineer. ~Che waiver
written for the tank - well separation will be revoked unless the
750 gallon tank is abandoned.
Unless the above correction is made, this department will
disapprove the recent installation and waiver.
Sincerely,
Susan Oswalt
On-site Services
PS Form 3811, July 1983 DOME3TIC RETURN RECEIF
A c orage
P.O. X 196650
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99519-6650
(907) 264-4111
TONY KNOWLES,
MA yOIR
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
October 7, 1986
Mr. William Strane
14244 Hancock Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99515
Subject: Lot 10, Block 4, Sunset Hills West Subdivision
This department is still holding the inspection report on the
above lot. It will not be approved until the following items are
completed:
1. Pump the 750 gallon tank and properly abandon it. This
may be done by filling it with sand.
2. Provide proof of abandonment to this department°
The abandonment must be certified by your engineer. -[he waiver
written for the tank - well separation will be revoked unless the
750 gallon tank is abandoned.
Unless the above correction is made, this department will
disapprove the recent installation and waiver.
Sincerely,
Susan Oswalt
On-site Services
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Municipah .Yof
Anchorage
F:'.O. f3~ 96650
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99519-6650
(907) 264-4111
TONY KNOWLES,
MAYOR
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
June 30, 1986
Mr. William Strane
14244 Hancock Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99515
Subject: Lot 10 BLock 4 Sunset Hills West Subdivision
Dear Mr. Strane:
The Municipal Attorney, Mr. Jerry Wertzbaugher, has asked me to respond
to you regarding this department's involvement in the situation on your
lot.
I have read the correspondence in our files pertaining to the faulty 1981
septic tank installation, as well as the more recent information on the
Health Authority Application. Through discussions with staff and perusal
of these documents, I find no wrongdoing on the part of this department
or its employees.
I'~o find, however, that there remains one problem from our perspective,
that of a conditional waiver. Until the old 750 gallon septic tank is
emptied and filled with sand, the waiver of well-tank distance cannot be
unconditionally granted. In addition, the as-built of the newly installed
tank cannot be accepted. ~'ailure to complete this action will reault in
invalidation of your waiver. I urge you to contact this department soon and
resolve this issue.
If I can be of further assistance, please call me.
Department of Health and Hnman Services
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fi&unicipalitYof
Anchorage
P.O. BOX 6650
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99502-0650
(907) 264-4111
TONY KNOWLES.
MA YOR
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
June 25, 1986
Mr. Joe Evans
Assembly Seat 6-J
4741 Southpark Bluff Dr.
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
SUBJECT: Lot 10, Block 4, Sunset Hills West Subdivision
Dear Mr. Evans:
Following are the chronological events of this case:
A request for Health Authority Approval was processed by
this department on September 17, 1981. Since the system was
installed prior to 1968, no record of the installation was
on file. An adequacy test was performed on the system, and
the seepage pit was deemed adequate for a five (5) bedroom
dwelling. There is a notation on the file that separation
from the well to the sewer system was not a problem. This
determination was reached inasmuch as the system was
installed prior to a mandatory 100 foot separation require-
ment, and was therefore "grandfathered". The septic tank
was verified to be only 750 gallons and, therefore, the
engineer recommended an additional tank to give a total of
1,500 gallons.
On September 28, 1981 the department issued a permit for the
installation of a 1,250 gallon septic tank for a four (4)
bedroom dwelling. As was customary for a tank replacement
of a "grandfathered" system, the tank was not required to be
100 feet away from the well; a notation that 60 feet was
acceptable is on the permit. This was clearly an accepted
state and municipal policy at 'the time.
The inspection report is dated October 14, 1981; the HAA was
issued October 29, 1981 for a five (5) bedroom dwelling
based on the engineer's adequacy test on the system aad on
the addition of a 1,250 gallon tank to the existing 750
gallon tank.
June 25, 1986
Mr. Joe Evans
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4. See attached memo dated May 6, 1986.
On April 23, 1986 a permit was issued by this department for
the removal of the existing 500 gallon tank and the
±nstallation of a new 1,250 gallon tank. Prior to issuance
of this permit, a waiver request was evaluated for separa-
tion between the new tank and the'well. The waiver was
granted conditionally; to complete the waiver Mr. Strane
must remove all sources of contamination closer than 60 feet
to the well. This condition has not as yet been satisfied.
During the application for the tank upgrade, Mr. Strane was
questioned regarding the number of actual bedrooms in the house.
He clearly stated that there were only four (4) bedrooms.
Municipal appraisal records also show four (4) bedrooms.
It appears tha~ no impropriety exists on the part of the municipal
officials. Mr. Strane had a failing seepage pit prior to the
discovery of th~ 500 gallon tank. (His engineer, Neil Hawthorne,
shows the system clearly failed the adequacy test.) The we)l is
poorly located in the middle of the lot and severely limits the
available area for necessary system expansion. The department has
contributed several hours of attention to Mr. Strane's problem,
including dealing with the problem of the erroneous inspection
report.
Department of Health and Human Services
Attachment
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fi&unicipa tYo
Anchorage
P.O. Bo^ ,96650
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99519-6650
(907) 264-4311
Joe Evans
1127 West 7Ih Avenuo, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 (Work}
Neu llome Address:
4741 Southpark Bluff Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
June 16, 1986
Ms. Jewel Jones, Director
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
825 "L" Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Dear Jewel:
Enclosed you will find a copy of a May 12, ].986 letter and
attachments from William Strane. At your convenience, I would
appreciate your review of these materials and a written response
(directed to me) concerning the issues raised by Mr. Strane.
Sincerelv,
JE/pj ,'
Enclosure: copy of ltr
MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
Seat 6-J
Joe Evans
from Strane to Knowles
(5/12/86)
CC:
Mr. William F. Strane
Post Office Box 111230
Anchorage, Alaska 99511
unicipality nchora e
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
May 30, 1986
Vicki Rippie, Health Department
Jerry Wertzbaugher, Municipal Attorney
Wastewater Problem/William Strane
The attached reply should be sent out through Jewel Jones'
office. Jewel should have an opportunity to review the involve-
ment I am creating for her department by this reply, and comment
directly to me if she has problems. If not, the letter which I
have signed can be sant out from her office.
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N[unicip ,.itYof
Anchorage
F .,CH 6-650
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99502-0650
(907) 264-4545
TONY KNOWLES.
MA YOR
May 30, 1986
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY
William F. Strane
P. O. Box 111230
Anchorage, Alaska
99511
Dear Mr. Strane:
Your recent letter to the Mayor regarding wastewater problems at
14244 Hancock Drive was referred to several municipal agencies
with the hope that you could be provided with meaningful answers
to those questions that can be addressed by the Municipality.
With respect to your concern that the issuance of a municipal
waiver violates city and state laws and amounts to fraud, we will
investigate the facts and circumstances under which the permit
was issued to determine if there appears to have been any wrong-
doing on the part of municipal employees. These questions will
be investigated by the Municipal Health & Social Services
Department, and you can expect a reply from the Director, Jewel
Jones. I will assure you now that the Municipality had the
authority to issue waivers, and that in the absence of fraud or
misrepresentation, we intend to stand behind those waivers with
respect to any systems installed under their terms. In short,
whether the issuance of a waiver in 1981 was or was not a wise
exercise of discretion, it was, in the absence of proof of fraud,
a valid exercise of discretionary authority, and will be honored
by the Municipality.
Very truly yours,
DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Municipal Attorney
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cc: Jewel Jones, Director,
Mayor Knowles
H&HS
~ MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE ~
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DIVISION
825 L Street · Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Telephone 264-4720
ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND/OR WFLL INSPECTION REPORT
NAME
MAILING ADDRESS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
DISTANCE TO: I r'+ Width
Manufacturer ~ ~ Material
Liq, cap Inside length
DISTANCE TO: Well Dwelling
Well
DISTANCE TO:
NO, of lines Lengt
Top of tile to finish grade
Length
Type of crib
Width
Well
Material
Foundation Nearestiotline
Totallength oflines Trench width
Material beneath tile
Depth
Crib depth
Building foundation
Driller
Sewer line
inches
PHONE
34.¢"&C,Z:q E NEW
,~['UPGRADE
NO. OF BEDROOMS
PERMIT NO.
No, o~-compartments
Liquid depth
PERMIT NO,
Liquid capacity in gallons
PERMIT NO,
Distance between lines
Total effective absorption area
PERMIT NO.
Total effective absorption area
DISTANCE TO: Nearest lot line
Class Distance to lot llne
DISTANCE TO:
OTHER
PIPE MATERIALS
SOIL TEST RATING
REMARKS
Septic tank
APPROVED ~ DATE LEGAL
72-013 (ReVl 3/78)
William F. Strane
P.O. Box 111230
Anchorage, Alaska 99511
May 12, 1986
Mayor Tony Knowles
Municipality of Anchorage
P.O. Box 196650
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650
Dear Mayor Knowlss:
!~:IRCH, HORTON,
b'ITTNER, P~'I'INGER
ANDERSON, INC.
During the Pall of 1981 we purchased a single residential home
located at 14244 Hancock Drive in Aachorage, Al. asks. Tile Legal
Description is listed as Lot 10, Block 4, Sunset Hills West
subdivision.
.Circumstances warranted that, for refinancing purposes, certain
Health Authority approvals be obtained prior to securing new
financing.
The following will afford details of information that will outline
improprieties, as well as possible fraud, in preparing the
residence at 14244 Hancock Drive for tile sale of the property in
1981.
In early April of 1986 we secured the professional services of
Civil Engineer Neil Hawthorne. On April 14, 1985, Mr. Hawthorne
issued a preliminary report (enclosed) outlining data that he
discovered from both municipality records, as well as on-sight
physical inspections.
The improprieties of the parties involved appear to be far
reaching, in that a total disregard for state and city statutes, as
well as fraud, appear to have taken plsce during the upgrade of the
septic system in 1981.
City Permit 811023 was issued by Roll Strickland on September 28,
1981 to Leland C0 Walker, Realty Salesman for Century 21 Heritage
Homes and ageut for Doctor Maynard Falconer, owner and seller of
the above mentioned property. With the issuance of the permit, an
exception to both State and City Codes was made with a written
statement on the On-Site Sewer Upgrade Permit "well to tank 60'
o.k. R. Strickland". Immediately above this comment in separate
handwriting other than R. Strickland, is a comment about "No Fee
Insp. by Eng * "0 I feel these two comments, by separate
individuals, is a clear indication to attempt to absolve the
Municipality of improper waivers and establish a possible
hold harmless defense over an inexcusable act of dereliction of
M~y 12, 1986
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duty on the part of a'Municipal officer. I would hardly consider a
one 1 ~lle comment of waiver from 100' to 60~ sufficient to support a
blatast; ~tisreqard of state nnd mnnicipgl, codes .
The "on-site sewage disposal system .aad/or well inspection report"
for Permit 811023 is "stamped and signed" by Eugene F. Fisher
showing a distance of 100+' between the spectic and well. The
number of bedrooms is listed as four (4)' and the septic tank as
1250 gallons. The home was sold as a five (5) bedroom home, as
closets and windows will determine, as well as the apraisal
prepared on March 27, 1986. In essence, the Municipality signed an
improper waiver, allowed a less than legally required septic tank
to be installed and reduced all services from a five bedroom home
to a four bedroom home. In addition, because of the complete
disregard of city and state codes, they permitted the owner/seller,
selling real estate agent~ contractor and civil engineer to
colectively engaging in what must be considered an illegal act in
preparing the property for selling purposes in ~981 ·
On September 24, 198~ , a report was issued~ by the Alaska
Environmental Control Services, with Leroy C. Reid, signing as the
Registered Engineer. I am unable to secure an, "as built" report,
however, he does state that the system was to be upgraded from 750
gallons to 1500 gallons for a five bedroom house. We can only
assume that Mr. Reid was not hired to inspect the upqrading because
the septic was only upgraded 500 gallons to a 1250 gallon capacity.
However, an "as built" report by Mr. Reid would have shown that the
first tank installed was underneath the garage, wherein a 500
gallon tank was added, not the 1250 gallon tank as stated in the
reports.
It may be noteworthy at this time to point out that other issues
and/or improprieties occurred when we purchased our home in 1981.
A formal complaint was filed with both the buying and selling real
estate agents for unprofessional conduct.' As a result, both
agencies were fined by the Anchorage Board of Realtors. In
addition, we were compelled to bring legal court action for damages
incurred by the sale and transaction of this property. The
resulting end was that both buying and selling real estate
companies were judged quilty and compelled to pay damages.
Mayor Tony Knowles
May 12, 1986
Page Three
In tile report issued by Susan Oswalt, Program Manager for On-si're
Services for the Municipality of Anchorage, she indicates that Mrl '
Bloom stated that a blank, pre-stamped record of inspection had
been re;~loved hY the excavator from D & B's office· If, in effect,
wh.-,s t:~le.i.r prolessional Find [eqFl]. s~akus COUld be l~ jeopardy.
1)~ ~he April' 29, 1986 report submitted by Neil Hawthorne, he has
stated that because of the obvious failOre to adegnately upgrade
the system in 1981, his professional and ethical opinion was that a
new system be installed to cover botb wel,1..and septic. ,
Inasmuch as the reports are self-explanatory, I feel the following
high-lights should be addressed and all parties responsible be held
accountable and financially liable to correct the issues under
their direct, as well as indirect, control·
1. Improper Waiver granted by the Municipality of Anchorage.
Require that an "as built" report be issued by the original
Reporting Engineer, Leroy C. Reid, indicating where the septic
tank was located underneath the garage.
Century 21 Heritage Bomes, Inc. Representative, Leland Walker,
and Maynard C. Falconer, as responsible par~ies for i~suring
that all legal requirements were accomplished prior to the
sale of the residence at 14244 Hancock Drive.
In the report of May 6, 1986, by Ms. Oswalt, there is a
statement made that "Pre-stamped and Pre-signed, As-Built"
were removed from the D & B office. However, no "Disciplinary
Action Report" (DAR) was filed against the Civil Engineer. If
this type of action is permitted to go on without
repercussions to the Engineer, how vulnerable is the citizenry
of Anchorage?
It is my understanding that engineering firms, as well as
contractors, are required to provide Performance Bonds as part
of the licensing prerequisites when issued a license in
Alaska. In that event, with information available .~'rom the
Health Department as to the improper methods of the Engineer's
performance, why would the Municipality of Anchorage hesitate
to begin proceedings against the Engineer?
Mayo~ Tony Knowles
May 12, ~986
Page 4
The 1981 Residential Appraisal Report fo'r my property listed a
total 8 rooms in· an area of 2,883 square feet of actual living
space. The rooms included 4 bedrooms and 2 baths as part of
the total livin~ area. With th~ addition of one, ~0' x 20'
miraculously iIlcroased the ].iving area to I 3 rooms, iecluding
5 bedrooms . Adding 167 square' fee% %o the already existing
2,883 sq.f%, has increased my home 5 additional rooms,
including one bedroom.
It would appear that the selling real: estate agent ~urposely
reduced the bedrooms in order to qua].ify the home using a
smaller septic tank requirement· This act alone should be
sufficient to question the legality of the sale of the
property.
The Contractor, D & B General, who represents the Engineer, Mr.
Eugene F. Fisher, has excavated and placed'a 1250 gallon capacity
septic tank. However, as previously mentioned, the tank is still
inadequate for a five bedroom hodse. In addition, there is still
750 gallon tank full underneath the garage, and in final, the
septic/well still is illsuffioient as the "'seepage pit" is
inadequate. Therefore, not only does the "see.page pit" require
being moved to a different location, but in so doing, the water
well must be re-positioned to another location i~ order to afford
the required 100' distance between the well ad septic.
In summary, I feel that the Municipality of Anchorage is initially
responsible for a total disregard to public safety. The
lackadaisical approach toward issuing waivers without proper
research and/or protection of the general public is grounds for
legal and financial responsibilities. It is my sincere wish to
have this injustice rectified prior to any legal action against the
parties involved° My only desire is to insure that my system is
upgraded in the manner that is legally acceptable by Municipal
Codes and passes all Health Department requirements.
Mayor Tony Knowles
May 12, 1986
Page Five ..
Shollld you have any questions or the need
please contac~ me at my office 278-4526,
fo.r further
or 345-6607.
docamentation
Anchor~e, .aska 995,1,1,
Attachments
CC:
Anchorage Assembly Members
Department of Commerce
City Ombudsman
State Attorney General
Anchorage Board of Realtors
State Ombudsman
Maynard Falconer
RESOURCE CONTACTS
Approving Engineer: Eugene
7810 East Greencake Drive No.
Seattle, Washington
Fisher
(206)522-1873
P.O. Box 888
Wasilla, AK 376-3531
1st EngJnner Leroy Reid
Alaska Environmental
Control Services
1200 West 33rd Avenue
561-5040
Previous Owner Maynard Falconer Ofc. 272-2557
1345 West 9th Avenue Res. 349-7982
Anchorage, Alaska
Selling Agent Lee Walker, Heritage Homes
7027 Appoeco Ct. (Now at Remax)
Ofc. 694-4200
Res. 333-8248
Health Dept. Sue Oswalt or 264-4718 or
Robbie Robinson 264-4720 or
825 "L" Street 264-4700
Anchorage, Alaska
Department of
Commerce
chuck ward
Commerce Investigator
Ist National
Bank Lending Bank
Greer Tank Stephan Helms 243-2455
(Installed tank purchaspd in 09/81)
Present Enigeer Nell Hawthorne 344-4711
INDEX
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5.
6.
7.
8
9
10
13
14
Letter to Mayor Tony Know].es
Resource Contacts for all Parties
Report of April 14, 1986 (Neil Hawthorne
Soils Lo~ Perc Test - Lot 9, Blk 4,
On Site. Sewage System - Lot 9, Blk 4,
Upgrade Permit Issued 9/28/81,
Sunset Hills West
Suncet Hills west
Sewage Inspection Report - Dated 10/24/81,
Adequacy Test - Dated 9/24/81, Lot 10, B4,
As-Built Report - Dated 6/10/81, Lot 10, B4,
Report'of April 29, 1986 (Neil Hawthorne
Site Plan by Hawthorne, Dated 4/28/86
Report of 5/01/86 (Nell Hawthorne)
Report of 5/06/86 (Susan Oswalt, MOA)
Invoice from Neil Hawthorne, Dated 4/30/86
Lot 10, ]34
Sunset Hills West
Subset Hills West
Lot 10, B4, Sunset Hills
nicipality of nch ra ¢
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 6, 1986
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
File
Susan Oswalt, Program Mgr., On-site Services~.
Lot 10, Block 4, Sunset Hills West
At the request of the engineer working on a Health Authority Approval on
the above property, I researched the files in our office. Our records
show a sewer system was installed prior to 1968 and then upgraded in
1981. The upgrade consisted of the addition of a 1250 gallon septic tank
to meet four bedroom minintum requirements. An adequacy test was per-.
formed at the same time and showed the seepage pit was functional and
adequate for the dwelling.
The current Health Authority inspection could not confirm the presence
of a 1250 gallon tank. Due to this discrepancy I contacted the inspect-
ing engineer, Eugene Fisher, in Seattle. He [tad no recollection of the
tank inspection but contacted Mr. Barry Bridges of D and B General, Inc.
to assist him. Mr. Bridges came to this office and was given copies of all
pertinent documents.
A few days later Mr. Fisher came to this office accompanied by Doug Bloom
of D and B. Mr. Fisher admitted that the signature on the engineer's
seal was his own; however he denied that any other portion of the document
was prepared by hint. According to Mr. Bloom, there is every indication
that a blank, pre-stamped record of inspection form had been removed by
the excavator from D and B's office. Based on the field evaluation, we
subsequently concluded that the inspection report was inaccurate.
With concurrance of the present property owner, D and B agreed to excavate
the tank area and determine what had actually been installed. On April 24,
1986, I joined the inspecting engineer (Neil Hawthorne) in viewing the tank.
We verified that it was a 500 gallon steel tank which was fitted in be-
tween the edge of the garage foundation and the crib in the seepage pit.
The tank installation had encroached on the absorption area of the seepage
pit.
A conditional waiver was written to allow the installation of a new 1250
gallon tank at a distance of 60 feet from the well. At this time we do
not have the inspection report on the new installation.
Later it was determined that a 750 gallon tank was in place below the
garage floor. In combination with the 500 gallon tank there would have
been enough volume for a four (4) bedroom dwelling.
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April 29, 19~5
!-Ir. Willia'~ Strane
1,124,1 Hancock Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99515
F~E: Lot 10, Block 4 Sunset Hills West
[)ear Hr. Strane;
This letter is an uodate to the letter I wrote to yo'~ a, pril
1~.., 1q86 and is qritten at ymlr request, I have done additi~)nal
engi~eeril~g work and a ne~ 125U galloq septic tank was ins!:alled
by D and B General, Inc. since my last letter.
Enclosed. please lint) capias of a site plan I made for your
lot and the surrounding lots. This plan shows the location of all
neighboring wells and septic systems th,~t I was able to locate.
It also shows where you can possibly build a new sewage dispos.M
system and a new well if the proper permits.are obt:ai.~ed prior to
construction.
Tile new septic tank was installed and connected to the house
drain and the existing seepage pit on 4/25/86. ,The 500 qallon
tank was uncovered, p~m, lped, and filled with saqd in place. ~,'e
found the mysterious old septic tank but it was ,Tot ptl~llpmd arid
filled by D & B ,qeeeral. l'l~ey stated to me theft they felt that
t~nk was not tl~eir responsil~ility. It is now disconnected
the system but it must be pu~lped and filled with sand before
c~mplete this project.
I have changed my :Mhd sor. lewl~at concerning the rejuvenation
of your existi~g seepage pit, ',la may be able to iq~prove its
function, as I mentioned in tile April 1~ letter, but I now feel
that there is a gaod ct)ante that the iq~provement will be only
te"~porary (2 or 3 years perhaps) or that we won't be abte to
improw_ it enough to pass an adequacy test. I base this opinion
on some observations I made while the new septic tank was being
installed.
1. AS much JS on~-foLIrth nf the pit's l,?acbinn ar~a cr~tlid
have been damaqed ,,then the gOq nallgq t!lfl'< was install'ed in
19~1, It is qearly touchi~,~ th2 pit and U:~ installation,
no donht, mi~ed silty material ',Hth the ~it's ,}rav(:~. Both
Ul~ tan'q and th~ sil':: ;/oul~] sl~),.I the )'a~e of ,..hal:er flo'.~
through thai: armt, i:herr~h)~ radmlinS the C-~acit'/ 21' th-,
the pit accepted l~ss than ]~)") (ldllmls at 10 qp'n bJio?'e it
uas filled. Thc eib is ,JOt ,~s lar,'~e as rblrlV I ~l~)'/q ~ ~..?rl
the fact that it is 2') cr )'hire years old indicates that its
expect-ed life is nedrinq an end. })OWq'/~IK, in 1~)~ ii: passed
Qn adequacy test showing ti,at i~ t.~as suitable for
bedroom house. Thru'afore, i ~./ould not expect it to he
slow as it is now unl6ss there h~d been some physical
damage, tile septic t¥1ks had not been pu,qperl, or son)e other
item caused undue clugging of the' soil pores.
3. While inspecting the ne,/ septic tank install~J'irm,
noticerl that D & B General's bac':hoe had crossed dir~.ctly
over the seepage pit. I asked that th~ operatpr
off the pit arfa but tie later sat directly on it
installing the pip?line fram the tank, to the pit. Tl~e
ueight and vibration of the backhoe appareqtly did n~t hurt
the log structure of the pit but certainly didn't kelp the
condition of the surroundinQ gravels. Compaction and mixing
of silt with those gravels durino the pipe installation will,
slow the rate of ~ater flm~ throU~l)l that area of the seepag~
pit.
Professionally and ethically spoakin!!, I feel that your
property should have a new sewace disposal syste.~ and Fl nm,7 v.'ell
installr:d. The new w~ll will b,~ required only because the
.'Jrainfiled can't be installed on your lot 100 feet from the
existing well. If the drainfield could be installed on Lot 11,
12, or 13, your existiog well couli probably stil, 1 be used. I
don't feel tl~at we have yet completely exnlored this possibiliLy.
Two other ~'lo~e minor problems Sllould I)9 ta'.:c.n care of ~oon.
The 5 inch well near' your bril'Jge rleeds to, ba pro)larly sealed ~ruj
the old fuel tank near the rm.v~ s,!ptic t.~rlk S)lOllld he re~,loved.
I ',Hll w~it for your instructioos befnre ! co.ltinue, l'he
n~xt step is tn dnterrline m,'6!ere a new drair~f:ieJd is tn be placed
(on your lot or a )leighborin¢] l~t) and then rio a test hole. A
test hole by an enqineer is requirt'~d before? a ~ermit can he
obtained and the per~'it uill stoa anyone els(: fro:~l drilling a
well which "shadows" out your nl,,I drainfield area.
Thank you for this opport',.~nity to b? of service-.
N unicipalitYoi
Anchorage
P.O. BOX 196650
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99519-6650
(907) 264-4111
TONY KNOWLES,
MA YOR
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
April 24, 1986
Nell Hawthorne, P.E.
NHawthorne-Engineering
7127 Old Seward Highway
Anchorage, Alaska 99502
Subject: Lot 10 Block 4 Sunset Hills West
Waiver Request, WR86-050
Dear Mr. Hawthorne:
Your request for a waiver of the required septic tank to well separation
distance has been granted. The 100 foot requirement has been waived to
60 feet in this case.
This waiver is subject to the following conditions:
1. The installation must be inspected by a registered civil engineer. ~)~''J'//~'~] ] ~
Installation of watertight manhole covers and no hub mechanical couplings
on all joints (cleanouts, inlet and outlets) is required.
2, Any scratches in the bituminous coating incurred during installation ~/1~/~
must be repaired. An approved bituminous-type coating must be applied'-
to repair damaged coating areas.
This waiver is valid for the existing four bedroom dwelling only. This
waiver applies to the septic tank to well separation only.
Sincerely,
Stephen S. Morris
Civil Engineer
On-site Services
SSM/lJw
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and :i.n ccxl~p].ianc:ro
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NHAWTHORNE - ENGINEERING
7127 Old Seward Highway
Rnch., AK 9~02 844,471l
NHAWTHORNE-ENGINEERING
April 22, 1986
7127 OLD SEWARD HIGNWAY
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99502
Ms. Susan Oswalt
Municipality of Anchorage
Department of Health and Human Services
825 L Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
RE: Lot 10, Block 4, Sunset Hills West
[}ear Ms. Oswalt;
Please consider this a request for a waiver of the required
100 'Feet separation distance from a residential well to a septic
tank. This request asks that the distance be changed to a
minimum of 60 feet for this property. As you know, it is
possible that insufficient tank capacity exists on the lot and
plans to install a new ].250 gallon, 2 compartment septic tank are
in the works. The installation, of course, will depend on your
answer to this request.
The slope of the !}round, as shown on the attached sketch,
will not allow surface water to go from the septic system to the
well and the elevation of the ground at the well is somewhat
higher than that at the tank site. The sketch also shows that
the building is directly between the two systems.
The well's static level was measured to be 77 feet and my
weight stopped at 112 feet. I assumed that that was the pump
level. No well log exists 'to my knowledge.
The bottom of the seepage pit is about 8 feet below the
surface. A test hole in October 1984 on the adjacent lot by Mr.
Leroy Reid showed no groundwater at 13 feet and a compact S~q
material below 8 feet. This test hole was about 35 or 40 feet
from the seepage pit.
I suggest that the tank be a steel tank coated with a tar
compound per your specifications. The inspector should make sure
all scratches in the coating are repaired with the same product
per manufacturer's recommendations prior to backfill. I also
suggest that Fernco or Romac couplings of proper size be used on
all joints and~n-~-~he ~le covers be watertight. Clean outs
should be added as required by your regulations.
Please contact me if you need further information concerning
this request.
· Ni A.WTHORNE ENGINEERING
April 14, 1986
Mr. William Strane
14244 Hancock Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99515
RE: Lot 10 Block 4 Sunset Hils West, S32, T12N, R3W
Dear Mr. Strane,
'[his letter is written at your request to list all the
problems I have found with your on-site well and septic system to
date. I will also discuss the paperwork and other items which
shed light on the problems.
Water Well - No well 10g exists but that is not a problem
because logs were not required when it was drilled. It's depth,
casing depth, and so on appear to be adequate. The top of the
casing needs to be extended a couple of feet and some silty soil
will have to be packed around it in a sloped form to divert
surface runoff away from the well. .
Septic System - We still don't know the exact history of
your system, but this is what I think happened.
The original 750 gallon septic tank and seepage pit were
installed in 1964 or so.
You bought the house in 1981. Mr. Reid tested the seepage
pit and found it adequate for 5 bedrooms on 9/22/81.
He also noted that an additional 750 gallons of septic
tank capacity was required to qualify the system for 6
bedrooms. Mr. Reid did not do any work on the site
after this. A~.~.o~.~f~
Mr. Falconer~ Hubbard Backhoe, and Leland G. Walker obtained
an upgrade permit for the installation of a new 125Q
gallon septic tank on 9/28/81 which would make the
system suitable for 4 bedrooms. Rolf Stricklund wrote
a note on'the permit essentaillay waiving the 100 feet
separation distance requiurement between the tank and
the well as far as anyone was concerned.
Hubbard Backhoe apparently installed a new septic tank which
was supposedly inspected by Eugene F. Fisher, P.E. on
12/24/8t or so.
The
inspection report says the tank was 1250 gallons, 100
feet plus from the well, 7 feet from the absorption
area, and 5 feet from the dwelling.
The
actual tank is 500 gallons(as near as I can measure),
7~-1/2 feet from the well, ~ or 3 feet from the
absorption area, and nearly touching the dvlelling
foundation. I am fairly certain that we are seeing the
same tank that was installed in lq~$1 because it has 2
pump out pipes meaning it is newer, and tbere is not
enough room for a Greer 1250 m~,llon tank to be
installed between the garage and the seepage pit as
shown on the inspection report. You also stated to me
that no other tank installation has Pccured since 1981.
It
is possible that the old 750 gallon tank is still
connected but the access pipe is qot evident anywhere.
We may be able to find it with a metal detector or by
exploring along the arc shown on the survey ~sbuilt.
Mr. Reid had measured from the well to the old tank,
If
the old tank is still connected, it is likely that it
will have to be replaced before a proper waiver can be
obtained for the well separ,~tion distance. This waiver
would require inspection of the tank, and a 20 year old
tank may we. ll be rusted through.
'r>~e
search for the old tank, verification of the newer
tank's size, and the inspection of the old tank are
expenses that would not be necessary if things had been
done properly in 1981.
Your
seepage pit was fairly full on 4/10/86 and did not
accept very much water during a short term test I ran.
I therefore recommend that we dry the pit out and
perform certain rejuvenating activities on it over the
next couple of weeks. You will have to make sure your
septic t~nk doesn't overflow into the pit during that
time if we are to get the maximum benefit. You may
have to get the tank pumped occasionally.
If your seepage pit does not pass an adequacy test you will
probably !lave to either drill a -ew well and build a
new drainfield or install a holdine tank. Both will
be expensive and the holding tank option may cost as
much as S350 per month in pumping charges. The only
way a new drainfield could be installed 100 f~et from
your existi,g well would be to put it on the vacant lot
to the southwest.
Enclosed you will see a soils test done on the neighboring
lot in !954. It looks like this test hole w~s about &O feet or
so from your pit.
This letter covers the problems I have r~iscovered on your
lot. The only thing I haven't done yet which could show other
problems is the well flow test. ltowever, with what I know about
your well I don't anticipate any problems at this time.
Si ncere~y, / ~_.
~leil Hawthorne
ANCIiu~AUE/N~F$1'E,/~ diSTi<i(~T dFF
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October 1, l~JG4
Hs. Gwen lurner
Alask~ £nvi ronmen'c~l
Control Services, inc,
12UU ~. SLiru ~vunue, Suit~ u
An¢i~ora~e, Alaska 99502
Subject:
HorizoTl~al Separ~sion iiaiwr between a Private Well and Septic
Tank anu Soil n~sorp~ion System, Lo~ 14, diock l, Sunset Hills
Subdivision (B521-WA-U21)
Gear t,,s. Turner:
The Department ~t~s reconsidereu l;Ilu subjuct N,aivur ruquus~, and still cannot
gran~ an unconui'cional waiver because uf guol%y anu construction practices
evident, dow~wr, in li~hc of a recen~ policy mecision by the Regional
Supervisur a~d :ll~ Division Oir~ctor, we can.issue a provisional waiver.
T~iurufore, tF~u 6ep~r~laei~t huruoy waivurs one supara'ciun oetween the well
and septic ~ank to GO fee~ and ~ne well and soil absorption system 'co
90 fee: subjec~ to ti~e following provisions:
1. The ap);licanC saall initiate a request for' sewer LiD as prescribed
by the anunorage ~a~er ane Wa~tewa~er Utility.
2. Ti~e property ow))er snell iiooK up to the ilek~ sewer line wtien
cDn$'¢ructe~.
At:~cer ~i)rue years frm.q the date of ~l'~is letter ti~e property is not
cennuc%eu cu tile. municiple sewer system, the pruperty owner will
coi)struc'c a wa~tewa'~ur disposal approved system.
Sincerely,
.-r.
Ellvi ronmel~Sal ~ng i neer
SOUTHCENTRAL REGIONAL OI:FICE
437 "E" STREET, SUITE 20e
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501
Gwen Turner
S & S Engineers
7125 Old Seward Highway
Anchorage, Alaska 99502
September 19, 1984
SUBJECT:
Waiver Horizontal Separation Between a Private Well, Septic
Tank and Leach Field for Lot 10, Block 1, Sunset Hills West
S/D, Anchorage 8521-WA-Qlg~A
Dear Ms. Turner:
In light of a recent decision by the Division Director and Regional
Supervisor the subject waiver request has been reevaluated and the
department hereby waives the horizontal separation between the well
and septic tank to 78 feet and well to absorption field to 92 feet.
However, this waiver is contingent ~pon the following stipulations.
I. Applicant shall initiate a request for a sewer lateral
improvement district in a manner perscribed hy the Anchorage
Water and ~astewater Utility.
2. The property owner shall connect to the new sewer when
constructed.
If th~ Property is not connected to the municiple sewer within
three years of the date of this letter The property owner
shall construct an approvable on lot water and waste disposal
system.
Sincerely,
B~u~e E. Erickson
District Engineer
BEE/dd
House of Representatives
Representative Mike
Rep. Mike Szymanski
Phone 276.6731
Ron and Sapdv 4eatherman
14231 Haneoci~
Anchora e, Alaska 99515 g
Dear Ron and Sandy:
Well, I understand that my talking to the State Department of Environ-
mental Conservation Commissioner Richard Neve' seems to have had a
beneficial effect, and the resolution of your problem may be close at
hand. Just to confirm our understanding of the situation at present,
Bob Martin, the Deputy Director of DEC for the $outhcentral Regional
Office (phone 274-2533), called my office staff this morning and gave us
the following information:
1) Mr. Martin had been in contact with Bruce Ericksen on his staff
about: this issue (I understand you have been talking with another DEC
environmental engineer, a Mr. Lamoreaux) and it was his impression that
the separation between your sewer and water system was 75 feet rather
than the 100 feet required by current state law, and that there was also
a problem with the soil around your drain field being too compact to
allow for adequate drainage and protection over a period of years, so
that not only your system but your neighbor's systems could become
contaminated.
2) He understands that the Municipality grmnted you a waiver on
your sewer and water system, but the state has recently taken over
enforcement functions on this, and they feel that part of the problem is
~hat the municipality may not have had the right to grant the waiver to
begin with, that the state may not have had the authority to give them
waiver powers, and finally that in some cases the waiver should never
have been granted to begin with, but careful investigation had not been
done on the waiver application. These broader issues are currently
under investigation by the State Attorney General's Office, and the
resolution may lead to either regulation change or to possibly a new
statute. It at least helps explain why the DEC was not willing to
accept the waiver granted by the MOA in your case.
3) He was in contact with Bob Smith, General Manager of the
municipal Water and Wastewater Utility Department, at 786-5506, and Bob
Smith indicated that to help resolve this situation, he would be quite
amenable to any application from the local residents to hook up to an
LID. Apparently, the lines run to the corner of the block in question,
so it wouldn't be too expensive. You can contact his office for details
as to how a community can initiate an application process, although it
is our understanding Ghat it may take perhaps two years for the hookup
to actually occur.
4) As a result, Mr. Martin felt he could issue a waiver on the
sewer and water location for your property if the following conditions
a) That it was understood that an LID would be hooked up in the
next couple of years and that an application process was underway;
b) and that the drainage field is not causing or !ikelv to cause
in the near future any contamination problems for your nei§hb~rs' water
system either.
~ hope that this ~nformation assists you in helping to resolve your
problem of getting health department approval for the loan on your
newly-built home. I undersnand you had already reached the point of
hiring an attorney on this problem and were attempting to have him sit
down with the relevant state and municipal officials, as well as a
private engipeer from S & S Engineering who installed your system to
begin with. How you proceed at this point is up to you, but it sounds
like the situation in your case has become resolvable without recourse
to a lawsuit.
If you run into any further problems on this issue, please don't hesi-
tate to call or write to me, and I may be able to assist you further.
Good luck!
Sincere!.v yours,
MS/rp
h 345-4849
o 269-5664;
264-0691
$z~anski
cc: Robert Martin
Bob Smith
ALASKA iUIROFIITI i TAL CONTROL S I dlC S, Inc.
~ntline~ri~~ $ ~nuironrn~nl~l $1udics
August 30, 1984
Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation
437 E Street
~nchorage, ~laska 99501
Attn: Bruce £rickson
Sunset Hills Subdivision
Legal: Lots 14 Block 1
Well Walver Request for a Slngle Family Residence
Mr. Erickson:
On 23 July 1984 this office requested a waiver of the well to septic
tank distance for the above property. On 17 August 1984 this request
was denled by your department. Upon review of the file, I notlced that
an error had been made in the diagram attached to the request. Since
your letter did not state the reasons for denlal, and I have been unable
to contact you to discuss the file, I am re-applying for the walver with
the corrected informetion.
The original dlagram indicated a slope of 405 at the rear of the
property. Unfo£tunately the arrows were drawn wrong, indicating that
the slope was from the well towards the rear of the property. The slope
is actually from the rear of the property down to the well where it
levels out and has a slight slope (less than 35) to the house, past the
septic system, and to the road. Any surface and shallow groundwater
would f/ow from the well side of the property to the road, and not from
the septlc system towards the well. The attached, corrected diagram
also shows that the house and a paved drlveway lle between the well and
the septic system, further preventing any possible contamination of the
well from the septlc system.
~e terrain of this lot makes a 100 foot well to septic system distance
extremely difficult to obtain. That was the reason for the original
Municipality of Anchorage waiver of the distance. A copy of the waiver
is attached. There is a minimal amount of room on the east side of the
lot, but not enough to hold the entlre requlred trench length. The same
soils whlch preclude contamination of the well requlre a long trench
length. The present system was tested on i0 July 1984 and is adequate
for the three bedroom house on this lot.
The well is 106 feet deep (see well log). It is entirely cased with a
statlc water level of 73 feet. The solls are a gravelly clay, in
alternating hard and medium hard layers, down to 90 feet. Water was
first encountered below these layers at i00 feet. The neighboring well
to the east is only 25 feet away and shows a similar strata. It ls more
detalled and shows a solld clay layer at 87 to 90 feet with water also
first contacted at i00 feet. Therefore the aquifer is located below 90
feet of quite irrpermeable soils, which prevents contamination from the
septlc system. 7'he casing extends 1.i feet aboveground, has a sanitary
seal, and the ground slopes away from the well, all of whlch further
protects it from surface water contamination.
t200 LUfsl 33¢d Aucnuc. Suite [~, Anchoraq¢. Alasko 99503 '{907) 56hSOLlO
The septic tank is a lOOO gallon Consteel Tank with a Jet aeration unit
which is in ope£ation. A copy of the maintenance contract is attached.
The unit is entire and working properly, so possibility of contamination
from the septic tank is not likely to occur.
The original waiver request also stated that the neighboring septic tank
(Lot 13 to the east) was only 97 feet from the well on this property
(Lot 14), although the drainfield is over 100 feet. If this factor is
what causes you to believe that there is singly too truth chance of
contan~nation, the septic tank could be moved. That system was
installed four years after this one and it would be thelr responsibility
to move the tank. If this is the case, please indicate so in your
letter so we can request that they move it. The lots north, west, and
south of Lot 14 are undeveloped, so there is no chance of contamination
from them.
The system on this lot (Lot 14) has been in existance since 1977 and the
system on the neighboring lot (Lot 13) since 1981 without any
contamination occurring to the well on Lot 14. We ~uld appreciate your
review of this file with the above corrected information. Please inform
us if moving the neighboring septic tank would solve the problem, or
give us some other alternative to work with,
Sincerely,
SOOTHCENmFRAL REGIONAL OFFICE
437 "E" STREET, SUITE 200
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA q9501
August 17, 1984
274-2533
Gwen Turner, Env. Scientist
Environmental Control
Services, Inc.
1200 West 33rd Avenue, Suite
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
StJBJECT:
Horizontal Separation Waiver Between Well and Septic
Tank Soil Absorbtton System, Lot 14; Block 1;
Sunset Hills S/D, Anchorage
(~521-WA-O~l)
Dear Ms. Turner:
The department has reviewed the subject waiver request and cannot ap-
prove the waiver because it was not clearly shown that the well could
not be contaminated with the lesser separation distance.
Sincerely,
District Engineer
BEE/dd
SOIITqCE~ITRAI. REGIONAl. nF.'FICE
437 "E" STREET, SUITE 2DO
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501
August 1, lgSa
27~-7533
S & S Engineers, Inc.
7125 Old Seward Nighway
Anchorage, AK 9950~
Subject:
Horrizontal Separation Waive ~etween a Private Well ~ Septic
Tank Leach Field for Lot 10, Block 1, Sunset Hills West
Subdivision, Anchorage
Dear Sir:
The Department has reviewed this subject waiver request and cannot
approve the request because it was not clearly shown that the required
separation was not necessary in this case.
Sincerely,
' r~c'~ E. E. tckson
District Engineer
BEE/dd
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July 23, 1984
Alaska Department of ~vironmental Conservation
437 E. Street, 4th Floor
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Attn: Bruce Erickson
Re: Sunset Hills I~t 14, Block 1
Request for well Waiver for Single F~mily Residence
Dear Mr. Erickson:
On July 6, 1984 a Health Authority Authorization was performed on the
subject property;. At the time of the H.A.A., we fo%uld that the well to
septic tank distance was 80 feet and the well to leach field distance
was 90 feet. Also, the distance from the well to the septic tank on the
property to the west (Lot 13) was only 97 feet.
On the well permit issued by Anchorage Department of Health and
Enviror~nental Protection, the well to absorption trench distance was
w~ived to 90 feet due to t~rrain. The south side of this lot is level,
but the north side is very steep, having a slope of over 40%. The well
is located as far from the septic system as the terrain permits.
The well is 106 feet deep (see well log). It is entirely cased, with a
static water level of 73 feet. The soils are a gravelly clay, in
alternating hard and medium hard layers, d~wn to 90 feet. This weuld
tend to slow down water migration and therefore reduce possibility of
contamination.
The casing extends 1.1 feet above ground and the ground slopes away frem
the well which weuld protect it from surface water contamination. The
house, garage and a paved parking area are between the well and septic
system which provides further protection frem surface water
contamination.
The neighboring septic tank (Lot 13) was installed in Novembe~ 1981. It
is only 97 feet frem the well on this property. However, the leach
field is over 100 feet from the well. The well log for Lot 13 also
shows layers of clay and gravel down to 90 feet, with a layer of pure
clay frem 87 to 91 feet. Again, the layers of gravelly clay would tend
to slow down the water migration, reducing potential cont~3mination. The
well log for Lot 13 is more detailed 'th~a that for Lot 14, although they
are only 25 feet apart. The layer of clay at 87 feet shown on the Lot
13 well log would provide a very adequate barrier to water migration.
fh% both well logs, water was first found below the layers of gravelly
clay, indicating that water migration is slow through the soil profile.
1200 ~esl 33rd ,~¢nu~. Sud¢ ~. Anchoroq¢ Alos e 99503,,(907) 561.50~10
The system on Lot 14 has bee~ in exis~unce since 1977 with no
oontamination. The system on Lot 13 was installed in 1981 and has
caused no contamination, We are therefore requesting a waiver of the
100 foot distances in this case.
Please hold this file in your office when you resolve it and call us at
561-5040. we will pid~ it up.
Approved by:
PE
& ENGIINEE S, INC.
S
7125 OLO SEWARD HIGHWAY ° ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99502
July 9, 198t)
State of Alaska
Department of Environmental Conservation
~37 E Street, Suite 200
Anchorage, Ak
Attn: Bruce Erickson
Sunset Hills West
Lot lO, Block 1
Well to Septic System Distance Waiver
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to a telephone call this date from the Department
of Health and Environmental Protection, it appears that we must
request approval from your office for a waiver of well to septic
system distance on the subject property. It was our understanding
when this system was installed (June 1983) that the D.H.E.P.
waiver (attached) was ail that was required, and that the system
was approved. Since the D.H.E.P. waiver is not sufficient, we are
requesting a waiver from D.E.C. for the existing system.
The subject property is roughly one third acre and slopes
from Hancock Street to the back o~ the lot (see-'~l/~-c-fiyF The well
is located eight feet above the highest elevation of the septic
system. The attached photo shows the terrace which separates the
well area from the septic system area.
Thc__a.t~achcd wefl-tu~gT~_ ~ws~oroximatelv 12t, f_ee~t of cl.a_~
qLcla'"~__be~ri~ng __s_tj~Tta, be'-~wee'~n ~he surface '~n--~---the w~er~-
production zone. -The W~lJ is cased with 6 inch steel casing.
The only possible source of contamination is the septic
system on the subject property. No other sources are present
within the 100 feet required protection radius. We are requesting a
waiver to match that which was granted by D.H.E.P.: 75' from the
well to the septic tank, 90~ from the well to the absorption field.
The actual installed distances are: well to septic tank~ 78'; well to
absorption field, 92'.
WASILLA
(907) 376-3770
ANCHORAGI0~-
(907) 349.6561
SOLDOTNA
(907) 262-9534
Sunset Hills West
Pa§e 2
We appreciate your assistance in this matter. Should you
have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 349-
6561.
David A. Stanley
Geotechnical Manger
DAS:wel 5B
3ob 40356
1200 Wes~ 33rd Ave,tm ~
. .,I~ICHORAGff. ALASKA 99503
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ALASKA ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROL SERVICES, INC.
1200 west 33rd Avenue Suite B
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99503
Phone 276.1361
LOT'
\ / /
JET Horne Plant Service Policy
This Agreement entitles: Owner ~zE-~-~x~] /~?~)~'~
Street
Address--, /ul/gF' /~,~.,~c,.~.~: "O'a-~,~ .
~ ~ ~7/o
c~w, ~ kw,~,~,,. ~.< ,~, Pho~ ~-~/~
to the foJbwing sewice for . ~ year(s) from the date of a~eptance.
Upon recelpt of this s~gn~ agreement ~nd $~ ~. '~ , CONSTEEL COMPANY'.purees to pedorm the
fo[lowing se~Jces during the term of the ~greemenh '
CONSTEEL COMPANY viii Inspect the J~ plant at the above address twice a y~r. These inspections
will in~'"" ~
PLANT SERVICE
e Removal of aeration unit, inspection, ediustment, cleaning of aerator's shaft, field service of aeration
unit, if needed, and re-installation.
· Inspection, cleaning, and adjustment, if necessary of surface skimmer and/or tube setter.
· Examination of final effluent for color and odor, if there is access at time of inspection.
· Check of discharge point and wet weather overflow for blockage (if applicable).
· Inspection and adjustment of control panel seffTng and overload protection, if there is access at time
of inspection.
· _inspection for sludc~e accumulation with arrangements for removal when build-up warrants removal
CONSTEEL COMPANY further agrees to the following=
EMERGENCY SERVICE
· There will be no charge for emergency service calls.
· There will be no service or labor charges for removal or re-installation of aerator, if required.
· If ~mproper operation cannot be corrected at time of servi*ce, homeowner will be notified immediately
and given estimated date of correction.
· If h*nproper operation cannot be corrected at time of service, the Department of Environmental Quality,
GA,AB, will also be notified.
· If necessary, the entire mechanical unit or any parts will be replaced according to the manufacturer's
warranty program.
Freight charges to the factory or to an unauthorized repair station and aerator repair charges are not
covered under this agreement.
Owner's Signature
~ate
Accepted for, CONSTEEL COMPANY ' Date
PAY ~o hundred fifty-seve~ and 22/100 ....... dollars 11898 9/13/82 $257.22
*o WILLIAM F. STRANE & CARLA A. STRANE
P.O. Box 3-3998
OK Anchorage, Alaska 99501
!tAYTO TIlE
$_~986.35
***** Nine tlundred Eighty-Six and 35/100 ******
DOI, LAI{$
9/20/82
Paymeut in full of Judgmm]t In Case No. 82-1523
Strane v. Cheryl Burns & Banner Realty Inc.
986.35
November 23, 1981
Anchorage Board of Realtors, Inc.
1818 West Northern Lights Blvd.
Suite 103
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Gentlemen:
It is our intention to file a formal complaint against both Banner
Realty and Century 21, Herita~je }~omes~ with reference to our recent
purchase of a house located at Hancock Drive in Anchorage, Alaska.
We will also endeavor to seek legal counsel with the possibility of
securing damages on possible fraudulent sale of the house we have
purchased.
On November 4, 1981, John Burns of Banner Realty contacted my wife,
Carla, and advised her that it was important that he see her that evenm
ing. Upon arrival, Mr. Burns proceeded to demand she sign a document
that would require our paying $61.00 per day, with 15 days in advance.
Closing at that time had been set for November 10, 1981. That was only
eight (8) days, but we were told 15 days ~s still required and "fair".
Mr. Burns had several weeks earlier given the key to my wife without
any stipulations about moving in. My wife so advised Mr. Burns, but
he stated that she would either have to sign the agreement.or "vacate
the premises i~ediately." As I was in Houston, Texas on a business trip,
my wife was reluctant to sign the agreement and requested he wait until
I returned within the next two days. He refused and after bringing
tears, she called me in Houston. We agreed that because of the pressure
and coercion by Mr. Burns, we would draft our own rental agreement and
agree to pay a day to day rental agreement to the owner for the eight
days we would be in the house before closing.
We would like to address the Board of Realtors with what we sincerely
feel are serious breaches of ethical business practices that may well
include a fraudulent sale of the house we have purchased.
We respectfully request a hearing and site the following as our reasons
for said hearing:
Anchorage Board of Realtors
November 23, 1981 Page -2-
John Burns secured monies in the amount of lwo Hundred Forty($240.O0)
.Dollars for November 2, 1981 thru November 9, 1981. In so far as we
closed on November 7, 1981 we have a $90.00 refund. To date, Mr. Burns
has not returned our money or contacted us.
Cheryl Burns promised that two broken windows would be repaired by the
seller. If not, she promised she would have them repaired at her own
expense, lo date, Ms. Burns has not repaired the windows.
Certain plumbing fixtures were turned off in the house up to and in-
cluding the time of the sale of the house. After turning the fixtures
on it was found that anti-freeze was in the entire system. It was also
discovered that the fixtures that were turned off had severe leaks
throughout the system. As no information was afforded the buyer, it
must be assumed that a definite intent to defraud was the reason for
the closure of the fixtures.
Neither Real Estate agent was available for the closing - nor have we
heard from anyone since November 5, 1981 - two days before closing.
As in most real estate transactions - the agents are normally present at
closing. Neither Mr. Burns nor the listing agent was present.
We were told we'were not considered the Clients in this transaction as
both realtors were working for the owner. We were also told this was
considered an insignificant transaction to both the seller and the
listing agent (Lee Walker), as they were working on a million and a
half collar deal. Therefore, if we chose to not sign the agreement
and the deal fell through it was no loss to them, just inconvenient.
For the above stated reasons, we respectfully request a hearing at your
earliest possible convenience.
Sincerely,
William. Strane &
Carla A. Strane
cc: file
Please rely to:
Mr. William Strane
P.O. Box 3-3998
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
DEPARTMEN'r OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DIVISION
825 L Street- Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Telephone 264-4720
ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND/OR WELL INSPECTION REPORT
MAILING ADDRESS
~GAL DESCRI?T~ON
Well 1~ ] Absorption area
/~._0 _ .J Z /
DISTANCE TO:
DISTANCE TO:
IF NOMEMADE: 1 Inside length
' Dwelling
NO. OF BEDROOMS
PERMIT NO,
Well PERMIT NO.
Manufacturer M~terial Liquid capacity in gallons
DISTANCE TO: /Well Foundation ~TerNeamst Io[ line PERMIT NO,
No, of lines iLength of each line Total length of lines ~ch width Distance between lines
DISTANCE TO: Building foundation Sewer line Septic ~l~ ~area(s)
OTHER
PIPE MATERIALS
SOIL TEST RATING
REMARKS
APPROVED DATE LEGAL
72-013 (Rev. 3/78)
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9/24/81
1ST NATIONAL BANK O]? ANCHORAGE
P.O. BOX 4-2090
ANCHORAGE AK 99509
SELLER - FALCONER
SUBDIVISION-SUNSET HILL WEST
BLOCK-4 LOT-10
ADEQUACY TEST FOR SEWER SYSTEM
THE TYPE OF ABSORPTION SYSTEM IS A PIT WITH AN UNKNOWN AREA.
THE SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF ACCEPTING 800 GALLONS OF WATER PER DAY.
THE SURGE CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM IS 1000 GALLONS.
BASED UPON THE TEST DATA THE SYSTEM IS ACCEPTABLE FOR A
5 BEDROOM HOME.
THE SEPTIC TANK WAS PUMPED ON 9/22/81
SEPTIC TANK ADEQUACY
THE EXISTING SEPTIC TANK VOLUME OF 750 GALLONS IS
750 GALLONS FOR THIS HOUSE OF 5 BEDROOMS.
INADEQUATE BY
1220 LU¢$t 251}~ Au~nu~ · AncHor,~§~, ^l~s~a 99503 * 1907) 276-1361
ANCH(,q~A(SE, AL ASI<A 99b01
September 22, 1981
Maynard/Doris Falconer
% Anchorage Eye Center
1345 West 9th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Subject: Lot lO Block 4
Suns e~ Hills West Subdivision :~ ~['
(2)
Approval for the individual sewer and water facilities
cannot be granted until the following items have been
completed:
The water facilities were not available from the
outside in order to obtaln a water sample. Please
call this office for another appointment.
A cleanout needs to be
and the leaching area.
(a) If the septic tank
installed to the septic tank
and leaching area are the
correct distance from the well, the tank will
need to be exposed for verification and pumped
to determine its size. The size of the tank
will need to be verified by a registered
engineer. In the event the tank size is not large
enough, an additional tank will need to be installed.
An adequacy test needs to be performed on the existing
leaching area. This test will determine if the system
is adequate according to National Standards. A 1]~sting
of private firms performing the 'test is enclosed.
This report will need to be submitted to this office
for our review.
Maynard/Doris Falconer
September 22, 1981
Page Two
(3) If the protective radius distance between the well and
the sewer system are ]_ess than 100 feet, an upgrade will
be necessary. Prior to the upgrade, a soils test w~l
need to be obtained from th~s office, r~ ~z ~
Please call this office to make arrangements for another
appointment. If there are any further questions, please call--
at 264-4720.
Sincerely,
Robert C. Pratt, R.S.
Associate Specialist
RCP/ljw
cc:
First National Bank of Anchorage
% Jenny
Post Office Box 4-2090 99509
Lee Walker
% Century 21 Heritage Homes
207 East Northern Lights Boulevard
99503
· ' INSPECTION APPOINTMENTS
--~"ATE [)ATE ' DATE
T~;PECTOR INSPECTOR INSPECT(~
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHONA~
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE DEPT OF HEALTH &
~, ~ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENV, RONMENTAL PROTEC'r~iRON~ENTAL
825 L Street - Anchorage, Alaska 99501
) ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION DIVISION
SEP
/981
?
Telephone 264-4720
~PROP RT~WNER ~ ~ ' PHONE
PROPERTY RESIDENT (If differen~from above)
~BUYE~ J PHONE
MAILIN DDRE ,
MAI~G ADDR SS ,~ //
STR EE~LOC~=~ION . f ' .-- ~ .I
6. TYPE OF RESIDENCE NUMBER OF BEDROOMS
INGLE FAMILY ~ Two Five
~ MULTIPLE FAMILY ~ Three ~] Six
7. WATERSUFPLY , ' -
ATTA~LL LOG, A we~log is required for all wells drilled
~""~ INDIVIDUAL"
COMMUNITY
[] PUBLIC UTI LITY
8, SEWA~plSPOSAL SYSTEN1
~,,, I N DIVIDUA L/ON-SI'I'E-'
[] PUBLIC UTILITY
since _une 197B. For wells drilled prior to that date, give wel
depth (attach log if available,]
/~:~(~J ¢__YEAR ON-SITE SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED,
~OTE: THE INSPECTION FEE MUST ACCOIV1PANY EACH REOUFST BEFOFIE PROCESSING CAN BE INITIATED.
72 010 (Rev. 6/79)
THIS SIDE FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
1, TYPE OF RESIDENCE NUMBER OF BEDROOMS
[] SINGLE FAMILY [] ONE [] THREE [] FIVE [] OTHER
I~ MULTIPLE FAMILY [] TWO [] FOUR [] SIX
PERMIT NUMBER
2, WATER SUPPLY
[] INDIVIDUAL DEPTH OF WELL
E~ COMMUNITY
DATE DRILLED
[] PUBLIC UTI LITY
Connection Verified LOG RECEIVED
3. SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM PERMIT NUMBER
[]INDIVIDUAL/ON -SITE DATE INSTALLED
[~ PUBLIC UTI LITY
Connection Verified INSTALLER
[]Septic Tank or []Holding Tank
Size: If Tank is homemade SOILS RATING
give dimensions:
TYPE OF TANK MANUFACTURER
TOTAL ABSORPTION AREA MATERIAL
4. DISTANCES Septic/Holding Tank Absorption Area Sewer Line ] Nearest Lot Line
WELL TO:
I
Absorption Area to nearest Lot Line
5. COMMENTS
[~APPROVED FOR ~.~ BEDROOMS
[] CONDITIONAL APPROVAL (letter must accompany certificate)
[] DISAPPROVED
DATE BY ~ --
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