HomeMy WebLinkAboutNORTH WOODS BLK 3 LT 29Northwood
Block 3
#051-731-53
Municipality of Anchorage :,- ,.
Development Services Department ?~.~
Building Safety Division ~ ~
On-S~te Water and Wastewater Program, 4700 S. Bragaw St.
P.O. Box 196650 ^nchorage, ^K 99519-6650 Page t of 2
www ci.anchorage.ak.us (907) 343-?904
ON-SITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND/OR WELL INSPECTION REPORT
Permit Number: SW010448 PID Number: 051-731-53
N~o Wastewater System: [] New [] Upgrade
I~RUCE LANDRY
~"°" ABSORPTION FIELD
P.O. BOX '1595: DILLINGHAM. AK 99576
842-3352
LEGAL DESCRIPTION 0.8 opD~' 5,5' ~,.
3 29 NORTHWOODS 2.5' r~. 3'
T15N RIW SEC. 4 ~,.~.~ 1' F,. .~.,~*, 66'~ ~,.
Well: [] New [] Upgrade
5' ~,. I NA
PUBLIC WATER ~,. F, 559 FF ASTM 3034 PVC sch 40
F, CCC Construction 111512002
~*~ ~u P~.s~. ~,. c..~.o~,~o,-~,~.-F, TANK
SEPARATION DISTANCES [] septic r-I Holding r-I S.T.E.P. [] Other:
Tank Field Station Tank Sewer LineRAYS SERVICE 1000
w.,, NA NA NA IdA NA >LASTIC 2
~,...w.. +100' +100' +100' +100' ~ / LIFT STATION
.,,~.. 38' 10' 37' NA 1000 c..I RAYS SERVICE
~,~,,~ 6' 99' 14' NA 54" ~ 59" . 45"
c..,~. NA NA NA NA BLaster Bill Marshall .electrician
.,~ BENCH MARK
Tank was abandoned in place by pumping, cmshincJ and then
filled with dirt. Old trench was also abandoned. Insulation over Top of most northerly lot comer rebar.
tank, 100.00'
Eogineer's Stamp
Inspections performed by: E,R.E,S, Dates: 1" 1013112001 ~'~_.'P'4eJTe~ }.;~
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Permit No.
$W010448 Page 2 of 2
Municipality of Anchorage
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage. Alaska 99519-6650 Telephone: 343-4744
On-Site Wostewoter Disposal System and/or Well Inspection Report
Le el Descrlption:
Northwoods Lot 29, Block
~123r-66'
PID No.: 051-731-53
A B
C 13.7' 32.3'
D 15.7' ~8.9'
E 103.4' 15.1'
F 1116.2'102.1'
PVC. LINt:
~ Lit T l~Af i~d~. ~ )'
~OUSE
VATEI~ LINE
~ - TEST HOLE
· - MONITOR TUBE
o - SEWER CLEAN OUT
~- - WELL
..... EASEMENT
PROPOSED LEACH FIELD
m- EXISTING LEACH FIELD
~ - DECK
· , ~- DRIVEWAY ,
(NOT TO SCALE)
SCALE t'=4O'
/
2/8/02
ENGZNE[R'S SEAL
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MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
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Development Services Department " 1.r Phone: 907-343-7904
On-Site Water & Wastewater Section Fax: 907-343-7997
Certificate of On-Site Systems Approval
Parcel I.D. 051 731 53 q Expiration Date: f r2\g—I
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Complete legal description NORTHWOODS BLOCK 3 LOT 29
Location (site address) 22771 NORTHWOODS
Current property owner(s) TIM JOHNSON Day phone
Mailing address
Real estate agent Day phone
2. TYPE OF DWELLING:
x Single Family (w/wo ADU)
Duplex
❑ Multiple Dwellings (Single Family and/or Duplex)
3. NUMBER OF BEDROOMS: 3
4. TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY: TYPE OF WASTEWATER DISPOSAL:
Private Well ❑ Private Septic X
Water Storage ❑ Holding Tank
Community Well ❑ Community LJ
Public Water System Public Sewer ❑
Waiver request for: Distance:
Received by: Date:
COSA to be released to the engineer,unless otherwise requested by the engineer.
COSA Fee $ 557 . `= Waiver Fee $
Date of Payment i l a l f q Date of Payment
Receipt Number 00 t3D Receipt Number
COSA# C1 Jq l OO a- Waiver#
5. STATEMENT OF INSPECTION BY ENGINEER
As certified by my seal affixed hereto and as of the validation date shown below, I verify that my investigation, based
on procedures outlined in the Certificate of On-Site Systems Approval Guidelines for this application, shows that the
on-site water supply and/or wastewater disposal system is (are) safe, functional and adequate for the number of
bedrooms and type of structure indicated herein. I further verify that based on the information obtained from the
Municipality of Anchorage files and from my investigation and inspection, the on-site water supply and/or wastewater
disposal system is (are) in compliance with all applicable Municipal and State codes, ordinances, and regulations in
effect at the time of installation.
Name of Firm C&M ENGINEERING Phone 8545558
Address 20182 TULWAR
Engineer's Printed Name CHARLES BALZARINI Date 1/2/2019
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6. DSD SIGNATURE • •
' System #1 Approved for -3 bedrooms '•• °'
CHARLES G BALZARINI
•System #2 Approved for bedrooms +ru .,. CE-13854 . �� �
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Disapproved 11k P •
ROFESSIW��+
Conditional approval for bedrooms, with the following stipulations:
.> ON-SITE
WATER AND r
WASTEWATER c
PROGRAM f.
By: A 1, Original Certificate Date: /-74 ?
The Municipality of Anchorage Development Services Division (DSD) issues Certificates of On-Site Systems Approval (COSA) based only upon the
representations given in paragraph 5 by an independent professional civil engineer registered in the State of Alaska. The Municipality of Anchorage is
not responsible for errors or omissions in the professional engineer's work.
7. ATTACHMENTS:
COSA Checklist X Nitrate Advisory
Septic System Advisory Arsenic Advisory
Well Flow Advisory Other
COSA Checklist blue sheet
COSA Checklist
Legal Description: NORTHWOODS BLOCK 3 LOT 29 Parcel ID: 051 731 53
If more than 1 septic system on lot: COSA Checklist# 1 of 1 Structure served by this system 1
A. WELL DATA
El Well log is filed with Onsite (or attached) Well production at time of test gpm
Date drilled Water storage tank volume gallons
Total depth ft Well disinfected for coliform test? El Yes ❑ No
Cased to ft ❑ Coliform bacteria is Negative
[' Sanitary seal is functioning correctly Nitrate mg/L El Nitrate less than MRL (ND)
❑Wires are properly protected Arsenic ug/L El Arsenic less than MRL (ND)
Casing height(above ground) in. Collected by
Date of flow test for COSA Date of Sample
Static water level at beginning of test ft.
Comments PUBLIC WATER
B. TANK DATA C. LIFT STATION
Age of tank(s) 17 years ❑■ Required maintenance completed
Tank type/material PLASTIC Age of lift station 17 years
❑■ Standpipes/foundation cleanout per record drawing Lift station material PLASTIC
Date of pumping 9/28/18 Comments: FUNCTION VERIFIED
D. ABSORPTION FIELD DATA SHALLOW TRENCH
Which system tested (date installed) 1,e;2002 Adequacy test date 72'2811$
❑ALL standpipes present per record drawing Results ❑✓ Pass For 3 bedrooms
Total measured depth from grade 8 ft(max) Fluid depth prior to test 3 in
Measured depth to pipe invert from grade ft(min) Water added 450 gal
❑■ N/A—pressurized field New depth 23 in
❑ Monitor tubes go to bottom of drainfield. If not, state 1440
depth into effective Elapsed time min
f Code-required soil cover over field Final fluid depth 3 in
El System presoaked Absorption rate 450 gpd
(Required if vacant for greater than 30 days prior to Any rejuvenation treatment(past 12 months) NO
date of test) NA
Gallons introduced NA gallons If yes, enter date
Comments/Deficiencies:
COSA Checklist yellow sheet
E. SEPARATION DISTANCES
From Private Well on Lot to: (Please enter distances if less than required or if community well)
Septic Tank/Lift Station on Lot> 100' Community Sewer Manhole/Cleanout > 100'
'Yes if No ft 'Yes if No ft
Neighboring Tank > 100' 'Yes if No ft Private Sewer/Septic Line > 25' 'Yes if No ft
Absorption Field on Lot > 100' ['Yes if No ft Holding Tank> 100' ❑Yes if No ft
Neighboring Absorption Fields > 100' Animal Containment> 50' 'Yes if No ft
❑Yes if No ft
Manure/Animal Excreta Storage> 100'
Community Sewer Main > 75' 'Yes if No ft EYes if No ft
From Septic/Holding Tank on Lot to: (Please enter distances if less than required)
Building Foundations > 10' 'Yes if No 6' ft Surface Water> 100' 'Yes if No ft
Property Line > 5' '✓ Yes if No ft Driveway/Parking > 0' El Yes if No, comment
Absorption Field > 5' ['Yes if No ft Wells on Adjacent Lots:
Water Main > 10' '✓ Yes if No ft Private Wells> 100' Yes if No ft
Water Service Line > 10' '✓ Yes if No ft Community Wells > 200' ✓'Yes if No ft
From Absorption Field on Lot to: (Please enter distances if less than required)
Building Foundation > 10' '✓ Yes if No ft Driveway/Parking > 0' '✓ Yes if No, comment
Property Line > 10' ❑✓ Yes if No ft Wells on Adjacent Lots:
Water Main > 10' ✓0 Yes if No ft Private Wells > 100' E Yes if No ft
Water Service Line > 10' '✓ Yes if No ft Community Wells >200' 2 Yes if No ft
Surface Water> 100' ✓❑ Yes if No ft
F. ENGINEER'S COMMENTS
TANK AND LIFT STATION MANUFACTURED BY RAY'S SERVICES
TANK TO FOUNDATION SEPARATION DISTANCE OK AT TIME OF INSTALLATION
G. ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION � OF Ags11
I certify that I have determined through field inspections and review ��'<P' 't)#g
of Municipal records that the above systems are in conformance with j*: 49 TH ieK • *r�
MOA COSA guidelines in effect on this date. 1/2/2019 o
// • CHARLES G BALZARINJ j
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COSA Checklist yellow sheet `��\%����
MUNICIPALITY OF F ANCHORAGE
Development Services Department (I } i c. Phone: 907-343-7904
On-Site Water & Wastewater Section Fax: 907-343-7997
Lift Station/Pump Vault
Maintenance Log
Owner TIM JOHNSON Street Address 22771 NORTHWOODS
Septic Tank:
'Sludge level NA inches •Pumping: required es dO -Pumping completed Ca no
Lift station:
•Pump basket cleaned no 'Effluent filter cleaned ,2t no
-Control floats cleaned Mb no •Proper float settings confirmed OM no
•Operation satisfactory al no
Alarm System:
•Dedicated electrical alarm circuit a, no •Audible and visual alarm inside dwelling aib no
-Alarm system operationsatisfactor not satisfactory
Manhole Riser
'Ground water intrusion at riser to tank connection es elo
-Ground water intrusion around pipe penetrations es -Weep hole functional OZZ) no
•Manhole lid: Functional a, no Insulated es m Properly Secured OM no
Other
-All manufacturer required inspections and maintenance completed yes no
Comments:
TANK PUMPED ON 9/28/18. SLUDGE LEVEL NOT MEASURED. MANUFACTURER'S O&M
REQUIREMENTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Qualified Maintenance Provider:
Technician C.BALZARINI Date of maintenance 12/28/18
Company C&M ENGINEERING
Signature Date 1/2/2018
Mailing Address: P. 0. Box 196650*Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650*www.muni.org
Municipality of Anchorage
Development Services Department
Building Safety Division
On-Site Water and Wastewater Program
4700 South Bragaw St.
P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage, AK 99519-6650
www.ci.anchorage .ak.us
(907) 343-7904
ON-SITE SEWEPJVVELL PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
Permit Number SW 0 [ 0 ~
Property owner(s) ',~'4,'~'
Mailing address (1) ~,~,~
Mailing address (2) ,,~//~,jf ,4,,,,
Legal description (Lot, Block & Sub'd.)
Legal description (Section, Township & Range)
Lot Size ~)-t9, ot)~) ,.,~cre~
THIS APPLICATION IS FOR:
Sewer Only
Sewer and Well
Sewer Upgrade
THIS PROPERTY CONTAINS:
Hot Tub
Swimming Pool
Therapy Pool
Day phone
~' ~'~ ?z Zip Code ~.:~.r'p,,
Number of Bedrooms ~
Well Only
Water Storage
Water Softening Unit
I certify that the above information is correct. I further certify that this application is being made for a
Single Family Dwelling and is in accordance with applicable Municipal Codes.
(Signature of property owner or authorized agent)
Permit Fees: ,,~ ~
Date of Payment:
Receipt Number:
(Rev. 12J00)
Waiver Fees:
Date of Payment:
Receipt Number:
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
Development Services Department
On-Site Water & Wastewater Program
4700 South Bragaw Street
P.O. Box 196650, Anchorage, AK 99519-6650
(907) 343-7904
ON-SITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM PERMIT
Upgrade
Date Issued: Oct 24, 2001
Expiration Date: Oct 24, 2002
Permit Number: SW010448
Legal Description: NORTH WOODS BLK 3 LT 29
Design Engineer: 0024 Eagle River Engineering Services
Owner Name: Bruce Landry
Owner Address: 661 GAlL DRIVE
WASlLLA, AK 99654-3106
Parcel ID: 051-731-53
Site Address: 022771 NORTHWOODS DR
Lot Size: 20046 SQ. FT.
Total Bedrooms: 3 Permit Bedrooms: 3
This permit is for the construction of:
[~ Disposal Field [] Septic Tank [] Holding Tank [] Privy
[] Private Well [] Water Storage
All construction must be in accordance with:
1. The attached approved design.
2. All requirements specified in Anchorage Municipal Code Chapters 15.55 and 15.65 and the State of Alaska
Wastewater Disposal Regulations ( 18AAC72 ) and Drinking Water Regulations ( 18AAC80 ).
3. The engineer must notify DSD at least 2 hours prior to each inspection. Provide notification by calling
(907) 343-7904 ( 24 hours ). ( Not required for a Water Supply Permit only ).
4. From October 15 to April 15, a subsurface soil absorption system under construction during freezing weather
must be either: A. Open and closed on the same day.
B. Covered, sealed, and heated to prevent freezing.
Received By: ~~
Issued By:
Date:
Date:
Eagle River Engineering Services
Louis Butera, P.E.
P.O. Box 773294 (907) 694-5195 tel
Eagle River, AK 99577-3294 (907) 694-3297 fax
October 17, 200 i
Jim Cross, P.E.
Manager, On-Site Services
Municipality of Anchorage
P.O. Box 196650
Anchorage, AK 99519
Re'
LOT 29, BLOCK 3, NORTHWOODS
Narrative & Permit Application
Dear Mr. Cross:
The proposed septic system upgrade will have very limited imp.4ct on adjacent properties for the
following reasons:
I. The surrounding lots are large and have established septic sites, allowing
sufficient room for several septic sites. There is public water supply to each lot.
2. Immediate neighboring septic systems are all +30' distance.
3. The soil is permeable and adequate for leaching.
Surface drainage will not be affected and is not a major consideration in our
design.
The design for this leachfield provides a xvide drainfield design at the highest soil elevation with
an Orenco system lift station for intermittent dosing. This septic system placement will not affect
the development of any other lots surrounding this unit.
If you have any questions please call our office at 694-5195.
Sincerely,
Louis Butera, P.E.
~2001\01-050SAR
EAGLE RIVER
ENGINEERING SERVICES
P.O. Box 3'73294
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
{907) 694-5195
ERES Project No.: 01o050
Calculated By: LB
Date: 10/16/01
Legal: Northwoods Subdivision Lot 29 BIk 3
Single Family 3 Bedroom Dwelling
TEST HOLE
Shallow Trench Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Field
Water use at 150 gallons per bedroom = 450 gallons
Percolation rate = 9 minutes per Inch
Wastewater application rate = 0.8 gallons per day per square foot
Required absorption area= 563 square feet
Trench width ON) = 5 feet
Gravel depth (D) = 3 feet
Required length = Shallow trench factor * Required absorption area / W
Shallow trench factor = (W + 2) / (W + 1 +2 D)
Shallow trench factor = 0.58
TotalExcavation Depth = 5.5 feet
Required length = 66 feet
01.050Cal
12:25 PM10/16/01
EAGLE RIVER
ENGINEERING SERVICES
P.O. Box 773294
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
(907) 694-5195
Job #: ol.o5o
Legal: NORTHWOODS LOT 29, BLK 3
Date: 10/17/01
Press. Effluent Lateral:
Assume 5' head at odice
20 GPM flow rate
.42 GPM per 1/8" odice
20 / .42 = 48 offices
Pipe Length= 66
Spacing = lengthffiof offices
= 1.40 feet
Spacing = 16.8 inches
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NEIGHBORS SEPTIC
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o - S~ER CL~ OUT
..... ~[MENT
NO WELLS, PUBLIC WATER
~- EXISTING LEACH FIELD ''
NO SURFACE WATER ~- DECK
NO KNOWN CURTAIN DRAINS ,~ . , ~- DRIVEWAY
WELL/SEPTIC SITE. PLAN
LEGAL: NORTHWOODS #3, LOT 29, BLOCK ,3
OWNER: BRUCE LANDRY _~_"2-'~."'
CONTRACTOR: N/A ~,~,~..~.9 T_..H ~li~
JOB#OI-O5OWS IDATE:10/16/01JSCALE 1" = 40' ~~~'!~
~'.~' '.'-- .
A EAGLE RIVER ENGINEERING SERVICES
P.O. Boz 773294 '~/~ '. ..'
Il;To ..... ...-.-~
EAGLE RIVER, AK. 99577 ',,h.h,~ss~%....<..-..:.~ :.
(907) 694-5195 FAX: (907) 694-3297
Eagle River Engineering Services
Louis Butera, P.E.
P.O. Box 773294 (907) 694-5195 tel
Eagle River, AK 99577-3294 (907) 694-3297 fax
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEM
LEGAL: LOT 29, BLOCK 3, NORTHWOODS
October 17, 2001
A. GENERAL
I. The'well & septic plan is for a 3 bedroom single family residence only.
2. The drawing and or site plan shall be a part of this specification.
3. Ail materials and workmanship shall meet the Anchorage Department of Health requirements.
4. All soil tests are advisory to the deslgn and are to be verified or modified in the field bY the engineer.
5. All excavations and depths are advisory and are to be verified in the field by the contractor to meet
Municipality of Anchorage requirements.
6. It is the responsibility of the owner to obtain all necessary permits or easements.
7. The excavation is to be exactly in the area shown on the site plan, any deviation requires engineer
approval.
8. It is always recommended that a surveyor locate the nearest lot line position and the location ofany
easements.
9. Any remaining open test hole excavations shall be filled.
B. SEPTIC TANK WITH LIFT STATION
i. The septic tank shall be an Anchorage Tank 1250 gallon septic tank with integral OSI lift station
pump model OSI-05-20-tltlF.
2. A receipt from a licensed electrician shall be provided to the engineer verifying lift station wiring to
all applicable codes.
3. Existing septic tank is to be abandoned by pumping, crushing and burying in place on lot.
C. DRAINFIELD
1. The drainfleld is to follow the natural land contour to maintain uniform total depth of the drainfield
bottom.
2. The bottom of the drainfield shall be level, plus or minus 1.5".
3. The total depth of the trench excavation is not to exceed 5.5.' at any point.
4. The effluent line is to be a I-I14" PVC line with 118" holes drilled i.4' OC within the leachfield,
placed face up with orifice shields placed over holes. Line from tank to field is to be I-1/4" HDPE.
5. The drainfield gravel is to be covered with typar fabric material.
6. Soil or combination of soil and extruded board insulation to a depth of 3' or equivalent is to be placed
over the drainfield to make adequate cover.
7. The septic tank and leachfield must not be closer than 100' to any existing private well, 150' to any
Class 'C" well, or 200 feet to any community well.
RECOMMENDED LEACHFIELD DIMENSIONS:
BENCHMARK -- 100.00 ASSUMED DATUM, top of NW lot coruer rebar.
BOTTOM OF GRAVEL LAYER = 93.17 5.5' BELOW GRADE'
GRAVEL TIIICKNESS -- 3' under pipe, 2" over pipe
DRA1NFIELD LENGTH -- 66' DRAINFIELD WIDTtl = 5'
SOIL RATING -- 0.8 GPD/ft2 BEDROOM CAPACITY -- 3
SEPTIC TANK -- 1250with lift station
EFFLUENT PIPE -- I-I/4" PVC with 1/8" holes oriented up with orifice shields spaced at 16.8" OC.
Twenty-four (24) hours notice required for all inspections.
\200 I\01-050spc
Municipality of Anchorage
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
825 "L" Street. Anchorage, Alaska 99502-0650
SOILS LOG -- PERCOLATION TEST
PERFORMED FOR: ~rrJce.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
~ LOPE ~ITE PLAN
"tH 1
5
6
7-
8-
9
10
11
12
13
14-
15
16
17
18-
19-
20-
silty $~,,dy C.r,,~"l
~;lh c1~7
Oe..s¢ 0.t 6ot~or~
WAS GROUND WATER
ENCOUNTERED?
IF YES. AT WHAT
DEPTH?
Oeplh tO Water After
Momtormg?
Gross Net Depth to Net
Reading Date Time Time Water Drop
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I Iol~l~i ~d0.oo
1 ', ::30.00 fo ~,,;n S ~/,~" i,'~l~
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PERCOLATION RATE ~[' '~ tm,nutes,,nch) PERC HOLE DIAMETER
TEST RUN BETWEEN ~/ FT AND ~" FT
COMMENTS
PERFORMED BY; ~,I~,E,.~ , ~,,"'"~'*'"~ CERTIFY THAT THIS TEST WAS PERFORMEO IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL STATE AND MUNICIPAL GUIDELINES IN EFFECT ON THIS DATE. OATE. ,'/~ -- / ~ -- ~l
Municipality of Anchorage
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
825 "L" Street. Anchorage. Alaska 99502-0650
SOILS LOG -- PERCOLATION TEST
rEGAl. DESCRIPTION: I~ rth wOd~ ~; ! o t ~/1. (~10¢~ ~ Townsh,p. Range. Section.
2
4
5
6
7-
8
9
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WAS GROUND WATER
ENCOUNTERED~
I I
PERCOLATION RATE ~ (~ . tm,nu:eS..ncn) ~E~C HOLE O~AMETER ~ ~/
TEST RUN BETWEEN /~/ FT AND t~ l:T
COMMENTS
PERFORMED BY. I~. ~ .E. ~. I ~'"'"'"'~'~ ~ CERT,I:~ TI~AT THIS TI=ST WAS PERFCRMED tN
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL STATE AND Mt.;NtCIRAL GL, ICEL;NES tN El:FECT CN THIS DATE CATE /~' ~/ ~ -- ~/
/~ ,~ 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/(]~I~Ja~FL INSPECTION REPORT
MAILING ADDRESS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOCATIQN~ -- ~ ~ NO. OF BEDROOMS
]~ell / Absorption area ~elling
DISTA~CETO: ~ ,I. ~ ~ I.M 9
~ Manufacturer ~ [ ~ Mated~l~t ~ No. ofcompartm~
Eiq. capacitg i~allo~s IF HO~[MAD[ Inside lenflth ~idth liquid deoth
~ ~ DISTANCE¢~ ~11 Dwelling PERMIT NO.
z--hO z < Ma~ ~ Material ,/ Liquid capacity in gallons
Well Fo d ti n ~
Neare7 ~t line PERMIT NO.
No. of lines~ G~th ~.f ea~J~ne Toter lengt~of lin~ Tren~ Distance between Pines
~ Top of tile to finish g~aO~ " JLength~-- r~- ) WidthS° ~ ~d ' Depth~aterialbenea~tilk ~.:-~ inches
mm ~ ~ISTA~¢fi TO: ~ell ~ Buildin~ fouadation.~ ~earest lot
~ Class ~ ~ Depth Driller ~ Distance to lot line PERMIT NO.
~ DISTANC~ TO: Buildin] foundation Sewer line Septic tank Absorption area(s)
OTHER
PIPE MATERIAb~
SOIL TEST RATING
INSTALLER
APPROVED DATE LEGAL
72-013 (Rev. 3/78)
PERMIT NO. ( F:~0556 )
FIPPL ICANT
LOC:F~T I ON
LEGAL
FRANK BETHRRD
PETERS CREEK
L 29 B _x: NORTH WOODS
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[:,EPFtR!"MEN]",~ ]F HEALTH AN[:, ENVIRONMENTAL F'ROTECTION ~cC{~ ~ ~/- ~S~}/ /
o~.._ "L.'" STREET, RN]HORRSE BK. 9950:~ ,...¢ ~r,.,
264--4720 /r~A~, . .
STR BO',,.,', 16DQK 99507 ~:45-f6!5
LOT SIZE 20000 SQUARE FEET'
TYF'E OF 'qr'mIL ~IE.=,_FFIION SYSTEM IS' DRRINF'IELD
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF E:E[:,ROOMS = 3
SOIL RATING (SQ FT2BF.:)= '-265
THE REQUIRED SIZE OF THE SOIL ABSORPTION SYSTEM IS:
THE LENGTH DIMENSION IS THE LENGTH (IN FEET) OF THE TRENCH OR DRRINFIELD.
'THE DEPTH OF R TRENCH OR PIT' IS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE SURFACE OF THE
GROUND FIN[) THE BEFFTOM OF THE E'XCFIVFtTION ,::IN FEET).
THE GRRVEL DEPTH IS THE MINIMUM DEPTH OF GRAVEL BETWEEN THE OUTFRLL PIPE
AND THE BOTTOM OF THE EXCAVATION (IN FEET).
PERMIT APPLICANT HAS 'THE RESPONSIBILITY 7'0 INFORM THIS DEPARTMENT DURING THE
INSTALLATION INSPECTIONS OF ANY WELLS ADJACENT TO 'THIS PROPERTY AND THE
FUME:ER OF RESIDENCES THAT THE WELL WILL SERVE.
BACKFILLING OF RN'¢ SYSTEM I.,.IITHOUT FINAL INSPECTION FIN[:, APPROVAL 89 THIS
DEPARTMENT WILL BE SUBJEC:T TO PROSECUTION.
MINIMUM DISTANCE E:ETWEEN R WELL AND ANY ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL. S.,YSTEM IS
±00 FEET FOR R PRI',/RTE I.,.IELL OR ±50 TO 200 FEET FROM Ft PUBLIC WELL DEPENDING
UPON THE T'¢PE OF F'IJBLIC WELL
MINIMLIM [:,ISTANCE FROM R PRIVATE NELL TO R PRIVATE SEWER LINE IS 25 FEET' AND
TO R COMMUNITY SEWER LINE I"-; 75 FEEl'.
OTHER RELqUIREMENTS MFI'T' RF'PL.'¢. SPEC!FICFITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION [:,IRGRRt'1S ARE
RVAIL. FIBLE TO INSURE PROPER INSTRL. L. RTION.
F"E[~:i"-~ .1] T E:---,.'P .l~ I'--i:ES [:,EE:EMBEF-: ]::.t.. ::-L'_-~:~:.t
I CERTIF'¢ THAT
±: I BM FAMILIAR WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ON-'--;ITE SEWERS AND WELLS RS SET
FORTH B'¢ THE MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE.
2: I WILL. INSTALL THE S'¢ST'EM IN FiCCORDRNCE WITH THE CODES.
---':: I UNDERSTAND THAT THE ON-SITE SEWER SYSTEM MR'¢ REQUIRE ENLARGEMENT IF I'HE
RESIDENCE IS REMODELED TO INCLUDE MORE THAN ]: BEDROOMS.
SIGNED: ....................................................
~PF'L!CANT FRANK BETH~RD
t SS LIED E:","- ................................... [:'ATE.J.~.--.J_~Z_~-~- ......
V4. 0
Location: ~--~ 2~/~'~
Legal Description: ~ ~ ~
Type of Soil Absorption System Is:
Department ~JNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
Health and Environmental~-~otection
825 L Street, Anchorage, AK. 99501
264-4720
* * * HANDWRITTEN PERMIT * * *
WELL AND/OR ON-SITE SEWER PERMIT
Phone Number: ~ ~
Lot size:
Trench: Drainfield: ~'-~' Seepage Bed: Holding Tank:
Maximum Number of Bedrooms: '~ Soil Rating(sq.ft/br)
The Required Size of the Soil Absorption System Is:
/
DEPTH ( LENGTH ~-.~ . GRAVEL DEPTH ~'~-- -WIDTH
The length dimension is the length(in feet) of the trench or drainfield. The
depth of a trench or pit is the distance between the surface of the ground and
the bottom of the excavation(in feet). There is no set width for trenches°
The gravel depth is the minimum depth of gravel between the outfall pipe and
the bottom of the excavation(in feet).
* * REQUIRED SEPTIC(HOLDING) TANK SIZE = /~¢C) GALLONS * *
Permit applicant has the responsibility to inform this department during the
installation inspections of any wells adjacent to this property and the number
of residences that the well will serve.
* * * TWO(2) INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED * * *
Backfilling of any system without final inspection and approval by this department
will be subject to prosecution.
Minimum distance between a well and any on-site sewage disposal system is 100 fee~
for a private well or 150 to 200 feet from a public well depending upon the type
of public well. Minimum distance from a private well to a private sewer line
is 25 feet and to a community sewer line is 75 feet. Well logs are required
and must be returned to this department within 30 days of the well completion.
Other requirements may apply. Specifications and construction diagrams are
available to insure proper installation.
* * * PERMIT EXPIRES DECEMBER 3L 1 9 8 1 * * *
I certify that:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Signed:
I am familiar with the requirements for on-site sewers and wells as
set forth by the Municipality of Anchorage.
I will install the system in accordance with codes.
I understand that the on-site sewer system may require enlargement if
o inslude more~at~edrooms.
Api~llcant ~ /// Date:
SWP/024(1/81)
PERFORMED FOR:_
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
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~MUNICIPAL[TY OF ANCHORAGE ~-/
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Pouch 6-550, Anchorage, Alaska 99502 276-2225
SOILS LOG -- PERCOLATION TEST
SLOPE SITE PLAN
PERCOLATION
TEST
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12-
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14
15
16
17
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19~
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WAS GROUND WATER
ENCOUNTERED? ~'~ . OL
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' IF YES, AT WHAT '-J I
DEPTH?
Grow Net Depth to Net
Reading Dete Time 'Time Water Drop
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MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Environmental Services
On-Site Services Section
P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650
343-4744
Parcel I.D. #
CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH AUTHORITY
APPROVAL FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Complete legal description
Lot 29; Block 3; Northwoods Subdivision
Location (site address or directions) 22771 Northwoods
Property owner
Mailing address
Lan~ry ~q(?, ,,.,. ,~ .,..~ , Day phone 6RR-4621
HC Box 80 Box 7550, Chugiak, Alaska 99567-7550
Lending agency
Mailing address.
Day phone
Agent Rolf Milton Day phone
Address laSSO ~.~gl¢_ River Road, w.~g]e River, Alaska 99577
Unless otherwise requested, HAA will be held for pickup.
NUMBER OF BEDROOMS: 3
TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY:
NOTE:
694-4994
Individual well
Community well
Public water
If community well system, provide written confirmation from State ADEC attest-
ing to the legality and status of system.
TYPE OF WASTEWATER DISPOSAL:
Individual on-site
Holding tank
Community on-site
NOTE:
xxx
Public sewer
If community wastewater system, provide written confirmation from State ADEC
attesting to the legality and status of system.
72-025(Rev. 1/91) Front MOA~21
STATEMENT OF INSPECTION BY ENGINEER
As certified by my seal affixed hereto and as of the validation date shown below, I verify that my
investigation of this Health Authority Approval application shows that the on-site water supply
and/orwastewater disposal system is safe, functional and adequate for the number of bedrooms
and type of structure indicated herein, lfurtherverifythatbasedontheinformation obtained from
the Municipality of Anchorage files and from my investigation and inspection, the on-site water
supply and/or wastewater disposal system is in compliance with all Municipal and State codes,
ordinances, and regulations in effect on the date of this inspection.
Name of Firm ~ & $ ENGINEERING ..... ~,-,., Phone
17034 Eagle RiYer Loop ~u.u
- ' Rive~ :Maska 99577
Address ~a'a~- ....
Engineer's signature
6. DHHS SIGNATURE
Approved for
bedrooms.
Disapproved.
Conditional approval for J bedrooms, with the following stipulations:
Additional Comments ~
B ~ ~ , ~ Date 7~/~: __
The Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issues Health Authority
Approval Certificates based only upon the representations given in paragraph 5 above by an independent
professional engineer registered in the State of Alaska. The DH HS does this as a courtesy to purchasers of homes
and their lending institutions in order to satisfy certain federal and state requirements. Employees of DHHS do not
conduct inspections or analyze data before a certificate is issued. The Municipality of Anchorage is not
responsible for errors or omissions in the professional engineer's work.
Municipality of Anchorage
Department of Health & Human Services
HEALTH AUTHORITY APPROVAL CHECKLIST
Legal Description:
A. WELL DATA
~;~. ~ ~-~¢---~'~ Parcel I.D.
Well type ~. If A, B, or C, attach ADEC letter. ADEC water system number
Log present (Y/N) Date completed Driller
TotaIsanitarydepth (Y/N) ~Cased to ,=~ ,,~,~,=~,, r,r~Casing height
seal Wi, ~ ~,~.~_-.v-, -. -, --
FROM W~ AT INSPECTION
Date of test ~~ - - -' -
_
Static
water le~' - - - -
We~~" - g.p.m. - _
Pd'mp level 7 7
SEPARATION DISTANCES FROM WELL TO:.
Septic/holding tank on lot '7'"c~ c~t L- ; On adjacent lots
Absorption field on lot '7.~o c~'~'' ; On adjacent lots
Public sewer main Public sewer manhole/cleanout
Sewer service line Petroleuj-I-~~
WATER SAMPLE R
Coliform Nitrate Other bacteria
Da~sample: Collected by:
B. SEPTIC/HOLDING TANK DATA
Date installed -'~" ~ C~ ~ ~ t
C eanouts CN} '(
High water alarm (Y,~
Date of pumping
Tank size \'~o'O Compartments '~
Foundation cleanout (Y,~J_~'", ~ Depression (Y~ ~
~ Alarm tested (Y/N) r'['l ~-
\n,.. ~ \\ ~0_~.7..~ Pumper ~-_~---. ~.~r.-~SP,",~ L.
Well(s) on lot
To property line ~
Surface water/drainage
SEPARATION DISTANCES FROM SEPTIC/HOLDING TANK TO:
'~-o c~ ~''~ On adjacent lots ~ ~
~ ~ Absorption field ~ ·
Foundation '7 t
Water main/service line ~ O ~ .F
72-026 (Rev. 7/91) Front CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE
C, LIFT STATION
Date installed
Size in gallons
Vent (Y/N)
High water alarm level
Meets MOA electrical code~
SE~FROM LIFT STATION TO:
Well on lot On adjacent lots
Manufacturer
Manhole/Access (Y/N)
"Pump on" level at ~ "Pump off" level at
~ Cycles tested
Surface water
D. ABSORPTION FIELD DATA
Date installed ~] - \
Length ~ ~'"'~ * Width
Total absorption area
Depression over field (Y~)
Resu It.~fail)
Peroxide treatment (past 12 months) (Y~
Soil rating
Gravel thickness '2..~--
Cleanouts present(~,,I)
Date of adequacy test
for ~"A ¢--6-6~
System type
Total depth
bedrooms
f,.~ o ,,~ ¢.... I/_.. ~l o i~,( ,,_( If yes, give date ~'~/,dr.
SEPARATION DISTANCE FROM ABSORPTION FIELD TO:
Well on lot '~'~'c~ '-'~' k'~ ,~"-¢O'n ad'jacent I°ts~¢-¢r..-¢, ¢~ I-~'/''" Property line
To building foundation ~;> ~'~,~ ¢/~/~- To existing or abandoned system on lot
On adjacent lots ~z-'~~' .Cutbank ,.3,'~1~ Water main/service line
Surface water ~,c) ¢) ~ Driveway, parking/vehicle storage area I O\
Curtain drain
E. ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION
I certify that I have checked, verified, or conformed to all MOA and HAA guidelines in effect on the date of this inspect!on.
S & S ENGIN~t'~ NG
17034 Eagle l~ivor Loop Roal~ NO, 2~
Signature
Engineer's Name
Date
HAA Fee $
Date of Payment
Receipt Number ¢?.~/¢(~i~1
72-026 (Rev. 3/91)Back MOA 21
Waiver Fee: $
Date of Payment
Receipt Number
800 E. DIMOND BLVD., SUITE 3-470
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99515
WALTER J. HICKEL, GOVERNOR
(907) 349-7755
Mr. Ray Shafer
S. & S Engineering
17034 Eagle River Loop, Suite 204
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
SUBJECT: Northwoods Subdivision
Class "A" Public Water System, PWSID 213001
November 4, 1992
Dear Mr. Shafer:
I have completed a review of this office's files concerning the monitoring status of the
above-referenced Class "A" Public Water System and found the following:
The last satisfactory Total Coliform Bacteria Sample results was submitted
t~_ this Department on. October 1, 1992. This does mec. t thC ,- ',~ ..... _ ~ c.~
18 AAC 80.200(a), of the State Drinking Water Regulations.
The last inorganic Chemical Contaminants Sample results were submitted
to this Department on April 21, 1992. This does meet the provisions of 18
AAC 80.200(a), of the State Drinking Water Regulations.
The last RadioactiVe Contaminants Sample results were submitted to the
Department on July 1, 1992. This does meet the provisions of 18 AAC
80.200(a), State Drinking Water Regulations.
The last Organic Chemical Contaminants/Volatile Organic Chemicals were
submitted to this Department on June 2, 1992. This does meet the
provisions of 18 AAC 80.200(a), State Drinking Water Regulations.
Issuance of this letter does not implY that the above-referenced Class "A" Public Water
System is in compliance.with other provisions of the State Drinking Regulations.
If you have any questions on the above information, please do not hesitate to contact this
office at 349-7755.
Sincerely,
Michael Lu
Environmental Eng. Asst. II
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MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
MEMORANDUM
DATE
TO:
FROM:
March 18, 1993
Scott Wetzel Services, Inc.
John Smith, P.E., Program Manager, On-site Servicesj~cr~'~-r
SUBJECT: Claim Against the Municipality of Anchorage
File No. 22700 - Lot 3, Block 29, Northwoods Subdivision
In response to your request for backup information regarding the
subject claim, the following information is provided:
Background and History
Lot 29, Block 3 North Woods Subdivision: Permit #810556 dated
June 18, 1981 issued by the Municipality of Anchorage permitted
design was for a wide drainfield total depth 4.0', 5' wide, 123'
long, 2.5' gravel depth. The above permitted design was based
on a soil test dated June 16, 1981 which showed a silt and
gravel soil from 1.0' to 7.0'. Groundwater was monitored at a
depth of 7 Ft.
On December 16, 1992, the property owner, Mr. Bruce Landry,
applied for a Health Authority Approval certificate. The
application was reviewed by this department and a conditional
approval was issued on December 23, 1992. The conditional
approval required that a groundwater monitoring tube be
installed adjacent to the system to verify a vertical separation
of 4 Ft. between the bottom of the system and any groundwater
table.
As part of the Health Authority Approval process, a system
adequacy test was performed by S & S Engineering on December 15,
1992. Before the adequacy test, there was 15.5 inches of water
in the drainfield, during the test there was 22.5 inches of
water in the field and after the test, there was 18.5 inches of
water in the field. It should be noted that there is 30 inches
of gravel in the absorption field. The engineer was asked to
provide a written statement attesting to the fact that the
system did not encroach on the groundwater table. The engineer
has declined to provide such a statement.
Scott Wetzel Services, Inc.
March 18, 1993
Page 2
Groundwater Data from Adjacent Lots
Lot 27 Block 3: Two lots to the east of Lot 29, Block 3. The
leachfield was upgraded on June 3, 1991 due to the encroachment
of groundwater into the original leachfleld. A soil test taken
on September 26, 1990 showed groundwater to be at 9 feet after 7
days of monitoring.
Lot 30 Block 3: The adjacent lot to the west of Lot 29, Block 3
the leachfield was upgraded on February 8, 1987 due to the
encroachment of groundwater into the original leachfield. A
soil test taken on April 28, 1987 showed groundwater to be at
3.0 feet after 7 days of monitoring.
Lot 31 Block 3: Two lots to the west of Lot 29, Block 3. The
leachfield was upgraded on April 20, 1987 due to the
encroachment of groundwater into the original leachfield. A
soil test taken on April 4, 1987 showed groundwater to be 4.5
feet after 7 days of monitoring.
Lot 12 Block 3: The adjacent lot to the north of Lot 29, Block
3. The leachfield was upgraded on September 28, '1990 due to the
encroachment of groundwater into the original leachfield. A
soil test taken on May 5, 1992 showed groundwater to be at 3.75
feet after 9 days of monitoring.
Reference to Anchorage Municipal Code
AMC 15.65.060.2(b) states that a subsurface disposal field may
not be located where the water table during any season of the
year will be within four feet of the bottom of the absorption
area.
Based on the reported 4.5 Ft. depth of the existing system,
and the presence of a groundwater table depth of between 3
and 5 feet on adjacent lots there is sufficient reason to
suspect that the subject systems does not have the required
4 Ft. vertical separation to the groundwater table.
AMC 15.05.160.C states that the department shall issue a Health
Authority Certificate if the department finds that information
provided by an engineer demonstrates that the system for which
the certificate is sought conforms to all applicable portions of
the Anchorage Municipal Code.
Scott Wetzel Services, Inc.
March 18, 1993
Page 3
The department has found that the information provided by S
& S Engineering does not support or demonstrate that the
system conforms to all applicable portions of the Anchorage
Municipal Code. Therefore an unconditional Health Authority
Certificate could not be issued.
AMC 15.05.160.E states that all test procedures used to collect
the information necessary to meet the requirements for a Health
Authority Certificate shall be approved by the department.
In order to satisfactorily support and demonstrate that the
system conforms to all code requirements, the department has
approved the installation of a groundwater monitoring tube
as the most reliable and cost effective method to confirm
that the bottom of the system is 4 ft. above the groundwater
table.
Summary and Conclusion
There is significant evidence which supports the department's
concern that groundwater encroachment may be a p~oblem at the
existing leachfield on Lot 29, Block 3 North Woods Subdivision.
Therefore the department has acted correctly and in accordance
with municipal code in requiring that groundwater be monitored
prior to issuance of an unconditional Health Authority Approval.
The engineer, S & S Engineering, has declined to provide a
statement attesting to the fact that the system does not
encroach on the groundwater table.'
It should also be noted that the claimant purchased the subject
property on a "where is as is" agreement. At the time Mr.
Landry purchased the property he elected not to have the on-site
wastewater system approved by this department. Had Mr. Landry
availed himself of the Health Authority Approval process, any
groundwater encroachment problems would have been resolved prior
to his purchase of the property.
Based on the above review and analysis it is our opinion that
the subject claim is without merit.
If you have any questions please contact our office at 343-4744.
SCOT]' WETZEL SERVICES, INC.
3000 "C" STREET SUITE 110
ANCHORAGE AK 99503-3914 561-1725
FAX#562-6595
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Oept. Health & Human Services
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE MUNICIPAL USE ONLY
NOTICE OF CLAIM
AGAINST: [] Municipality of Anchorage
NOTE: This form should be filled out in as much delail as possible to assist the Municipalily in evalualing your claim and upon
completion is should be filed wilh the Risk Management. 632 W. 6th Avenue. P.O. Sox 196650. Anchorage. Alaska
99519-64550. within two years after the date of the occurence of injury or damage.
I, the undersigned, do hereby submit, under oath to the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska, this Notice of Claim for damages to my
person or property. I do hereby intend to hold the Municipality liable for such damages claimed herein.
I, PERSON OR PERSONS MAKING CLAIM
Home'Address ~ 8, '?.~5 I,~c. IJ~tP3c6~5 ~-I,JE , C.~~v~l:4~, AP-. c~)5e"7 I Mailing ~.ddress
II. DATE, TIME. PLACE OF INJURY OR DAMAGE
Date (.Mo., Day, Year)
If Vehicle (Year, ~ake. ~o~el and License No.)
Dep~, ,Municipal Empl~ .
V, INJURED PERSON~ERSONS {Use a, achment if additional space is n~aq
1) Name Age 2) Name Age
Addr~ Telephone Addr~ Telephone
Occupation I Employ~ By Occupation I Employ~ By
Pemon's I~ation when injur~ Pemon's I~ation when injur~
Pemon's a~ivi~ when injur~ Pemon's activi~ when injur~
How did inju~ ~cu~ How did in~u~ ~cu~
VI. AMOU C IMED (Pleasea.ach an timateorite izationofthedamagescl )T L
VII. DESCRI~ON (Nature and e~ent of in~u~ or dama~. Please descfi~ in detail.)
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VIII. MANNER OF OCCURRENCE OF INJURY OR DAMAGES (Please explain in de~il'wbat happened and why the MunicipaliW is liable. Use
aUachment if additional space is n~e~a~,)
Tom Fink,
Mayor
] unicipality of Anchorage
Department of Health and Human Services
825 "L" Street
P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650
April 23, 1993
The Honorable Ted Stevens
United States Senator
222 West 7th Avenue, #2
Anchorage, AK 99513
Dear Senator Stevens:
Dr. Baker passed your letter of April 5 regarding Mr. Landry's
septic system on to me for response since these systems are
handled under another program in this division.
Our On-site Services Program was not able to issue Mr. Landry an
unconditional Health Authority Approval (HAA) as there is good
evidence to suggest that his present septic system does not meet
minimum vertical separation distance to groundwater. State and
municipal regulations require a 4 foot minimum separation
between the bottom of the septic absorption field and the
seasonally high water table. Septic systems on lots immediately
to the north, east and west of Mr. Landry's lot have had to be
upgraded since 1987 due to the water table encroachment
problem. I have personally talked to Mr. Landry's engineer (as
have members of the On-site Services staff) and asked him to
provide a written statement attesting to the fact that the
septic system did not encroach on the groundwater table. The
engineer has declined to provide such a statement. There is
little choice at this point except to have Mr. Landry install a
water monitoring tube near his system to confirm the depth to
groundwater. We advised Mr. Landry that we would approve a
conditional HAA subject to this installation and any necessary
resulting action required, but he has declined that approach.
It is our understanding that Mr. Landry purchased his lot under
an "as is where is" agreement. Our office would not have any
knowledge that such a sale was taking place; however, if Mr.
Landry had availed himself of the HAA process and available
information in our property files, the potential groundwater
problem could have been resolved prior to his purchase.
I have not provided all the detail of this situation, but this
is the basic picture. Please advise if you desire more details.
Sincerely,
Lee~Brownlng, P~E~_.~Manage
Environmental Servi~es Division
ROBERT C. BYRD. WEST VIRGINIA, CHAIRMAN
OANIEI K. INOUYE, HAWAII MARK O. HATEIELD. OREGON
ERNEST F, HOLLINGS. SOUTH CAROLINA TED STEVENS, ALASKA
' * J. BENNETT JOHNSTON, LOUISIANA
PATRICK J. LEAHY, VERMONT
THAD COCHRAN, MISSISSIPPI
ALFONSE M, O'AMATO, NEW YORK
ARLEN SPECTER, PENNSYLVANIA
PETE V. OOMENICL NEW MEXICO
DON NICKLE$. OKLAHOMA
PHIL GRAMM, TEXAS
CHRISTOPHER S. BOND. MISSOURI
SLADE GORTON, WASHINGTON
MITCH McCONNELL, KENTUCKY
CONNIE MACK, FLORIOA
CONRAD BURNS, MONTANA
JAMES H, ENGLISH, STAFF DIRECTOR
KEITH KENNEOY, MINORITY STAFF OIRECTOR
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COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
WASHINGTON, DC 20510-6025
April 5, 1993
MUNIC!~ALITY OF ANCHORAGE
ENVIkONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
. ! '.". 0 7 199
RECEIVED
Dr. Bob Baker
Environmental Sanitation Supervisor
Department of Health & Human Services
Municipality of Anchorage
825 L Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Dear Dr. Baker:
Enclosed is a copy of a letter my office received from Bruce
P. Landry regarding difficulties he is having with the sale of his
home because his septic system failed to pass inspection.
I would appreciate it if you would look into this matter and
provide me with any information that responds to this situation.
Please respond directly to my office at 222 West 7th Avenue, #2,
Anchorage, Alaska 99513.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
With best wishes,
Cordially,
United States Senator
Enclosure
30 MAR 9~
1000 8. Woodlawn/104
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 652-9429
Dear Senator Stevens:
Enclosed you ~vill find a letter sent of the Municipality of 'Anchorage's claims section.
Due to a decision by Department of Health and Human Service's, I lost the sale of my
home, necessitated by a Permanent Change of Station, of which you are aware. Many
incottsistencies occurred during my attempted sale of my property, through Heritage Real
Estate. I Ibund out two ~veeks prior to the iinal closing date that DHHS, would not pass
my homes septic system, due to the possibility of my system being within 10 feet of ground
water, which varies throughout the year in .Alaska, a fact that I am sure you are aware
They required me to escrow 150% of the cost of raising my septic system,, which would
have cost me $15,000.00. This was bad, but had I known that the municipality was aware
of a water encroachment problem, which according to DHHS official Lee Browning, they
had prior 'knowledge, due to testing in the area appro.'ximately 7 years ago, why were the
residents of Northwoods Subdivision not notified--either by individual notification or
by public notice. I asked Nh'. Browning if they had conducted either and he stated that
all residents should have known about this, due to thc tests. I did not. I assumed the
property in good faith from CMSgt Robert Delong, Legally I should not have been
allowed to assume the property-au AHIrC/VA guaranteed home--I am not a Vietnam
Era Veteran, but due to an error bv National Bank of Alaska and a La,wet hired by
CMSgt Delong, I was allowed to assume the loan, and would have remained in the
home nntil retirement if the USAF had allowed me to. Mr. Delong stated that all tests
as rcquked were conducted at the time he purchased the home, 31 May 1985, and that the
complete system was adequate and he had never had a problem. I asked Mr. Browning if
the Muhicipality (Dill-IS) had approved the initial installation, and he stated it was
required, but in the late 70's and early 80's the inspections were not always done properly
due to the rapid constructiona'expansion during the oil boom. I asked into the liability of the
original engineer and the Municipality and was told that they were exempt ti'om claims due
to inspecfion--A techn/cnl advantage as to their requh'ement for a licensed engineer
required on all sales to approve/disapprove the septic system--and the reason behind the
disclaimer printed on the bottom of their form. "DH}IS will act solely on the approval
ora licensed engineer in the state of Alaska, and only utilize information from said
engineer. S& S Engineerin~ ,an EaSe River finn, conducted ,'md passed my home
utilizing the standard means, with no additional rcqukemcnts. I asked Mr. Browning why
had Dill-IS utilized other data when the disclaimer statement invalidated the practice, and
again was stone,vailed with thc--exempt Ii'om claims statement. I am now faced with a
Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure or a Bankruptcy. Neither perspective is appealing to me and
request whatever assistance your office may provide prior to my fding.
Sincerely yours,
29 Mar 93
Bruce P. Landry
1000 S. Woodlawn/104
Wichita, Ks. 67218
(316) 652-9429
Risk Management Office
632 W. 6th Avenue
PO Box 196650
,anchorage, AK. 99519-6650
Dear Sir:
I am writing in regards to the failed sale of my home in January of tlgs year. There
were a number of things unsettling about the incident, not the least of which were highly
paid public and private individuals, who received payments, for little or no services
rendered.
I should start with a brief description of the situation. I placed my home located at
Block #3, Lot 29, Northwoods Subdivision,. on the market ear.ly in October. An offer to
purchase was received a week later, and the supposedly necessary, but cos. t~, real estate
requirements ensued. The home required an/inspection by a licensed engineering firm to
conlirm the adequacy of the water supply and lhe septic system, an appraisal, and four
minor repairs from an independent housing inspector hired by the perspective buyer. The
total for these serxices and repairs was approximately $2,000.00. Xx, qaich I accepted as fair
real estate practices, ffsuch an enterprise exists. On appro.-dmately 27 Dec 92, I learned
from my Realtor, Roll Milton, of Heritage Real Estate Corporation, (907) 694-4994, that
there was a possible problem with my septic system, and that he was in contact with
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), a MunicipaliB' of :Anchorage
Inspection office. After numerous day's ofconferr/ng with DI-H--IS and attempting to get S
& S Engineering, the company that conducted the site irrspection on my home, to get
together, and either come to a mutual agreement or to come up with a possible alternative,
I ~vas contacted and not/fled [ had lost the perspective buyers. I at this time had 2 weeks
remaining on my tour of duty in .Alaska. I am a member of the military and was being
reassigned to Kansas. The week prior to my departure I received a copy of the real estate
paperwork, and clearly DHI-IS had disregarded a statement on the bottom of their own
certificate statin~ they would only accept inspections from licensed eng/rleers in their
assessments of systems. This would have even been accepta~ble if they would take
responsibility t'or their actions, but no, their first statement to me was they were
exempt from liability for inspections due to their Municipality status. This is the
same ofrice that is trying to get additional septic inspectors, and requesting
homeowners in the Chugiak/Eagle River area to pay au annual l'ee---No Thank You.
The stipulation handed down by DHHS, required me to escrow 150% of the cost of
installing a new septic system, which would require testing in thc May-Aug 93, time fi'amc
to ensmx: a minimum of i0 foot separation bet~veen ground ~vater and the septic system.
Only a tbol would have allowed the system to go in the ground in 1981 without such
separation. Both the original engineer who designed the homes system and DH3IS
had approved the current system. I asked into their liability for allowing the current
system to be placed in the present manner and was notified that the late 1970's and early
1980's was a real estate boom time and that numerous homes were granted approval, with
the possibilities of improper or no inspections. But that since they were immune from
liability for inspections, it was a mute point.****NOT FOR
I spoke to Lee Browning, and the supervisor of Robby Robinson--who stated Robby had
personally inspected my system--A fact I question with a 1/3 Chow/Shepard/Wolf standing
in my yard. To date No One has ever approached that dog, and truly doubt that Mr.
Robinson would have. I am currently trying to get refinanced to prevent the total loss of
the home, but since I have not made a full house payment since my departure on 1
February., it is extremely doubtful I will get it.
Since the City and the Real Estate Professionals are implicated in this situation I am
hereby gMng you notice that a copy of this letter along with my documentation will be sent
to Senators Stevens/Murkowski, Representative Young, the Dally News, ACLU, the BBB,
and a number of other agencies unless, I receive a written reply ~vithin 5 days, on my
liability claim.
Sincerely yours,
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
MEMORANDUM
DATE~
TO:
FROM:
March 18, 1993
Scott Wetzel Services, Inc.
John Smith, P.E., Program Manager, On-site Servicesj~c~'~-r
SUBJECT: Claim Against the Municipality of Anchorage
File No. 22700 - Lot 3, Block 29, Northwoods Subdivision
In response to your request for backup information regarding the
subject claim, the following information is provided:
Background and History
Lot 29, Block 3 North Woods Subdivision: Permit #810556 dated
June 18, 1981 issued by the Municipality of Anchorage permitted
design was for a wide drainfield total depth 4.0', 5' wide, 123'
long, 2.5' gravel depth. The above permitted design was based
on a soil test dated June 16, 1981 which showed a silt and
gravel soil from 1.0' to 7.0' Groundwater was monitored at a
depth of 7 Ft.
On December 16, 1992, the property owner, Mr. Bruce Landry,
applied for a Health Authority Approval certificate. The
application was reviewed by this department and a conditional
approval was issued on December 23, 1992. The conditional
approval required that a groundwater monitoring tube be
installed adjacent to the system to verify a vertical separation
of 4 Ft. between the bottom of the system and any groundwater
table.
As part of the Health Authority Approval process, a system
adequacy test was performed by S & S Engineering on December 15,
1992. Before the adequacy test, %here was 15.5 inches of water
in the drainfield, during the test there was 22.5 inches of
water in the field and after the test, there was 18.5 inches of
water in %he field. It should be noted that there is 30 inches
of gravel in the absorption field. The engineer was asked %o
provide a written statement attesting to the fact that the
system did not encroach on the groundwater table. The engineer
has declined to provide such a statement.
Scott Wetzel Services, Inc.
March 18, 1993
Page 2
Groundwater Data from Adjacent Lots
LOt 27 Block 3: Two lots to the east of Lot 29, Block 3. The'
leachfield was upgraded on June 3, 1991 due to the encroachment
of groundwater into the original leachfield. A soil test taken
on September 26, 1990 showed groundwater to be at 9 feet after 7
days of monitoring.
LOt 30 Block 3: The adjacent lot to the west of Lot 29, Block 3
the leachfield was upgraded on February 8, 1987 due to the
encroachment of groundwater into the original leachfield. A
soil test taken on April 28, 1987 showed groundwater to be at
3.0 feet after 7 days of monitoring.
LOt 31 Block 3: Two lots to the west of Lot 29, Block 3. The
leachfield was upgraded on April 20, 1987 due to the
encroachment of groundwater into the original leachfield. A
soil test taken on April 4, 1987 showed groundwater to be 4.5
feet after 7 days of monitoring.
Lot 12 Block 3: The adjacent lot to the north of Lot 29, Block
3. The leachfield was upgraded on September 28, 't990 due to the
encroachment of groundwater into the original leachfield. A
soil test taken on May 5, 1992 showed groundwater to be at 3.75
feet after 9 days of monitoring.
Reference to Anchoraue Municipal Code
AMC 15.65.060.2(b) states that a subsurface disposal field may
not be located where the water table during any season of the
year will be within four feet of the bottom of the absorption
area.
Based on the reported 4.5 Ft. depth of the existing system,
and the presence of a groundwater table depth of between 3
and 5 feet on adjacent lots there is sufficient reason to
suspect that the subject systems does not have the required
4 Ft. vertical separation to the groundwater table.
AMC 15.05.160.C states that the department shall issue a Health
Authority Certificate if the department finds that information
provided by an engineer demonstrates that the system for which
the certificate is sought conforms to all applicable portions of
the Anchorage Municipal Code.
Scott Wetzel Services, Inc.
March 18, 1993
Page 3
The department has found that the information provided by S
& S Engineering does not support or demonstrate that the
system conforms to all applicable portions of the Anchorage
Municipal Code. Therefore an unconditional Health Authority
Certificate could not be issued.
AMC 15.05.160.E states that all test procedures used to collect
the information necessary to meet the requirements for a Health
Authority Certificate shall be approved by the department.
In order to satisfactorily support and demonstrate that the
system conforms to all code requirements, the department has
approved the installation of a groundwater monitoring tube
as the most reliable and cost effective method to confirm
that the bottom of the system is 4 ft. above the groundwater
table.
Summary and Conclusion
There is significant evidence which supports the department's
concern that groundwater encroachment may be a p~oblem at the
exishing leachfield on Lot 29, Block 3 North Woods Subdivision.
Therefore the department has acted correctly and in accordance
with municipal code in requiring that groundwater be monitored
prior to issuance of an unconditional Health Authority Approval.
The engineer, S & S Engineering, has declined to provide a
statement attesting to the fact that the system does not
encroach on the groundwater table.'
It should also be noted that the claimant purchased the subject
property on a "where is as is" agreement. At the time Mr.
Landry purchased the property he elected not to have the on-site
wastewater system approved by this department. Had Mr. Landry
availed himself of the Health Authority Approval process, any
groundwater encroachment problems would have been resolved prior
to his purchase of the property.
Based on the above review and analysis it is our opinion that
the subject claim is without merit.
If you have any questions please contact our office at 343-4744.
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(e) Real Estate Co. & Agent
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(b) Applicants
Applicants Address
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2. T~o~e_o~ Residence
~Iumber of Bedrooms
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Water
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Department of Enviro~ental Cov~e?zation
Sewage Dis p_o s a:l~
Note: If community well system, muse have
Department of Enviro~nen~al Con:er~:ation
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