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REQUEST FOR REVIEW COMMENTS
SPECIAL PERMIT
DATEN 'L`-.'.., :.
TO: { ) BUILDING INSPECTOR { } CONSERVATION COMMISSION
( ) CITY ENGINEER { ) Other:
G4 BOARD OF REALTH
Attached please find the application referenced below. The Planning Board re-
quests that you review this application, relative to Section VII of of the
Zoning Ordinance. We would appreciate your completing the form below and
returning it to us. Notice of the public hearing for this application will
be forwarded to you.
_WETLANDS AND FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICTS { ) SITE PLAN' REVIEW
( ) CLUSTER DEVELOP?BENT ( } BUSINESS PARK DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
( )
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
-?PLICANT:
PROJECT NAME & ADDRESS:
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CONTACT PERSONS AND PHONE:
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DUE BY:
(Failure to comment w'ith'in 35 days Shall be deemd lack of oppositions. )
( ) Concur with propcsal (Explain on reverse side)
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( ) Need more information. (Explain on reverse side)
L ) Cannot concur with proposal (Explain on reverse side)
(. ). Comments incluced
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CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF HEALTH
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
ROBERT E. BLENKHORN 9 NORTH STREET
HEALTH AGENT
(617) 741-1800 February 12, 1987 _
TO: Mr. Robert D. Farley, Architect.
16 Park.Street, Danvers, Ma 01923
FROM: Robert E. Blenkhorn, C.H.O.
Health Agent
RE: 14 Cherry Hill Avenue Rear, Salem, Ma 01970 * Special Permit * for
Wetlands & Flood Hazard Districts. (Robert D. Farley., Architect)
As discussed during the Board of Health Meeting held on February 10, 1987
the applicant will submit to the following specifications:
1. The design proposal concur with the City Engineering Department and City
Plumbing Inspector for utility tie-ins for drinking water, sanitary waste
(sewage), gas lines, and/or other utility .service.
1A. Measures be taken to assure that the extension of the drinking water lines
does not create a negative or low pressure situation.
2. Prior to drinking water service being put into service it be tested for
pressure and bacteria by a certified laboratory and the results submitted
to the Planning and Health Departments in writing.
3. Employ an acceptable method for containment and removal of all construction
debris, vegetation waste, and any unacceptable excavation meterial (hazardous
waste) from site during construction.
3A. Submit results of any 21E tests (i.e., hazardous waste) to the Health and
Planning Departments in writing.
4. Employ an acceptable method for dust and street cleaning control during site
construction. and submit copy of method utilized to the Health and Planning
Departments in writing.
5. Prior to site start-up and also during site construction employ a licensed pest
control firm for site evaluation and service with a copy of the service
program sent to the Planning and Health Departments.
1 EM HEALTH DEPARTMENT
J North Street
jalem, MA 01970
February 12, 1987 Page 2
6. Employ an acceptable method of cleaning and maintaining on-site catch basins .
7. The final surface be graded so as to prevent any blockage or stagnant matter,
water, or organic growth which could create offensive conditions and/or odors.
8. All back filling be done in accordance with good engineering practices to
prevent future damage to all underground utilities.
9. Employ an acceptable method or means for the holding and disposal of trash
(rubbish) after site development with a copy of this method sent to the Health
and Planning Departments in writing.
10. Measures be taken to assure that air pollution due to odors and noise does not
occur during and after site construction.
FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH
RO ERT E. BLENKHORN, C.H.O.
Health Agent
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raw; ROBERT D. FARLEY
ARCHITECT
February 12, 1987 _
City of Salem
Health Department EIE13,F DEPT.
Board of Health
Salem, MA. 01970
Re: Cherry Hill Realty Trust, Proposed New Medical
Building at 14 Cherry Hill Ave. Rear.
Att: Robert E. Blenkhorn, Health Agent
Gentlemen:
At the Board of Health meeting of 2/10/87 the question
was raised relative to proposed trash removal for the
new building. All dry trash such as paper, cartons
etc. will be held within the building and disposed
of periodically by a private disposal company.
All medical trash such as syringes etc. will be
held within the building in sealed containers and
disposed of by a private company that specializes
in disposing this type of material .
There will be no other waste that is considered
hazar dous from this building. There will be no
dumpster or open storage of trash on the site.
All other applicable items listed in your recommended
comments will be complied with in full .
If you have any further questions please do not
hesitate to call .
Very truly ours,
bert D. Farle , Archi ect
cc City of Salem, Planning Dept.
Allergy Affiliates, Inc.
16 PARK STREET, DANVERS, MA 01973, TELEPHONE: 7744039
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
APPLICATION
SPECIAL PERMIT
WETLANDS AND FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICTS FEB 14 II 2i P,sl '87
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Applicant: Robert D. Farley, Architect FIL4
City C ork ~Stamp !E 1:F;ASS,
Address: 16 Park Street, Danvers, MA. 01923
Telephone: (617 ) 774-4039
Owner: Cherry HillRealtyTrust
Address 116 Highland Ave. , Salem, MA. 01970
Location of Property: 14 Cherry Hill Ave. Rear, Salem, MA.
Project Description, Construction of new two story Medical Office
Building and parking area.
I. It has been determined by the Building Inspector that the above property
lies in the following area(s) :
A. Wetlands District
Wetlands ( x ) Buffer Zone ( _x )
B. Flood Hazard District
Zone A ( ) Zone A3 ( ) Zone V3 ( )
II. Information required includes this application and the following additional
information (file one copy of everything with the City Clerk and five
copies with the Planning Board ; all copies must be stamped by the City Clerk) :
A. A site plan at a scale of l" equals 20' prepared by a registered
land surveyor or registered professional engineer and showing at
least the following:
1. Lot lines within which the development is proposed and the tie-
in to the nearest road intersection;
2. The location, boundaries, and dimensions of each lot in question;
3. Two-foot contours of the existing and proposed land surface;
4. Location of existing and proposed structures, water-courses,
drainage and drainage easements, means of access, utilities,
and sewer disposal facilities including leaching fields, if
any. Proposed elevations should be noted.
5. Boundaries of all districts, areas and zones as noted in
Section I..
B. In the Wetlands District, a determination by a qualified engineer
of the seasonal high water table, performed during the last two
weeks of March or the first three weeks of April. A minimum of
two percolation tests for each leaching area shall be performed.
C. In cases of flood-proofing or pile construction, certification
by a registered professional engineer or architect as to the
elevation of flood-proofing measures and as to compliance with the
applicable sections of the Massachusetts State Building Code
concerned with flood depths, pressures, velocities, impact and
uplift forces, and other factors associated with the base flood.
Where specific methods or techniques have been previously certi-
fied, the Planning Board may waive this requirement.
D. A list of Federal, State, and other local permits required by the
applicant. DEQE, City of Salem Conservation Commission,
Planning Board and Building Permit.
E. Descriptions relative to all conditions applicable in Section III
below.
III. Conditions (Complete those sections indicated (x) by the Building Inspector)
In the Wetlands and Flood Hazard Districts no structure or building,
including pipes and wells, shall be erected, constructed, substantially
improved, enlarged, or otherwise created or moved; no area shall be
paved; no earth or other material shall be stored, dumped, used as
fill, excavated, or transferred; and no sediment shall be caused to
be discharged from or onto a wetland, unless all the following condi-
tions are found to exist as part of the granting of a Special Permit by
the Planning Board (Use additional pages if necessary) :
A. All Districts:
(X) 1. The proposed use will comply in all respects to the uses and
provisions of the underlying District in which the land is
located. Yes x No
(X) 2. There is adequate convenience and safety of vehicular and pedes-
trian movement within the site, and in relation to adjacent
streets and property, particularly in the event of flooding
of the lot(s) or adjacent lot(s) caused by either overspill
from water bodies or high runoff.
The present site is approximately 13 feet above the
wetland area. A 36" existing concrete pipe located
below the site at the wetland level transmits the
water under Highland Ave. Catch basins in the parking
lot will drain d; rently ;4n the nverlyinq essshed
stone fill as the present parking lot does.
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(X) '3. . Utilities, including gas, electrictity, fuel, water, and
sewage disposal, shall be located and constructed so as to
protect against breaking, leaking, shortcircuiting, grounding
or igniting or any other damage due to flooding. (Provide
details)
All utilities including water, sanitary and gas
are presently stubed in from Hyghland Avenue
to the property line and capped off for futures
connections. Electricity will be run underground
from the existing pole off site to the building.
(X) 4. The cumulative effect of the proposed development or use, when
combined with all other existing and anticipated development
and uses will not obstruct or divert flood flow; substantially
reduce natural flood-water storage capacity in the local
drainage area; destroy valuable habitat for wildlife including
fisheries or shellfisheries; adversely affect groundwater
resources or increase storm water run-off velocity so that
water levels on other land are substantially raised or the
danger from flooding increased.
N.A.
B. Wetlands District:
( ) 1. The proposed development or use shall not include the storage
of salt, chemicals, petroleum products or other conta ninating
substances or discharge of any polluting liquids or materials
into streams, brooks or wetlands. (The polluting effects of
substances on the Wetlands are to be gauged by the "Rules and
Regulations for the Establishment of Minimum Water Quality
Standards and for the Protection of the Quality and Value of
Water Resources" of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. )
N.A.
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( ) 2. The floor level of areas to be occupied by human beings as
living or work space shall be four (4) feet or more above
the seasonal high water table.
New floor to be 13 feet above present wetlanA Ale., _
( ) 3. If the basement floor level is below the seasonal high water
table and affords the possibility of human occupancy at some
future date, although not originally intended, adequate
perimeter drainage and foundation shall be installed to with-
stand the effect of pressure and seepage. Furnace and utilities
are to be protected from the effects of leaching. (Provide details)
Applies ( ) Does not Apply ( x )
( ) 4. If the lot is to be served by an on lot septic system, the
leaching area designed for use, as well as a reserved area
for future expansion or total future use, shall be plotted with
dimensions on the site plan, and the leaching areas shall not
be constructed where the seasonal high water table is less
than 4 feet below the bottom of the leaching areas.
Applies ( ) See site plan
Does not apply ( x )
C. Flood Hazard District (all zones) :
( ) 1. The floor of the basement, or if none, the lowest floor of
new construction or substantial improvement of structures for
residential uses shall be at or above the 100 year flood level.
N.A.
( ) 2. The floor of the basement, or if none, the lowest floor of
new construction or substantial improvement of structures for non-
residential uses shall be at or above the 100 year flood level
or the structures shall be flood-proofed to that level in
compliance with the applicable requirements of the Massachusetts
State Building Code. Flood-proofing measures shall insure
that the structure is watertight and that structural components
have the capability of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic
loads and the effects of bouyancy.
N.A.
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D. Flood Hazard District, Coastal High Hazard Area (Zone V3) :
( ) 1. New structures or substantial improvements shall be located
landward of the reach of Mean High Tide.
N.A.
( ) 2. New structures or substantial improvements shall be elevated
on adequately anchored pilings or columns, and securely
anchored to such pilings or columns so that the lowest
portion of the structural members of the lowest floor (ex-
cluding the pilings or columns) is elevated to or above the 100
year flood level.. Space below the lowest floor shall be free
of fixed obstruction. (Provide details)
N.A.
( ) 3.. The support of new structures or substantial improvements shall
not be, in whole or in part, by the use of fill. (Provide details)
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IV. Procedure
The Planning Board shall, within 7 days after the filing of this
application, transmit one copy of said application, plans and all other
submitted information to the Inspector of Buildings, City Engineer, Board
of Health and Conservation Commission who may, at their discretion,
investigate the application and report in writing their recommendation
to the Planning Board. The Planning Board shall not take final action
on such application until it has received a report thereon from the
Inspector of Buildings, City Engineer, Board of Health and Conservation
Commission or until thirty-five (35) days have elapsed after dis-
tribution of such application without a submission of a report. The
Planning Board Shall hold a Public Hearing on said application as soon
as possible after receiving the above reports, in accordance with
Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws. The Planning Board
shall notify the applicant in writing of its decision on the special
permit. The decision shall document the proposed development or use
and the grounds for granting or refusing the special permit. The
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Planning Board may, as a condition of approval, require that the appli-
cant give effective notice to prospective purchasers, by signs or
!, by recording the special permit at the Registry of Deeds, of the wet-
land or flood hazard conditions associated with said premises and the
steps undertaken by the petitioner or his successor in title to
alleviate the effects of same.
Signed
Title Architect
Date 2/2/87
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CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF HEALTH
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
ROBERT E. BLENKHORN _ 9 NORTH STREET
HEALTH AGENT
(617) 741-1800 February 12, 1987
TO: Mr. Robert D. Farley, Architect-
16 Park Street, Danvers, Ma 01923
FROM: Robert E. Blenkhorn, C.H.O.
Health Agent
RE: 14 Cherry Hill Avenue Rear, Salem, Ma 01970 * Special Permit * for
Wetlands & Flood Hazard Districts. (Robert D. Farley., Architect)
As discussed during the Board of Health Meeting held on February 10, 1987
the applicant will submit to the following specifications:
1. The design proposal concur with the City Engineering Department and City
Plumbing Inspector for utility tie-ins for drinking water, sanitary waste
(sewage) , gas lines, and/or other utility .service.
IA. Measures be taken to assure that the extension;, of the drinking water lines
does not create a negative or low pressure situation.
2. Prior to drinking water service being put into service it be tested for
pressure and bacteria by a certified laboratory and the results submitted
to the Planning and Health Departments in writing.
3. Employ an .acceptable method for containment and removal of all construction
debris, vegetation waste, and any unacceptable excavation meterial (hazardous
waste) from site during construction.
3A. Submit results of any 21E tests (i.e., hazardous waste) to the Health and
Planning Departments in writing.
4. Employ an acceptable method for dust and street cleaning control during site
constructionand submit copy of method utilized to the Health and Planning
Departments in writing.
5. Prior to site start-up and also during site construction employ a licensed pest
control firm for site evaluation and service with a copy of the service
program sent to the Planning and Health Departments.
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'I. ." ,t� ,`e SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT
v , 0q i i 9 North Street
�N Salem, MA 01970
February 12, 1987 Page 2
6. Employ an acceptable method of cleaning and maintaining on-site catch basins.
7. The final surface be graded so as to prevent any.blockage or stagnant matter,
water, or organic growth which could create offensive conditions and/or odors .
8. All back filling be done in accordance with good engineering practices to
prevent future damage to all underground utilities.
9. Employ an acceptable method or means for the holding and disposal of trash
(rubbish) after site development with a copy of this method sent to the Health
and Planning Departments in writing.
10. Measures be taken to assure that air pollution due to odors and noise does not
occur during and after site construction.
FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH
RO ERT E. BLENKHORN, C.H.O.
Health Agent
REB/b
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CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF HEALTH
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
ROBERT E. BLENNHORN 9 NORTH STREET
HEALTH AGENT
cern 741.1800 February 12, 1987
TO: Beth Debski, Planning Aide
Planning Department
FROM: Robert E. Blenkhorn, C.H.O.
Health Agent
RE: 14 Cherry Hill Avenue,Rear, Salem, Ma 01970 *Special. Permit* for
Wetlands and Flood Hazard Districts (Robert D. .Farley, Architect
16 Park Street, Danvers, Ma 01923)
As discussed during the Board of Health Meeting held on February 10, 1987
the applicant will submit to the following specifications:
1. The design propo_Sal concur with the City Engineering Department and City
Plumbing Inspector for utility tie-ins for drinking water, sanitary waste
(sewage) , gas lines, and/or other utility .service.
1A. Measures be taken to assure that the extension t of the drinking water lines
does not create a negative or low pressure situation.
2. Prior to drinking water service being put into service it be tested for
pressure and bacteria by a certified laboratory and the results submitted
to the Planning and Health Departments in writing.
3. Employ an .acceptable method for containment and removal of all construction
debris, vegetation waste, and any unacceptable excavation meterial (hazardous
waste) from site during construction.
3A. Submit results of any 21E tests (i.e., hazardous waste) to the Health and
Planning Departments in writing.
4. Employ an acceptable method for dust and street cleaning control during site
construction and submit copy of method utilized to the Health and Planning
Departments in writing.
5. Prior to site start-up and also during site construction employ a licensed pest
control firm for site evaluation and service with a copy of the service
program sent to the .Planning and Health' Departments.
SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT
q 9 North Street
Salem, MA 01970
February 12, 1987 Page 2
6. Employ an acceptable method of cleaning and maintaining on-site catch basins .
7. The final surface be graded so as to prevent any blockage or stagnant matter,
water, or organic growth which could create offensive conditions and/or odors.
8. All back filling be done in accordance with good engineering practices to
prevent future damage to all underground utilities.
9. Employ an acceptable. method or means for the holding and disposal of trash
(rubbish) after site development with a copy of this method sent to the Health
and Planning Departments in writing.
10. Measures be taken to assure that air pollution due to odors and noise does not
occur during and after site construction.
FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH
ROBERT E. BLENKHORN, C.H.O.
Health ,Agent
REB/b
cc: Beth Debski, Planning Aide
Planning Department