2 CROWDIS STREET - VALLIS, GEORGE - ZBA , 2 Crowdis St. R-1
George Vallis (owner)
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— Lawrence Frej & Constance
� Vallis-Frej (Petitioners)
LAW OFFICES OF
GEORGE P. VALLIS
ONE CHURCH STREET
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
16171 745-0500
GEORGE P.VALLIS
JOHN G.VALLIS
October 28, 1987
Mr . James Hacker , Chairman
City of Salem Board of Appeal
Salem, MA 01970
Re: Application for Variance - 2 Crowdis Street
Petitioners : Lawrence Frej & Constance Vallis-Frej
Dear Mr . Hacker :
Please be advised that the petitioners In the above-captioned
matter wish to withdraw their request for a variance without
prejudice.
Thank you for your cooperatlWR
matter .
I yours ,
VALLIS
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EASTERN LAND SURVEY ASSOCIATES INC.
40 LOWELL STREET
LAND SURVEYS PEABODY,INA.019E 0
LAND COURT
BOUNDARY - 531-8121
SUSUASION
TOPOGRAPHIC April 24, 1984
MORTGAGE
CIVIL ENGINEERING Mr. Richard Sullivan
PERMIT PLANS 138 Highland Ave
ZONING EVALUATION Salem, MA 01970
DRAINAGE RE: F 5215
SANITARY 2 Crowdis Street
DESIGN - Salem, Mass .
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
Please be advised that at your and several
neighbors request we have viewed the above referenced
property in regard to the proposed construction of
a dwelling and conclude the following:
We believe that blasting of the ledge could
have an adverse effect on surface runoff and
groundwater: Two observations were made that
lead us to this conclusion. The first is the
presence of groundwater emanating from fractures
in the exposed ledge out cropping. The second is
embankment erosion in an area that becomes saturated
after a rainfall . According to testimony of adjacent
land owners , several who have lived for many years
in the area, during and after heavy rainfall water
is emitted from the ground and flows down and across
the paving on Crowdis Street to Highland Avenue .
This appears to be the groundwater flow, recharged
by infiltration, running along the surface of the
ledge . This in turn percolates up to the ground
surface causing the said condition .
These observations and conditions indicate the
existance of balanced groundwater activity in the
area. Any disruption to the relationship between
groundwater and the surrounding strata could
adversely affect the balance. The following are
possible effects that blasting could have on the
groundwater level and patterns .
Continued.
Mr . Richard Sullivan - 2 April 24, 1984
1 ) A change in overall topography (due to earthwork or
blasting) could alter the natural patterns of groundwater
runoff and drainage above and below the surface .
2) Concentrations of runoff would be affected by the
development, further complicating any impact.
3) The change in ledge profile , resulting from blasting,
could alter the pattern, velocity and direction of
groundwater flowing over it.
4) Fractures in the ledge due to vibrations and percussion
resulting from blasting could cause new fissures, veins
and cracks to be created, possibly allowing for free
flow of the groundwater toward existing dwe7.19_ngs ,
which at this time are not apparently experiencing
any groundwater problems, either surface or subsurface.
We hope that this report may answer the several questions
you have. If we can be of further service, please do not
hesitate to contact us .
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