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8408_SUBDIVISION RULES AND REGS - AMENDMENTS - LOT GRADING PLANS S(JWI v tlN Ul.� S i Lj 1 o�� g Town of awan� g . 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 ° Q Tel. 413-786-044•" Fax 413-786-9927 C 7 PLANNING BOARD January 24, 2006 cn r7, Recorder of Land Old Court House, Rm. 408 Boston, MA 02108 To Whom It May Concern: Attached please find an amendment to the Agawam Subdivision Rules and Regulations which was approved by the Planning Board on January 19, 2006. Sincerely, Dennis B. Hopkins, Chairman �Gc�j U AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD I DSD/DSD: re cc: HCRD of(dn, Town Clerk File 7 7 L/ 7° {� 1 1_ Town of gawam ;�. Boo 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 o y`1 Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 January 24, 2006 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE COPY OF THE APPROVED CHANGE TO THE SUBDIVISION RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD. APPROVED January 19, 2006 VOTE: 3 YES, 0 NO, 0 ABSTENTIONS ATTEST: - ichard M. Theroux own Clerk c_a.rr q ov cc� Town of Agawam Subdivision Regulation Amendment This procedure shall be added to Section 159-12. E. of the Subdivision Regulations T GRADING PLAN PRQCEDURES The Town of Agawam requires the following procedure-to be followed for lot grading plans for all subdivisions approved after.Fan. 1, 2004. Review Scope'- This review/ approval process will address drainage and runoff concerns for the lot in question, adjacent lots, and the subdivision as a whole only. The elevation of the foundation is reviewed for comparison to adjacent.grades, and generally for comparison to adjacent homes. This review does not address the constructability of the foundation. or the building layout proposed./delete)- Procedure Overview Step 1. Lot Grading Plan Approval - The owner's engineer 1 surveyor submits information for review and approval to Agawam DPW Engineering. It is hoped that the owner is part of this process in order to expedite Step 2. Step 2. Builder 1 Owner Sign-Off-The owner and builder send a letter to DPW indicating that the'approyed Lot Grading Plan will be complied with during construction. The owner 1 builder Sign-off, including all information shown in the sample letter, must be forwarded to DPW within one week after Step 1 is complete. The white form will be forwarded from DPW to the Building Dept. for the Building Permit after thi_stepa5 complete. Step 3. Construction Field Check - The builder/owner will contact DPW Engineering to schedule a field check on the top of foundation wall to ensure compliance with the approved lot grading plan. The fee for this inspection is $10. The builder/owner must allow a 48 hour window for DPW to perform the field check. DPW is available Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, except holidays. The builder will be contacted by Agawam DPW with the results of the field check. Failure b_V the builder to comply-with the approved Lot Grading an will result in ti in the Tannin Bard. 1 Planning Board will then re ue the Buildi e rtment to issue to rk Order or the lot u i n re oluti can be reed n Step 4 Upon completion of construction and prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued by the Inspector of Buildings, the builderlowner will sup it an "As Built" plq!l to the Inspection Services Department. The "As Built" plan shallbe prepared by a Registered Land Surveyor. Failure to submit the "As Built" plan shall result in a hold the issuing of the er ificate of Occupancy. If the"As Built" plan 5hows deviation fr the Lot Grading Plan, the builder/owner will be required to receive approval_for the nem plan from the Plannin oard 12rior to the isEpance of a Certificate of Qceu.paney, Page i STEP 1. LOT GRADING PLAN APPROVAL DPW Engineering approval is required before the white form will be forwarded to the Building Department. The following information, at a minimum, will be required for each Lot Grading Plan submittal. Location (Street Address) 1 Owner's'Name Lot number Scale, North arrow, and revision date Note indicating local bench location and elevation used Professional engineer/licensed surveyor stamp and signature Layout and location of building foundation Locations and spot'grades (as needed) of all proposed yard drains, swales,retaining walls, sewer cleanouts, septic systems, wetland resources, streams, easements, buffers, tree line, existing/proposed pipes, manholes, or other structures found on lot. Maximum lawn grades of 3:1 Water service location (5 ft min. cover) Sanitary service location (4 ft min. cover) Note specifying the minimum cover requirements for the services must be included, " Sanitary service must have 4 ft. cover minimum. Water service must have 5 ft. cover minimum." Existing and proposed 2 ft contours within the lot Existing 2 ft contours at least 20 feet into adjacent lots within subdivision. Any previously approved grading plans on nearby lots must be taken into consideration. Existing 2 ft. contours at least 50 feet into adjacent lots outside of subdivision. Note indicating the tie-in or direction of roof drains Elevation of the top of the foundation wall, at all levels as needed - garage etc. Spot elevations of proposed finished grade at the corners of the building foundation Spot elevations throughout the lot/at all property lines (every 50 ft.), including back of proposed.sidewalk elevations. Spot elevation of gutter at the driveway centerline Page 2 If field conditions require a change from the approved plan during construction, the engineer/surveyor shall submit a revised lot grading plan to Engineering for approval, before changes are implemented. STEP 2. OWNER and BUILDER SIGN-OEF LETTE Submit to DPW within one week of DPW approval of Lot Grading Plan Required submission to DPW Engineering before the white form will be forwarded to the Building Department. Once the grading plan is approved by DPW Engineering, the lot OWNER AND BUILDER BOTH must submit a letter.to DPW Engineering acknowledging the information shown on the approved grading plan and agreeing that the lot will be graded and the elevation of the foundation will be built according to its details. A copy of the approved Lot Grading Plan must be attached to the Owner and Builder Sign-Off Letter, IMPORTMf4T: Failure of the builder to follow the approved Lot Grading Plan may result in alterations being required to the building, the site, and possibly including the alteration of the foundation walls, in order to comply with the approved grading plan. Sample Owner and Builder Sign-Off Letter: All pertinent information shown in this sample letter must be included in the submittal to DPW. To: Agawam DPW Engineering Date: Town Hall, 36 Main St. Agawam, MA 01001 I, the owner of Lot , # Street Name and within the Subdivision, and 1, the builder of the home at this location have reviewed the approved lot grading plan. We understand the information that is shown on the attached plan Revision Date. We agree to comply with the information specified within the lot grading plan. If any significant alterations are wanted, we will have the engineer/surveyor submit a revised lot grading plan to Agawam DPW Engineering for approval. The builder must not begin the construction of any changes until a new approval has been received from Agawam DPW Engineering. The Town of Agawam will not be held responsible, by the owner or builder, for any costs incurred is order to comply with the Lot Grading Plan approval process or to reconstruct any structures in Page 3 order to comply with the approved Lot Grading Plan. (Attach a copy of the approved Lot Grading Plan.) Sincerely, owner , builder Lot St. Attachment: Lot ^Approved Grading PIan - Revision Date STEP-3. --DPW-Elevation Field Check Scheduling a field check by DPW Call 786-0400 x275 or x278 to schedule a field check of the top of wail elevation. Field checks will be performed by DPW within 48 hours of notification, Monday thru Friday 8:30arn to 4:30pm excluding weekends and holidays. When scheduling this field check please give the following information to DPW Engineering: Where is the location? Subdivision Latt# When will the site be readyffor the top of wall elevation check? Day Tint - A Who should DPW contact with the information on compliance with the lot grading plan? Contact Name Phone Number The top of wall elevation must come within one foot of the approved top of wall elevation as shown on the approved Lot Grading Plan. Com 1n fiance with approved Lot Grading Plan If the top of foundation wall is not within one foot of the approved top of wall elevation, DPW will inform the Planning Board, who will request the Building Department to issue a Stop Work Order for construction on the lot until the issue is resolved. Page 4 : w 3 The following will be given to the contractor(if on-site) at the time of the DPW field check of the top of wall elevation. Building Foundation Elevation Field Check Contact Name Phone Number Scheduled Time: Office Informati2n Date Lot # Address Approved Grading Plan Top of Wall Elevation by Field'Data Bench Description Bench elevation Foundation Elevation Measurement Location Foundation Elevation Measurement Field Sketch (optional) Measurements Taken by This field check information is for the contractor's use to assist with compliance of the approved lot grading plan. This field check does not imply approval by Agawam DPW of the construction of the foundation.".It is the contractor's responsibility to comply with the approved lot grading plan Page 5 regardless of the presence of a DPW inspector on site or information given during the field check. This DPW field check does not take the place of any Building Dept. requirements or inspections. IMPORTANT: Failure of the builder to follow the approved L6fGrading Plan may result in alterations being required to the building, the site, and possibly including the alteration of the foundation walls, in order to comply with the approved grading plan. Page 6 TOWN OF AGAWAM INTEROFFICE - MEMORANDUM' To: Planning Board CC: John Stone;--DPW Supt. 1 File From: Engineering Date: Jan. 13,2006 Subject: Fee for Foundation Elevation Check I would recommend charging subdivision developers a fee of $70.00 per building lot for Engineering to provide an elevation check on the house foundation. This amount will cover the cost ;of two engineers'time for field work, research, and record keeping for one inspection. I would also recommend that this fee be paid to the Town when all othe r inspection fees are paid as part of the pre-construction conference with the DPW. Sincerely, i G eorg nne J ��oyma P.E. Tow�ngine r S:1PVIU58 Town Code Changesllot grading planVees for foundation chk.wpd #=7w, VEz;m �,I,:•�{ f is L LEGAL NOTICE The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 7:30 PM in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this hearing shall be to hear the petition of the Agawam Planning Board regarding proposed revisions to its Rules and Regulations pertaining to grading and as-built plans. Copies of the proposed revisions may be obtained from the Town Clerk's office or the Planning Office at the Town Hall, 36 Main Street. By order of Dennis B. Hopkins, Chairman AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD ad to be run 115106& 1112106 • Town of Agawam Subdivision Regulation Amendment This procedure shall be added to Section 159-12. E. of the Subdivision Regulations LOT GRADING PLAN PROCEDURES The Town of Agawam requires the following procedure to be followed for lot grading plans for all subdivisions approved after Jan. 1, 2004. Review Scope - This review /approval process will address drainage and runoff concerns for the lot in question, adjacent lots, and the subdivision as a whole only. The elevation of the foundation is reviewed for comparison to adjacent grades, and generally for comparison to adjacent homes. This review does not address the constructability of the foundation. r the building layou roposed.Ldeletel- Procedure Overview Step 1. Lot Grading Plan Approval - The owner's engineer/surveyor submits information for review and approval to Agawam DPW Engineering. It is hoped that the owner is part of this process in order to expedite Step 2. Step 2. Builder/Owner Sign-Off- The owner and builder send a letter to DPW indicating that the approved Lot Grading Plan will be complied with during construction. The owner/builder sign-off, including all information shown in the sample letter, must be forwarded to DPW within one week after Step 1 is complete. The white form will be forwarded from DPW to the Building Dept. for the Building Permit after this step incomplete. Step 3. Construction Field Check - The builder/owner will contact DPW Engineering to schedule a field check on the top of foundation wall to ensure compliance with the approved lot grading plan. The fee for this inspection is $70, The builder/owner must allow a 48 hour window for DPW to perform the field check. DPW is available Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, except holidays. The builder will be contacted by Agawam DPW with the results of the field check. Failure 6y the builder to com.plv with the annroved Lot Grading Plan will result in DPW notifying the Planning Board. The Planning Board will-then-request the Building Department to issue a&tap Work Orderfor the lot until_a_res-alution_can be agreed Don. Step 4. Upon completion of construction and prior to a Certificate of Occup-my _-i g issued by the Inspector of Buildings. the builder/owner will submit an "As Built".plan to the Inspection Services Department. The "As_1Bui1t" plan shall be prepared Y Registered Land Surveyor. Failure to submit the "As Built" plan shall result in a hold on the issuing of the Certificate of Occupancy. If the "As Built" plan shows deviation from the Lot Grading Plan. the builder/owner will be required to receive approval for the new plan from the Planning Board prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, Page 1 STEP 1._., LOT GRADING PLAN APPROVAL DPW Engineering approval is required before the white form will be forwarded to the Building Department. The following information, at a minimum, will be required for each Lot Grading Plan submittal. Location (Street Address) Owner's Name Lot number Scale, North arrow, and revision date Note indicating local bench location and elevation used Professional engineer/licensed surveyor stamp and signature Layout and location of building foundation Locations and spot'grades (as needed) of all proposed yard drains, swales, retaining walls, sewer cleanouts, septic systems, wetland resources, streams, easements, buffers, tree line, existing/proposed pipes, manholes, or other structures found on lot. Maximum lawn grades of 3:1 Water service location (5 ft min. cover) Sanitary service location (4 ft min. cover) Note specifying the minimum cover requirements for the services must be included, " Sanitary service must have 4 ft. cover minimum. Water service must have 5 ft. cover minimum." Existing and proposed 2 ft contours within the lot Existing 2 ft contours at least 20 feet into adjacent lots within subdivision. Any previously approved grading plans on nearby lots must be taken into consideration. Existing 2 ft. contours at least 50 feet into adjacent lots outside of subdivision. Note indicating the tie-in or direction of roof drains Elevation of the top of the foundation wall, at all levels as needed - garage etc. Spot elevations of proposed finished grade at the corners of the building foundation Spot elevations throughout the lot/ at all property lines (every 50 ft.), including back of proposed sidewalk elevations. Spot elevation of gutter at the driveway centerline Page 2 If field conditions require a change from the approved plan during construction, the engineer/surveyor shall submit a revised lot grading plan to Engineering for approval, before changes are implemented. STEP 2. OWNER and BUILDER -SIGN-OFF LETTER Submit to DPW within one week of DPW approval of Lot Grading Plan Required submission to DPW Engineering before the white form will be forwarded to the Building Department. Once the grading plan is approved by DPW Engineering, the lot OWNER AND BUILDER BOTH must submit a letter to DPW Engineering acknowledging the information shown on the approved grading plan and agreeing that the lot will be graded and the elevation of the foundation will be built according to its details. A copy of the approved Lot Grading Plan must be attached to the Owner and Builder Sign-Off Letter. IMPORTANT: Failure of the builder to follow the approved Lot Grading Plan may result in alterations being required to the building, the site, and possibly including the alteration of the foundation walls, in order to comply with the approved grading plan. Sample Owner and Builder Sign-Off Letter: All pertinent information shown in this sample letter must be included in the submittal to DPW. To: Agawam DPW Engineering Date: Town Hall, 36 Main St. Agawam, MA 0 100 1 I, the owner of Lot , # Street Name and within the Subdivision, and I, the builder of the home at this location have reviewed the approved lot grading plan. We understand the information that is shown on the attached plan Revision Date. We agree to comply with the information specified within the lot grading plan. If any significant alterations are wanted, we will have the engineer/surveyor submit a revised lot grading plan to Agawam DPW Engineering for approval. The builder must not begin the construction of any changes until a new approval has been received front Agawam DPW Engineering. The Town of Agawam will not be held responsible, by the owner or builder, for any costs incurred in order to comply with the Lot Grading Plan approval process or to reconstruct any structures in Page 3 t order to comply with the approved Lot Grading Plan. (Attach a copy of the approved Lot Grading Plan.) Sincerely, owner , builder Lot St. Attachment: Lot—Approved Grading Plan - Revision Date STEP 3. DPW Elevation Field Check Scheduling a field gheck by DPW Call 786-0400 x275 or x278 to schedule a field check of the top of wall elevation. Field checks will be performed by DPW within 48 hours of notification, Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm excluding weekends and holidays. When scheduling this field check please give the following information to DPW Engineering: Where is the location? Subdivision Lot# When will the site be ready for the top of wall elevation check? Day Time Who should DPW contact with the information on compliance with the lot grading plan`? Contact Name Phone Number The top of wall elevation must come within one,foo of the approved top of wall elevation as shown on the approved Lot Grading Plan. Compliance with approved Lot Grading Plan If the top of foundation wall is not within one foot of the approved top of wall elevation, DPW will inform the Planning Board, who will request the Building Department to issue a Stop Work Order for construction on the lot until the issue is resolved. Page 4 The following will be given to the contractor(if on-site) at the time of the DPW held check of the top of wall elevation. Building Foundation Elevation_Field heek Contact Name Phone Number Scheduled Time: Office Infurnation Date Lot# Address Approved Grading Plan Top of Wall Elevation by Field Dat Bench Description Bench elevation Foundation Elevation Measurement Location Foundation Elevation Measurement Field Sketch (optional) Measurements Taken by This field check information is for the contractor's use to assist with compliance of the approved lot grading plan. This field check does not imply approval by Agawam DPW of the construction of the foundation. It is the contractor's responsibility to comply with the approved lot grading plan Page 5 , regardless of the presence of a DPW inspector on site or information given during the field check. This DPW field check does not take the place of any Building Dept. requirements or inspections. IMPORTANT: Failure of the builder to follow the approved Lot Grading Plan may result in alterations being required to the building, the site, and possibly including the alteration of the foundation walls, in order to comply with the approved grading plan. SIPWltown code changesAot grading plan/memos/grading plan procedures three steps RV March 1 44.wpd Page 6 TOWN OF AGAWAM 0 INTEROFFICE - � MEMORANDUM M" To: Planning Board CC: John Stone, DPW Supt. 1 File From: Engineering Date: Jan. 13,2006 Subject: Fee for Foundation Elevation Check I would recommend charging subdivision developers a fee of $70.00 per building lot for Engineering to provide an elevation check on the house foundation. This amount will cover the cost of two engineers'time for field work, research, and record keeping for one inspection. I would also recommend that this fee be paid to the Town when all othe r inspection fees are paid as part of the pre-construction conference with the DPW. Sincerely, AfiA-1-- i .. org nne J � oyma P.E. Tow ngine r SAPW1258 Town Code ChangcsVot grading planlfees for foundation chk.wpd 93C IV ® 7 ? S PLAN'w U4 O