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5. Lot #1 (house number 575)illegal access is currently being utilized without necessary permit(s). This
illegal access is also discharging drainage and associated sediments into Coles Meadow Road.
The DPW will consider revocation of the driveway permits unless corrective action is undertaken and
completed by June 29, 2001. Corrective action necessary is the cleaning of sediments from the public way,
cessation of future sediments into Coles Meadow Road, sediment removal in the stormwater conveyance
devices along Coles Meadow Road and stabilization of associated erosion control devices. Further discharges
may result in immediate revocation of permits. Internal site review of approved stormwater management
devices has not occurred at this time.
Sincerely,
Ned Huntley
Assistant City Engineer
c: George Andrikidis, P.E. —Director of Public Works, City of Northampton
r/Anthony Patillo—Building Commissioner, City of Northampton
Joseph Cook- Assistant City Solicitor, City of Northampton
James Smith, P.E. —Harold L. Eaton& Associates
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASSACUSETTS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
125 LOCUST STREET
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
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413-587-1570
FAX 413-587-1576
George Andrikidis, P.E.
Director, City Engineer p�
Guilford B. Mooring, P.E. nQ V
Assistant Director of Public Works V
June 19, 2001 JUN 2 0 2001
Ronald Bercume DEPT OF BuLDING INSPECTIONS
Bercume Builders, Inc. NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060
25 Sylvia Heights
Hadley, MA 01035
RE: Coles Meadow Road SENT CERTFIED MAIL#7099 3400 0003 5606 0055
Dear Mr. Bercume:
Over the past week, I had the opportunity to perform site visits to your development along Coles Meadow Road
for conformance with the approved drainage plans and driveway permits as issued from the Northampton
Department of Public Works (DPW). The below concerns are noted for your immediate attention.
1. The driveway for lot#5 (assigned house number 595)is currently discharging stormwater and sediments
into Coles Meadow Road. The haybales that are attempting to control these sediments are nearly
breached at this point. Stabilization of the driveway and surrounds are necessary to prevent further
discharges.
2. The driveway for lot#4 (assigned house number 587) is currently discharging drainage and sediments
into Coles Meadow Road. Stabilization of the driveway and surrounds are necessary to prevent further
discharges. Additionally, there is a breach in the silt fence upgradient of the rip-rap swale along Coles
Meadow Road that is filling the swale with sediment.
3. The common driveway for lots 2, 6, and 7 (house numbers 579, 599 and 591 respectively)is currently
discharging drainage and associated sediments into the Coles Meadow Road. The pavement along
Coles Meadow Road in this area is being damaged due to vehicle traffic that is missing the turning
radius into the drive. Expansion of the paved turning radius and repair of the street pavement is
necessary.
4. The driveway for Lot#3 (house number 583)is currently discharging stormwater and sediments into
Coles Meadow Road. Stabilization of the driveway and surrounds are necessary to prevent further
discharges. The carrying capacity of the 12 inch driveway culvert has been compromised due to
sedimentation in the pipe. Additionally, there are three(3)breaches in the silt fence upgradient of the
rip-rap swale along Coles Meadow Road that is filling the swale with sediment.
Houses #579 (Lot#2), #591 (Lot#7) and#599 (Lot#6) have not had the driveway location approved. This
common driveway has been paved without subgrade inspection. The current grading of this driveway could
allow stormwater to discharge onto the city street.
No application for driveway permit has been filed for house#595 (Lot#5) although there appears to be an
access driveway onto this lot.
Due to the above actions that your company has decided to undertake in complete disregard for the rules and
regulations of the City of Northampton, you are hereby ordered to immediately cease and desist all activity on
the project until these outstanding issues are resolved to the satisfaction of the DPW.
Sincerely,
Ned Huntley
Senior Engineer
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c: George Andrikidis—Acting Director of Public Works, City of Northampton
Anthony Patillo—Building Commissioner, City of Northampton /
Joseph Cook - Assistant City Solicitor, City of Northampton
Donald Miner—Harold L. Eaton& Associates
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASSACUSETTS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
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George Andrikidis, P.E. DEVIta 201
Acting Director, City Engineer
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Guilford B. Mooring, P.E.
Assistant Director of Public Works
December 13, 2000
Ronald Bercume
Bercume Builders, Inc.
25 Sylvia Heights
Hadley,MA 01035
RE: Coles Meadow Road SENT CERTFIED MAIL#7099 3400 0003 5607 4687
Dear Mr. Bercume:
On the morning of Friday, December 8, 2000, I met with your consulting engineer, James Smith,P.E. to discuss
the necessary work for drainage at your building project on Coles Meadow Road in the City of Northampton.
During this meeting, engineering plans were shown, discussed and changes agreed to by Mr. Smith and myself.
The Trench Permit was issued with conditions that evolved out of this meeting, which you secured in the latter
part of the morning. At the time of permit issuance, I discussed with you the changes and the plans that were
presented so that you would understand my meeting with Mr. Smith.
On December 12, 2000, a field inspection of the project was performed and while on site, a discussion took
place with you that I had not received the required additional information(construction details)that was to be
provided to this office by December 12, 2000. As of today, the requested details still have not been produced.
Furthermore, the installed drainage conveyance system and erosion control checks are not in accordance with
the plans presented to the Department of Public Works (DPW).
The DPW also notes that the driveway for house#575 (lot#1) is located on house#579 (lot#2) and house#583
(lot #3) properties which is not permitted. The driveway permit on file at the DPW shows a location on Lot#1.
Furthermore, this driveway has been paved without subbase inspection as required. The current grading of this
driveway will allow stormwater to discharge onto the city street.
House 9583 has a driveway permit with an approved location only inspection. This driveway has also been
paved without subgrade inspection. Also due to the driveway from house #575 (Lot#1) is on this property
which constitutes two (2) driveways which is not permitted. The current grading of this driveway will allow
stormwater to discharge onto the city street.
House# 587 (Lot#4) has a driveway permit with an approved location only inspection. There is currently no
activity on this lot.
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASSACUSETTS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
125 LOCUST STREET
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
413-587-1570
FAX 413-587-1576 DEC `
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George Andrikidis, P.E. _..
Acting Director, City Engineer ITT OF BU,
Guilford B. Mooring, P.E.
Assistant Director of Public Works
ASSIGNMENT OF HOUSE NUMBER(S)
Street: Coles Meadow Road
Assessors Map: Sheet 3 Lot 11
0-7- OP-41 o�-o as o3-oaf 3-a15 oo�Y G3-off'?
House Number: #575 (lot 1),#579 (lot 2), #583 (lot 3), #587 (lot 4),#591 (lot 7), #595 (lot 5),
599 (lot 6) Coles Meadow Road
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Date: December 8, 2000
Remarks: The above lots are assigned the above house numbers to Bercume Builders, Inc.
as shown on a plan by Harold L. Eaton and Associates dated July 13, 2000.
Ned Huntley
Senior Engineer
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December 6, 2000
Mr. Ronald Bercume
Bercume Builders
25 Sylvia Heights
Hadley, MA 01035
Subject: Work without permits Map 03 Lot 011
Mr. Bercume,
I made a site visit to the property on Coles Meadow Road (map 03 lot 011) with a
representative from the Department of Public Works Ms. Kuzdeba on Tuesday December
5, 2000 at approx 4PM. I observed that you had begun work on the common driveway
and retention ponds for the flag lots that required a special permit, site plan approval. The
date that the Planning Board decision was submitted to the City Clerk was December 1,
2000. The approval for the special permit site plan was contingent on several issues one
of which was for DPW approval for revised plans for the detention ponds and swales. As
of today's date that approval has not been given by DPW. You are operating in violation
of Northampton Zoning 6.12 and 6.13.
The Department of Public Works must receive from you plans of what must be done to
stabilize the unauthorized work that you have begun. Once this work has been completed
you are to cease any further work until the 20day appeal period has passed and you
provide this office with a receipt showing that the decision of the Planning Board has
been duly recorded. The issuance of any building permits for the flag lots will not occur
until this office has received approval in writing from the Department of Public Works
that the information the Planning Board specified you were to provide, in its November
15, 2000 decision granting the flag lots, is acceptable. Any further violation including,
un-authorized or un-permitted work will result in fines and or court action.
Sincerely,
Anthony Patil o
Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
CC: Councilor Dwight, Mayor's Office, and G. Andrikidis
CErt # 7099340000035607 2867
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASSACUSETTS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
125 LOCUST STREET
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 �, r
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FAX 413-587-1576 w 7 no
George Andrikidis, P.E. cpT of gs s.
Acting Director, City Engineer
Guilford B. Mooring, P.E.
Assistant Director of Public Works
Mr. Ronald Bercume
25 Sylvia Heights
Hadley, MA 01035
December 6, 2000
Dear Mr. Bercume,
You have begun work on a common driveway on Coles Meadow Road, without applicable permits
being issued. The situation must be corrected as soon as possible. The Department of Public Works
(DPW) is concerned that water and/or debris may enter the pavement on Coles Meadow Road during the
winter months. As a result of this, you must take all necessary steps to prevent this from happening. If
water or debris enters the road and causes a hazardous situation, you shall be held liable.
Our records show there are a number of outstanding issues to be addressed and permits to be obtained.
These issues were outlined in memos from this office, dated October 21, 2000 and December 5, 2000
and were discussed both on-site and at the DPW office on December 6, 2000.
Please be advised that no permits or approvals will be issued by the DPW until all required plans, permit
applications and information has been submitted. The plans and written information that must be
submitted immediately must include what your engineers believe to be the minimum work that needs to
be done to stabilize the site. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the information contained
within this letter, please contact either Ned Huntley or Paulette Kuzdeba in our Engineering Division.
The DPW will attempt to expedite your permit process given the lateness in the construction season.
Sincerely,
�Pelt L N/
George Andrikidis, P.E.
Acting Director Department of Public Works
Cc:!J Building Commissioner
Office of Planning& Development
Harold Eaton Associates, Inc.
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