MINUTES
EASTHAM BOARD OF HEALTH
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 - 3P.M.
PRESENT: Paul Lothrop, Chairman, Stan Holt, Pat Lariviere,
Dr. Taylor, Jane Crowley, Health Agent
(Joyce Gibson absent)
Paul Lothrop, Chairman opened the meeting at 3: 05 P.M.
OPENING STATEMENTS
No statements
VARIANCES
1. Grant 55 Eldredge Drive Map-01 Parcel-54
Chris Wickson (East Cape) presented a plan to upgrade the septic system
the variance requested:
Reduction under Title 5 Regulations:
(Section 15.405: Contents of Local Upgrade Approval)
a) 86'+- to the 10' required setback for proposed absorption bed to property line. (Soil absorption system is 76'+- from the nearest corner of parcel 54, property served)
The Health Agent recommended the plan be denied as presented due to the fact this is an environmentally sensitive lot and the leach area relocation could create additional impact to the well located at 120 Eldridge road.
Stan Holt made the motion to denied this plan and review a revised plan at the next Board of Health Meeting. Pat Lariiviere seconded the motion.
THE VOTE WAS 4-0 TO CONTINUE THIS HEARING AT THE NEXT MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2005
2. Bennett 455 Herring Brook Road Map-14 Parcel-5
Tom Desmond present the plan for well replacement. The variances requested are :
1. Proposed well shall be 8 feet from the roadway where 25 feet is required and 5 feet from the northeastern property line where 10 feet is required. 17 and 5 foot variances
Finding that the plan achieves best suitable locations of the well for water quality, the aforementioned variances were approved with the following conditions:
Proposed well to be tested for VOC and routine parameters
Owner to sign well replacement variance disclaimer form
Owner to test the well on map14 - parcel-3A (Olthof)
Stan Holt made the motion to approve the plan with the 3 conditions.
Dr. Taylor seconded the motion. THE VOTE WAS 4-0 FOR APPROVAL
REVIEW
McShane Const. Brackett Landing Map-8 Parcel-191 E,F,G,H
Mark Nelson and Sam Jenson from Horsley Witten Group and
Matt Teague, from McShane Const. presented plans for the proposed shared septic system. The proposed development consists of eight residential condominium lots, two commercial lots, and a private road.
After reviewing the plans the Board requested a more detail plan be submitted.
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO CONTINUE THIS REVIEW AT THE NEXT MEETING WHEN A MORE DETAIL PLAN IS SUBMITTED
The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH IS THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 17, 2005
Respectfully submitted,
Janice M. Shea
Health Clerk
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