MINUTES
EASTHAM BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007 AT 3:P.M.
PRESENT: Paul Lothrop, Chairman, Pat Lariviere, Dr. Stan Holt,
Dr. James Taylor, Beverly Knox,
Jane Crowley, Health Agent
The Chairman opened the meeting at 3: p.m.
OPENING STATEMENTS:
Jane Crowley informed the Board that the Household Hazardous Products Collection for Eastham and Orleans which was held July 21, 2007 in Eastham was a success. The next Hazardous Waste day will be held in Orleans September 15th
9 am to noon at Orleans Highway Garage- Bay Ridge Ln.
The Health Agent also stated that a resident may have had contact with a bat. A specimen sent to be tested did not determine that the bat had rabies. In order to be safe it was recommended that the person receive treatment.
VARIANCES:
1. Benson 230 Corliss Way Map-18 Parcel-4
Stephanie Sequin requested a well variance due to high iron level not suitable for water supply (well already installed per emergency conditions)
Due to water quality issues the well driller was not able to place the well in the proposed location approved 8/31/2006. The well has been located 66 ft. from the cesspool.
Due to water quality limitations Ryder and Wilcox and the licensed well driller relocated the well to the best possible option for this lot. The water quality results show results within recommended approval.
The Board approved the relocation with these conditions:
1. Well to be tested 2 times the first year for voc and routine parameters and annually in the future
2. Well variance form to be signed by the owner
3. Board of Health to reaccess septic system at the time of transfer or when additional habitable space is added
4. Septic system required to be upgraded at the time of transfer with approved engineered septic plan.
Stan made the motion to approve the relocation of the well with the 4 conditions.
Beverly Knox seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Putnam 835 North Sunken Meadow Map-1 Parcel-48
(Dr. James Taylor recuse himself from this hearing)
Jason Ellis presented the revised plans dated 7/3/2007 to upgrade the septic system. The variances requested are as follows:
310 CAR 15.211
1. 5' from proposed sas to lot line (plc.47)
2. 5' from proposed s.a.s. to lot line (road)
3. 25'from proposed s.a.s. to top of coastal bank
310 CAR 15.248
4. No reserve area provided
Eastham Board of Health Regulations Section I,C,6
5. SAS located within 100' of coastal resource - top of coastal bank,
salt marsh (2) and spring high water mark
6. Septic tank located within 50' of coastal resource - top of coastal bank
and spring high water.
7. Pump chamber located within 50' of coastal resource - top of coastal bank and spring high water mark.
Eastham Board of Health Regulations: Section I,E,2
8. Waive requirement for nitrogen reducing septic system
A neighbor Larry Jasper spoke in favor for this project. His property is at 10 Bens Way.
Finding that the plan achieves maximum feasible compliance, the aforementioned variances were approved with the following conditions:
1. Routine water quality test results be provided of existing well location to assure potability
2. No increase in design flow be allowed
3. Deed restriction for 3 bedroom use to be recorded on deed
4. Require recording on deed that when property is tranferred that secondary treatment to be added to the existing septic system
1.
The new owner will be required to have the secondary treatment and monitoring of property under general use approval conditions per DEP regulations including testing quarterly for total nitrogen, BOD, TSS, Nitrate (or 2 times per year for seasonal use), after this time reduction of testing could be requested to BOH by owner. Effluent nitrate-nitrogen limit not to exceed 19mg/1.
Operation and maintenance agreement to be submitted to Eastham Board of Health. Operation and maintenance agreement to be required for life of the system. Operator to report results via Carmody Data base provided through Barnstable County Health or directly to the Eastham Health Department if not available.
Designer to verify proper operation of the system prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
8. Subject to Conservation Commission review.
Pat Lariviere made the motion to approve the plan with the 8 conditions.
Dr.Stan Holt seconded the motion .
THE VOTE WAS 4 FOR APPROVAL (1 RECUSE)
Long 5 Eastham Ave Map -10 Parcel - 208
Laura Scholfield presented the revised plan dated July 19, 2007 to upgrade the septic system including secondary treatment using Waterloo Biofilter UG-550N. The variances requested are as follows
Title-5-State Environmental Code
15.405(1)(a) Reduction of the required 10 feet separation between a property line and leaching facility - 10 feet required - 1.4 feet provided
15.405(1)(g) Reduction of the required 100 feet separation between a private water supply well and a leaching facility - 100 feet required - 75 feet provided to locus well, Parcel 208
100 feet required - 56 feet provided to well serving Parcel 207
Variances requested from Eastham Board of Health Septage disposal regulations for the installation of the septic system:
Section I (C) (4) - Reduction of system location setbacks from private water supply wells.
100 feet required - 75 feet provided to the well serving the locus Parcel 208
56 feet provided to the well serving Parcel 207
Finding that the plan achieves maximum feasible compliance, the aforementioned variances were approved with the following conditions:
Routine water quality test results be provided of existing well location to assure potability.
No increase in design flow be allowed
3. Secondary treatment and monitoring with Waterloo Biofilter UG-550N under remedial use approval conditions per DEP regulations including testing quarterly for total nitrogen, BOD, TSS, Nitrate (or 2 times per year for seasonal use) After this time reduction of testing could be requested to the Board of Health by the owner. Effluent nitrate-nitrogen not to exceed 19 mg/1.
Operation and maintenance agreement to be submitted to Eastham Board of Health. Operation and maintenance agreement to be required for life of the system. Operator to report results via Carmody Data base provided through Barnstable County Health or directly to the Eastham Health Department if not available.
Deed restriction for 4 bedroom use and use with Waterloo Biofilter UG-550N alternative technology requirement to be recorded on the deed.
Designer to verify proper operation of the system prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance
7. Any increase in habitable square footage would require Board of Health review.
Routine well test of abutters with set back reduction
Stan Holt made the motion to approve the plan with the 8 condtions.
Pat Lariviere seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
REVIEW
Hill 4660 StateHighway Map-8 Parcel-201
Lot A 66,282 sq.ft.
3 bedroom house to be converted to 2 bedrooms 220 gpd
Remove existing cottage
First floor construct commercial space 2,254 sq. ft. 169 gpd
Second floor 3 (1) bedroom apartments 330 gpd
Total Flow 719 gpd
Lot B 62,346 sq. ft.
1 (1) bedroom apartment 110 gpd
3 (2) bedroom apartments 660 gpd
Commercial space 3,465 sq.ft. 260 gpd Total flow 1,030
Both lots A and B are designed with Septitech technology under provisional approval which will limit nitrate-nitrogen to 19 mg/1. New wells will be required to be tested for VOC and routine parameters as private wells. If occupancy exceeds 25 people per day for more than 60 days per year the wells would be classified as public supply wells.
Finding that the plan achieves maximum feasible compliance, the aforementioned plans were approved with the following conditions:
VOC and Routine water quality test results be provided of proposed well location to assure potability.
No increase in design flow be allowed
3. Secondary treatment and monitoring under provisional use approval conditions per DEP regulations including testing quarterly for total nitrogen, BOD, TSS,Nitrate (or 2 times per year for seasonal use) After this time reduction of testing could be requested to BOH by owner. Effluent nitrate nitrogen not to exceed 19mg/1.
Operation and maintenance agreement to be submitted to Eastham Board of Health. Operation and maintenance agreement to be required for life of the system. Operator to report results via Carmody Data base provided through Barnstable County Health or directly to the Eastham Health Department if not available.
Deed restriction for total flow and use alternative septitech technology requirement to be recorded on the deeds: Lot A 719 gpd effluent limit. Lot B 1,030 gpd effluent limit.
Designer to verify proper operation of the system prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance
7. Any increase in habitable square footage would require Board of Health review.
If property is developed as condominiums an agreement should be provided that will detail ownership responsibilities related to operation and management of the septic system and shared facilities. The Health Agent recommends the Board of Health require escrow funds to cover operational costs and possible repairs that might become necessary. Town council should review and approve any such agreement prior to approval.
Any change in use or addition of habitable space in any part of buildings on Lot A or
Lot B is subject to Board of Health approval .
Stan Holt made the motion to approve the plans with the 9 conditions.
Pat Lariviere seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
Bamford 17 Beach Plum Road Map-13 Parcel-185
Chris Thompson submitted a request for a building permit to add additional square footage to an existing dwelling. The Board of Health reviewed this project, because this is an environmentally sensitive lot. The Board granted their approval with the following conditions:
1. Alternative treatment septic design to be submitted within 60 days
2. Installation of system within one year
Secondary treatment and monitoring of system conditions per DEP regulations including testing quarterly for total nitrogen, BOD, TSS,Nitrate (or 2 times per year for seasonal use) After this time reduction of testing could be requested to the Board of Health by the owner. Effluent nitrate-nitrogen not to exceed 19 mg/1.
Operation and maintenance agreement to be submitted to Eastham Board of Health. Operation and maintenance agreement to be required for life of the system. Operator to report results via Carmody Data base provided through Barnstable County Health or directly to the Eastham Health Department if not available.
Deed restriction for 3 bedrooms and alternative technology to be recorded on the deed.
Designer to verify proper operation of the system prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance
7. Any increase in habitable square footage would require BOH review
Stan Holt made the motion to approve the request with the 7 conditions.
Pat Lariviere seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
Seipel/Abrahamson 35 Hatch Road Map-4 Parcel-113
Charles Miller requested a building permit to demolish and rebuild a 4 bedroom dwelling. This property has a Title 5 system that was installed in 2005 with a mounded pressure dosed leach area with (1 )sideline set back variance. The Board of Health reviewed this project, because this is an environmentally sensitive lot and found the existing septic system will provide adequate protection to the environment for the proposed dwelling.
Stan Holt made the motion to approve the request.
Pat Lariviere seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
Ondovic 65 Alston Ave Map-12 Parcel -82B
George Reilly upgrade the septic system with Orenco Avantex technology as listed per plan dated 5/31/2007 - (revised July 17, 2007). The plan submitted requests provisional use for nitrogen credit for a 3 bedroom dwelling on a 20,000 sq ft lot. No variances are requested.
Approval was granted with the following conditions:
Voc and Routine water quality test results be provided of existing well location to assure potability.
No increase in design flow be allowed
3. Secondary treatment and monitoring with Orenco Advantex technology under provisional use approval conditions per DEP regulations including testing quarterly for total nitrogen, BOD, TSS,Nitrate (or 2 times per year for seasonal use) Effluent nitrate-nitrogen not to exceed 19 mg/1.
Operation and maintenance agreement to be submitted to Eastham Board of Health. Operation and maintenance agreement to be required for life of the system. Operator to report results via Carmody Data base provided through Barnstable County Health or directly to the Eastham Health Department if not available.
Deed restriction for 3 bedroom use and use with Orenco Advantex alternative technology requirement to be recorded on the deed.
Designer to verify proper operation of the system prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance
7. Any increase in habitable square footage would require Board of Health review.
8. All covers 6" of grade and D box within 6" of grade
Beverly Knox made the motion to approve the plan with the 8 conditions.
Dr Taylor seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
McShane Brackett Landing
RE: Brackett Landing Project 1 Stellwagen Way Map-8 Parcel-191 AG 1 bedroom
Custom Cottage House 3 Stellwagen Way Map-8 Parcel-191 AH
1 bedroom
Stony Brook Ranch 2 Stellwagen Way Map-8 Parcel-191 AF 2 bedroom
Stony Brook Ranch 72 Dory Lane Map-8 Parcel-191 AV 2 bedroom
The Board of Health approved the plans for the following dwellings:
Custom Cottage II - duplex (1br) 1 and 3 Stellwagen Way
Stony Brook Ranch - 2 bedroom 2 Stellwagen and 72 Dory Lane
Stan Holt made the motion to approve the aforementioned plans.
Pat Lariviere seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
Fagan 545 Steele Road Map-4 Parcel-539
David Lajoie presented the revised plan to upgrade the septic system including secondary treatment using MicroFast technology under general use approval. The variances requested to Title 5 as listed per Felco Engineering plan dated 4/14/2007are as follows:
49' from leach area to well (Locus) - 310 CMR 15.211
25' from well (Locus) to leach area (Parcel 540)
39' from well (Locus) to leach area (Parcel 526)
20' from well (Locus) to leach area (Parcel 538)
5' from leach area to property line (Parcel 538)
3' from leach area to property line (Street)
7' from septic tank to property line (Parcel 538)
3' from septic tank to cellar wall (Locus)
17' from leach area to subsurface drain (Street)
Finding that the plan achieves maximum feasible compliance, the aforementioned variances were approved with the following conditions:
1. Routine water and voc quality test results be provided of proposed well location to assure potability.
No increase in design flow be allowed
3. Secondary treatment and monitoring with MicroFast technology under general use approval conditions per DEP regulations including testing quarterly for total nitrogen, BOD, TSS,Nitrate (or 2 times per year for seasonal use) After this time reduction of testing could be requested to BOH by owner. Nitrate- nitrogen not to exceed 19mg/l.
Operation and maintenance agreement to be submitted to Eastham Board of Health. Operation and maintenance agreement to be required for life of the system. Operator to report results via Carmody Data base provided through Barnstable County Health or directly to the Eastham Health Department if not available.
Deed restriction for 3 bedroom use and use with alternative Microfast technology requirement to be to be recorded on the deed.
Designer to verify proper operation of the system prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance
7. Plan was subject to DPW review.
Stan Holt made the motion to approve the revised plan.
Pat Lariviere seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
Lee 7 West Shore Drive Map-7A Parcel-5
Tim Brady presented the plan dated 5/24/2007 to upgrade the septic system including secondary treatment with a Septitech treatment processor. The variances requested are:
Reductions to Title 5 Regulations
(Section 15.405: contents of Local Upgrade approval)
4'+- to the 10' required setback for proposed soil absorption system to northern property line.
2'+- to the 10' required setback for proposed soil absorption system to eastern property line.
1'+- to the 10' required setback for proposed septic tank to property line
7'+- to the 10' required setback for proposed processor tank to property line
10'+- to the 20' required setback for proposed soil absorption system to foundation wall
25% reduction in the required subsurface disposal area design requirements
25'+- to the 50' required setback for proposed soil absorption system to coastal bank
15'+ to the 25' required setback for proposed septic tank to coastal bank
15'+- to the 25' required setback for proposed processor tank to coastal bank
35'+- to the 100' required setback for proposed soil absorption system to proposed locus well
26'+- to the 100' required setback for proposed soil absorption system to well serving parcel -4
41'+- to the 100' required setback for proposed soil absorption system to well serving parcel-6
43'+- to the 100' required setback for proposed soil absorption system to well serving parcel-7
25'+- to the 100' required setback for proposed soil absorption system to well serving parcel-8
Reductions Requested to Town Board of Health Regulations:
75'+- to the 100' required setback for proposed soil absorption system to coastal bank
40'+- to the 50' required setback for proposed septic tank to coastal bank
40'+- to the 50' required setback for proposed processor tank to coastal bank
11'+- to the 25' required setback for proposed well to road line
6'+- to the 10' required setback for proposed well to property line
35'+- to the 100' required setback for proposed well to proposed SAS at locus
45'+- to the 100' required setback for proposed well to the greywater leach area serving parcel-4
6'+- to the 100' required setback for proposed well to leach area serving parcel-6
9'+- to the 100' required setback for proposed well to leach area serving parcel-7
26'+- to the 100' required setback for proposed well to leach pit serving parcel-22
7'+- to the 100' required setback for proposed well to leach pit serving parcel-23
Finding that the plan achieves maximum feasible compliance, the afore mentioned variances were approved with the following conditions
Voc and Routine water quality test results be provided of proposed well location to assure portability
No increase in design flow be allowed
Secondary treatment and monitoring of system conditions per DEP regulations including testing quarterly for total nitrogen, BOD, TSS,Nitrate (or 2 times per year for seasonal use) After this time reduction of testing could be requested to the Board of Health by the owner. Effluent nitrate-nitrogen not to exceed 19 mg/1.
Operation and maintenance agreement to be submitted to Eastham Board of Health. Operation and maintenance agreement to be required for life of the system. Operator to report results via Carmody Data base provided through Barnstable County Health or directly to the Eastham Health Department if not available.
Deed restriction for 3 bedrooms and use with Septitech treatment processor alternative technology to be recorded on the deed.
Designer to verify proper operation of the system prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance
Any increase in habitable square footage would require BOH review
Subject to Conservation Commission approval
Stan Holt made the motion to approve the plans with the 8 conditions.
Pat Lariviere seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
The meeting was adjourned at 6:p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Janice M. Shea
Health Clerk
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