MINUTES
EASTHAM BOARD OF HEALTH
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2009
3: P.M.
PRESENT: Dr.Stan Holt, Chairman, Pat Lariviere, R.N.,
Jeanne Morello, R.N., M.S., Dr.James Taylor, Co-Chairman,
Jane Crowley, M.S., R.S. Health Agent
Susan Barker, Asst. Health Agent
(Beverly Knox)
Dr. Stan Holt opened the meeting at 3:00p.m.
OPENING STATEMENT
Jane Crowley gave the monthly report.
NSTAR - Amy Usowski the Eastham Conservation Agent will inform the Board about meeting with NSTAR
Environmental Partners made a Power Point presentation about water resources June 15, 2009
3. Final waste water report from Stearns & Wheler available in the Health Department
Information Presentation - Amy Usowski
Amy told the Board that NSTAR held a meeting to explain their yearly operational plan that affected the following Cape Towns, Eastham, Bourne, Falmouth, Orleans, Sandwich,Wellfleet -Chapter 132b Public Right of Way
The Yearly Operational Plan (YOP) process provides for a forty-five day public review and comment period, in conjunction with the twenty /one day notification period of the Municipal Rights -of -Way Notification Letter. These review periods give communities an opportunity to provide information that will help identify additional areas that may require specific precautions or protection. NSTAR will hold another public meeting to address the concerns of communities affected by the plan.
VARIANCES
Thomas Shea 65 Surrey Drive Map-12 Parcel-166
Chris Wilcox (East Cape Engineering)informed the Board that a final inspection of the sewage disposal system and well installation, it was determined that the new well was installed approximately 21 feet from the road property line. Since local regulations required minimum setback of 25 feet from a new well to a road property line, an after- the -fact variance is requested for the new well location. The Eastham Board of Health approved the submitted plan requesting Title 5 variance as listed per letter dated May 21, 2009. The variance requested to Town of Eastham Board of Health Regulations include:
1. 4'+/- to the 25' required setback for existing well to road line.
(21'+/- setback existing)
Finding that the plan achieves maximum feasible compliance the plan was approved with the following conditions:
No increase in flow allowed
Well variance form to be signed by the owner.
Jeanne Morello made the motion to approve the submitted plan with the 2 conditions
Dr. James Taylor seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
Dominick & Marian DiBari 330 Steele Road Map-4 Parcel-127
Jason Ellis ( J.C.Ellis Design Company) presented a plan to upgrade the septic system. The variances requested include:
7' variance requested from proposed S.A.S. to well (Pcl. 128) 310 CMR 15.211
4' variance requested from proposed S.A.S. to well (Pcl. 547) 310 CMR 15.211
5' variance requested from proposed S.A.S. to lot line (Steele Road) 310 CMR 15.211
5' variance requested from proposed S.A.S. to lot line (Pcl. 126) 310 CMR 15.211
15' variance requested from proposed S.A.S. to foundation 310 CMR 15.211
Modify construction in fill to below S.A.S. only 310 CMR 15.255(5)
No reserve area provided 310 CMR 15.248
25% reduction in size of S.A.S. 310 CMR 15.
Finding that the applicant has submitted plans with secondary treatment (Microfast Model 0.5 unit) the proposed plan was approved with the following conditions:
Routine water quality test and VOC results be provided of proposed location to assure potability.
No increase in design flow allowed
Secondary treatment and monitoring 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 19 mg/1.
Deed restriction for 3 bedroom use and use alternative technology requirement to be recorded on deed.
Designer to verify proper operation of the system prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
Locate remote blower, mitigate noise if possible. Locate vent and install carbon charcoal filter.
Any increase in habitable square footage would require Board of Health Review and abutters notification
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.
Pat Lariviere made the motion to approve the plan with the 8 conditions.
Jeanne Morello seconded the motion
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
REVIEW
Harris Property 23 Keene Way Map-19 Parcel-43J
Andy Grover (Ryder/Wilcox Engineering) submitted septic plans which includes alternative technology with effluent not to exceed 19mg/1nitrate nitrogen. The secondary system includes Advantex- AX20 Mode 3A technology.
David Lyttle (Ryder/Wilcox) answered questions about installing a centralize system at this property. He informed the Board that the owner did not want a centralize system.
Finding that the applicant has submitted plans with secondary treatment the plan was approved with the following conditions:
Routine water quality test and VOC results be provided of existing well location to assure potability.
No increase in design flow allowed to exceed 4 bedroom capacity.
Secondary treatment with Advantex AX20 Technology and monitoring 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 19 mg/1.
Deed restriction for 4 bedroom use and use alternative technology requirement to be recorded on deed.
Designer to verify proper operation of the system prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
Subject to Conservation Commission approval
Any increase in habitable square footage would require board of Health review.
Operation and maintenance agreement to be submitted to EBOH. 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.
Dr James Taylor made the motion to approve the plans with the 8 conditions.
Pat Lariviere seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
Barbara Tarves 105 Lawton Road Map-14 Parcel-47
Ms. Bradford (Cape Cod Five Bank) representing Barbara Tarves who is applying for a reverse mortgage submitted a preliminary site plan dated 6/11/2009.
Finding that the preliminary plan achieves maximum feasible compliance the proposed plan was approved with the following conditions:
No increase in flow allowed
Preliminary plan to be completed and Title 5 Septic System installed when the property transfers owner ship.
Jeanne Morello made the motion to approve the preliminary Title 5 plan with the 2 conditions.
Pat Lariviere seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
REDUCTION FOR TESTING
Robert Meffen 495 Campground Road Map-7 Parcel-364
The Board requested more information concerning water testing at this property from SeptiTech .
Dr. Stan Holt made the motion to continue this requested when there is more information about water results.
Dr. James Taylor seconded the motion
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
APPEAL CONTINUED
Beanstock Coffee Roasters 180 Brackett Road Map-8 Parcel-188A
Mr. Messina was present at this meeting to answer any questions concerning the submitted letter with the schedule for moving their business to 275 Holmes Road. The letter was also signed by Mr. Simonian and Mr. Kelly owners of the business.
Proposed schedule:
June 24- New roaster arrives for installation
June 25- New roaster is vented
June 29- New roaster will be connected to gas and be operational.
July 3 - Rob Stevens, president of Coffee Solutions, will help set up the new roaster and develop roast profiles for our coffee.
July 10- The existing roasters will be moved from Brackett road to new location on Holmes road and all roasting will be done at new location.
The Board approved this schedule and also your request to continue roasting at 180 Brackett Road until July 31, 2009. The Board agreed that your plan to vent the roasters with a vertical stack measuring 18ft. should improve the exhaust system .
Beverly Knox was absent for this meeting but wanted to inform the Board that based on her site visit May 29, 2009, she would recommend “The Beanstock Coffee
Roasters” be permitted to operate without any additional restrictions.
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
PUBLIC HEARING
Revisions to Eastham Board of Health Regulations : Section 1 Septic systems Title V -Revisions under consideration include definitions in Subsection d (1)a.
1. Definitions:
Bedroom - Revisions to the Board of Health Regulations page 10 available in the Health Department
Jeanne Morello made the motion to approve the revisions to the definition of a bedroom.
Dr.James Taylor seconded the motion
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
OTHER BUSINESS
The Health Agent informed the Board that Plans for Nauset Regional High School Flu Clinic needs approval by the School Committee. She will submit the plan in August or September.
The meeting was adjourned at 5 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Janice M. Shea
Health Clerk
(ORIGINAL)
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