BOARD OF HEALTH
Meeting Minutes
May 17, 2010
Memorial Town Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mary Ricker, Jamie Terry
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Johnson, Martha Waite, Associate Member,
Deb Sciascia, Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT: Andrea Crete, Board of Health Agent
J. Terry called the Board of Health Meeting to order at 5:00 PM
REVIEW OF SEPTIC PLANS:
370 Manning Street: Previously tabled from April 21, 2010 meeting. The Board reviewed pictures taken of the fifth bedroom at 370 Manning Street. Andrea Crete and Mary Ricker had visited the property and took the pictures. J. Terry read an email from M. Johnson regarding his opinion on the matter. M. Ricker and J. Terry agree with the M. Johnson that the unfinished attic space that the Prestons renovated to create a fifth bedroom is considered new construction, and that unfinished attic space is not considered a bedroom or room. M. Preston stated the attic space was always part-finished and that the BOH is basing its decision on the assessors’ determination as to what constitutes a bedroom. J. Terry stated the septic system for 370 Manning Street should be designed for
five bedrooms and be fully compliant with Title 5. She also stated that variances can only be granted by showing just cause, and if full compliance with Title 5 cannot be met. In the Prestons case, she feels full compliance can be met.
A pump system is not desirable for the Prestons due to the extra cost and electricity associated with it. J. Terry suggested the option of further soil testing on the property for another location to put the septic system, or to have the system redesigned using a leaching bed.
J. Terry motioned to DENY the septic plans and variance for groundwater offset. M. Ricker seconded. All in favor, DENIED.
(Plans are available for viewing at the Holden Board of Health Office.)
125 Chapin Road: Previously tabled from April 21, 2010 meeting. Revised plans were submitted as requested by the Board.
J. Terry made a motion to APPROVE the variance for the perc test analysis but DENY the request for offset to groundwater variance. M. Ricker seconded the motion. All in favor, APPROVED.
(Plans are available for viewing at the Holden Board of Health Office.)
Lot 3 Paxton Road: NEEL LLC for Jeffery Cogswell, new construction.
Condition(s):
1) The SAS needs to be staked prior to construction.
2) The vent opening needs a screen.
J. Terry motioned to approve with conditions 1 & 2. M. Ricker seconded. All in favor, APPROVED.
(Plans are available for viewing at the Holden Board of Health office.)
Lot 1 Mason Road: Andrysick Land Surveying for Susan Roncone. New Construction.
Condition(s):
1) Pump inlet and outlet elevations need to be checked.
2) Fill easement for reserve area onto lot 2 needed.
The Board wanted A. Crete to check what the “400 foot to WsPA” meant on the plans. J. Terry made a motion to TABLE the plans for the next meeting. M. Ricker seconded. All in favor, TABLED.
(Plans are available for viewing at the Holden Board of Health office.)
Grove Street, Map 153 / Parcel 9: Malley Engineering Co., for Richard Robinson. New Construction.
Condition(s):
1) Construction permit to be withheld until Conservation Commission approval.
2) The well must be staked prior to it’s construction.
3) Gas baffle needed on the septic tank outlet tee.
The Board asked A. Crete to check on any well locations for the adjacent lot owned by Robinson. J. Terry made a motion to APPROVE the plans. M. Ricker seconded. All in favor, APPROVED. A.Crete will sign and stamp the plans and mail the construction permit after Conservation Commission approval.
(Plans are available for viewing at the Holden Board of Health office.)
Summit Road - Lot 3: Andrysick Land Surveying for Ted Tonna. New Construction.
Condition(s):
1) Show the limit of fill around the reserve area should it be used in the future. A fill easement may be necessary.
2) Compliance can be met without a polybarrier. If a polybarrier is to be used, the following specs should also be used: 10 foot break out with 3-1 slope OR 15 foot break out with 2-1 slope. The septic plans show a 10 foot break out with 2-1 slope.
J. Terry made a motion to approve with conditions 1 & 2. M. Ricker seconded. All in favor, APPROVED.
(Plans are available for viewing at the Holden Board of Health office.)
OTHER BUSINESS:
- Crete is to follow up with Jim Zingarelli about the drainage by-law, and whether Town Council has looked into it.
- J. Terry announced she will no longer be living in Holden and will be writing a formal letter of resignation. This will be her last Board of Health meeting.
MEETING MINUTES:
- April 21, 2010: J. Terry motioned to approve the meeting minutes from April 21, 2010. M. Ricker noted a change in the minutes under ‘370 Manning Street’ to read “the Title 5 inspection was not done by a licensed Title 5 inspector.” J. Terry amended the motioned to approve with the change. M. Ricker seconded the motion. All in favor, APPROVED.
(Available on line for review)
Next Meeting: To be determined due to the fact the J. Terry will be moving out of town and no longer be on the Board of Health, and M. Johnson was not at the meeting to set the next meeting date.
M. Ricker motioned to adjourn the Board of Health meeting. J. Terry seconded. All in favor.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:30 PM
May 17, 2010 minutes approved: September 28, 2010
Andrea Crete, Agent
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