BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
March 29, 2004
Present: John O. Litchfield, Vice Chairman, Peter Dillon, Clerk,
Brian T. Flynn, Health Agent, Patricia Cummings, Secretary
Absent: George E. Cavanagh, Chairman
22 Prospect Street – Tom Rego: Bob Rego before board to represent Tom Rego. House is a 3-bedroom design. T. Rego added 2 bedrooms on the 3rd floor. B. Rego proposes opening up to eliminate the privacy issue and remove the door. Board members have an issue with the number of rooms. J. Litchfield feels G. Cavanagh, Chairman should be present for this discussion. Feels this issue will come up again in the future. First floor is still four (4) rooms. J. Litchfield feels attic needs to be gutted. Even one (1) room is over the limit. J. Litchfield suggests coming back with ideas to resolve this. Even if a room is upstairs it is still a room. Not out of possibility to take off the 3rd floor. Discussion
will be continued to next meeting on April 26, 2004. J.Litchfield asked is all criteria needs to be met for a room to be considered a bedroom. B. Flynn replied that all criteria need to be met. J. Litchfield told B. Rego to bring alternatives to next meeting. At minimum there will be a deed restriction on property. Issue tabled until next meeting.
7 Prospect Street – Bob Rego: Discussion continued with B. Rego on his property at Prospect Street. First floor is the same as designed. Second floor revised to take out walk in closet and open up. J. Litchfield stated there are still 9 rooms and 3 bedrooms. That is 2 rooms too many. P. Dillon feels at this point owner needs to take down wall to meet current intent. Can leave closet. Deed restriction needed to limit to three (3) bedrooms.
96 Stoney Brook – Ross Engineering – Greg Tansey – Variance Requests:
Engineer not present for meeting. P. Dillon and J. Litchfield upset that this is the second time engineer has not shown up. P. Dillon moved to issue condemnation order at 96 Stoney Brook Lane effective April 27, 2004, as this location is a threat to public health.
14 Doris Avenue – Barbara Thissell: Plan sent to state. State rejected use of micro system. R. Rondeau of DEP suggested use of a fast system. No variance needed since new BOH regulations on 1/1/04. Variance eliminated but public hearing still needed to satisfy abutters. Mrs. Lunny, an abutter, has concern for drainage. Does not want her future system jeopardized. P. Dillon assured Mrs. Lunny when it comes time for her to get a new system it will be done. Probably a similar system. P. Dillon feels Board should start looking into sewerage for this area. Sieve analysis variance granted at last meeting
Lot 77 – Pine Street – John Cavanaro: Toe of slope variance needed to property line. Abutters have been notified. Green cards will be faxed over to be put in file. When a too shallow swale is put in it plugs up. Needs to be a defined depression of 1 foot. No variance needed by new regulations of 1/1/04. Only requires public hearing. Plan to be revised to show 12” swale at the bottom of trench. Once this is received plan will be approved.
Lot 4 & 5 Tara Drive – Merrill Assoc. – Josh Bowes: House is 50,000 sq.ft- 5 bedroom. Grading going over property line – swale straddles property line. Minimum of 1-foot deep and wide swale needed to be put on plan. Covenants are in deed. No occupancy until all criteria of covenant is met. No variance needed because of new BOH regulations on 1/1/04.
96 Stoney Brook Lane- Ross Engr. – Greg Tansey: Engr. apologized for tardiness. System originally designed on sieve analysis of 8 min/inch. This system designed on 50 min/inch. There is well pump in the basement. Retaining wall detail not on plan. When designer finished with design it will be forwarded to BOH. This will be a 2-bedroom system.
1. P. Dillon moved to allow setback from SAS to property line from 10’ to 6.8’. J. Litchfield seconded with board voting unanimously to approve.
2. P. Dillon moved to allow setback to salt marsh from 50’ to 30’. J. Litchfield seconded with board voting unanimously to approve.
3. P. Dillon moved to allow setback to intercepting drain from 50’ to 18’. J. Litchfield seconded with board voting unanimously to approve.
4. P. Dillon moved to allow setback of SAS to well from 150’ to 94.2’. J. Litchfield seconded with board voting unanimously to approve.
5. P. Dillon moved to allow groundwater separation from 4’ to 2’. J. Litchfield seconded with board voting unanimously to approve.
6. P. Dillon moved to allow wetland setback from 100’ to 40’. J. Litchfield seconded with board voting unanimously to approve.
7. P. Dillon moved to allow toe of slope reduction to 2.5’ with addition of retaining wall. J. Litchfield seconded with board voting unanimously to approve.
Deed restriction will be needed on this property.
J. Litchfield moved to rescind condemnation order placed on this property that was voted earlier this evening. P. Dillon seconded with board voting unanimously to rescind order.
DISCUSSION:
VNA: B. Flynn has contacted Meg Doherty about contract with VNA
Water Supply: Radon in well at Laura’s Lane. 10,000 is state guideline. Will be 400 for federal guideline. P. Dillon wants copy of test results to review.
Approval of Minutes Dated February 23, 2004
Approval of Voucher Dated March 29, 2004
Adjournment at 6:15 p.m.
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John O. Litchfield, Vice Chairman
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