Wellfleet Board of Health
Minutes of Meeting of March 8, 2006
Senior Center, Long Pond Room, 7:00 p.m.
Present: Lezli Rowell, Kenneth Granlund, Anne White, Health Agent Hillary Greenberg and Christine Bates, Committee Secretary
Regrets: Richard Willecke and Alex Hay
Vice-chair Rowell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was tape-recorded.
Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes of February 8, 2006 could not be approved due to lack of quorum.
Variance Requests
1. Warren, William and Beverly, 61 Summit Ave., Assrs map 20, parcel 106,
Variances required for system upgrade due to house location and lot size. Matt Farrell represented the applicants. He stated that a new drinking water well to serve the property will replace existing well, achieving 100’ separation from proposed septic system. The variances requested are from lot line setbacks, due to lot size and configuration, existing house location and proposed well and septic locations. Farrell stated that no vapor transport barrier was proposed due to the elevations of proposed SAS and cellar wall, which the board and Agent agreed to. Rowell asked the Agent whether any letters had been received from the properties affected by the lot line variance requests; Greenberg reported that none were received. Abutter
Daniel Hagan requested to view the plans to see if the project would affect his property, and it was determined that his parcel is not affected by the variances. The existing driveway will provide for the access for materials delivery and staging, with all work done on the property. There will be no disturbance to the road. Lezli Rowell thanked Farrell for achieving a 100 foot setback to all abutting wells, and noted that lot line setback variances were preferable to those that affect the water supplies. Anne White moved to approve Bennett and O’Reilly, Inc. plan B005-4457 dated 01/19/06 and grant the four requested variances for a three bedroom structure:
1. Septic Tank not 10’ from North property Line – 5 feet held, 5 feet variance requested.
2. Soil Absorption System not 10’ from West property Line – 1 foot held, 9 feel variance requested
3. Soil Absorption System not 10 feet from North Property Line – 3 feet held, 7 feet variance requested
4. Soil Absorption system not 20 feet from Cellar Wall – 6 feet held, 14 feet variance requested.
With the following conditions:
a) Design flow is to be limited to 330 GPD, to serve three bedrooms.
b) No garbage disposal permitted, as per the plan.
c) No Increase in habitable area without Board of Health review.
d) The new well shall be connected and put in service under the benefit of proper plumbing and electrical permits, and well shall be tested and found potable, with results copied to the Health Department, prior to issuance of the Disposal Works Permit.
e) Any restriction in design flow and all conditions shall be recorded against the deed for the property at the Registry in Barnstable, and proof of deed recording shall be submitted to the Health Department prior to the issuance of the Disposal Works Permit.
Ken Granlund seconded the motion, passed 3-0.
IV. New Business
1. Bank Street Condo’s, Map 14, Parcel 182: ZBA referral. Lezli Rowell stated the documents for the condominium conversion looked in order, and that absent the present request from the ZBA to review condominium conversion Master Deeds, the mechanisms of septic inspection and well sampling with the Health Department still apply to a change in ownership. She read into the minutes Town Counsel’s approval. Lezli moved to send a letter of approval from the Board of Health to the Zoning Board of Appeals; seconded by Ken Granlund; passed 3-0.
2. Charles F. Amsler, 2520 Rte 6, Map 23, Parcel 34: permission to use bottled water at location to cook hotdogs and sausages as well as provide sink and toilet facilities for public use. Charles Amsler expressed his desire to open a hotdog and sausage stand at property located at 2520 Route 6. He also plans to sell flowers grown on the property. The bottled water would be utilized for the steaming process of the meats in a typical food vendors cart. He also stated he would like to have a gas grill to brown the meat up. He plans on using an umbrella for the vending area. Agent Greenberg stated he
could not provide a bathroom and sink to the food patrons, only the real estate customers. She also stated this would be considered food service. Rowell questioned if the new well proposed could be a public water supply. Agent Greenberg stated she would have to see the full plan. She stated the utensils used for cooking would have to be cleaned at the applicant’s home, which would need to be inspected for a dishwasher. Ken Granlund moved to give Agent Greenberg application review and permitting authority on the project and work with Amsler gaining compliance.
3. A discussion regarding Mark Berry’s condominium request to be year round took place, in which Lezli Rowell recalled the boards’ prior approval, and stated that the septic system would function better hydraulically and in providing treatment used year round. She noted that seasonal use “pulse loading” is not distinguished in the engineering of Title 5.
4. Rowell reported the Harbor Management Plan 2006 is available as a hard copy in the Health Department and posted on the Town website.
5. Agent Greenberg requested the Board endorse a warrant article which allows another Health Agent to aid or cover for Greenberg when in need of mutual aid. Lezli Rowell moved as presented; seconded by Ken Granlund; passed 3-0.
IV. Licenses
Catch of the Day Glenn Svenningsen
Massasoit Hills Trailer Park Massasoit Hills Trailer Park
Paul Burton Septic Services Chequessett Yacht and Country Club
VI. Correspondence
Agent Greenberg reported the Mobil Station’s 3rd offence selling tobacco to minors which will result in a fine.
The Director of Public Works plans to present findings regarding the Transfer Station to the Wellfleet Community Forum.
The Juice is applying for a liquor license. They are operating on a cesspool which has triggered Health Department notices due to frequency of pumping. Agent Greenberg has requested a septic inspection of contract with an engineer to provide upgrade plans. There has been nor reply from the proprietor yet. Liquor license will not be signed by the Agent until Greenberg speaks with owner of property.
An update of the Danforth property was given. Property must be in compliance by June or it will be condemned.
Anne White moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 pm; seconded by Ken Granlund; passed 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine Bates, Committee Secretary
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