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MINUTES March 23, 2000 2 BOARD OF HEALTH breakdown of the businesses connected to their septic system and the gallons consumed and the gallons per day for the past five years. He is requesting a reduction in their flow estimates from 35 gallons per seat to 20 based on their usage of paper goods only and no dishware. Mr. McQuaid stated that if the Board granted their approval it would allow the deli to have up to 100 seats based on the existing Title V system. This would be a variance to Title V and would have to be approved by the DEP. Mr. McQuaid indicated that each building at Deer Crossing has their own septic system. Mr. Ball indicated that he would like to see a denitrification unit since the project is over 600 gallons per day. Mr. Ball motioned to deny the request by David Carboneau of the Deer Crossing Market to increase the number of seats in his restaurant and to decrease their flow estimates from 35 gallons per seat to 20 gallons per seat. Mr. Doherty seconded the motion. Motion to deny passed. APPOINTMENT: Mr. Edward Baker re: Mashpee Environmental Coalition Mr. Baker was in attendance for this scheduled appointment. Ms. Beverly Kane of the Mashpee Watershed Management Committee was also in attendance. a. Nitrogen Sensitive Embayments: Mr. Baker read a section from a report from the Cape Cod Commission to the Board members regarding the nitrogen sensitive embayments. The report reads: "'Down Boards of Health currently have the authority under Title V to assist in the protection of coastal embayments by designating the embayments as nitrogen sensitive. The materials gathered under this grant provides sufficient information for impacted embayments to be designated as nitrogen sensitive embayments. Communities should recognize that a Title V nitrogen sensitive designation will require all septic systems within the restricted watersheds to be 440 gallons per day per acre or less (310 CMR 15.214). This limit will provide some level of protection but will be insufficient for adequate protection for certain more sensitive embayments." Mr. Baker further explained that Dr. Brian Howes is currently engaged in a study funded by the town and he recommended that the Board of Health do precisely what the report says. Mr. Ball stated that it was his understanding that the Board decided at their last meeting to contact the Cape Cod Commission to begin the delineation of these areas. Mi. Ball further stated that he has no problem with this and would be interested in pursuing it further. Mr. Cram stated that he has a lot of questions on this matter and doesn't have the answers to them. He's more than willing to listen but hasn't had the opportunity to gather further information. Mr. Doherty indicated that he has always been in favor of this type of application.