5/28/2015 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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6.15 Plato A. Spillios Il, 366 Monomoscoy Road. Proposed septic system upgrade RDA Resource Area: Flood Zone, Buffer Zone to Coastal Bank, Great River Darren Meyer, Meyer and Son, represented the applicant. He stated that the cesspool has failed and the proposal is to replace an existing cesspool unit with a fully compliant Title V septic system, 1,500 gallon septic tank, D -box and leaching field. He said the 100 -foot setback requirement will be maintained when siting the system. The Agent stated the Board of Health is waiting for revised plans and the application has been submitted and is currently under review. No comment from public. Motion: Mr. Sweet moved a negative determination with the stipulation that the Board of Health concerns be addressed before the issuance of the permit. Seconded by Mr. Rogers. Vote unanimous, 4-0. 6:18 David S. and Melody Rose, .184 Rock Landing Road. Proposed septic system upgrade. Owner of Record: Armin and Julie Cline RDA Resource Area: Buffer Zone of the Bordering Vegetated Wetland and Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flow. Jeff Ryther, BSS Design, Inc., represented the applicants. He stated he was representing the former owners. Mr. Ryther stated the project is to upgrade the sewage system to meet title V regulations. The existing system will be pumped and filled with clean soil. The proposed site work will occur within the Flood Zone and within the buffer zone to the Pond. He explained the system is composed of a singular denitrification septic tank, a pump chamber in the parking area and a slightly elevated soil absorption system. All disturbed areas shall be restored to match existing conditions except at the SAS. This area will be restored with loam and seed or wood chips along the gravel driveway. The Agent noted the Board of Health comments. The plans are under review for a new Title V system with an IIA denitrification unit, singular system. It was noted the former owner is the applicant and the new owner has reviewed the plans and the upgrade is being paid for by the former owner. Motion: Mr. Sweet moved a negative determination with the condition the Board of Health approval. Seconded by Mr. Rogers. Vote unanimous, 4-0. The Agent noted he was at the Quashnet Bogs last week with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and used the ground penetrating radar unit to get a look at the peat and sand layers underground. He said it was interesting to see how the radar image of how it looks underground. They surveyed the entire western and northern bog edge and should receive the results in a month. It will be useful information as to whether or not river realignment is feasible. The Agent said another thing to consider is the effects to the existing wetland areas which support the river habitat if the river is realigned. This study will help the Commissioners make a decision on a realignment scenario. 4