02/21/2019 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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answered in the affirmative, Mr. McGrath indicated that he would include in the stock maintenance that the operator perform monthly checks on the Zabel filter. There being no further comments or questions, Mallory Langler moved to continue the discussion of the request for variance at 31 Evergreen Circle to the next meeting on March 7,pending an opinion from DEP concerning the depth of the SAS. Motion seconded by Laurel Almquist. VOTE; Unanimous(3-0). 7:20—81 Seconsett Point Road Mr. Harrington commented that a voluntary repair of an existing cesspool was being proposed for the subject property;however,there is a discrepancy regarding the number of legal bedrooms. Town records show only two bedrooms,and the floor plan provided by the owner shows four bedrooms. Mr.Harrington stated that, if the dwelling was renovated, the owner needs to show.evidence of that with a building permit. If a building permit cannot be provided, then the request for four bedrooms is considered new construction and a reserve area is required. A line from the garage/boat house is also proposed, Peter McEntee,of Engineering Works,introduced himself and stated that the house was built In 1930 and hasn't changed since. Mr. Harrington stated that a health agent would need to go through the property, as everything the Assessor has on record shows two bedrooms. Mr. Harrington Indicated he would like to see something from the owner that stated theproperty was never renovated and has always been a four bedroom. He advised the board that Field Cards date back to 81, and the house size and shape has not changed,but it's possible there were renovations to the interior. Mr.McEntee agreed that the matter warranted a visit from a health agent. Mallory Langler asked if a bedroom was proposed for the boat house, and Mr. McEntee answered that the owner was considering adding a bathroom at some point. Mr. McEntee stated that the system was designed for four bedrooms, and they were requesting three variances two under local upgrade approval and one under local regulation. The two requests for local upgrade approval were for 1)a 2'reduction to the 5'separation between the estimated high groundwater and the bottom of the SAS under the remedial approval of the MicroFAST system, and 2) a reduction to the requirement of 12" separation between the inlet and outlet of the septic tanks and pump chamber. The third request was for a 35'variance of the SAS to the watercourse in Waquoit Bay for a 65'setback. Mr. McEntee indicated that they were also providing ultraviolet treatment between the MicroFAST system and the pump chamber, per local regulation requirements. Chair Baumgaertel noted that this is a voluntary repair, and Mr. McEntee informed board members that the cesspool is in groundwater and, when it gets excessive use, it exceeds its capacity and property gets some surcharging of water and sewage backup. Mr. Harrington informed the board that this was not related to a property transfer,and there had never been a documented cesspool In failure at the property. Chair Baumgaertel asked if there was any concern that the house Is over the property line, and Mr. McEntee answered that the Issue was currently being addressed with the Assessor. Mr. Harrington stated that both lots are under common ownership, Chair Baumgaertel reiterated the need to pin down the bedroom count, He further suggested replacement of the pressure dose system with a pressure distribution system,stating that being so close to groundwater and where the property is located, the board would definitely want to see the better treatment offered by the pressure distribution system. Chair Baumgaertel asked what phase of the sewering plan this property was in,and Mr. Harrington answered that all of Seconsett Island is in the final phase. 2