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concern was more about year-round rentals. It was the Chairs position that we have a better <br /> chance of the article passing with short-term rentals only and, while he agreed that long-term <br /> rentals should be included, it is too late to change the Warrant article. <br /> 2. Discussion of Draft Recreational Marijuana Regulation. <br /> Mr. Harrington commented that he and Ronnie had attended a seminar that week where they <br /> discussed odor complaints from marijuana cultivation facilities. In speaking with the DEP, Mr. <br /> Harrington learned that other towns are experiencing issues with odor from growing facilities. He <br /> stated that carbon filtration is the standard for treatment of air and water, but that it is not <br /> working for the growing facilities. There are different theories on how to attack the odor problem, <br /> but no real quantifiable standard other than odor which is detectable by a normal person. Chair <br /> Baumgaertel recommended framing the language of the regulation to allow the use of new <br /> innovative odor-mitigating technologies as they are made available. Board members discussed <br /> what components of the marijuana or the growing/manufacturing process might be creating the <br /> odor, and whether there is the ability to monitor it. <br /> Mr. Harrington stated that the standard through the Town's nuisance regulation is "does it cause <br /> harm," and board members deliberated whether odor causes"harm" and whether the definition <br /> of nuisance should be amended to include "loss of right to enjoy property." Chairman <br /> Baumgaertel asked if the board could set a residential area buffer zone, and Mr. Harrington <br /> answered in the affirmative, but they first had to determine how far the plume of odor travelled. <br /> The board could prohibit outdoor facilities in Town, or only allow them on properties of a <br /> minimum acreage, but Mr. Harrington advised members that anything unreasonable could be <br /> challenged. Ms. Langler stated that they would also need to address noise from the chillers. <br /> Mr. Harrington suggested they invite manufacturers, cultivators and research laboratories to <br /> come before the board to talk about growing. Ms. Langler recommended they first talk to other <br /> towns about what issues they've encountered with the growing facilities, and then invite the <br /> cultivators, etc. to explain how they intend to mitigate these problems. It was agreed to do this <br /> in a public hearing format, and invite anyone interested in making a grower's application to <br /> participate. <br /> 3. Discussion of Draft Innovative/Alternative Septic Regulation. <br /> Mr. Harrington reviewed the most recent changes/revisions to the regulation, noting previous <br /> deliberation by the board regarding I/A systems installed for secondary treatment in a nitrogen <br /> sensitive area. The board discussed monitoring requirements, and Chair Baumgaertel asked if <br /> they wanted to require quarterly testing on all I/A systems installed in a Zone II, regardless of the <br /> reason. He suggested that, for new technologies that have passed piloting, the board may want <br /> the opportunity to see how they perform,and further suggested that they do away with quarterly <br /> testing on new systems but bump up to semi-annual testing after the initial period. Mr. <br /> Harrington stated that, if the board wants the option to require sampling,they add language that <br /> monitoring requirements are at the discretion of the board. <br /> Mr. Harrington stated that seasonal homes with I/A systems are not permitted to turn off their <br /> system unless the water to the home is shut off. Chair Baumgaertel stated that,based on research <br /> he had found, for purposes of testing, seasonal use systems perform the same as those used all <br /> year round. With regard to the disinfection units, Chair Baumgaertel stated that he would prefer <br /> 3 <br />