08/22/2019 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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away from the wetlands across the street,and 25'away from the nearest catch basin. He stated that, per the Health Agent's recommendation,the tank cover will be raised to grade to make it easier to maintain the effluent tee filter coming out of tank. The crushed gravel driveway will not be paved, so the SAS will be vented, as required. Mr. Rivera also acknowledged two typos on the plan. Chair Baumgaertel asked Mr. Rivera if he had experience using H-20 loading access covers under a gravel driveway,and Mr. Rivera answered that this was his first time using them under gravel. Chair Baumgaertel asked if the lines could be extended beyond the edge of driveway so cleanouts can be outside of the driveway. Mr. Costa stated that he had performed a number of these cleanouts before and it is helpful to have them all accessible. He stressed that the gravel might shift but was not concerned about the covers shifting. Mr. Harrington stated that the whole pipe could be cleaned through one side, and Mr. Rivera agreed that, with continuous lines, maintaining only cleanouts outside of the driveway would be sufficient. There being no further comments or discussion, Mallory Langler moved to approve the septic plan for 22 Bright Coves Way as a variance, provided the cleanouts be removed from the driveway side of the leaching, and that the two typos on the plan are corrected. Motion seconded by Laurel Almquist. VOTE: Unanimous(3-0). 7:30—21 Evergreen Circle Mr. Harrington commented that this plan was reviewed during Site Plan review. The drainage and solid waste dumpster have been placed, and enclosed on a concrete pad. The Title V system is designed correctly and the floor plans have been reviewed. The use is commercial industrial for a lawn and tree service. The portion of the building that allows access for vehicles will have a floor drain connected to the industrial waste holding tank. The septic system is proposed below a parking area; therefore, a Title V variance was requested and added to the plan. Dan Ojala, from Down Cape Engineering, introduced himself for the record, stating that he was available to answer any questions the board may have. There being no further comments or discussion, Mallory Langler moved to approve the commercial site and septic plan for 21 Evergreen Circle with the added variance of the SAS below the parking area and the condition that standard commercial property conditions apply. Motion seconded by Laurel Almquist. VOTE: Unanimous(3-0). 7:35—100 Great Neck Road North Mr. Harrington commented that the owner, through his attorney, has requested a stay of the fines and an extension of time to perform the septic inspections. The fines that were issued were consistent with fines previously issued in similar situations. The property at 100 Great Neck Road North was sold on May 7,2019. An order letter was sent on June 24th,which the owner received June 26th. Attorney Phelps then contacted the BOH office on July 9th. The time between the sale of the property and the issuance of the first order letter was to determine if the new owner would take responsibility for and initiate the inspections. The failure to obtain a variance from the local Cesspool Regulation only further demonstrated that there was no due diligence on the part of the new owner. It was apparent that building construction and renovation started immediately after the sale, but the required elements of the sale were put off until the owner was ordered to take action. The owner and his representative have requested that the board work with them, but the priorities in which work is being done at the property show that the focus is not on the required aspects of public health. 3