3/5/2020 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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compliance based on the current Sanitary Code. It was noted that applicants can request a variance to the Sanitary Code as well as any local regulations: Ms. Warden went,on record as being against allowing more than two people per bedroom. Ms. Langler was also in favor of limiting occupancy to two people per bedroom. Chair Baumgaertel clarified that he was on board with two people per bedroom,and not with the plus two, but he wanted to explore any possible = weak points in that position. He then asked if there is a definition for occupancy of a motel room, because there is a design flow of 110 gpd defined for a motel room. Ms. Langler answered that motels are based on the Sanitary Code and square footage of the room. Mr. Harrington agreed to look at how other towns have set-up their rental programs, and determine any cases in which those towns have been challenged. At the request of the Board,he will prepare a revised draft Short-Term Rental Regulation that included the occupancy calculation that limited to two people per bedroom,with a section added explaining the process to request a variance. 3. Discussion of short-term rental company contract options. Mr. Harrington commented that the Board had voted previously to go with LodgingRevs but, at this time,.the Board was.being presented with contract options. Mr. Harrington recommended the "on-going" compliance option. He informed the Board that property owners have been inquiring if they can rent their properties as they normally would prior to the initial notification and inspection. While the by- law states that the inspection must take place prior to issuance of the rental certificate,the plan is to issue temporary certificates and conduct inspections throughout the year. There being no further comments or discussion, Mallory Langler moved to approve LodgingRevs Compliance and Notification System, Option B, initial and ongoing compliance and notifications for$12,780. Motion seconded by Veronica Warden.. VOTE: Unanimous(3-0). 4. Rental property occupancy — review of floor plans. Mr. Harrington commented that in this particular property owner's inquiry,he had requested to be allowed to have an occupancy of eight (8) people in his three-bedroom home. By straight square footage in the bedrooms, Mr. Harrington stated that the property could accommodate seven (7) people, which raised the question of whether the Board wants to apply that portion of the Sanitary Code, and the calculation of the habitable space,to allow additional occupants. 5. Discussion of Santuit Pond septic inspections. Mr. Harrington informed Board members about a 37-year study that shows nitrogen has no effect on phosphorus levels in a freshwater pond. Mr. Harrington is planning to ask the Town Manager if the Town can pay to pump septic tanks around the pond, once or twice over the next two years,to reduce the amount of phosphorous coming- out of the systems. 6. Update on 100 Great Neck Road North. Mr. Harrington commented that the property owner wants to keep the laundromat part of the motel but that puts the property over 10,000 gpd; therefore, this is no longer under local Board of Health jurisdiction and is now a matter for the DEP. If the laundromat were used for residents only, it would be considered part of the flow of the residences. If it is considered industrial flow, DEP may require a tight tank. Mr. Harrington stated that,each time he has been out to the property,the systems have not been overflowing. 7. Review of proposed amendments to Food Establishment Inspection Regulation. Ms. Warden opened the discussion by asking for an explanation of the difference between a Core and a Priority violation. Mr. Harrington referred Ms.Warden to the list of examples provided by Ms.Gardipe, 3