04/20/2005 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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take the opportunity to address and protect the • einviroriment . Lee Gurney suggested the following language he amended in condition #17 . The proposed wastewater treatment atcility shall be designed and operated to produce total nitrogen and effluent of not greater than 5mg .per liter" . Attorney Kirrane agreed to the wording of the Decision. He made reference to comments made by the Consulting Engineer regarding the plan and suggested a condition be included in the permit in order to address and conform to his recommendations.. Mr. Cowley responded that his major concern with the plan is- that there appears to he very little information regarding the proposed care and maintenance of the storm drain system on a yearly basis . He suggested some reference to reporting/responsibility be made to either the Planning Board or Board of Health on a regular basis . The chairman agreed stormwater is also- a critical issue to be addressed. Mr. Rowley made reference to- a report prepared by Horsley Witten entitled "Stormwater Facilities Activation and I nvebtory" . He noted said report focuses mainly o the bioreten ion areas, it does not however address the matter of catch basins, drainage swail , or manhole inspection. He explained the entire system depends on the efficiency of the swans, which should be ma-intained and groomed regularly. Lee Gurney suggested the Board Grote and one Board Member sign the Special Permit, an additional condition to he added addressing drainage concerns to he made subsequently. The chairman agreed only if this suggestion is -satisfactory to Mr. Rowley. Mr. Rowley suggested his letter dated April 6, 2005, - as well as the April 20, 2005 letter be included for reference purposes. He further suggested said Stormwater Facilities Activation and Inventory, prepared by Horsley Witten be included.