08/10/2022 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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MASHPEE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 10, 2022 Ms. Sangeleer read the Board of Health comments dated August 10, 2022 into the record,the Plan Review recommendations dated June 7, 2022 in the record. She also read the letter from Attorney Mills, dated June 29, 2022 into the record. Mr. Bonvie mentioned that the applicant will require an application with the PIanning Board for the sales of automobiles, and the Select Board for any licensing. Mr. Bonvie included the Encore Fire Protection proposal dated 10/14/2021 into the record. Mr. Reidy asked Attorney Mills if his letter dated June 29, 2022 had the updated information and revised plans regarding the tight tank system mentioned in the Board of Health comments. Attorney Mills mentioned that there were comments from the Plan Review Committee regarding the tight tank, and that meeting is generally where any issues are vetted prior to board meetings. There were no other comments from the Board. Mr. Morris mentioned that the Plumbing Inspector was here for any questions, and that he and the Fire Department inspected the building. The only issue seems to be the tight tank. Mr. Kevin Connolly, Plumbing Inspector told the Board he was present at the Plan Review meeting, and the plan that was submitted has the same drawing in the code book. But the drawing is an illustration only. There are different types that can be used. He mentioned an example of a tight tank was installed on Mercantile Way. These tanks are inspected by the Board of Health and are permitted, and inspected by the Plumbing Inspector as well. He explained that the venting could be retrofitted on this building. An abutter was concerned about the venting of the system. Mr. Bonvie mentioned that it will have to be constructed above the roof line. Mr. Morris said that the tight tank issue can be dealt with during the permitting process. Mr. Bonvie mentioned that the Board of Health has a certain amount of jurisdiction on tight tanks, and it's in their code. As one member, he is standing by the letter that was submitted by the Assistant Health Agent, especially the tight tank issue. Attorney Mills said he is willing to accept a condition that a tight tank plan be approved by the Plumbing Inspector and the Board of Health. Mr. Bonvie asked that the email/letter with code related information submitted by the Assistant Health Agent dated August 10, 2022 be referenced into the record.The letter explains the concerns of a "UIC" tight tank because the property location is located in a Zone II which directly abuts a public drinking water supply area. 3