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o A: No, there have been no changes. The Commissioner notes that the request for <br /> the dwelling's square footage was made at the previous meeting and expressed <br /> concern about whether the proposed septic system is sufficient. <br /> • Q: What is the septic system? <br /> o A: The septic system has been revised to better fit the site conditions and the <br /> dwelling. Details of the septic system have been provided. <br /> • Q: What is groundwater separation? <br /> o A: The groundwater separation is approximately 3.5 feet. This information is <br /> found on the drainage report but is not included in the plan. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> There are no public comments. <br /> AGENT COMMENTS <br /> The agent discussed the septic system's compliance with the Board of Health I/A septic system <br /> regulation. Additionally, they advised the applicant to explain the necessity for fill within a flood <br /> zone, determine if the fill qualifies for any exemption status, elaborate on the reasons for <br /> requesting a waiver for Regulation 25 (C)(4), and provide a landscape plan that could be <br /> amended if the project is approved. Further discussions followed this exchange. <br /> Proposal changes include: <br /> - Removal of pool/patio and fence <br /> - Driveway changed to gravel and cobble aprons <br /> - Relocation of detached garage to minimize vegetation clearing <br /> - Cut fill analysis and de-watering details provided <br /> - Modification to septic design to meet site constraints <br /> - Elimination of retaining walls <br /> - Overall reduction of impervious surfaces by 3,553 sqft <br /> Other details: <br /> - Nitrogen nitrate loading estimated at 2.3 ppm, meeting Regulation 30 standards <br /> - Lawn coverage proposed at 9.93%below the maximum allowed of 10%under <br /> Regulation 31 <br /> - Minor site grading to improve stormwater management <br /> - Grading within 0-75 ft buffer to be restored with mitigation seed mix <br /> - No alterations to BVW, saltmarsh, or coastal bank, meeting performance standards <br /> - Details on waiver criterion, work limits, and erosion controls provided in the revised <br /> project narrative <br /> - Waiver requests: <br /> o Regulation 19 Section(C)— (Freshwater Wetlands)— Clearing 258 sgft within 0- <br /> 75' buffer zone to BVW, to be mitigated with conservation seed mix <br /> o Regulation 25 Section(C)(2)(A)—(Compensatory Plantings) - Compensatory <br /> planting required for altering 23,471 sq ft or naturally vegetated areas in the flood <br /> zone <br /> 6 <br />