05/11/1995 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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s MINUTES May 11, 1995 2 BOARD OF HEALTH i Mr. McQuaid stated, "This dates back to September of 1993 when Mr. Warner's cottage burned down." "They had, prior to 1993, installed a new septic system which meets Title V regulations." "Our concern, at the time after the house burned down, was whether or not there was going to be any increase in living space." "The Board at the time required that there would be no increase in living space and that the existing cottage on the lot not be connected to the Title V septic system." "The tank and d-box had to be moved but our emphasis was on no increase in living space." "We since then have received several comments from abutters indicating their concern about increasing living space specifically, the second floor above the garage and the actual location of the leaching field versus the property line." "They went to the Board of Appeals." "The Board of Appeals also indicated that they would go along with reconstruction as long as there is no increase in square footage." "It has been in a turmoil over the past several years and we sent Mr. Warner certified mail asking him to appear before the Board approximately one month ago which he did not do." "Recently, a builder came in to meet before the Board and answer any questions you may have." Mr. Miller stated, "I am here to address the questions of the abutters." "If you note on the plans it is indicated the smaller cottage will be disconnected from the existing septic system." "Mr. Warner has met with both neighbors who commented to the Board and that was their major concern." "They were unaware of the notation on the plan which he pointed out to them which addressed most of their concerns." "That is an existing leaching system." "We are proposing to relocate the tank." "There is no increase in living area." "There is one revision on the plan, that being the total of the existing lot coverage to 1.5." Mr. Ball questioned Mr. Miller, "Will someone be living in the cottage?" Mr. Miller responded, "Mr. Warner was asked to disconnect the cottage because his neighbor's had wells." "Because he had a problem he had to install an emergency system which was to close to the existing well." "At some point in the future, if his neighbors tie into town water, then he will request permission to reconnect the cottage." Mr. McQuaid stated, "One of the calls from an abutter questioned why Mr. Warner needed a second floor above the garage and should that not be considered living space." Mr. Miller responded, "There is no full basement here." `Because of the water table and Conservation Commission requirements we can't put a full basement there so that was strictly for storage."