05/11/1995 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES May 11, 1995 3 BOARD OF HEALTH Mr. McQuaid stated, "The septic system as designed is adequate for four bedrooms." Mr. Doherty questioned whether the existing house has a basement. Mr. Miller responded, "There is no basement." Mr. Doherty commented, "So he didn't have a basement before so he doesn't need one now so what does he really want to do with the floor over the garage?" "Obviously, it's for storage now but what will it be used for in a year from now when he decides he needs more room and it's very easy since it's attached to the building just to run heat and lights in there, insulate it and make it into a second bedroom which obviously would impact the flow calculations for the system." Mr. Miller stated, "That's going to be totally framed, there will be no insulation in the garage." Mr. McQuaid commented, "We've received two letters in February and March of this year from abutters stating they believe the leaching facility which was installed two or three years ago, is within 100' of their well." "Their concerned over the use of the proposed second level of the garage and the connection of the cottage to the septic system." Mr. Ball stated, "As far as the existing cottage, it is stated it will disconnected from the leaching facility." "Plans do not delineate the abutting well locations in proximity to the leaching facility." "That issue should be addressed." Mr. McQuaid stated, "It's based on the distance from the abutting well that the Board decided no increase in habitable space." Mr. Ball commented, "Mr. Warner could sign a statement that the second story of the garage shall remain storage." Mr. McQuaid questioned, "Who will police it?" Mr. Doherty stated, "What if Mr. Warner's needs change in the future?" "We cannot go out and check on the house." "If someone complains our only recourse would involve litigation." "It's a dilemma that should best be avoided."