06/11/1998 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES June 11, 1998 4 BOARD OF HEALTH Mr. Cram motioned to grant the variance as requested, Mr. Doherty seconded, all agreed. 101 Snead Drive - Mr. McQuaid relayed, "The applicant is requesting a 3' variance from the street side of the lot." Mr. Cram motioned to grant a 3' sideline variance, Mr. Doherty seconded, all agreed. 42 Great River Road - Mr. McQuaid stated, "Approximately one year ago Holmes and McGrath came before the Board stating the existing septic system was in failure." "They proposed a tight tank which this Board approved." "This is a very small house which is used only seasonally." "I forwarded a letter to D.E.P. requesting that they approve the tight tank." "The D.E.P. has rejected the tight tank proposal and instructed Holmes and McGrath to design a Title V system." "Title V only requires a 50' separation from the wetlands." "Holmes and McGrath revised plans to delineate a Title V system." Mr. Doherty stated, "I will vote to deny the variance because I don't feel that all means have been exhausted." "They haven't proposed a denitrification system." Mr. Cram stated, "In my opinion, a tight tank should be installed due to the close proximity to the wetlands and it is in the flood hazard zone." Mr. Cram motioned to deny plans as presented without prejudice, Mr. Doherty seconded, all agreed. 9.) Emergency failure certifications - 54 Bayberry Drive, 40 Porthole Drive and 72 Old Colony Drive 54 Bayberry Drive - Mr. McQuaid relayed, "I inspected the site and found the pit full." "A d-box and secondary pit will be installed." Board members forwarded their signature's to the "Emergency Repair Certification" form. 40 Porthole Drive _ Mr. McQuaid relayed, "I inspected the site and found sewage backing up into the toilet." Board members forwarded their signature's to the "Emergency Repair Certification"form.