09/02/1999 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES September 2, 1999 2 BOARD OF HEALTH water use and the fact that there is a denitrification system there, Mr. McQuaid stated that the variance is worthy of the Board's consideration. Mr. McQuaid proposed to the Board, if they so choose, that the Board of Health send a letter to the DEP and state the facts of tonight's meeting and if they vote, state to the DEP that they have done so. Mr. McQuaid stated that if the Board approved, it is still a local variance and they would still have to get DEP approval. The Board discussed holding their vote until they get DEP input. Mr. Quaid suggested that not voting would prolong the process. Mr. Cram stated that he is not ready to vote without DEP input. The Board asked Mr. Leone to forward his request, along with additional information for DEP's advice. Mr. McQuaid stated that he would work with Mr. Leone on obtaining the additional information for DEP. Mr. Ball stated that they would continue this request. APPOINTMENT: Mrs. Greenberg, 35 Santuit Lane Mrs. Greenberg was in attendance for this scheduled appointment. Mrs. Greenberg stated that she wanted clarification on an issue. She noted that she is in the wetland area and she thought it would be a good idea if she upgraded her septic system to make it consistent with Title V. Mrs. Greenberg stated that she called Cape Sv Islands Engineering and they drew up the plan. She said that she went to the Mashpee Conservation Commission and was told that there was an issue concerning the Board of Health requesting that a plan be prepared and that a denitrification unit be added to the septic system in the event that an addition is added to the residence or if the dwelling is used on a year-round basis or the dwelling is winterized. Mrs. Greenberg stated that this is a summer residence and used less than six weeks per year. She stated that they do not plan on winterizing the residence. She noted that they have no problem with stating that they would put a denitrification unit in if they would winterize or if they would be there on a year-round basis. There was a question from Mrs. Greenberg regarding putting an addition on the home. She noted that it would still be a summer residence. Mr. McQuaid stated that the permit for the upgrade has not been issued. The Board discussed the issue of residents selling their dwellings and then the dwellings becoming used year-round. Mr. McQuaid commented that he would like to explain the request as follows: The affidavit should include a statement to the fact that no building permit will be applied for which would involve any type of renovation to the existing property to turn it into a year-round dwelling without the installation of a denitrification unit. Mrs. Greenberg stated that she had no problem with that request at all.