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Project Overview <br /> • Proposed removal of existing cesspool and upgrade to Title 5 septic system <br /> • Property abuts Shoestring Bay has a velocity zone up to seawall and coastal bank <br /> • Replacement of septic tank to replace existing cesspool <br /> • Existing leach pit passed inspection and proposed to remain in service <br /> • Groundwater elevation around 1 12 ft from the bottom of the leach pit <br /> • Owner made aware of DEP regulations and alternative systems <br /> • New owners considering potential tear down and rebuild in future <br /> Environmental Concerns &Regulations <br /> • Commissioners express concern about not installing an I/A system <br /> • Discussion on protecting groundwater and meeting regulations <br /> • Existing leach pit outside 100 ft zone of jurisdiction from to of coastal bank <br /> • Commissioners struggle with approving another Title 5 despite meeting standards <br /> • Concern about failing to protect the environment <br /> Continuance <br /> • Applicant requests a continuance <br /> Agent Comments <br /> • Septic upgrade to Title 5 standards from existing cesspool. <br /> • No increase in living space <br /> • The area is slated for sewering in phase 2. <br /> • Recommendation <br /> o A negative determination <br /> Motion <br /> • Motion made by Ms. Clapprood to approve the continuance to March 9 at 6:18. Ms. <br /> Copeland seconded the motion <br /> • Roll Call: Ms. Clapprood (Yes), Ms. Godfrey(Yes),Ms. Copeland(Yes),Mr. Colombo <br /> (Yes) <br /> o The motion passed unanimously <br /> Documents provided: Geo-Cape Environmental Consultants, Request for Determination of Applicability, <br /> 02/10/2023 Plan"Proposed Septic System Repair"(2 sheets) <br /> 6:30 <br /> Town of Mashpee <br /> Public Comment: Proposed amendments to Regulation 5 (Filing Fees) and Regulation 30 <br /> (Prevention of Pollution-Effect of Nutrient-Loading on Waterbodies(Rivers,Ponds, Streams, <br /> Estuaries and/or the Ocean)and Impacts to Public or Private Water Supply)under Mashpee's <br /> Chapter 172 Wetland Bylaw. <br /> Overview <br /> 12 <br />