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• Roll Call: Ms. Clapprood (Yes), Ms. Godfrey(Yes),Ms. Copeland (Yes),Mr. Colombo <br /> (Yes) <br /> o The motion passes unanimously <br /> Documents provided: Gade Masonry&Landscaping Request for Determination of Applicability,11/22/2022 <br /> Plan"Landscape Plan" <br /> 6.06 RDA <br /> 43 Horseshoe Bend Way,Robert S. Durant, Trustee <br /> • Representative: Cape&Islands Engineering, Inc <br /> Project Overview <br /> • Proposal to remove existing cesspool and upgrade to Title 5 septic system <br /> • Replacement of failing cesspool for existing 2-bedroom house <br /> • Septic system located as far landward as possible <br /> • Leach field approximately 70ft away from the coastal bank <br /> • No increase in flow or proposed additions to the dwelling <br /> • Estimated groundwater level at 43 ft(pond level), septic system at 70 ft elevation <br /> Environmental Considerations <br /> • Existing cesspool in the vicinity of proposed septic tank <br /> • Efforts to avoid the naturally vegetated area <br /> • Perk rate of 2 minutes an inch <br /> • 27 ft separation between the septic system and groundwater level <br /> Regulatory Issues& Continuance <br /> • The Health Agent raised concerns about the septic upgrade <br /> • Portion of upgrade falls within 75 ft setback to top of inland bank <br /> • Area in Zone 2 water recharge area requiring additional treatment <br /> • Continuance requested to revise the plan and address Board of Health regulations <br /> • Discussion on the possibility of relocation chamber to avoid I/A septic system <br /> requirement <br /> • Commission emphasis on environmental stewardship and groundwater protection <br /> • Chair stance against allowing another Title 5 system in the ground <br /> • Continuance granted to March 9TH,AT 6:09 <br /> Agent Comments <br /> • Failed septic system to be upgraded to standard title V system. <br /> • No increase in living space. <br /> • An I/A system is not recommended as the technology does not remove phosphorous, <br /> which is the contributing nutrient to harmful algal blooms in freshwater bodies. <br /> • Recommendation <br /> o A negative determination <br /> Motion <br /> 5 <br />