Board of Health Meeting
BOARD OF HEALTH
732 Main Street Harwich, MA 02645
508-430-7509 – Fax 508-430-7531
E-mail: health@town.harwich.ma.us
TOWN OF HARWICH BOARD OF HEALTH
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2017-6:30 P.M.
HARWICH TOWN HALL – SMALL HEARING ROOM
MEETING AGENDA
REVISED 12/6/2017 (ADDED PROJECT ADDRESS TO ITEM D)
I CALL TO ORDER
II MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (Regular Meeting Minutes) – November 14, 2017
Minutes shall be reviewed; proposed changes shall be possible; and a vote to approve with any noted changes shall be taken.
III 6:30-7:00 PM - BOARD OF HEALTH WORK SESSION
A. Review of 2018 Board of Health Meeting Schedule
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B Discussion-35 Chatham Road/Resilient Family Farm
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IV 7:00 PM -OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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V NEW BUSINESS
A. Hearing-Carlone, 11 Ocean Avenue, to consider a request to allow the following variances for work that has already been completed
Variances from 310 CMR 15.211(1) Minimum Setbacks
1. Per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(a): To allow the existing septic tank to be 6.2’ from the existing foundation where 10’ is required. Variance request of 3.8’.
2. Per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(a): To allow the existing soil absorption system to be 13.5’ from the existing foundation where 20’ is required. Variance request of 6.5’.
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B. Hearing-Grainger, 21 Uncle Venie’s Road, to consider a request to install a new tight tank prepared by Clark Engineering, LLC
Variances from 310 CMR 15.211(1) Minimum Setbacks
1. Per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(a): To allow a proposed tight tank to be 15’ from the top of a coastal bank where 50’ is required. Variance request of 35’.
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C. Hearing-Clinton/Odiaga, 14 Rainbow Way, to consider a request to install a new Title 5 septic system prepared by Moran Engineering Associates, LLC
Variances from 310 CMR 15.211(1) Minimum Setbacks
1. Per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(a): To allow a proposed soil absorption system to be 5’from the property line where 10’ is required. Variance request of 5’.
2. Per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(a): To allow a proposed soil absorption system to be 13.1’ from the cellar wall where 20’ is required. Variance request of 6.9’.
3. Per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(a): To allow a proposed septic tank & pump chamber to be 7.5’ from the slab foundation where 10’ is required. Variance request of 2.5’.
Variances from Harwich Board of Health Regulation
4. Per Harwich Board of Health Regulation 1.210 Distance Requirements: To allow a proposed sewer line to be 30’ from the edge of wetland/edge of pond where 50’ is required. Variance request of 20’.
5. Per Harwich Board of Health Regulation 1.210 Distance Requirements: To allow a proposed septic tank & pump chamber to be 35’ & 40’ from the edge of wetland/edge of pond where 50’ is required. Variance request of 15’ & 10’.
6. Per Harwich Board of Health Regulation 1.210 Distance Requirements: To allow a proposed soil absorption system to be 92’ from the edge of wetland/edge of pond where 100’ is required. Variance request of 8’.
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D. Hearing-Main Street HP, LLC/Miller, 560A Route 28, to consider a request to install a new Title 5 septic system prepared by Moran Engineering Associates, LLC
Variances from 310 CMR 15.211(1) Minimum Setbacks
1. Per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(a): To allow a proposed septic tank to be 5’ & 5.5’ from the property line where 10’ is required. Variance request of 5 & 4.5’.
2. Per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(a): To allow a proposed soil absorption system to be 7’ & 7’ from the property line where 10’ is required. Variance request of 3’ & 3’.
3. Per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(b): To allow a proposed septic tank to be 5.5’ from the cellar wall where 10’ is required. Variance request of 4.5’.
4. Per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(b): To allow a proposed soil absorption system to be 7’ from the cellar wall where 20’ is required. Variance request of 13’ (40mil barrier proposed).
5. Per 310 CMR 15.405(1)(f): To allow a proposed septic tank to be 2’ from the drywell where 10’ is required. Variance request of 8’ (40mil barrier proposed).
6. Per 310CMR 15.405(1)(f): To allow a proposed soil absorption system to be 10’ & 14’ from the drywell where 25’ is required. Variance request of 15’ & 11’(40 mil barrier proposed).
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VI REPORT OF THE HEALTH DIRECTOR (November 2017)
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VII CORRESPONDENCE
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VIII PERMITS
See attached list dated December 12, 2017
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IX OTHER
- Dr. Cavity’s, 560 Route 28
Discuss food service operation parameters for continued use of current location
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- Saquatucket Harbor Food Service Proposal
Discuss proposal for potential expansion of facility to include a 100 seat restaurant.
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X ADJOURN
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Authorized posting officer: Posted by:
Jennifer Clarke
Signature Date Town Clerk Date
Per the Attorney General’s Office: The committee may hold an open session for topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting following “New Business.” If you are deaf or hard of hearing or a person with a disability who requires an accommodation, contact the Selectmen’s Office at 508-430-7513