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, April 12, 2016- 6:30 P.M.
TOWN HALL – SMALL HEARING ROOM
AGENDA
I REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD- To appoint a temporary chair
II CALL TO ORDER
III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (Executive Session & Regular Meeting Minutes) – 2/9/2016
Minutes shall be reviewed; proposed changes shall be possible; and a vote to approve with any noted changes shall be taken.
IV 6:30-7:00 PM - BOARD OF HEALTH WORK SESSION
Vote to accept/deny/take under consideration
V NEW BUSINESS
A. Hearing- Gregory Manocherian, 35 Snow Inn Road, to consider a variance request to replace a sewage disposal system prepared by East Cape Engineering, Inc.
Variances from 310 CMR 15.211(1) Minimum Setback Distances
1. Per 310 CMR 15.405: To allow a proposed soil absorption system to be 7’ from the road property line where 10’ is required. Variance request of 3’
2. Per 310 CMR 15.405: To allow a proposed soil absorption system to be 14’ from the foundation wall where 20’ is required. Variance request of 6’.
3. Per 310 CMR 15.405: To allow a proposed septic tank/pump chamber to be 4’ from the slab foundation where 10’ is required. Variance request of 6’.
4. Per 310 CMR 15.405: To allow a proposed soil absorption system to be 4’ below grade where 3’ is required. Variance request of 1’.
5. Per 310 CMR 15.405: To allow a proposed septic tank/pump chamber to be 3.5’ below grade were 3’ is required. Variance request of .5’.
6. Per 310 CMR 15.405: To allow for a 25% reduction in the required subsurface disposal area design requirement. Variance request of 25% reduction.
7. Per 310 CMR 15.405: To allow a proposed septic tank/pump chamber to be 20’ from the top of coastal bank where 25’ is required. Variance request of 5’.
Variances from Harwich Board of Health Regulations
1. Per 1.210: To allow a proposed soil absorption system to be 82’ from the top of coastal bank where 100’ is required. Variance request of 18’.
2. Per 1.210: To allow a proposed septic tank/pump chamber to be 20’ from the top of coastal bank where 50’ is required. Variance request of 30’.
3. Request to allow the use of a standard 2-piece pre-cast concrete septic tank/pump chamber in place of a plastic or monolithic pre-cast tank. (pre-cast H-20 monolithic or plastic tank now available in capacity shown).
Vote to accept/deny/take under consideration
B. Hearing-Tonka Girl, LLC, 0 Main Street, to consider a request for a 4 lot definitive subdivision prepared by J.M. O’Reilly & Associates, Inc.
Vote to accept/deny/take under consideration
C. Discussion-Ember Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, 600 Route 28, to consider a request for an outdoor seating plan.
D. Discussion-Red’s Pizza, 703 Main Street, to consider a request for an outdoor seating plan.
E. Discussion-Hot Stove at Cranberry Valley, 183 Oak Street, to consider a seasonal seating plan.
F. Discussion- Harwich Plastic Bag Ban
G. Discussion-VNA Contract-FY17
VI REPORT OF THE HEALTH DIRECTOR (February & March 2016)
- Choke Saver Class
- Zika Virus Update
- MHOA News
Vote to accept/deny/take this under consideration
VII CORRESPONDENCE
- Notice of Enforcement Conference-413 Route 28
Vote to accept/deny/take this under consideration
VIII PERMITS (SEE ATTACHED LIST)
Vote to accept/deny/take this under consideration
IX OTHER
Vote to accept/deny/take this under consideration
X ADJOURN
Vote to accept/deny/take under consideration
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