A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was called to order at 7:15 P.M. on Monday evening, February 14, 2005, in the Sharon Town Offices, with the following members in attendance: Elizabeth Barnett, M.D., Vice-Chair, Sherwin Goodblatt, Suzi Peck, and Anne Bingham, Chair. Also present was Jim Andrews, Health Agent for Engineering.
Minutes of Meeting of January 31, 2005
VOTED:(Goodblatt/Barnett) Goodblatt, Barnett, and Bingham voted to accept the minutes of the meeting
of January 31, 2005. (Suzi Peck had not yet arrived.)
Beach Season
Board members discussed that the question of lengthening the beach season had been forwarded to the Recreation Advisory Committee for further discussion. Linda Rosen will check with Dave Clifton on this matter and update Anne Bingham, who wants to keep on top of the issue.
Hunter’s Ridge Development – Hearing
Anne Bingham opened the hearing on the Hunter’s Ridge development proposal at 7:30 PM. Approximately 20 abutters were present, in addition to Frank Gallagher, P.E., Gallagher Engineering, Nick and Christina Mirrione (applicants), and Jonathan D. Witten, the attorney for the Homeowners’ Association The applicant provided receipt of abutters’ notices sent according to certified list received from Assessors’ office (used 500' list ).
Anne Bingham reviewed the history of this proposal before BOH........meeting before Christmas (see minutes of 9/27/04); the BOH had requested peer review. by a third party.(to be paid for by applicant; applicant utilized SGC Engineering (received name from DEP). A new letter was just received today from SGC , and plans dated l/6/05 were received Monday 2/7/05...the Board members had not yet had the opportunity to review these documents.
Mr. Gallagher reviewed the current proposal, which utilizes the plans dated January 6th, which had been revised in accordance with the suggestions made by SGC; e.g., they added a step-down system: advantages of this: eliminates need for fill — eliminates difficulties in design for breakout....eliminates need for retaining walls; .to keep contours of land approximately as is. The 21 acre parcel runs between Huntington Avenue and Lantern Lane, at 157 N. Main St. Working under the Subdivision Section in Conservation Bylaws, they are seeking 50 age-restricted (age 55+) housing lots (all residents to be 55+) plus clubhouse and pool.... with 2 shared septic systems. One lot (affordable) to be a duplex. .... They are waiting for waivers from the Planning Board,
and for approval of Concom and BOH.
System #1: for 16 housing units + community center = 2933 gpd...gravity flow system – #2 8000 gallon septic tanks which discharge into a pump chamber to field through pressure dosing system...based on l5 minute/inch perc test.
Depth from bottom of leaching field to groundwater in test pits = 8 feet. Reserve area would not be at same elevation, but would not require mounding.
System #2 in rear of property.....for Remainder of units....feeds from #2 12000 gallon tanks + pump chamber + pressure dose system. 8' dropoff over 75' field.
Concerns/questions from abutters and BOH members: Question of possible planned new well on Canton Street??. Mr. Gallagher stated they would meet the restriction of a nitrogen sensitive area, if this well were constructed. Anne Bingham stated that a decision cannot be made based upon the possibility of a new well, and
encouraged the Homeowners Association to research this issue with Engineering Dept.
Other questions: Are there other systems in Massachusetts with similar dropoffs?; what is the potential frequency of accidental overflow and contingency plans for this? Attorney Witten suggested the applicant go forward with a groundwater discharge permit instead.
Anne Bingham reviewed documents submitted following last BOH meeting (typical water usage: some over the l50 gpd requirement., some as high as l84.) Would still come to under 10000 gallons, even with the community center/pool .Mr. Gallagher will check for more detailed information on water usage. The Board reviewed the architectural plans previously provided. Mr. Mirrione agreed he has no problem with a restriction against finishing basements. Suzi Peck presented other possible restrictions to prevent additional private sleeping areas; e.g., against finishing the computer area; to modify the dining room into a dining area....same for den and great room. She asked that the applicant refer to the Boards’ definition of a bedroom and redefine the plans and agree to deed restrictions
accordingly. Mr. Mirrione indicated his agreement and his willingness, as well, to commit to a 3 resident maximum per unit..
Gallagher Engineering will provide plans showing test pits conducted on all proposed lots which, according to the applicant, could support individual systems for the 50 lots if so desired. They plan to cut 16 feet at the southern end of the property, to below the level of the test pits there. Soil is permeable... to provide further information on this.
The hearing was continued to March 7th, 2005, at 8 PM..
Information requested by the Board by 2/8 include: revision of typicals; typical septic layouts for all 50 lots;
similar systems/topography; erosion control .
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.
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