A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was called to order at 7:30 P.M. on Monday evening, August 8, 2005,
in the Sharon Town Offices, with the following members in attendance: Chairman Anne Bingham, Suzi Peck, and
Sherwin Goodblatt.
Sherwin Goodblatt read a letter into the record notifying the Selectmen and Board of Health of his past relationship with the Striar family; he referenced an opinion from Attorney Lauren Duca of the State Ethics Commission, who advised him to notify the Selectmen ( the appointing authority) of his relationship, impartiality, and no interest in any proposals brought forth by the Striar family.
Application for Licensing of Massage Establishment
Tziporah Shiller, recently licensed as a massage therapist for the town of Sharon, was present to request licensure of a massage establishment at her residence at 29 East Chestnut Street. She is currently licensed and working at the Jewish Community Center in Stoughton. Dr. Lapuck had inspected the premises and found them to be satisfactory, with 2 exceptions: A sign must be posted stating “No Shower” and the requirement for a window in the door leading to the massage area was not met, although there is a window leading to the massage room from the side yard....there are blinds on the window which Ms. Shiller will keep 3/4 closed. Elizabeth Barnett had been consulted on this question and agreed this would comply with the purpose of the BOH regulation. Suzi Peck and Sherwin Goodblatt expressed
concerns about waiving the requirement for a window in the door. At Anne Bingham’s suggestion, the Board decided to postpone a vote until the next meeting, when Elizabeth Barnett should be present. Anne Bingham also suggested that the applicant speak with her landlord about installing a door with a window.
Variance Hearing – 11 Hillside Avenue (Continued)
Christine Meaney of Toomey-Munson and Associates, Inc., and Contractor Tom Albert were present to present revised drawings per the Board’s request showing maximizing. of the setback for the tank from the property line, as well as revised plans for the 2nd floor addition ; Variances are now requested from Title V for the property at 11 Hillside Avenue, which is located in the groundwater protection district, including installation of a Bio-Microbics MicroFAST 0.5L system for enhanced nitrogen removal. No increase in bedrooms is planned – a garage is to be added with living space ( a great room) above. The applicant will also need to apply to ZBA for approval. This is an existing 4 bedroom home....with the revised plans no variances from Article 7 are required.
VOTED: ( Bingham/Goodblatt) unanimously to approve plans dated 7/8/05 for 11 Hillside Ave...repair to include FAST system ....in accordance with the architectural plan presented to the Board showing an open office. The Board recommends low flow toilets, faucets, and showerheads be installed.
108 Brook Road - Variance Hearing
Plans were just received today......The Board agreed to continue this hearing until August 22nd.
Old Post Road 40B Proposal
Atty. Gavin Cockfield was present, along with representatives of Coler and Colantonio, on behalf of Striar Development’s 40B proposal for the Old Post Road project. Approximately 13 abutters were in attendance, including 2 Sharon residents, as well as Robin Chapell, Walpole Health Agent.
Anne Bingham: Looking for most recent decision (7/15/05 certificate) to review. Mr. Cockfield questioned the need for a general health review of the project, stating this is strictly a Title V application. Anne Bingham also emphasized the Board’s need to review homeowner/condominium documents; and asked for documentation that the 150 gpd design flow has been established to be accurate for a 55+ development, especially in light of the overall gpd estimated for the project.
John Chesia, engineer for Coler and Colantonio, presented the proposed plans for The Residences at Old
Post Road. 60 1 bedrooms and 6 2 bedrooms are planned. There will be 25% + 4 “affordable” units. Map shows the site is not located in Walpole’s Zone II. Soil Absorption System proposed in fill. ZBA required peer review for various aspects of the project, including Title V. Anne Bingham asked that the BOH be able to review such peer review. John Lee noted his concerns as a direct abutter regarding mounding into the filled soil...and changing the flow of the existing soil. It was explained that the mounding will occur in the existing soils.
The Board raised questions regarding parking spaces, i.e., impervious surfaces. Robin Chapell, Walpole Health Agent, expressed Walpole’s concerns about placing the system under a parking area, stating that this is not the first choice, particularly since the property is close to the Walpole town wells. The question of garbage grinders was raised. ....to be included in condominium documents if not allowed. The Sharon water line will be extended to service this property.
Matthew Watsky, representing Walpole Country Club: quoted 310CMR 15.240(7) per letter received from abutter John Lee...which states ...”No driveway, parking or turning area or other impervious area shall be located above a soil absorption system, except where restrictions on the use of the land make it unavoidable. In such cases, the soil absorption system shall be vented to the atmosphere in accordance with 310CMR 15.241...” Mr. Watsky stated that in this situation there are no land use restrictions; that the owners are concerned about maximizing the number of units on the property. The Country Club is concerned about the flow from the project to a brook to a pond which serves as the irrigation system for the Country Club. Mr. Watsky questioned whether, in this situation, constructing the soil
absorption system under the parking area would be allowable under Title V or whether it would actually constitutes a variance.
Robin Chapell: questions regarding storage/possible runoff of pool and other chemicals; as well as concerns regarding protection against overflow of pool water. No public restrooms or showers are planned. The question of whether or not a shower is required for semi-public pool by DPH regulations was raised; and whether additional flow must be added for this under DEP policies. Documents to be presented to BOH: peer review done as required by ZBA; O&M docs and comprehensive condo docs; pump specs; no mercury switches; vent maintenance; no garbage grinders; quarterly maintenance; evidence of specific financial assurances for septic maintenance system, as well as some seed money; explicit use restrictions in condo documents for homeowners. Suzi Peck raised a concern about bedrooms. A change in
plans will be considered to attempt to ensure additional bedrooms cannot be created.
Hearing was continued to October 6th at 7:45 P.M.
Discussion of proposed articles for Special Town Meeting
Greg Meister and Cliff Towner discussed proposed articles: re Planning Board MUOD and CSD. Planning Board hearing scheduled for August 10th. BOH is waiting for specific language of articles to present to Selectmen for the Warrant for Special Town Meeting. BOH wants to present articles on behalf of BOH, Concom, and ZBA.
Concerns raised about current MUOD which eliminated checks and balances. Planning Board wants to eliminate authorization for uses requiring special permit to come from Zoning Board...including site plan review. It was suggested that BOH provide input to improve the Planning Board articles...to put permitting authority back with the ZBA, and thereby to reinstitute checks and balances. Greg Meister stated that the final version of articles will be presented at the next Concom meeting . Suzi Peck stated that the BOH
needs to clarify that BOH authority remains in existing MUOD.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:15 PM.
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