Minutes of Meeting
January 28, 2008
A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was called to order on January 28, 2008 at 7:40 PM, in the Sharon Town Office Building, with the following members in attendance: Suzi Peck, Stanley Rosen, and Ed Welch (new member of the BOH).
Howard Glaser re: 77 Pond Street - change in use
Howard Glaser manages the property for his wife, Karen, who is the property owner. Steve Fenerjian, of Sharon, is interested in opening a Mangia Neopolitan restaurant at this location....utilizing only a portion of
the space. There are other locations in Canton, Brookline, and the South End. Suzi Peck noted that there is a cesspool at this location. Mr. Glaser said he knows that the cesspool will need to be replaced with a septic system. Suzi Peck stated that the design flow for all the uses in the building would need to be calculated.....then a septic system and leaching field and grease trap of proper sizing would need to be built.
Mr. Glaser had several questions for the BOH, including questions about the possibility of the BOH granting leeway from the setback requirements. Suzi Peck raised the issue of manifest injustice. Mr. Glaser stated that it would not be economically feasible to do this project if he had to dig up the entire parking lot. Mr. Welch urged Mr. Glaser to have an engineer look at the site, size the system, and see what variances would be required. Mr. Glaser felt that the cost would be prohibitive. Stan Rosen urged Mr. Glaser to come up with a specific proposal to present to the BOH for review.
Dimitri Oleinik re: 451 Massapoag Avenue
Dimitri Oleinik was present to discuss his potential purchase of a home at 45l Massapoag Avenue. He would like to add a fourth bedroom to an unfinished open area in the upper level. Suzi Peck stated that the as-built for the system shows 3 bedrooms; the assessors’ card shows 3 bedrooms (taxes have been paid on a 3 bedroom home for years). Jim Andrews’ memo stated that additional bedrooms would be non-conforming to both BOH and ZBA guidelines. Although there was a plan approved for 4 bedrooms (following the 3 bedroom approval), the 4th bedroom was never built...so the permit expired. Also, because of zoning rules, 4 bedrooms might not be allowed even with a new system. Mr. Oleinik asked about using the upstairs loft as an office. Stan Rosen stated that he would be willing to
entertain a proposal specifying the height of a wall to provide a private area...and suggested revisiting the subject when there is a full board present. The unfinished room on the 3rd floor can not be finished as a 4th bedroom.
Variance hearing: Sharon Commons (continued)
In attendance: Bob Shelmerdine, Ken Caputo, Michael Intoccia, David Favazza, and Jesse Marino. Also, peer reviewer Marie Cannon of Earthtech. Ed Welch saw no problem with closing the hearing tonight and then working on drafting of conditions...and voting at the next meeting when we have a full Board. Suzi Peck expressed concerns about closing the hearing tonight. In addition, she expressed concern about continuity, i.e., about having enough members to vote. Stan Rosen stated he recalled a bylaw before Town Meeting regarding attendance at
hearings, but, as he recalled, it referred only to the ZBA. Following discussion, it was agreed to continue the hearing to February 11th. Michael Intoccia stated that he would like to continue to have Marie Cannon inspect as the system is being built....and that he would continue to provide the funds for this purpose. Ed Welch had several questions and comments on the project. It was noted that Jim Andrews will also be inspecting as the system is being built. Michael Intoccia stated that, when they are ready to do the septic system, they will set aside funds for inspection ... for 20 hours/week or more, as needed. In addition, Tom Houston will be inspecting on an ongoing basis for compliance with ZBA requirements. Suzi Peck noted that a mechanism for odor control must be one of the conditions. The
hearing was continued to February 11th at 8:15 PM.
Stan Rosen left the meeting at 9:25 P.M. Since there was no longer a quorum, the meeting was adjourned.
Informal discussion continued on the Sharon Commons proposal until 9:40 PM.
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