MINUTES OF MEETING
SHARON BOARD OF HEALTH
September 13, 2010
A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was held on Monday, September 13, 2010, beginning at 7:35 PM at the Sharon Town Office Building. In attendance were Andy Stead, Chair; Stan Rosen, Vice-Chair; Suzi Peck, and Jay Schwab.
Continued Variance Hearing: 75A, B, C Beach St.
Jim Miller, P.E., was present to continue the variance hearing for 75 A, B, and C Beach St., on behalf of property owner Nelson Brenner. Also present were a representative of Oakson Inc., distributor of American Perc Rite technology, and Richard Kramer, abutter at 77 Beach St. Jim Miller stated that the previously requested variance from Title 5 (SAS to property line from 10' to 5') is not necessary for engineering purposes, but was requested by the property owner. Mr. Kramer stated that the Title 5 variance request would reduce impact (view) on his property. Suzi Peck stated that, since there is so much wastewater on this property, she would be hesitant to grant the Title 5 variance; this is to be maximum feasible compliance. Andy Stead noted that, if the Title 5 variance were granted, the
retaining wall would then be directly on the property line. Mr. Kramer then agreed this variance would not be in the best interests of the proposal. Suzi Peck stated that, if the property were ever to be subdivided in the future, it would become a shared system...requiring homeowner maintenance documents. Deed restriction will be required...total of 8 bedrooms (current number).
VOTED: (Stead/Peck): unanimously to approve the plan as presented with a property line setback reduction from 20' to 10' ; Variances for street line and separation from house foundation. The previously requested Title 5 variance is not being granted. Deed restriction required to existing #of bedrooms (8); Also.....Annual septic monitoring fee;
alarm placed in visible location; no mercury switches; low flow toilets, faucets, showerheads;
boulders to prevent driving on leaching fields; O&M agreement required.
(Check standard). Suzi Peck also highly recommended using zero phosphorus dishwasher detergent.
Chana Schafer.,..continued discussion re renovation of garage
Mrs. Schafer proposes to renovate existing garage into living space. The first floor will be open floorplan for the most part. The existing 3 bedrooms will be reconfigured to result in a total of 3 bedrooms. Suzi Peck: will need an actual floor plan showing each floor - both current condition and planned. Jim Andrews should review plans before request goes to the BOH. Applicant to return on September 27th at 7:30 PM.
Minutes of July 29,. 2010
VOTED: (Stead/Peck) .unanimously to approve the minutes of July 29, 2010, as amended.
Minutes of August 9, 2010
VOTED: (Stead/Peck) unanimously to approve the minutes of August 9, 2010.
Change in Meeting Date
The Board agreed unanimously to reschedule the November 22nd meeting to November 15.
Vote on minimum age for influenza nasal vaccine....
VOTED: (Rosen/Stead) unanimously that the minimum age requirement for providing vaccines by the Sharon Health Department is seven (7); except that the minimum age requirement is five (5) for the provision of influenza nasal vaccine.
Emergency planning preparedness
Andy Stead reported that Linda Callan has agreed to be the alternate representative for Region 4A. She would attend meetings when Sheila cannot attend. Suzi Peck felt that assistance was also needed to do research, etc. Andrew Stead stated that, within the next month, he would expect the Board (through Sheila Miller) to have a better idea of what time would be needed to meet our obligations.
VOTED: (Schwab/Rosen) unanimously to appoint Linda Callan as the Board of Health alternate representative for region 4A.
Animal regulations: Chickens
The Board reviewed a proposal from Ed Little, Animal Inspector, that applications for permits for chickens go to Ed instead of to the Board. He suggested that any problematic applications could continue to go to the Board.
Suzi Peck felt that, hopefully, in time this can be the case, but that we are not ready yet to make this change. She said that neighbors always want to voice their concerns and need reassurance. She also felt that any mediation should rest with the Board. Stan Rosen stated that the Board would need a specific proposal as to how this would work administratively; but also felt that, due to neighbors’ concerns, most applicants would require a hearing anyway.
Proposal was tabled.
Regulations
The Board reviewed a decision from Town Counsel...noting that paragraphs inadvertently deleted from Article 7 regulations may be reinserted without hearing or public notice.
Shaws’ Plaza
Andy Stead noted that the recent results look good....system appears to be working well. He noted that the Board needs to continue to monitor this system carefully. Suzi Peck agreed to contact Linda Callan in the next 2 weeks to discuss/review monitoring of systems.
Voted: (Rosen/Stead) Rosen, Stead, Peck, and Schwab voted to enter into executive session to discuss pending litigation and, following that discussion, to adjourn for the evening.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:12 PM.
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