MINUTES OF MEETING
SHARON BOARD OF HEALTH
September 27, 2010
A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was held on Monday, September 27, 2010, beginning at 7:33 PM at the Sharon Town Office Building. In attendance were Andy Stead, Chair; Stan Rosen, Vice-Chair; Suzi Peck, and Jay Schwab.
Animal Permit Hearing
Lori O’Neil, 202 Mansfield Street, was present to apply for a permit for one horse on her 4.5 acre property. Ed Little, Animal Inspector, was in attendance. According to Ed Little, the application is in compliance with BOH regulations. Ms. O’Neil has prior experience with horses. Abutters from Massasoit Road voiced some questions.
VOTED: (Stead/Rosen) unanimously to grant the permit for one horse at 202 Mansfield Street.
Minutes of September 13, 2010
VOTED: (Rosen/Stead) to accept the minutes of the meeting of September 13, 2010, as amended.
Emergency Planning Preparedness
Andy Stead stated that Linda Callan has agreed to be the Regional 4A alternate...and is willing to work upto 5 hours/week, as requested by the Public Health Nurse, including attendance at meetings, projects, etc.
Planning Board Discussion
Susan Price, Chair, Anne Bingham, and Eli Hauser of the Planning Board were present for a review of proposed zoning changes in P.O. Square which will affect wastewater disposal....included in a proposed article to be presented at the Special Town Meeting in November 2010.
Susan Price presented. For the last few years , the Economic Development Committee had been working on revitalizing P.O. Square (Business District A). Grants were obtained to, among other items, revise the zoning bylaw to provide incentives for business. Planning Board hired a consultant to write the changes to the zoning article.
Suzi Peck expressed concerns that the proposal does not limit according to the number of bedrooms; but rather by the number of dwelling units. She stated that she would prefer zoning rules to be as compatible as possible with Board of Health regulations.
Anne Bingham commented that she remains concerned about the density of the proposal. She stated that the 20 dwelling units per acre proposed in the bylaw is excessive. She believes that onsite systems will be “maximum feasible compliance” - therefore the increased density will not be allowed by BOH.
Stan Rosen asked about the offsite septic proposals which have been considered. Eli Hauser reviewed that Wright-Pearce provided a report – inventoried design flow of P.O. Square - and developed possible solutions for maximum design flow: onsite septic; conventional treatment plant-which is expensive; alternate technology to a plant with leaching field; identified several possible sites. There are 62 parcels within P.O. Square - 45 owners. Mr. Delapa is the largest property owner in the Square.
Discussion took place over development process: to Planning Board or BOH first...or concurrently. Alice Cheyer reviewed that 2 of the 3 possible sites (listed in the Wright-Pearce report...for a treatment plant) are not actually feasible. She stated there is no rush for this zoning. She suggested updating the wastewater report. The Planning Board will hold a meeting on October 4th - they hope to vote on the bylaw then.
VOTED: (Rosen/Stead) unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting and enter into executive session to discuss pending litigation....and, following that session to adjourn for the evening.
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