MINUTES OF MEETING
SHARON BOARD OF HEALTH
December 12, 2011
A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was held on Monday, December 12, 2011, beginning at 7.34PM at the Sharon Town Office Building. In attendance were Suzi Peck, Chair; Jay Schwab, Vice-Chair; Andrew Stead, and Ed Welch (arrived at 7:40 PM); Jim Andrews.
Minutes of Meeting: November 21, 2011:
VOTED: (Stead/Schwab) Stead, Schwab, Peck voted to accept the minutes of November 21, 2011.
Meeting Dates:
Reiteration of meeting dates for first half of 2012: January 9, February 13, March 5, March 26, April 23, May 21, and June 11.
Septic Compliance Update
Update on Septic compliance. Status of commercial systems: Hixson Farm, High School, MacIntosh Farms, 31 Commercial and 1 Commercial Street. These reports are received monthly. Need to review some of the other system.
339 Main Street – question as to whether this property is vacant. Jim Andrews stated that he has seen lights on in the house and cars in the driveway. Jim recommended that the Board send a certified letter stating that if house is occupied, then monitoring compliance should be in affect and the fee paid.
Jim stated that if any questions, can always contact him.
There was a brief discussion on status of alternative wastewater systems. Perhaps due to the economy, people are not putting in alternative wastewater systems due to the cost of installing.
Food Establishments:
Bridget is doing a very nice job. She is very thorough in her reports.
Variance Hearing for 117 Billings Street:
Continued variance hearing - Paul Brodmerkle of Site Design Professionals presented. Homeowner will become the new applicant and needs to file a new permit application
before Jim Andrews can review. The design for retaining wall will need to be stamped by the Town Engineer, Peter O’Cain.
Mr. Brodmerkle explained to the board that the original proposed septic system has been redesigned with the reduction of the original proposed house size. This new design is based on the size of the house which has been reduced from 3 bedrooms to 2 bedrooms. Due to the reduced house size, they are no longer asking for waivers. The septic system
however, has not changed in size. Standard DEP offset between leaching system and house. Fill requirement also has not changed. Applicant is looking for relief of 10ft setback on westerly edge of property since with the way the property lines are, the home just barely fits in. There will be 10 feet on each side. The home will be down gradient of surrounding properties, meaning that any water flow would flow back to the house. According to Jim Andrews – there really is nothing can do with lot, this is the best you can do. Over all the design looked good, the retaining wall will be along the back of the property. In order to put in wall, digging will need to occur on town property. Applicant will need to ask permission from DPW, but this should be OK. Before proceeding with
the project, the Board will need to see architectural plans. Deed restrictions will be placed on the home. These will include: home will not exceed 2 bedrooms; a fence will be put up in the back of the home; and a retaining wall must be built. Before fill is put down, it must be inspected by Jim Andrews.
Motion voted unanimously to proceed: (Stead/Welch)
Chery Clancy, National Development
Ms. Clancy, representing National Development, would like to, in partnership with Epoch Senior Living, build an Assisted Living Facility on Norwood Street, approximately 2 lots over from Epoch Senior Living. She was before the board to gather information on this possibility, and what obstacles they may face.
Motion to adjourn (Peck/Welch)
Meeting was adjourned at 8.20 PM.
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