PROVINCETOWN BOARD OF HEALTH
Public Meeting
February 2, 2006
5:00 p.m.
Members Present: Matt Damon, Duane Gregory, and Ken Jansen and
Mark
Majeski
Members Absent: Jerry Anathan (excused absence)
Health Agent: Jane Evans
Health Inspector: Brian Carlson
Meeting
called to order at 5:00 p.m.
Public Comments-none
New Business
17 Somerset Road
Title 5 Variance
Alan Cabral of Felco and
Stephen DeRose, property owner were present.
A septic system design plan
was approved by the BOH on December 18, 2003. At a later date Felco became
involved in this project and are now submitting a new system and plan which
they say is far better for the environment. This new design requires variances
to 310 CMY Title 5. The State requires
a 50” setback from wetlands which was met in original plan. The new plans
provide a 100’ setback which meets local regulations but requires variances
from Title 5 (sideline variances). Jane Evans stated that aside from being
further away from wetlands this system would only be better than prior design
if it was nitrogen enhanced.
Motion: Recommend to approve new plan with the
following stipulations: 1. Revised plans to include request for variance from
BOH Regulations, Part VII, Article 6, Section 2. 2. Revised plan to include nitrogen enhanced system. 3. Deed restriction limiting number of
bedrooms to 4 which must be recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds
and proof of recording provided to the Health Agent prior to issuance of Septic
System Installation Permit.
Motion by Ken Jansen Seconded by Matt Damon Voted
3-1-0 with Mark Majeski opposing.
Title 5 variance
Alan Cabral of Felco
representing owner. This was originally a two bedroom single family residence.
It was discovered that through illegal construction of previous owners that
residence was converted into a four bedroom town family dwelling. New owners
have been required to convert back. One of the bedrooms is located in the
basement and required pumping prior to septic tank. Title 5 allows for 25% of
total flow of a structure to be pumped prior to septic tank. A variance is
required from the local Board of Health for any greater pumping prior to the
septic tank-in this case 50% flow.
Motion: Recommend approval with the installation of
the required multi-compartment septic tank and all other requirements under 310
CMR Title 5 Section 15.229 (2((a) (b) (c). Also a deed restriction must be
recorded limiting the number of bedrooms to the existing 2 and recorded with
Barnstable County Registry of Deeds and proof of recording provided to the
Health Agent along with revised plans for signatures prior to issuing a Septic
System Installation Permit for the required new septic tank.
Moved by Duane Gregory Seconded by Matt Damon Voted
4-0-0
Camps, Cabins & Motel –
Change of Ownership
Previous owner was Ruth
Heibert. New owner is Judy Mencher-67 Commercial Street LLC.
Motion: Approve change of ownership of 67 Commercial
Street to 67 Commercial Street LLC.
Moved by Matt Damon Seconded by Duane Gregory Voted 3-0-1 with Ken Jansen
abstaining.
Motion: To take agenda items out of order.
Moved by Duane Gregory Seconded by Matt Damon Voted
4-0-0
Health
Agent’s and Health Inspector’s Reports
Jane Evans asked
that BOH consider bringing the following issues before Town Meeting: 1.
Appropriate money for new beach closure signs, possibly changing to a flag
system. 2. Restoration of Health Agent to a full time position.
She also handed out copy of
letter to George Bryant.
Brian Carlson
stated that there will be a Food Handler’s Certification Class given in
Provincetown the 3rd and 4th weeks of March. Mailing has
been sent out. The BOH annual report has been submitted to the Town Clerk.
Discussion
Continuation of Operation
Plan (COOP)
Motion: Approve the adoption of Delegation of
Authority Form (Appendix C) of the COOP plan as required by the State.
Moved by Duane Gregory Seconded by Matt Damon Voted
4-0-0
Emergency Shelter for Animals
Board wants to make sure that
they have input into the plan.
Approval of minutes from December 1,
2005
Tabled as quorum was not
available
Approval of minutes from January 19,
2006
Motion to approve the minutes from January 19, 2006
Moved by Ken Jansen Seconded by Matt Damon Voted
4-0-0
Other
Business
Ken Jansen gave Brian Carlson
a “Smart Sponge” sample which is used for storm drains.
Board Member
Statements
None
Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis Lutsky
Phyllis Lutsky
Recording Secretary
Approved
by_______________________________________on_________________
Duane Gregory, Vice Chair