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BOARD OF HEALTH
Minutes of Meeting of May 14, 1980
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The Board of Health Meeting convened at 8:05 PM after a session as County Commi-
ssioners. All members were present with the exception of Selectman Oliver.
Minutes of the Board of Health Meeting of May 7, 1980, were accepted as typed an
reading of the same was waived on motion by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. Knott, so
voted 3-0..
VARIANCE/JOSEPH L. CARROLL, MADAKET: Health Inspector Richard Ray's Report read
recommending denial of this Variance request as it was presented by John J. Shug ue
P.E-Variance from Madaket Regulations, Section 4, requiring a 50 foot setback
from property line is requested. Attorney Richard Glidden addressed Board on beh lf
of Mr. Carroll. He stated that their was one owner of this Lot 1970 thru 1979
inclusive. That present owner, Mr. Carroll, purchased this Lot inlate 1 979-one 0
the largest lots, over 24,000 sq. ft., and assumed there would be no problem,
particularly where there is a vacant lot adjacent to the property but it seems
as though other abutter to adjcent lot placed their system so that 150 feet
requirement could not be observed. He further stated that the Lot size is in exc ss
of Zoning, meets frontage requirements, etc. but supposed to be 100 feet between
septic systems according to Madaket Regulations. Cited "green belt". Mr. Gardner
suggested owner attempt to purchase a small piece of "green belt" land, that Pe it~
have been given in that area with "green belt". He asked if the "green belt" was
getting too close to the pond- too low to put in system? Mr. Ray said that the
problem is that getting a building squeeze from both ends of this road, also acr ss
street. Abutting septic systems being put in- really first come, first served.
That there should have been some forethought. Mr. Ray also said he thought that f
this variance is allowed it will be setting a precedent re the Madaket Regulatio s.
Chairman Holdgate stated that the Madaket Regulations were established so that t erl
could be some control, that every case is different- to be reviewed individually
Precedent would not be set. Mr. Gardner asked Mr. Ray why this different from
Leslie Johnson case. Mr. Ray answered: because established, existing systems
over 100 feet. In this case, we don't know where Abbuting systems will go. Mr.
Gardner again suggested checking with Linsay Perry to see if can purchase a smal
piece of "green belt" that could be added to it and then come back for Variance.
Attorney James Glidden said that Mr. Perry would sell if he could but there is
some litigation involving a group of property owners purchasing some "green belt'
out there and agreement has some restrictions. Mr. Ray said that Madaket Regula-
tions does allow the using of unbuildable land to meet requirements. Said he onl
made recommendations on what was presented to him. That the water table is in
trouble out there. Mr. Young motioned that this be tabled for one week for furth r
discussion, seconded by Mr. Knott, so voted 3-0.
PIGEON PROBLEM: Report from Health Inspector Ray read wherein he advises Board
of an increasing problem with pigeons nesting and roofing at the Sherburne Marin
and surrounding areas creating a definite health hazard. That his office has bee
actively working with Marina personnel to resolve the problem and a definite
solution has yet to be arrived at. He asks that the Board declare this Pigeon
Problem a Public Nuisance under Chapter 111, Section 12 of Mass. General Laws,
so as to further facilitate the removal of these birds. Mr. Gardner said he waul
like to know how going to get rid of them before declaration. Attorney Campbell
addressed the Board and said that if Declared- then obligated to do something.
Mr. Ray said he has spoken with State Resource Officer who has agreed to help.
Mr. Young motioned that problem be declared a Public Nuisance, seconded by Mr.
Knott, so voted 3-1. Mr. Gardner opposed, Chairman Holdgate voted "aye".
There being no further business before the Board, a motion to adjourn at 8:35 PM,
seconded by Mr. Young, so voted 3-0.
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Chairman