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Homeowner at 23 Pond Road discusses possible bedroom addition; board to seek DEP clarification on Title 5 issues
Summary
A homeowner at 23 Pond Road asked whether adding a bedroom above a proposed two-car garage would be allowed; board staff said adding flow is treated as new construction under Title 5 and that the applicant should seek DEP clarification before hiring an architect.
A homeowner at 23 Pond Road asked the Town of Lakeville Board of Health whether adding a bedroom above a proposed two-car garage would be allowed and what septic or well work would be necessary. The board treated the discussion as preliminary advice and asked staff to consult the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on whether a change from a three-bedroom to four-bedroom house with a denitrification system would be treated as new construction under Title 5 regulations.
The homeowner, Javier, said he planned a two-car garage with a bedroom and bathroom above it (no kitchen) and that he wanted to confirm feasibility before paying for engineering and architectural plans. Board staff explained that increasing flow typically triggers Title 5 requirements for new construction, including nitrogen-loading standards and potentially a denitrification treatment system. Staff recommended the homeowner begin with a percolation (perk) test and contact DEP to confirm whether the proposed alteration qualifies for the available denitrification waivers or requires full new-construction compliance.
The board did not take any formal action; members advised the homeowner to obtain a perk test and, if DEP indicates the change is allowable with a denitrification system, to proceed with an engineer to prepare designs. If DEP disallows the change, the homeowner was told the project could be infeasible or would require full compliance.
