Commission issues negative determination for septic replacement at 1345 Monument Street, approves certificates of compliance and accepts minor encroachment fix

The Town of Concord Natural Resources Commission issued a negative determination for work to replace a failing septic system at 1345 Monument Street and approved several routine compliance documents and certificates.

Seth Donaholtz (identified in the hearing as representing the applicant) told the commission the proposed septic replacement for Dr. Howard Dean will use a DEP-approved innovative alternative technology and that the entire work area is within an existing front lawn with no tree removal. The commission moved to issue a Negative Determination #3 with conditions that include a preconstruction conference with DNR staff and a post-project letter certifying that all work was completed in accordance with the determination; the motion carried.

Separately, homeowner Jerry Wedge presented an as-built for 109 Heathbridge Road showing a small stone-wall encroachment and stone steps that fall partially in a no-disturb zone. Wedge proposed removing one stone step to make the as-built neutral or slightly improved relative to the permitted condition; commissioners and staff discussed how to remove and stabilize the stones and agreed the homeowner should do the removal by hand and resubmit the revised plan.

The commission also voted to issue certificates of compliance for three other properties (Remi, 1708 Bridal Road; Ajo, 531 Anasnack Hill Road; and Trafton, 1643 Monument Street) as listed on the agenda.

All administrative approvals were routine and noncontroversial; no appealable permits were issued beyond the negative determination attached to specified conditions and post-construction reporting.