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Blackstone board approves local septic setback variances for 145 Lakeshore Drive
Summary
The select board approved a local upgrade request allowing a septic system at 145 Lakeshore Drive to be installed closer than standard setbacks under cited provisions of 310 CMR; staff review found no problems and the board voted to approve the request.
The Town of Blackstone select board on a unanimous voice vote approved a local upgrade request to install a septic system at 145 Lakeshore Drive that does not meet standard setback distances.
At the meeting Speaker 1 read the specific regulatory bases for the request, citing "310 CMR 15.4051 a to allow the installation of the sewage disposal system less than 10 feet from the existing property line. An offset distance of 8 feet is proposed," and the related well-separation standard, "310 CMR 15.4051 g to allow the installation of a new sewage system less than a 100 feet, but more than 50 feet from an existing well. An offset distance of 86 feet is requested from the applicant's well. An offset distance of 85 feet is requested from the existing well at 147 Lakeshore Drive."
Speaker 2 reported staff review and told the board they had discussed the application with "Steve," noting that "Steve reviewed it here" and that there were no problems with the submission. On that basis Speaker 2 moved to approve the local upgrade request and the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
The approval allows the owner at 145 Lakeshore Drive to proceed with the proposed septic installation under the local-upgrade exception described in the cited 310 CMR provisions. Board members did not record additional conditions or a roll-call tally in the meeting transcript. The board returned to the published agenda after briefly thanking staff and the applicant.
Next steps: the project will move forward subject to permitting and any required filings with the board or health agent; no further hearing on this specific item was scheduled at the meeting.
