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Board grants STAAR septic waiver for 95 Mayflower contingent on no increase in bedrooms or flow
Summary
After reviewing testing limitations for the SeptiTech STAAR system, the Board allowed a waiver for 95 Mayflower provided the applicant submits revised plans showing no increase in bedroom count and no increase in total flow; staff will notify the applicant and request revised plans.
The Tisbury Board of Health voted May 26 to allow a waiver for a SeptiTech STAAR nitrogen‑reduction system at 95 Mayflower, contingent on conditions intended to preserve local nitrogen‑reduction standards.
Staff explained challenges applying the Board’s local nitrogen‑reduction standards when state testing protocols do not require influent testing. Members weighed consistency with prior decisions, potential financial hardship to the applicant, year‑round occupancy, location, and whether the proposed system would increase total flow.
The Board voted to permit the STAAR waiver on the condition that the project be revised to show no increase in total bedroom count and no increase in total flow, including any accessory dwelling unit. Staff will notify the applicant and request revised plans; if revised plans are not submitted that meet the conditions, the waiver will not proceed under those terms.
