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Berkley Board of Health approves multiple septic variances for 32 Riverside Drive
Summary
At its July 8 meeting the Town of Berkley Board of Health approved seven variances for the septic system at 32 Riverside Drive, including reduced vertical separation to the seasonal high‑water table and a reduced well setback; the vote was unanimous.
The Town of Berkley Board of Health on July 8 approved seven variances to allow the installation of an on‑lot sewage disposal system at 32 Riverside Drive.
The board’s consultant, Gerald Bernard, reviewed the septic plans. Daniel Fournier moved to accept the variances; the motion was seconded by Patrick McCrohan and the board voted unanimously to approve the plans, which the board stamped and signed.
The approved variances, as recorded by the board, include: a reduction in the required 12‑inch separation between inlet and outlet tees of the septic tank/pump chamber and the seasonal high‑water table; a 50% increase in the SAS (soil absorption system) design size; a reduction in the required 5.0‑foot separation from the bottom of the SAS to the seasonal high‑water table (4.1 feet provided); a reduction of a 20‑foot setback between the SAS and the property line to 13.8 feet; permission to construct the SAS in fill without a 5‑foot overdig; reduction of the required setback between the SAS and an existing private well from 100 feet to 61 feet; and a reduction of a 20‑foot property line setback to 10 feet (as recorded in the minutes).
The board’s recorded action was a formal motion by Daniel Fournier to accept the variances, seconded by Patrick McCrohan; the minutes state “All in favor.” The board stamped and signed the septic plans following the vote.
Why it matters: several of the variances change standard separations intended to protect groundwater and nearby wells. The board also required, before final Certificates of Compliance for related items, documentation and deed notation in other agenda items (see separate item on required O&M manual and deed notice). The board did not record any public testimony or objections in the minutes for this item.
Next steps: the approved plans were filed and stamped; any required pre‑construction or post‑construction conditions (for example, deed restrictions or operations and maintenance agreements) are recorded elsewhere in the minutes and must be satisfied per board direction before final compliance documentation is issued.
