[MassHistPres] Septic Vent Pipes in LHDs

[Dennis De Witt]

Chris

I don't know how common it is but our bylaw allows us to review  
changes in grade -- albeit there are only 7 septic systems in all of  
Brookline.

On the prior subject of staffing, we have 1-2/3 staff for five LHDs,  
demo delays, CLG cases, and such other non-review work as can be  
squeezed in.

Dennis De Witt


On Jul 12, 2007, at 4:45 PM, Chris Skelly wrote:

> I would hesitate to call the earthen mound a structure although there
> was an interesting discussion on this listserve a few years ago on  
> this
> very topic.
>
> The vent pipe itself is a structure.  Chris.
>
> Christopher C. Skelly
> Director of Local Government Programs
> Massachusetts Historical Commission
>
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> [mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu] On Behalf Of GRETCHEN SCHULER
> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 10:27 PM
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> Subject: [MassHistPres] Septic Vent Pipes in LHDs
>
> Are there any local historic district commissions that review new  
> septic
> systems on historic properties - I am having difficulty calling the  
> vent
> pipe a structure and of course the septic system is a structure but
> becomes covered with topsoil even when a mounded system is  
> installed so
> that it is essentially landsdcaped with grass.  The change is so
> substantial particularly when half of the district is in a floodplain
> and aquifer protection district - but who knew when those early  
> settlers
> established some of these town centers.  The Board of Health  
> regulations
> are so stringent and provide little wiggle room for design?  Any
> thoughts as to whether we should even be involved? and if so how  
> best we
> can affect a good outcome.
>
> Gretchen Schuler
> Wayland Historic District Commission
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