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Lexington Board of Health Meeting, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Town Office Building, Room G-15, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Board of Health Attendees: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Ph.D., Chair; Sharon MacKenzie, R.N. CCM; Burt M. Perlmutter, M.D., David S. Geller, M.D., John J. Flynn Health Department Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director Wendy Heiger-Bernays called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Board reviewed the minutes of January 9, 2013. MacKenzie motioned to approve the minutes with corrections. Perlmutter seconded. All approved. Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters—Gerard Cody introduced Mark Coughlin, AIA of Strekalovsky Architecture Inc. to the Board. Mr. Coughlin appeared before the Lexington Board of Health on behalf of Urgent Care of New England Inc., pursuant to M.G.L. c. 142 § 13, to petition the Board for a variance from the State Plumbing Code. Variance is requested from Section 10.10 of the State Plumbing Code requiring one shower per each sex for Medical Health Care Buildings. The proposed use of space is an"out-patient"clinic as defined by section 304.1.1 of the 2009 International Building code. Urgent Care of New England Inc., is requesting permission to eliminate the showers for both locations. After a discussion, Perlmutter motioned that the Lexington Board of Health supports the variance request from the requirement of Sections 10.10 of the State Plumbing Code requiring one shower per each sex for Medical Health Care Buildings. The proposed use of the space is an"out patient"clinic,therefore,the shower facility would not be used. The lack of a shower fixture poses no public health risk for this facility. MacKenzie seconded. All approved. Hayden Rink Snack Bar Variance Request— Cody introduced Lynne Harris who operates the snack bar at Hayden Ice Rink. Cody stated that currently a two bay sink is in place and because the food code requires a three bay sink, Mr. Harris is requesting a variance from the requirement. After a discussion, Gellar motioned that the Lexington Board of Health approves the variance request from the requirement of Food Code Chapter 4, section 301.12, Manual Warewashing. Ms. Harris demonstrated knowledge to satisfy the requirement of Food Code Chapter 4, section 301.12(C),Alternate Manual warewashing. The lack of a three bay sink poses no public health risk for this snack bar operation. Perlmutter seconded. All approved. MA France LLC Variance Request— Cody introduced Mr. and Mrs. Francois and Cecile Attard, Owners of a new business specializing in the retail sale of cheese, ham,jams, bread and related items located at 46 Massachusetts Avenue and Kevin Maguire owner of the property. Mr. Maguire, on behalf of Francois and Cecile Attard, informed the the Board that the space was formerly occupied by a fish market and all the sinks were removed except for the restroom sinks. Due to the limited volume of food prep,the owners propose to use the bathroom hand sink for hand washing, a variance for the lack of a three bay sink and propose to use a dish washer. Cody recommended that the Attard's purchase a dishwasher with a sanitizer step. After a discussion, Jay Flynn motioned that the Lexington Board of Health approves the variance request from the requirement of Food Code Chapter 4, section 301.12, Manual warewashing and Food Code Chapter 5, 204.11 Handwashing Facilities. However, it is the recommendation of the Board of Health that this case be continued upon completion of the Food Plan review application so that a permit to operate a food establishment may be issued. MacKenzie seconded. All approved. In summarizing, Cody informed Maguire that in order to complete the food plan review,the owners must submit to Kathy Fox,the type of dishwasher with the sanitizing step that you are purchasing. The owners will then receive a letter stating the plan has been reviewed and you can begin to build out under these conditions. There will then be a preoperational inspection before opening for business.