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� >w <br /> James W.Pierpont <br /> October 5,2007 <br /> Page 2 <br /> A recent(September 12) policy amendment by Met Council directed that MUSA <br /> amendment applications for inclusion of properties developed prior to 1985 with failing <br /> septic systems and no alternative septic system options, would not have to be included in <br /> the density calculation. It is my understanding that while both your properties were <br /> developed prior to 1985, they do have available alternate drainfield sites, and so would <br /> have to be included in the density calculation. <br /> In discussing your situation with the City Council, the conclusion was that the City will <br /> not at this time consider adding your property to the MUSA, but will consider it in the <br /> context of the overall Comprehensive Plan update that is to be completed by the end of <br /> 2008. That update will involve an in-depth review of Orono's overall development <br /> density and whether clarification of potential higher-density housing areas may offset <br /> some future inclusions of low-density areas in the MUSA. <br /> In summary, I must advise that your property cannot be considered for inclusion in the <br /> MUSA at this time and therefore cannot be provided with a municipal sanitary sewer <br /> connection. I would encourage you to stay tuned over the next 15 months as the <br /> Comprehensive Plan update progresses. <br /> If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 952-249-4600. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> �' <br /> /� <br /> � <br /> Michael P. Gaffron <br /> Asst. City Administrator <br /> cc: City Administrator <br /> Mayor and Council <br />