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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2018 6:30 o'clock p.m. the lake with numerous alternate sites being available. Stickney stated the only time a septic site will fail is when the installer inadvertently compacts the ground. Stickney stated they are taking a very conservative approach to the development and that by connecting the horseshoe to the new driveway will let the property owner reach the guest house and barn. Stickney stated in his view it is a better proposal for fire trucks and other vehicles. The apron near the home is for extra parking and safety. Stickney stated the development will be very private and secluded and the neighbors will not know anything has changed. Thiesse requested Mr. Stickney address the issue of the AC units. Stickney indicated the owner would love to have those stay and that they would work out an easement with the owner of the new lot. Stickney stated the building has been there a long time and is very well built and located in the woods. Thiesse asked what will happen to the trees between the house and the lake. Stickney indicated they will clear a site pad and that they are only building one house, one driveway, and one septic site. Stickney stated if the lot was to be further subdivided, then a sewer line might be appropriate, but that there is a big buffer in between the sewer site and the lake. Judson Dayton, Applicant, stated this is not a development but is merely taking one piece of property and placing a house on a large parcel. Dayton stated normally sewer lines are connected to multiple new homes and that the current house is hooked up to a drain field and septic system. If the waiver is not granted, it would be necessary to bring in sewer almost 1,500 feet for one house. Dayton stated they have performed all the septic tests and have plenty of alternative sites available. Dayton stated he would be happy to address the sewer issue at the time more homes are built. Landgraver noted the Watershed District has raised the issue of the two adjacent lots, with a question towards whether those will be developed. Landgraver asked what the intent is for those two adjacent lots. Curtis pointed out the two adjacent lots. Curtis noted they are existing lots that can be built on today with septic systems and are not part of the subdivision. The Watershed District is looking at it with regard to ownership status. Curtis stated to her understanding that is still being discussed from a watershed rules standpoint. Stickney noted the Watershed District also saw an earlier plan that depicted two homes.