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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON JULY 15, 1996 <br />is <br />( #3 - #2135 Paul and Sue Hedlund/Edna Albee Estate - Continued) <br />Smith asked what would happen if sewering was put on hold, a new septic system was <br />built using the alternate site, and it failed. Gaffron said the property owners would then <br />have to resort to pumping. Peterson noted that there were many homes in Orono that <br />pumped. <br />Berg said the application was then based on what might be or what could be done. <br />Martineau informed Berg that their goal was to modify the previous plan in order to <br />present a variation to the Hedlund's and bring closure to the purchase if possible. The <br />Hedlund's were sent the current package being reviewed. Smith said if that failed, then a <br />tangible plan would be possible for another buyer. Martineau concurred noting it was a <br />good use of the property. <br />Schroeder asked what size holding tank was used and whether it could hold up to a 3 <br />bedroom home. Martineau said they were under the assumption that the existing tank <br />could be sealed and would work with Orono to determine if that was so. It was noted that <br />the actual size of the tank was immaterial as whatever pumping schedule was required <br />would have to be done. Martineau said the pumping contractor would monitor the use of <br />water to gain historic data and pump accordingly. It was determined that the holding tank <br />was not relevant to the number of bedrooms in the house. <br />•Lindquist noted that the review was similar to that of a sketch plan review. Peterson said <br />it verbally was a sketch plan review but in actuality an application. Martineau responded <br />he felt there was a high probability that the Hedlunds would move forward on the <br />purchase. <br />• <br />Smith asked Gaffron if there were any concerns with the bluff. Gaffron said a grading <br />plan would be required to protect the site during construction. The driveway revisions <br />could possibly require retaining walls. Other similar sites were noted in the area. It was <br />determined that a grading plan would be required prior to the application going before the <br />Council. <br />Lindquist noted that the hardcover was decreasing in the 0 -75' setback and totals were <br />similar to what now exists. The setbacks were also similar. He saw the plan as being <br />viable. <br />5 <br />