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t <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 21, 1997 <br />( #1 - #2201 Vacation of Unimproved Right -of -Way - Big Island - Continued) <br />Robb said the confusion lies in that the letters address the easement between the Adams <br />and the access which is the wrong easement. It has not been the applicants intent to <br />vacate that portion of property. <br />The Commission discussed the access changes, concerns for septic and driving over <br />drainfields, and the need to retain access to the Henderson property. Hawn asked the <br />applicants to speak with Mr. Erickson regarding the sale of a piece of land for a new <br />corridor to give direct access (not easement) for egress and ingress as currently there for <br />Mr. Henderson. Henderson said that would be acceptable as long as the width of the <br />access remains the same. Fieger said he did not know if Erickson would be willing to sell <br />the land. Adams was informed that no approval could be made at this time without <br />knowing the outcome. <br />Adams asked the Commission what would happen if Erickson is unwilling to sell with no <br />other solution for obtaining a conforming septic. Smith inquired if there were any other <br />concerns from Staff if this access could be resolved. Gaffron said the primary concerns <br />are a septic in the right -of -way and providing an easement for utilities. It was noted that <br />no other site was found satisfactory for a septic. Gaffron said Big Island is allowed <br />structures without septic systems under specific conditions. It was noted that Henderson <br />• does have enough dry buildable land. The question of holding tanks and pumping was <br />considered. Gaffron reported that holding tanks would not be the first choice and would <br />probably require a variance, but he would have to review the code. Fieger said he would <br />prefer a holding tank due to the cost of the septic system. The length of piping was also <br />discussed. Adams noted that the septic design allows for 640 gallons of water per day per <br />cabin capacity which is extreme considering its seasonal use. <br />�J <br />Schroeder moved, Smith seconded, to table Application #2201 to allow the applicants to <br />research further options for access through acquisition of property from Mr. Erickson. <br />The applicants were also encouraged to speak with Staff regarding holding tanks. Vote: <br />Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />( #2) 7:30 P.M. - #2204 JAMES G. FULLERTON III, 3350 AND 3400 FOX <br />STREET - CLASS III, PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION /CONDITIONAL USE <br />PERMIT 7 :47 -8 :02 P.M. <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. <br />The Applicant, James Fullerton, and Attorney, John Winston, were present. <br />4 <br />