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0 ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 15,1997 <br />( #15 - #2297 Daryl Hansen for Mrs. Robert Keith - Continued) <br />Hansen said it was the attempt to keep the structure as far away from the pool as the current <br />structure. The pool is required for handicap uses. The space requirement meets what is required to <br />address the handicap issues. <br />There were no public comments. <br />McMillan moved, Berg seconded, to approve Application #2297. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br />Van Zomeren noted that the application should be presented to Council at their September 22 <br />meeting. <br />( #16) PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SHORELAND AND ON -SITE SEWAGE <br />TREATMENT ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 12:59 -1:20 A.M. <br />Gaffron reported that the Council directed Staff to draft an amendment to the time period for <br />40 upgrading a non - conforming septic system due to the lack of a 3' separation in the Shoreland District <br />(within 1000' from lakeshore). The current time frame is 2 years. Staff was also asked to revise <br />ordinances so that a building permit or variance application will no longer trigger an immediate <br />system upgrade in the Shoreland District for non - conforming systems solely due to the lack of 3' <br />separation. <br />• <br />Gaffron reviewed the shoreland code and septic system code. He noted the rationale for this <br />proposed amendment changes is the Council's intention to review the policies on sewer in the rural <br />area. The current cost for septic system replacement is nearing the cost of municipal sewer and <br />sewering is a possible outcome of the policy review. The areas outside the Shoreland are allowed <br />10 years in which to comply when the 3' separation is the only reason for being non - compliant. <br />The time frame was chosen based on the sheer number of systems needing replacement, and the <br />City's long - standing program of requiring immediate replacement of failing systems as a higher <br />priority. The two -year time frame had been suggested by the DNR. <br />Gaffron reported that the legislature has changed its direction regarding ordinances on existing <br />systems and are continually making more changes. <br />Gaffron indicated that these amendments make logical sense and would allow a study to be done <br />regarding where the City is heading on sewering. <br />39 <br />