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Zoning File #1564 <br />July 7, 1990 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />Discussion - <br />When the original subdivision "McHaney Addition" was <br />developed, the existing drainfield for the house at 4720 extended <br />northwesterly from that house. In order to keep that drainfield <br />within the property boundaries while giving 2 acres to the <br />westerly property, the lot line was joaged around that <br />drainfield, yielding a somewhat contrived lot line. That lot <br />line also left the alternate site for the easterly lot in a <br />relatively less suitable area than had been initially proposed. <br />Applicant Grimes is intending to sell the house at 4720, and <br />a septic system review reguested by the buyer found the existing <br />trench drainfield system to be failing. During inspection of the <br />site with the current and proposed owners, applicants' site <br />evaluator determined that while a septic system might be <br />developed in a number of locations on this property, each of <br />those locations would require extensive cutting of mature trees. <br />The only open area on the property is the northerly triangle <br />to be traded, and Mr. Hoffman to the west was amenable, since his <br />alternate drainfield site would not be affected and his property <br />line would be straightened out. <br />Staff Recomnendation - <br />Staff would recommend approval of this subdivision, finding <br />that each lot maintains the required 2 acre minimum lot area, <br />with the following conditions: <br />1. Applicants immediately submit a request for vacation of <br />the existing drainage easements. This is not only <br />appropriate, but necessary because the proposed replacement <br />drainfield system will straddle the existing easement. <br />2. Applicants should then concurrently be required to <br />provide new drainage easements, 5' either side of the new <br />lot line.