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minutes of the planning commission meeting held march 13, 1978 - PAGE 7 policy and should be addressed. She thought the use of the lake should be clarified. H Hassel stated perhaps the Commission should check with the Council on this matter. FARM AT LONG LAKE 820 N. Brown Rd. Variance #358 Chairwoman McDonald stated she talked with A1 Olson and that he was to get a letter from the City Attorney regarding this easement. Tim Adams stated they have evidence from another engineer that there is a satisfactory septic system. Jim Olson stated that would be another opinion, not evidence. He stated It is implied that with large lots and a rural atmosph:.^;ir€i in Orono there is a great need for a satis > factory on-site sewage facility. Tim Adams stated they significantly changed lot lines to avoid problems with septic systems and that they have taken measures within their purchase agreements that if there is no way to support a satisfactory on-site system the potential buyer does not have to buy the lot and that they have 24 lots on 65 acres of property. Hassel stated poosibly the Council could review the policy on this, adding that it is costly to drill for testing without knowing the exact location of the proposed homes. Frahm suggested there be an affidavit that the City of Orooo does not have to issue a building permit on any of the lots if it will not hold a satisfactory septic system. Jim Olson stated the phosphorous discharge from a pasture is more detrimental than discharge from other things and should be kept in mind. Hassel stated this is a policy decision which should be addressed by the Council. Chairwoman McDonald stated one of the Commission members should go to the next Council meeting to discuss these policy questions. Commissioner Hassel stated he would try to attend. The Planning Commission indicated they would like direction from the Council regarding the following issues: i n mSK: o 'ifw