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TO:Jeanne Mabusth, Zoning Administrator FROM: Michael Cfaffron, Septic System Inspector DATE:November 16, 1979 SUBJECT:#529 Steve Wallack (TMG Dev.), 1400 Sixth Avenue North PAINTER CREEK SUBDIVISION The proposed subdivision is for 11 new lots plus 2 new lots to be included and combined with existing parcels. Total area of the project includes about 110-120 acres of which about 40% is designated wetland and an additional portion is low and could not/should not be considered as "dry buildable." (Glencoe and Hamel soils). After my field inspection of this property, I would say the proposal is optimistic in that much of the land not designated as wetland is, nevertheless, wet, has a seasonal very high water table, and is not conducive to development. My comments and recommendations based on soils, topography and the location of contiguous dry land areas, are as follows: Block 1 Lot 1 - With the proposed configuration, I doubt that 2 contiguous acres of dry buildable land are included. The division line between lots 1 and 2 should be moved eastward to divide the high ground into more equal-sized areas. Block 1 Lot 2 - See above. Both lots 1 and 2 should be required to have 2 contiguous acres of dry build able. The .oil on these lots is Lerdal Loam (LMB) with a percolation rate generally suitable for standard or mound systems but with a high water table generally requiring a mound or shallow trench system. We should require soil testing on these two lots. Block 2 Lot 1 - Soils on the lot include Lerdal Loam, Erin Loam, and Glencoe silty clay loam, and a desig nated wetland not previously included on any proposals. At best we could expect a mound system to be possible here. This lot does not contain two acres of what I would consider good dry buildable land. Block 2 Lot 2 - This land contains a l-acre+ wet land which divides the lot into two separate parcels high ground is mostly Erin soils which may support a standard or mound system. 1