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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, September 17,2001 6:30 o’clock p.m. (#01-2714 Frederick Puzak, Continued) Weinberger stated the hardcover numbers in the 75-250’ setback would be approximately 35 percent, GalTron stated there is a possibility that once this property is hooked up to City sewer and the adjoining property is no longer needed for septic reasons, that the easement may no longer exist. Puzak stated the easement is "‘ill valid even if his property is hooked up to City sewer. Smith noted a portion of the reduction in hardcover is the result of the removal of plastic. Puzak stated a small portion of the reduction comes from the removal of plastic, with the remaining reduction coming from the driveway being reduced. Mabusth inquired whether the Council would approve new construction within the MUS.A area that is not connected to City sewer. Gaffron stated the City has approved one other similar situation in the mid 1980s on Saga Hill. Tlie Council said if the property owner could prove they had adequate septic, they could proceed w ith development of that lot without hooking up to City sewer. Gaffron stated in this case the sewer line does not abut this property, with the property owner at the present time not having access to the sewer line. Gaffron stated in his view the Applicant faces a hardship by not being able to obtain an easement in order to connect to City sewer. Gaffron stated the City septic inspector would need to review the septic sites. Hawn stated the Planning Commission could table this application in order to allow the septic inspector time to review the septic sites to determine whether they are conforming. Puzak stated he has contacted the City’s septic inspector who indicated he could complete a review of the septic areas prior to the City Council meeting. Gaffron inquired whether the well would be relocated. Puzak stated the well would only need to be moved at which time a second or alternate site would be put into effect. Puzak indicated the well is approximately 25 years old and will probably need to be replaced at about the same time another septic site is needed. Rahn inquired what the current septic system is designed for. Puzak stated the current septic system is serving a five-bedroom house. The proposed site could handle a five-bedroom house. Gaffron stated the City’s septic inspector would need to review the septic sites to determine whether they w ill be allowed. Puzak stated the septic issue would be resolved prior to a building permit being obtained. PAGE 22