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4:—Site limitations including soil characteristics and lot size may require Alternative Sys tem design for the repair, aheration, extension or replacement of existing systems, or for the constru ction of new systems on lots of record as of the date of adoption of this Sect!on:-ln such cases, the City shall have au thority to approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the proposal. 5. Subdivisi on proposals may include Alternative Syst ems for one or more proposed lots. In such cases, the City's review and recommendations shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission and Council for inclusi on in the review of the preliminary plat. The Council may approve, conditionally approve or disapprove of the proposal and may requi re that the proposed subdivisi on b e redesigned to-reduce or eliminate the use of Ahernative Syst ems. D. All permits issued for construction or repair of an ISTS shall meet the following standards; 1 ■ A new ISTS shall be designed and constructed as a “Standard System” in accordance with Minnesota Rules Chanter 7080 and shall meet the provisions in this section. “New Technology ” designs meeting the Minnesota Rules 7080.0400 mav be used when two future drainfield sites meeting the requirements of a “Standard System” are approved and preserved per the provisions in this Section. 2. A “New Technology ” ISTS will only be allowed for use with an existing residence when a “Standard System" or the provisions in this Section are not feasible due to preexisting lot limitations or when a future drainfield site is approved and preserved meeting the minimum requirements for a “Standard System” as per the provisions in this section. 3. When an existing ISTS is repaired or expanded, the system must be sized to treat the anticipated flow from the building and the portions of the system that are repaired must become compliant or remain compliant according to this Section. 4. Prior to any permits being issued for new construction, all ISTS sites must be completely enclosed in a durable four (4) foot blaze orange snow fence. Fence cannot be removed until permission is given from the On-Site Systems Manager Ej_____Variances. The On-Site Systems Manager mav grant variances to the provisions of this Section due to unnecessary or unintended hardship to the owner that are not contrary to the intent and purpose of this section or other applicable law. Variance applications shall be reviewed bv the C'tv upon written request of the owner or the owner ’s agent. 1. Variance applications must include complete soil testing and ISTS design in accordance with this section including the identification of any site limitations leading to the variance request 2 Variances shall be approved, conditionally approved or rejected in writing within ten n 01 working davs of a written request The owner shall pay all costs incurred bv the City in the review of the proposal. 3. Variance approvals shall be subject to all conditions established bv the City at the time of approval and thereafter. Page 8 of22