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£■ The previous proposal discovered that the secondary septic site is located between the home and the secondary septic site. The Septic Code requires all structures to be located at least 20’ from the absorption area of the mound. Therefore, the pool could not be located as it was proposed without identifying another site. Pertinent Ordinances: 1.Section 10.22, Subd. 1, (B) No principal or accessory structure shall be located within 75 feet of the lakeshore nor closer to the lakeshore than the average distance from the shoreline of existing residence buildings on adjacent lots. 2.Please see the section from the Septic Ordinance defining setback requirements in the exhibits. Please note that the Planning Commission does not have the authority to grants variances to the Septic Code, only the Septic Inspector may approve the request. ANALYSIS Staff has concerns with the proposed new location for the pool. On the site plan the 929.4' contour shows views to the lake are ^st to the south for the adjacent property and most impacted by the new location. The intent of the average lakeshore setback is to protect views for adjacent property owners and to promote consistent development along the lakeshore. The previous proposal located the pool on a low part of the property 150 feet from the closest adjacent residence. Several mature trees and the topography of the site minimized the negative impacts of structures on lakeshore views from adjacent property owners. It is still possible, with soil testing, to relocate the secondary septic site if the setback is measured to the absorption area of the future mound. An obstacle in relocating the septic site further to the north is the well for the adjacent property owner is located 16 feet off the applicant’s property line. The Municipal Septic Code requires a minimum 75 foot setback between a septic system and an active well. If the applicant wants to proceed with the application as is, it requires approval fiom Chris Pence, City of Orono Septic Inspector. Mr. Pence would not approve a variance to the septic code to permit a site to be located closer than 75 feet to the neighboring well. Staff is concerned about placing a potential health risk to an adjacent property owner’s water supply to accommodate a property owner to relocate a septic, site. Staff has issued variances to the septic codes in the past, but traditionally the requirements were varied to allow one replacement site on the property when no other alternative is available. This has occurred primarily for replacement of non-conforming systems. Connti Ptepho, 540 Sorth 4rm Dnvi yananas Ftbntary 23. 2000 pap-2