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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2000 (#2513 Connie Piepho, Continued) City Staff is recommending denial of the application based on the negative impacts to the adjacent property and locating the pool within the average lakeshore setback. Weinberger indicated he has spoken with Mike Movani of Custom Pools who has indicated the property owner would prefer the swimming pool to be located in its original proposed location. Weinberger stated an agreement between the two property owners could perhaps be considered to allow a secondary septic site in the proposed location with relocation of the adjoining neighbor’s well. This option would be acceptable to City Staff if all the parties are in agreement. Weinberger reiterated that City Staff is recommending denial of the application as presented tonight. Movani commented the property owner would like the pool located in the original proposed location. Movani stated a variance was needed for the septic site in its present location, with no secondary site being found compatible with the City's septic requirements. Movani stated they have attempted to comply with the City's requirements by reducing the size of the pool and trying various locations. Hawn inquired whether the Applicant would like the Planning Commission to consider the application that has been presented tonight. Movani stated they would prefer to have the original application considered. Hawn inquired whether any discussions have been held with the adjoining neighbor. Piepho indicated she has spoken with the neighbor regarding their options. Kluth inquired whether the present septic site operates fine currently. Piepho stated the present system is six years old and operates fine. Smith inquired whether there were any other possible locations for the pool. Piepho indicated they have considered other possible sites for the pool and were not able to find a suitable location. Kluth indicated he was unsure what option the Planning Commission is supposed to be reviewing tonight. Movani stated the Applicant would like to pursue the option of reaching an agreement with the adjoining property owner in which he would agree to relocate his well in the event the Applicant’s primary septic site needs to be replaced. Kluth inquired whether this property was located within the MUSA district. Weinberger stated there is a potential this will be included in MUSA in the future. Hawn stated she has a concern with the p:oposed option in the event the adjoining property owner decides to sell the property, which would encumber future buyers. Hawn slat^'d one other option would be to relocate the well now. which would be an added expense to the Applicant. Tim Pellizzer, 520 North Arm Drive, stated his well was installed in 1984. Hawn inquired whether Pellizzer would have any objections to working out an agreement with the Applicant. Page 2