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to other parts of the island and vice-versa, and that there is no existing or future potential public purpose served by the right-of-way . From a planning perspective, it would be inappropriate to vacate this right-of-w'ay without providing an alternative that serves the public need. Finally, if you request permission to install the septic system in the right-of-way without vacating it, you (and the City) would want assurance that motorized traffic is prohibited on the island or the drainfield could be inadvertently destroyed. My review of the City Code reveals no such regulation (recreational vehicles are prohibited in the right of way, but it would be a stretch to say this rule is applicable to cars or trucks). So far, we haven't determined whether or when the 'no motorized vehicles' sign(s) were placed by the City. Because of the potential conflict with other uses that could impact or be impacted by a drainfield in the right-of-way, we would not recommend this option as the protection of your new septic system could not be guaranteed. Attached is a sketch that depicts a potential vacation/replat of the property. The process for accomplishing this requires that you have formal surv'ey work completed, and you could easily have $2,000-3,000 in costs by the time you are done. If you want some assurance that a vacation/replat will ultimately be approved before you incur significant costs, you may wish to apply for a 'sketch plan review* at the January 21 Planning Commission meeting. This is an opportunity to gain input from the planning commission without providing all the information required for a formal replat. Either your application for a sketch plan review or for proceeding with a formal replat would have to be submitted to the City with all the required information listed, by December 23 at noon to be considered for the January 21 plarming commission meeting. Please contact me or Mike Gaffron at the City Offices if you have any questions. Sincerely, Stephen Weckman On-Site Systems Manager cc: Mike Gaffron, Asst. Planning & Zoning Administrator Ron Moorse, City Administrator