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r NflNUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 21, 1995 h (#9 - #204S\James & Joann Jundt - Continued) /Mabusth said the septic is non-conforming, and it is being questions what affect the apartment woulO'have on the septic. Mabusth said it is a good id^ to ask for septic inspections. Petei^n agreed that the goal is not to allow the septic to fail. Crawford noted that this property was considered a hot spot for sewering at one time, and the applicant has been de^ng with this issue throughout all the applications. Schrocder added that the\City cannot allow more people to reside on the property than the septic can handle. He is inTavor of inspections; and if the system fails, Schroder said that would affect the conditionu^se permit. The property has two separat^septic units, one for the main residence and one for the accessory structures. The septicvunits do not meet the separation requirements. Peterson commented that normal iiwi>sctions occur every two years. This property, according to Peterson, should be inspe^ed more often. Schroder moved, Lindquist seconded, fo^pproval of a studio within the oversized accessory structure, subject to co nditions of'the ^UP with inspections of existing relevant system every two months to show its c4>ability in handling the increased usage. A charge will be incurred by the applicant for e^ra inspection time. Gaf&on remarked that the earliest for sewering of the property would be the end of 1996. It is Staffs sense that the septic is not running out onto the ground, but noted the 3' separation is not met. It is possible that the system may .not be able to handle the usable wastes during this period of tirn^e. If this is found to be tn^e, the septic would need to be pumped out on a regular bas^ There were no public consents. / Ayes 6, Nays 0. Mabusth commented pn an issue with tree removal in the 0-75' waterproofing of a tunnel that was not'approved by Staff. All of the earth around thq^nnel was moved during me waterproofing process. Staff will ask for replanting of theso trees. Crawford commented that the elms were deteriorated, and tree roots were extending into the tunnel, Part of the tir lel encroaches the 0-75' setback. An amended application will be coming .before the PlannintrCoromission on this issue and is not part of thjs.appUcation. (#10) #2049 FRED GUTTORMSON AND CHIC DWIGHT, 1220 TONKAWA ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBUC HEARING - 9:25-9:48 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted.