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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 25,1W7 Kelley asked why the system is non-conforming. Weckman informed him that it is due to the lack of a 3' separation. The residence is within lOOO’ of the lake, and so it has a two- year time penod to replace the system. Properties outside of the 1000' shoreland district have a 10-year penod in which to replace non-conforming systems. Mrs. Eastman noted their property is near the Saga Hill area being considered for sewer Weckman responded that the property is at least onc-half mile away depending on where sewer would come la Goetten acknowledged that the Eastman property was not within the hot spot areas. Weckman noted that the parcels are also larger in this area. The Eastmanproperty is 1.22 acres. ^bbour asked Weckman if the building permit triggered the need for a new system. Weekmm noted that if the system was discharging to the surface, the system would be ri^ired to be replaced immediately. The Shoreland Ordinance b a separate entity that tnggw the upgrade automatically if not maintained. Jabbour noted that the budding permit is what triggered the resulting action. Mrs. Eastman asked where the septic system would be located if the prior owner had comph^ with the need for a new ^stem. Weckman said they would probably have had to use the experimental area and the system would likely have failed. Weckman said he would not recommend that area for the septic when he cannot say it will work. He i^icated the result may be the Eastmans might have to have their system pumped out ab^ twice monthly, which is not prudent. Weckman said he looks for the best site first and an ciyenm^al ate is the last option. Weckman said he believes the septic system as sugg^ed would work. Mrs. Eastman responded that their contractor feh their experimental site would work with additional sand added. J^ur clarified wth Weckman that the need for the new system was due to the lack of a 3 separation and not because of a failing system. ^bbour noted that the Stale has considered changing the 3' separation requirement to 2' He noted that properties outside of the 1000' shoreland area has received a 10 year mormonurn on septic j^^stem replacement in these cases. Jabbour said he has changed hi< opinion r^dmg this issue and beUeves those within the shoreland area should be irflowed the moratorium as well. Weckman responded that the 2' suggestion was a legislative decision and not a scientific one Kelley said the issue is one of treating the residences in the 0-1000' shoreland area the sarne as the lOOCH-' area and give them the same latitude of a 10-year period for informing. Mrs. Eastman informed KeUey that half of her lot is outside of the 1000' shoreland area. Weckman mdicated that the house and septic are within the 1000' shoreland area. 5 f