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Request for Council Action continued Page 2 September 19, 1996 Zoning File #2135 Paul and Sue Hedlund/Edna Albee Estate, 1575 Long Lake Boulevard The w-est end of the existing house is technically defined as a blutf area, although the east end is not a bluff. Applicants have provided a grading plan indicating how the revised driveway grading and retaining walls at the northwest comer of the house will be constructed to eliminate erosion concerns. Septic/Sewer Proposal The property currently contains a septic system considered to be non-conforming. A site exists on the property, that would accomodate primary and alternate drainfields to serve a 2-bedroom house, but there is not quite enough area for an alternate site if the system is built to serve 3 bedrooms. Because this is in one of the sewer "hot spots", the applicants propose a multi faceted approach to dealing with the septic system issue, including: that the additions and remodeling be allowed at this time but limited to two bedrooms. that the existing septic tanks be disconnected from the drainfield (if one exists) and be converted to a holding tank system. that the owner will supply the City with a fully executed pumping contract from a licensed contractor. that the owner will draft and record a restrictive covenant on the property that will not allow the property to become " ‘hree bedroom home until City sewer has been approved and been installed to the property. After much discussion, Planning Commission agreed to this, subject to design revisions to eliminate the closet in the den, and remove the south wall of the den if it is not a bearing wall. Planning Commission felt, and staff agrees, that these restrictions are reasonable and protect both the property owner and the City whether or not municipal sewer is provided to this neighborhood. Planning Commission Recommendation At their July 15 meeting. Planning Commission voted 5 to 1 to recommend approval of the revised proposal, subject to the septic system conversion to holding tank system with a pumping contract, subject to the two bedroom restriction via a covenant and subject to design changes, and subject to submittal of a detailed site grading plan for City approval, which has been reviewed and conditionally accepted by the City Engineer. Planning Commission based their approval on the following findii gs: I