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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 18,1996 <br />(#3 - #2187 Donald and Robin Helgager - Continued) <br />Lindquist asked the applicant if the garage on the front side of the house was necessary. <br />Helgager said the intent was to provide a garage for his mother-in-law so she does not <br />have to walk through the entire house to gain access to her accommodations. Heupel also <br />added that this garage addition would be at the same level as the slab and would not <br />require stairs as would be the case with the other garage. Lindquist said he understood <br />the need but noted the elimination of the garage would ud the problem of setback. <br />There were no public comments. <br />McMillan asked if the conditional use permit for guest house would be reviewed <br />periodically. It was noted that the CUP requires no annual review and stays with the <br />house with restrictions as required. Gaifron reported that if the Commission <br />recommended periodical reviews, it could be written to only apply to this ov.-ner, if <br />desired. <br />Lindquist inquired about the lack of tdtemate septic site. Gafiron reported that the <br />property is not close to sewer and the problem would remain the same with the number of <br />bedrooms if there is no alternate site. Lindquist agreed but noted that the house size was <br />doubling with the improvements as proposed. <br />Helgager responded that he understood the septic issue but saw it as a distance in the <br />future with the ability to go to a mound system if necessary. Helgager added that he was <br />informed the life expectancy of a mound system is 15 years and could be replaced to an <br />alternate site postponing replacement for 30 years. Lindquist was concerned that the ' <br />potential problem would only be prolonged. Gaffron said it was not the City's experience <br />that a mound system would only last IS years, but probably twice that time. He noted the <br />pump or rock bed of the system may have to be replaced at some point. Gaffron reported <br />that the vast majority of new systems were of the mound type due to the soils and seasonal <br />water tables. A maximum slope of 6% is required for a mound system which is a problem <br />with the many steep lots in Orono. <br />Lindquist asked if the applicant could make the home smaller in size. Helgager asked for <br />some guideline. <br />Berg asked and received confirmation that there would be a full basement under the <br />residence. Noting the 2200 s.f. on the main level, Berg said it is an extensive size <br />considering having the main level and basement. <br />Hawn suggested that the home not be extended forward of what currently exists. <br />Lindquist suggested removal of the single garage addition and a reduction in the house <br />size.