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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JULY 15, 1996 (#3 - #2135 Paul and Sue Hedlund/Edna Albee Estate - Continued) Smith asked what would happoi if sewering was put on hold, a new septic system was built using the alternate site, and it failed. Gatl'ron said the property owners would then have to resort to pumping. Peterson noted that there were many homes in Orono that pumped. Berg said the application was then based on what might be or what could be done. Martineau informed Berg that their goal was to modi^' the previous plan in order to present a variation to the Hedlund's and bring closure to the purchase if possible. The Hedlund's were sent the current package being reviewed Smith said if that failed, then a tangible plan would be possible for another buyer Martineau concurred noting it was a good use of the property. Schroeder asked what size holding tank was used and whether it could hold up to a 3 bedroom home. Martineau said they were under the assumption that the existing tank could be sealed and would work with Orono to determine if that was so It w as noted that the actual size of the tank was immaterial as whatever pumping schedule was required would have to be done Martineau said the pumping contractor would monitor the use of water to gain historic data and pump accordingly It was determined that the holding tank was not relevant to the number of bedrooms in the house Lindquist noted that the review was similar to that of a sketch plan rev iew Peterson said it verbally was a sketch plan review but in actuality an application. Martineau responded he felt there was a high probability that the Hediunds would move forward on the purchase Smith asked Gaffron if there w ere any concerns with the bluff Gaffron said a grading plan would be required to protect the site during construction The driveway revisions could possibly require retaining walls Other similar sites were noted in the area. It was determined that a grading plan would be required prior to the application going before the Council Lindquist noted that the hardcover was decreasing in the 0-75' setback and totals were similar to what now exists. The setbacks were also similar. He saw the plan as being viable. 1 i