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Cv-rJCi ’J/.tETluG NOV 2 7 1995REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION m 0( ORONO DATE: November 22, 1995 ITEM NO.: Department Approval: Niai* Michael P. GatTron Titk Assistant Planning Sl Zoning Admimstrator Administrator Rcviet^ed:Agenda Section: Zoning Item Description Septic Jystcm Upgrade Agreement - Thomas and Pauline Bouchard. 1860 Shoreline Drive The Bouchard property at 1860 Shoreline Drive contains a non-conforming septic system which was identified as such in 1994. The property owners would normally have until December 31, 19% to make that system conforming. However, the Bouchards have requested a building permit for additions to their residence, which per the Shoreland Ordinance triggers immediate upgrade of the system. Testing and design work have been submitted confirming the septic system can be suitably upgraded. Weather conditions prohibit the installation of a new system at this time. Further complicating matters is the fact that this neighborhood is one of the "hot spots" being con.sidered for municipal sewer. Per Council's direction at the November 14 Special Meeting, staff and the City Attorney have drafted an agreement to be executed by the City and the Bouchards, including a letter of credit. .A "deadline" or completion date for the system upgrade of July 31, 1996 is suggested. The aereement also includes a "reconsideration clause" that would allow the property owner to appear before the Council to discuss the potential for municipal sewer if a decision has not been made by the time the upgrade would be occurring. Again, it is the City's intent to not force septic system upgrades if sewer is expected to be prov ided in the short term. It was suegested at the November 14 meeting that approval of this building permit and the e-\lension of time until mid-1996 to upgrade the system, might be conditioned on the property owners waiving their right of assessment appeal for a future sewer that might be constructed to serve their property. Staff has not made tliai part of the agreement, but can do so if Council so directs. In a standard Developer ’s .Agrc nnenl, the City normally requires a letter of credit for 150% of the estimated cost of the .urk. This covers extraneous costs should die City actually have to contract for and ci'rnplete the work.