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S<«P <br />-rc <br />Request for Council Actioo continued <br />Pace 3 of 4 <br />November 29, 1995 <br />Zoning File #2084 Thomas R. McCune. 1473 Bay Ridge Road ____________________ <br />f. Because the existing septic system is located in the area of the proposed <br />garage/bedioonvbath addition, and because that septic system must remain in use <br />untiL^unless municipal sewer is provided to the property, it is appropriate that <br />construction of this addition be delayed until such time that sewer is available, <br />while the sunroom addition will not be hindered by the septic system location. <br />iSeptic System Upgrade Agreement <br />Because the propcrt>' is in the shoreland, any request for a variance or building permit triggers <br />the need for an upgrade of the septic system. The existing septic system on this property is <br />non-conforming due to lack of 3' separation trom seasonal saturation zones. This is virtually <br />identical to the recent request for a building permit at 1860 Shoreline Drive, which prompted <br />the City to develop a "Septic System Upgrade Agreement" to be executed by the property <br />owner, requiring a 150% Letter of Credit for the cost of system upgrade. It is assumed that <br />applicant will request a permit for the sunroom before a decision is made on City sewer. <br />Council may w'ish to consider a number ot options: <br />1. <br />3. <br />Require that applicant execute a "Septic System Upgrade Agreement" and <br />provide a suitable Letter of Credit prior to issuance of a permit for the sunroom. <br />This will also require that testing be done to confirm that a suitable site exists. <br />Allow the sunroom to be constructed without requiring such an agreement (this <br />would seem to be inconsistent with the 1860 Shoreline situation, but perhaps is <br />appropriate given the total neighborhood is in support of sewer "ASAP"). <br />Delay final action on the entire variance request until a decision whether sewer <br />will be provided to this neighborhood has been finalized. <br />Staff Recommendation <br />Staff concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation for approval, subject to the <br />garaue wing addition not being constructed until sewer is available. Planning Commission did <br />not discuss the "Septic System Upgrade Agreement" since that is a very recent administrative <br />procedure that has been developed. It would be consistent for Council to require the <br />AgreemenLl.etter of Credit before a permit can be issued for the sunroom (although the <br />unanimous support for sewer in Bay Ridge may be a discerning factor), and it would be <br />appropriate that the City not issue a permit for the garage wing until a "completion date for <br />municipal sewer availability has been established, which date should coincide with the date that <br />the septic system will be taken out of commission.