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\nNUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINT; <br />HELD AUGUST 16, 1993 <br />ZONING FILE #1851 - CONT. <br />Peterson asked how the discharge of the water softener through an independent separate facility <br />would be accomplished. <br />Mabusih stated it would be an outlet to the rear of property. Water softeners create a burden <br />for rural properties. Although the soft water h clean, it does have an impact on a septic system <br />especially one that is under heavy usage. <br />Nolan asked about the relocation of the two buildings as the back drops off significantly. <br />Phillips stated that one is all right and the other one can be pushed back 10’ if necessary. The <br />front one which is too close to the line is used for tool storage and will not be on Woodlands <br />property. He will give pemiission for use on his property. The one funher back is okay where <br />it is and has a primary use for storage of the lawn mower. <br />Smith asked why the property line wasn't even when there was an even exchange of property. <br />Phillips explained that he is giving up 6,000 s.f. in the southern corner near County Road 6. <br />It is needed to accommodate a future 2-acre lot in the front half of his 4 1/2 acre lot. <br />Mabusth stated the recent survey suggests the existing structure is not 30’ from the west side lot <br />line. This would be an attempt to bring it into conformity along the west lot line. <br />Smith inquired what precautions can be made to ensure that similar septic problems don’t arise <br />in the future. <br />Mabusth said meters arc used in rural areas. The site evaluator has also provided procedures <br />to protect and define septic areas w-here questionable uses exist. <br />Phillips commented he thought he had a secondary site with a good primary septic but instead <br />found it to be poorly designed and constructed and also inspected by the City poorly. The City <br />should have detected that it w'as undersized. <br />Mabusth replied it would appear that the water use was not anticipated. <br />Phillips said the architect, builder and everybody knew precisely what the home was to be used <br />for. He is not a water expert so was not aware of the problems. <br />I