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and by ordinance would have been .required to have been placed at or behind front line of principal structures. If shed or sheds are to be relocated, they should be placed in conforming setback areas. The drainage and utility easements that exist along the former lot line must be vacated and new easements dedicated. Applicant shall file a vacation application for the September Planning Commission meeting. In fact, applicant and applicant ’s surveyor concur that because of the complexity of the metes and bounds descriptions that they will proceed with a plat to complete the division. The existing septic system on Parcel B is failing due to the strong clay soils and the high water table. The original estimates for water use were based on a six-bedroom design and proved to be inadequate for the special uses within the Orono Woodlands. Inc. facility. The existing system was undersized for the proposed level of use. In June of 1993 a meter was installed to analyze water use levels and the findings have assisted the on-site septic evaluator in determining the design of system. Steve Schirmers has made specific recommendations to Orono Woodlands Homes to ensure satisfactory installation of the proposed system and these conditions will be incorporated as conditions of approval of this subdivision. As already noted above, the alternate site was destroyed at the time of the construction of the facility by compaction from construction vehicles. Steve Weekman has confirmed that there is no other suitable area on the property for development of an on-site septic system. The current lot line rearrangement only provides suitable area for a single new system. Mr. Phillips has discouraged any consideration of additional area being given to the Orono Woodlands Home at this time because it is his intention to subdivide his 4-1- acre parcel at a future date. Staff Recommendation To recommend approval of a lot line rearrangement as proposed by Orono Woodlands, Inc. and Paul Phillips for the properties located at 2100/2140 Sixth Avenue North, subject to the following conditions: 1.If division is to be finalized as a plat, it will not be necessary to require the usual legal combination of the substandard parcels with appropriate homestead parcels. 2.Upon the filing of the v.acation application of applicant for September planning Commission meeting, die City will issue a permit for the installation of the new septic system for the Woodland Hom.es because of the severe failing condition of the current system. 3.Relocation of accessoiy structures in street yard to locations with conforming setbacks. 4. Orono Woodlands, Inc. shall ensure that the following conditions are fuIhllcJ concerning future septic use: