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minutes of THF ORONO planning commission 3VIEET1NG ' HELD AUGIST 16, im ZOND<G FILE #1851 - CONT. Petenoo isked how the dischujc of the water wfteoer tbrough aa todependem separate facility would be accomplished. Mabusth sated it would be an outlet to the tear of propeny. Water softeners create a burden for rural properties. Although the soft water is clean, it does have an impact on a septic system especially one that is under heavy usage. Nolan asked about the relocation of the two buildings as the back drops off significantly. Phillim stated that one is all right and the other one can be pushed back 10* if necess^. Tte ^tne”" Z close to'the line is used fo. tool storage a»i will not t* on woodla^ property. He wUl give permission for use on his property. The one further back is okay where it is and has a primary use for storage of the lawn mower. Smith asked why the property line wasn’t even when there was an even exchange of property. Rlillips explained that he is giving np 6.000 s.f. in the southern “"f If is needed to accommodate a future 2-acre lot in the front half of his 4 1/2 acre lot. Mabusth staled the recent survey suggests the existing smictute is froin the west side lot line. This would be an attempt to bring it into conformity along the west lot Ime. Smith inquired what precautions can be made to ensure that similar septic problems don't arise in the future. Mabusth said meters are used in mral areas. The site evaluator has also provided pmcedures to protect and define septic areas where questionable uses exist. Phillips commented he diougbt be had a second^ si« w^a go^ pr^ ^1'“^ found it to be poorly designed and constructed and also inspected by typoo y. should have detected that it was undersized. Mabusth repUed it would appear that the water use was not anticipated. Phmip. said the amhitecr. buUder and everybody tow wha. the hope was to be used for. He is not a water expert so was not aware of the problems.