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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />HELD JUNE 21, 1993 <br />ZONING FILE 1M821 - CONT. <br />Ploetz reolied the Wirtjes are the occupants of the existing <br />residence, but the fee holoer of the property is the Wheaton <br />Company, of which Margo and Steve wirtjes are sole owners. <br />Lindquist inquired if it is important to stipulate that the well <br />be moved prior to final subdivision approval. <br />Mabusth felt it very imoortant to establish a means to convey to <br />any future owner of the lot the condition that the well be moved <br />in the event that the alternate seotic site is used. <br />Weckman added until tne alternate site is used, the well is not a <br />hinderance. He noted in the event the alternate site were to be <br />used, the City would be made aware through the permitting process. <br />Rowlette asked if the <br />recent Iy. <br />procedures for well permits has changed <br />Mabusth explained that aporoximate Iy 3 years ago the State Health <br />Department has assumed control over the permitting and inspection <br />of wells, and since they are a separate e.itity, are not required <br />to review or consent with the City on well locations. <br />Chair Schroeder noted it is not typical practice to make <br />move a well prior to final subdivision approval. <br />someone <br />Mabusth stated she had no problem with waiting to require the well <br />to be relocated until the alternate site is used, especially <br />considering the City has granted a setoack variance for tne well <br />to the existing seotic system. She noted that the applicant was <br />aware of the City’s requirements for a 75’ setback prior to <br />development of the lot. <br />Ploetz stated the applicants prefer to wait to move the well due <br />to the additional cost. He reported, to date, the applicants intend <br />to retain one of the lots for their residence. <br />Chair Schroeder asked if the applicants run their business out of <br />their home. <br />Ploetz replied the business is established in Wheaton Minnesota, <br />but they may use their home for some ad.m i r. i s t rat i ve work. The <br />applicants were originally from Wheaton.