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w ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1990 <br />ZONING FILE #1470-KNAPP CONTINUED <br />Kelley asked when the existing house was constructed <br />where the alternate septic site was established at that time. <br />and <br />Mr. Knapp stated that the house was constructed in 1983. <br />1li'-.SV'r-, <br />Gai^fron added, "Sites were tested just down the hill from <br />the house. That site could have been used for a trench system, <br />but was questionable. Because the property had ten acres, there <br />were other areas that could have been used. In my opinion, the <br />present proposal is improving the situation." <br />Kelley asked whether it would be feasible to restrict any <br />expansion of the existing house. <br />’X <br />‘-i, '• <br />^I^^'bedroom house. There is no ability to expand the present septxc <br />Tr <br />f} ' ■ ’ IV :■ *■Kelley asked how many bedrooms the houses on the other lots <br />Kvl: , may have in relation to septic capacity. <br />Mr. Knapp commented, "I do not believe that the existing <br />house fits in with the other houses in the area. It is a fairly <br />small, four bedroom rambler. I believe the owner has plans to <br />remodel the house and double its size, but intends to have only <br />three bedrooms." <br />Mabusth asked how many bedrooms the house could have if the <br />alternate septic site were used. <br />Gaffron replied, "The alternate site can support a five <br />site." <br />ff|v|J-|;^nd will support five bedroom homes." <br />Gaffron replied. "I believe the other sites have been tested <br />■■ .Kelley asked Gaffron whether he would recommend limiting the <br />number of bedrooms for the existing house. <br />'•■i'ry» • 0':^- <br />MX Gaffron replied, "If the Planning Commission wishes to <br />Include such a recommendation, that is fine. The house could be <br />expanded without increasing the numbei of bedrooms." <br />1%Kelley asked the Planning Commission whether in their <br />opinion a PRD is a suitable method for developing this parcel. <br />'ji.. h’.-< ft r-"Hanson said, "I have strong reservatio,ps about this <br />development because of the topography and ray position on roads. <br />It appears that gerrymandering is occurring here. I am also <br />concerned about the long term viability of the septic system for <br />Lot 1, Block 1." <br />-jX- <br />V-', V"' u f. <br />Rowlette stated that she would prefer to have the property <br />developed using a PRO. <br />- 2 - <br />J <br />1 <br />%