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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 22, 2001 7:00 o'clock p.m. Weinberger stated the issue before the Council is whether the sewer line should be connected to the Puzak property. Weinberger stated at the time the lots were sold, an easement for sewer was granted over Lot 31 to Mr. Puzak that provided for private septic and drainfield use. At the time the Planning Commission reviewed this application, a plan showing a five-bedroom residence was before them. Since then it has been determined that there are not two suitable septic sites to support a five-bedroom house and that the maximum would be for a three-bedroom system. Staff recommends approval of the variance application subject to the property owner submitting final architectural plans converting two of the five propo~ed bedrooms into another use. The existing non- compliant septic system would be required to be abandoned per state and local requirements and the new three-bedroom system installed prior to occupancy of the new house. Weinberger noted any change to the layout of the house or exterior plan would require a new variance application. Puzak stated he does have the documentation showing two alternate septic sites for his property, with a possibility for extending the primary site to accommodate a four-bedroom house. Puzak stated it is not his primary goal to build a septic system, noting he has attempted in the past to obtain an easement from the adjoining property owner. Puzak stated in his view the house plan that he has developed is reasonable, and requested the Council approve his plan subject to the sewer issue being deferred. Puzak requested he be given time to resolve the sewer issue. Puzak stated even though the new house is larger than the existing house, the hardcover is being reduced due to reductions being made to the driveway in the 0-75' setback. Sansevere stated in his view state law should require that septic systems be based on the size of the house rather than the number of bedrooms., Sansevere commented the Applicant would not need to change his design if he simply choose to call one room a den and the other a library. PAGE 24