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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL. MEETING HELD APRIL 22, 1985, AT THE: ORONO MIDDLE. SCHOOI. AUDITORIUM AT 685 OLD CRYSTAL, BAY ROAD - PAGE: 4 PUBLIC HEAVING to help some people keep their homes. But r asked (CONT.) Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron to give tti,- public a brief overview on the different options available to this area. Assistant 'Zoning Administrator Gaffron reported that the Crystal Bay area is one of five rural housing clusters that were identified in the Orono Comprehensive Plan (adopted 1980).as an area needing an alternative waste management study. Gaffron noted that three of the five clusters identified have been studied and have been sewered. Gaffron pointed out the three areas as the Minnetonka Bluffs area, the Scotch Pine/North Shore Drive area, and the West Ferndale along County Road 15. Gaffron noted that these areas were historically developed in dense clusters leaving inadequate area for septic and well areas. Gaffron na;oed the Crystal Bay area and Stubbs Bay area as the two remaining areas identified in the Comprehensive Plan as needing sewer. Gaffron explained that the Crystal Bay area is located next to the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission's (MWCC) interceptor and offers the opportunity for this area to hook up to sewer. Gaffron mentione-' that most of the septic systems in Crystal Bay area are substandard in either design, location, or in construction. Gaffron noted that this area has a very high potential for future septic system failures. Gaffron reported that out of 79 existing units, 11 systems are now failing or have exhibited signs of failure. Gaffron pointed out that 2 properties currently use holding tanks. Gaffron noted that one commercial. property has no septic system and no possible location to install one. Gaffron stated that 21 septic systems of 83 properties in the Crystal Bay area cannot. be replaced within the confines of the state and local codes. Gaffron revealed an additional 38 (or 45%) will experience difficulties in repairing their current septic system. Gaf f ron stated that only 24 would be able to replace their septic system. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron reviewed the seven options available to this area: OPTION I. Alteration of the water consumption habits of the users, including careful system ,maintenance. OPTION 2. Repair or reconstruc, )n of individual systems, and replacement of existing sys,.ems with new individual bystems conr'.ructed to City standards per Ordinance 210. OPTION 3. Installation of innr-va;Ave on -site systems including consideratir of composting or incinerating devices and shared dr.air,Lield systems. OPTION 4. Installation of a collection system connected to a community drainfield.