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MINITTES ON THE ORONO COUNCIL. MEETING HELD APRIL 22, 1985, AT THE ORONO MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM AT 685 OLD CRYSTAI, BAY ROAD - PAGP: 4 PUBLIC HEARING to help some people keep their homes. Butler asked (CONT.) Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron to give the 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 housit g 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 cltsters 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. c�ffron noted that these areas were historically developed i.n dense clusters leaving inadequate area for septic and well areas. Gaffron named the Crystal Bay area and Stubbs Bay area as the two remaining areas indentified in the Comprehensive Plan as needing sewer. Gaffron explained that the Crysta�* 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 mentioned 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. Gaffron 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 1 . Alteration of the water consumption habits of the users, including careful system maintenance. OPTION 2. Repair or reconstruction of individual systems, and replacement of existing systems with new individual systems constructed to City standards per Ordinance 210. OPTION 3. Installation of innovative on -site systems including consideration of composting or incinerating devices and shared drainfield systems. OPTION 4. Installation of a collection system connected to a community drainfield.