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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMM iING HELD JUNE 17, 1985. PAGE 7 #917 TIPTON CORP. Assistant Zoniz. t.rator Gaffron noted that the (Cont.) primary site for t.. ...field is next to the home and that any future private road proposed next to the lot line would not affect the alternate septic site because in the road construction a swale woulu have to be built next to the road to prevent drainage onto the Sjecklocha property. Kelley moved, Sime seconded, to recommend approval of the lot area variance for Tipton Corporation based on the revised plans, finding that no other land is available and all septic performance standards and other performance standards of the RR-1B zoning district have been satisfied. Motion, Ayes (7), Nays (0). l925 RICHARD HENNESSY 4670 TONKAVIEW LAND VARIANCE PUBLIC HEARING 8:58 -9:19 PM Chairman Callahan called for the public hearing at 8:58 p.m. concerning the variance for Richard Hennessy. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron noted the certificate of mailing and the affidavit of publication. Richard Hennessy was present. Earl Norwood of 1360 Vine Place was present from the audience for this public hearing. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron explained that the applicant wishes to construct a new home on a lot of 1.21 acres in a 1 acre zoning district where municipal sewer is not available. Gaffron stated that if sewer was available this lot would not need a variance. Gaffron stated that septic system testing indicates that mound systems will be needed at the primary and alternate sites. Gaff ron noted that staff has just started to review the possibility of sewering the properties within the Tonkaview Gardens plat in which this lot would be included. Gaff. �n stated that he did receive a call from a woman who owns property in the Tonkaview Gardens plat and she told him she wishes to sell those parcels. Kelley stated that this neighborhood will have the same problem as the Crysi , .y neighborhood had. Kelley noted that the applicant wi 11 in a septic system and a few years down the line the City will require that he hookup to sewer. Rovegno asked the applicant if he was aware of the risks im . lved with building a home on this property with a septic s• em when the City is considering sewering the area. Richard Hennessy stated yes he was aware of the risks. Chairman Callahan closed the public hearing at 9:19 p.m. Planning Commission urged Council to consider this area for sewer.