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To: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator From: Michael P. Gaffron, Assistant Zoning Administrator Date: September 19, 1985 Subject: Stebbin's Request to Connect to Long Lake Sewer I woi * d like to commend: on certain points in Jeff Stebbin's letter re,.;.ding the septic system v.s. si---Qr options: Point 1. The concerns are valid. The groundwater potentially can get into the tanks and is more critical in a situation such as this when a pump tank is used. However, it has been demonstrated that with careful attention, the tanks can be made wat•rproof to a degree that minimizes problems. Point It is, of cour-e, true that the proposed mound system east of the driveway will require a pump near the house. Pumps are mechanical and can fail, although again careful installation and design will eliminate most problems. Point 3. It is not clear what sewer easement he is referring to, but isrppears that it will be necessary to cross the existing driveway regardless of which sewer system is used. Note that we have not had any documented problems of mound systems "freezing" hen properly constructed and adequate soil .cover over piping. Point 6. Agreed. However, note ma* Orono p.operties are in a similar situatior. , i.e. in clos.. proximity to Municpa l sewer lines but not allowed to connect. in fact, in this immediate vicinity (2340, 2350 Watertown Road) we have properti_s which are crossed by sewer lines on easements but to which the property owners are not allowed to connect Our of these just this summer installed a new $8,000 mour, system to replace his failing system. He would rather hav connected to sewer. If Stebbins gets approval, you can expect a flood of simila- requests in virtually every area of the City where sewer lines border unsewered property. Alsc, how would w- determine the dollar amount of .h., connection fee?