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5. Based on the assessment formula used in the 1973-1 assessment resulting from the Hackberry Hill sewer project, the estimated assessment (or connection charge) for the Hull property is $9,205.73. Applicant has stated that estimates to physically connect to the sewer are in the range of $3,000. Applicant has stated that estimates to reF:4ir or replace his existing failing septic system exceed $5,806. 6. Based on the soil testing report filed with the City in order to obtain th original building permit for the applicants residence in 1981, it is technically feasible to construct a mound -type drainfield system on the property %hich can be expected to function properly. The existing trench -type drainfield system appears to be failing due to its proximity to a high water table which was not indicated in the original site evaluation information submitted for building permit approval. The septic system was installed prior to issuance of a permit for its construction. 7. The City Council adopted the Orono Community Management Plan .in June, 1980 as a guide to the orderly and economic development of the City. Chapter 6 of the Community Management Plan, '-nown as the Comprehensive Sewc Policy Plan, contains the City's Pural Sewage Treatment Policies, and indicates that residential sewage generated in the rural zoning districts is intended to be treated on -site without extension of municipal utilities. The CSPP includes guide- lines for an Alternative Waste Management Study to be completed by the city when many septic systems in an area are failing. Although that is not the case in the Woodhaven area, a review of the criteria for installing municipal sewers finds that the Hull prope.*y does not qualify because the on -site sewage treatment tem can be repaired or replaced. 8. Allowing the applicant to connect to the municipal sewer would set a precedent, to the extent that the City has heretofore required all new residential development in the "RR-" rural residential zoning districts to make use of private on -site sewage treatment facilities. The City has identified numerous properties which border on sewered areas and whi--h could be expected to make a similar requesu to that of the applicant if the current request is approved. tllowing such connections woulC require an amendment to the Community Management Plan, requiring Metro Council approval. Page 3 of 4