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. <br /> "Melanie Curtis <br /> From: Melanie Curtis <br /> Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 10:38 AM <br /> To: 'rachaelle48@hotmail.com' <br /> Cc: Jessica Loftus; Lili McMillan (lilim@mac.com); Willie Gibbs <br /> Subject: 420 Deborah Drive - Septic/Pool question <br /> Attachments: admin@ci.orono.mn.us_20120810_100136.pdf <br /> Rachaelie <br /> You and I spoke earlier this week regarding your desire to install a swimming pool on your property. Your property <br /> records indicate that your septic system is non —compliant and must be upgraded before any non-maintenance permits <br /> can be issued for your property. After speaking with Willie Gibbs several times you asked me to look into this issue. This <br /> is what I've found. <br /> I have pasted the City Code sections below relating to permit issuance. Also attached are the septic system inspection <br /> records for your properly since 1990. Please note that beginning in 1999 your property was identified by the City as <br /> being'�non-compliant"due to the lack of State-required groundwater separation. You were notified of the 2010 deadline <br /> for compliance at that time and with each subsequent inspection. Beginning on January 1, 2011 City code Section 58- <br /> 47(b) applies specifically to your situation. Because of this, in my opinion, there is no"gray area"as we discussed. You <br /> must upgrade your septic system to meet the MN State minimum standards and Orono City Code prior to the issuance of <br /> any non-maintenance type of building permit (maintenance permits include re-roofing, windows, mechanical, etc). <br /> City Code 58-73 outlines the ability of the on-site manager (Willie Gibbs) to grant variances in cases of hardship etc. You <br /> must request a variance in writing. I will be candid and say that I don't believe your situation will qualify for this type of <br /> variance but the code allows you to request one. If your variance is denied by Mr. Gibbs you may appeal Mr. Gibbs' <br /> decision to the City Council. <br /> Lastly, there is a Preserve classification wetland on or very near the southern portion of your property which is a further <br /> limiting factor relating to location of septic system treatment areas and the swimming pool. I do not have a record of a <br /> wetland delineation to provide you with more direction as to the size of the wetland but I thought I should mention it... <br /> Please let me know if you have additional questions. <br /> Melanie <br /> Melanie Curtis <br /> Planning &Zoning Coordinator <br /> City of Orono <br /> 2750 Kelley Parkway <br /> Orono, MN 55356 <br /> Direct Dial: 952.249.4627 <br /> Fax: 952.249.4616 <br /> Planning &Zoning Office 952.249.4620 <br /> Email: mcurtisCa�ci.orono.mn.us <br /> Website: www.ci.orono.mn.us <br /> City of Orono SUMMER Office Hours <br /> Monday - Thursday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm <br /> Friday 7:30 am to 11:30 am <br /> Sec. 58-47. -Building permit applications. <br /> (a) New residence. No building permit shall be issued for any new building that will be connected to an ISTS until <br /> a site evaluation and design is approved by the on-site systems manager. The site evaluation must include the <br /> identification of both primary and alternate drainfield sites suitable for a minimum of a five-bedroom residence. If <br /> i <br />