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MINUTES OF THE ' <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday, September 18,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#06-3229 Timothy and Cherrie Peterson,Continued) <br /> The current property owner has provided a proposed house footprint on the survey and building plans <br /> showing all setbacks and other requirements will be met. Staff finds that a hardship exists to renew the <br /> approval of the lot area variance. <br /> City Code requires that 5-bedroom septic sites be required for all new development and the Code does not <br /> distinguish a different standard for lots on Big Island. Because only 3-bedroom primary and alternate <br /> sites are available,the septic inspector has the authority to grant approval of the smaller sites. However, <br /> the septic sites as designed are for a"Type II"residence,which limits the structure to two water use <br /> appliances. The proposed home will have three water use appliances and the septic tank capacity should <br /> be increased to two 1000-gallon tanks. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the lot area variance in conjunction with the approved site plan <br /> subject to revising the design to match the capabilities of the septic system and documenting these <br /> conditions via covenants. - <br /> Bremer inquired whether the Planning Commission would be approving any house plans tonight. <br /> Curtis stated the approval of the Planning Commission does not need to include approval of the house <br /> plans. <br /> Peterson stated they have a very narrow footprint to construct on and that they are requesting a few exira <br /> feet on one side. Peterson stated due to the configuration of the lot,they located the house as far north as <br /> possible to avoid the need for other variances. <br /> Bremer opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Bremer closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. <br /> Bremer noted there were some comments from one neighbor and the septic inspector that were received. <br /> Bremer inquired what water producing appliances the applicant currently has. <br /> Peterson stated he has a dishwasher and a garbage disposal and that he is not aware of what the third <br /> appliance would be. <br /> Curtis inquired whether the applicant has a washing machine. <br /> Peterson stated he does and that he can remove either the dishwasher or the garbage disposal. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the septic could be designed to meet a 3-bedroom home rather than a 5-bedroom <br /> home. <br /> PAGE 11 <br />