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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 11, 2005 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #05 -3097 Aashem Abukhadra, Continued) tonight's meeting. Gundlach stated the changes relate to Item No. 12, which requires that the subdivider shall be responsible for the proposed improvements to Fox Street. Gundlach pointed out this application would appear before the City Council one more time in order to act on the final plat resolution. Gundlach stated it is her understanding the applicant would like to discuss the septic sites for lot six. Gundlach noted both of those sites are currently noncompliant but that as part of the subdivision, the City's septic code requires the septic sites to be made compliant. Gundlach stated the Council at the last meeting gave the applicant one year to bring the septic sites into compliance and the applicant is now requesting that he be allowed two years. Murphy inquired whether the septic site is currently nonconforming or noncompliant. Gundlach stated the septic site for the main house is noncompliant and does not meet the two -foot separation requirement and the guesthouse septic site is noncompliant. Abukhadra stated to his knowledge he has until the year 2010 to make his septic site compliant, and noted • that he is requesting only two years to make the septic site compliant. Murphy inquired whether there would be any risk of the future septic sites being contaminated by the construction project. Gaffron indicated as long as the applicant complies with the City's regulations concerning septic sites during the construction phrase, it should not be a problem. Sansevere inquired why the applicant would like two years to make the septic sites compliant. Abukhadra indicated he does not want to have too many projects being undertaken at the same time. Murphy inquired whether the applicant will be the only person residing on the property during the construction of the new residence. Abukhadra indicated he would be the only person residing on the property. Gaffron stated he does not see any major issues with allowing an extra year on the septic. Gundlach stated Item No. 10 of the resolution would need to be amended to two years. Sansevere moved, White seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5346, a Resolution Granting Preliminary Approval of a Class III Subdivision for Property Located at 1745 and 1755 Fox Street, • with Item No. 10 being amended to require installation of a conforming seven - bedroom septic PAGE 4