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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR MARCH 22, 1999 <br />• <br />(Hamm Sewer Request, continued) <br />Gaffron stated that this 18 acre parcel is also limited in that it contains only one viable septic site <br />and is unlikely that it could support more than two or three normal sized homes in total. With <br />City sewer, the site might be able to accommodate as many as seven or eight homes based on a <br />two acre minimum lot size. <br />Palmer expressed concerns that the well would be located approximately 55 to 63 feet from the septic <br />site, existing trees and overgrowth would need to be removed, and the close location of the <br />septic site to the residence. Palmer stated in his opinion hookup to City sewer is reasonable in <br />this case due to those concems. Palmer noted that the Applicant is willing to assume the costs <br />for sewer hookup and is willing to stipulate that future development will be limited. <br />Gaffron commented that this residence is near to the City's existing sewer system. <br />Mayor Jabbour stated if sewer hookup is approved, the City needs to demonstrate a hardship for <br />this property. Jabbour commented the City needs to establish certain guidelines which should be <br />considered before sewer hookup is approved for any application. _ <br />Gaffron stated the findings of the City Council are incorporated into the resolution adopted by the <br />Council. <br />Flint noted this application satisfies three out of four criteria established by the Metro Council. <br />Other factors cited by the City Council in support of this request included tree preservation, no costs <br />• to be borne by the taxpayers, the site will be restricted to three residences for future development, <br />the fact that the existing three residences would require six septic sites and only two are available, <br />the likelihood of needing to incorporate pumps and complex piping to make septic work on the site, <br />and the risk of failure due to poor soils. <br />Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve the sewer request by Edward Hamm, 485 Orono <br />Orchard Road, based on the recommendation of City Staff, subject to sewer hookup being <br />limited to the three existing dwellings with a deed covenant being executed by the Applicant <br />stating that this parcel can be developed into no more than three lots, and all costs of hookup <br />being borne by the Applicant. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br />Mayor Jabbour stated at the joint meeting with the Long Lake City Council he suggested that a <br />committee be formed with Long Lake to look at consolidation between Long Lake and Orono and to <br />look at the long -term goals of the two communities. Jabbour suggested that Jim Murphy, Mark <br />Engelbretson, Cliff Often, and Maybeth Christiansen be considered for that committee. <br />Flint recommended that the City look at appointing representatives from different sections of the <br />community to give the committee an overall view of the City. <br />Sansevere stated that in his view a representative from the Navarre area should be appointed <br />provided they are well - qualified for this committee, noting that Rick Meyers is from the Navarre area. <br />Flint commented that the Casco Point area should also be represented. Flint inquired how many <br />• representatives will need to be appointed to the committee. <br />Page 7 <br />