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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 25,1997 • ( #18 - Appeal of Administrative Decision for Drainfield Location - Continued) Donna Hager, 4580 West Branch Road, who lives nest door to the Eastman, reported that Weckman came to her residence the day after the storm on July 15. At that time, there were four trees down and no electricity. Weckman took a soil sample and informed her the ground was saturated and a new septic system was required. She was informed that she had 10 years in which to comply. She questioned what this decision was based on due to the testing done immediately after a storm. Hager said she does not wish to replace the system if it is not necessary. Kelley noted that she has 10 years in which to comply and reported that he is in a similar situation. Jim Steffenson said he did not believe it was fair that the Eastmans had to go through this process as it should have been taken care of when the shed permit was issued. Jabbour reminded that the Eastman will not have to conform at this time. Jabbour said notification will occur in the future that they have 10 years in which to comply. A man identified by Jabbour as Rick questioned if the Planning Commission did not agree with allowing the shoreland area the 10 year grace period, whether this process will have to be gone through again. Jabbour informed him that he directed Staff to begin the process to change the ordinance, and the process involves both the Planning Commission and Council. • ENGINEER REPORT (Items 413 and 14 follow item #15.) ( #15) AMENDMENT TO PLANS FOR STUBBS BAY SEWER PROJECT Gappa reported that Mr. & Mrs. Terp were present, whose driveway is a concern as a result of the Stubbs Bay Sewer Project that was completed in 1992. The Terp's had a blacktopped driveway prior to the project. The driveway was on DNR right -of -way The City was unable to obtain a permit to do work on the DNR right -of -way which resulted in the driveway not heing allowed to he repaved. The TegA are requesting their driveway be repaved. No resolution has occurred. Gappa said he met with Martha Reger of the DNR, who said they were willing to give a long -term lease to the Terp's for a driveway, but have to have mitigation as federal funds were used. Gappa said agreement has been reached for moving the driveway location over and building a berm. The applicant has agreed to landscape and maintain the berm. Gappa said the question is whether the City should be. involved in the matter. • Jabbour noted that the parcel had been obtained from park funds and is glad to see it being resolved. 27