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On May 26, 1995 Mr. Kelly filed a subdivision application with the City to divide his property <br /> into two lots. Orono Municipal Code Section requires property owners to hire <br /> a certified septic site evaluator to do testing and identify two suitable septic sites for each <br /> property, a primary site to be used now and an alternative site to be used some time in the future. <br /> Mr. Kelly contracted with Koch's Soil Testing to do the work. When Mr. Koch tested the area <br /> around the existing system, it was found to be non-conforming. The soil contained mottling at <br /> approximately 2' below the surface. State code requires a minimum of 2' separation between the <br /> bottom of the treatment area and mottled soil. The 2' minimum is required to provide adequate <br /> treatment of the effluent before it reaches the mottled soil. Mottled soil is an indication of where <br /> the water table is in wet seasons. The lack of separation means the ground water is being <br /> contaminated by untreated effluent. <br /> Mr. Kelly's subdivision was approved by Resolution #3660 based on certain conditions, one of <br /> which was listed at No. 2 which states: <br /> "Prior to the City issuing a Certificate of Occupancy for the new residence on Lot 2, the <br /> existing non-conforming septic system must be abandoned that currently serves the <br /> residence on Lot 1. The subdivider and future owner of Lot 1 are hereby advised that a <br /> new septic system must be installed to serve the existing residence on Lot 1 prior to <br /> occupancy." <br /> See attached Resolution. <br />