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. , '�"` October 30, 1980 #582 H.R. Johnston �*j/�� 925 Willow Drive South �« �j�� Page 2 � �� MiCR�f� �If� Lot 3, Block 1 (Cont. } When this lot is developed, care must be taken to make sure the house location does not encroach on the area to be preserved for drainfield. I suggest that for this lot (and for all subdivisions in the City) that the tested drainfield sites be somehow entered on the title or deed for the property so that prospective buyers are made aware of the restrictions on the lot. Lot 4 , Block 1 This lot contains the existing H. R. Johnston home. Although the lot as proposed contains only 1. 64 acres, adequate area has been previously tested and exists for use as future drainfield. A relocation of the lot line between Lots 3 and 4 to give each property approximately 1 . 8 acres would serve no purpose as far as drainfield sites are concerned. Lot 1 , Block 2 The soils on this lot are considerably different than those of the westerly lots. Loam and clay loam soils are indicated, and the percolation rates were understandably slower. This lot contains 2 . 4 acres and has a somewhat limited number of possible house locations which would allow a gravity-flow drainfield system. The lot is acceptable for a standard trench drainfield. Care must be taken during development of the lot that drainfield trenches are kept away from the pothole in the center of the lot. Lot 1 , Block 3 This lot has loamy soils with a fairly good percolation rate. The tested drainfield sites are to the immediate southwest of the existing paved driveway and due to slope conditions appear to be the only likely sites for use as drainfield. Again, care must bE taken to preclude disruption of these sites prior to development. It appears that the suggested location of the house would be on the north end of the lot approximately on the existing driveway. Summary Each of the five proposed new lots should be acceptable for standard trench drainfield systems. Fortunately, this is one of the few areas of Orono having sandier soils. Certain lots as indicated may have limiting sites due to water table and slope constraints. As the engineer' s report states, it is imperative that the tested sites not be disturbed by further excavation, grading or filling until permits are issued for specific house locations. I recommend approval of the subdivision as per preliminary plan with the above recommendations.