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MINUTES OF THE REGUI.AR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 13, 1985 PAGE 11 #903 WARD FERRELL 3405 WATERTOWN ROAD ZONING APPEALS Ward Ferrell was not present. Building & Zoning Administrator Mabusth noted that the applicant has requested that the application be tabled until May 28 , 1985 . Mayor Butler moved, Councilmember Frahm seconded, to table the Ferrell application until May 28 , 1985 . Motion, Ayes (5 ) , Nays (0 ) . �905 DENNIS THOMPSON 250 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION #1757 Dennis Thompson was not present. Councilmember Frahm moved, Councilmember L. Adams seconded, to adopt Resolution #1757 , A Resolution Approving A Conditional Use Permit to allow a guest house apartment. Motion, Ayes (5 ) , Nays (0 ) . #907 JAMES BIGHAM 1545 LONG LARE BLVD VARIANCE RESOLUTION �1758 James Bigham was present. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffronreviewed with the Councilthe applicants proposalto construct an addition to his home. Gaffron noted that the applicant replaced his septic system in November, 1984 . Gaffron stated that no alternate drainfield site exists on the property and that if the new system fails a holding tank would have to be installed. Gaffron noted that with Bighams proposal a future 8 member family could move into the home and the current septic system might not be able to handle such an intense use. Gaffron noted that Bigham has not met some of the requirements in Resolution #1600 regarding drainage and retaining walls. James Bigham stated that the requirements could not be met because of the weather and the f rozen ground. Bigham stated that he will fulfill the requirements as soon as possible. Councilmember Frahm stated that there is a drainage problem on theproperty already. Frahm expressed concernfor adding on additional hardcover and noted that the septic system cannot handle any future family larger than Bighams . James Bigham explained that the drainage problem does not come from his lot and that the drainage problem is caused by the lots across the street. Bigham noted that his lot serves as a drainage spot for others runoff . Bigham addressed the septic issue by noting that he could replace his septic system if needed in the same location as the septic system is currently located. Bigham noted if that does not work, then holding tanks would be installed. Bigham noted that he doesn't mind holding tanks and stated that he felt the whole neighborhood eventually will be on holding tanks .