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Mike Gaffron <br /> From: Mike Gaffron <br /> Sent: Friday, May 08, 2015 4:01 PM <br /> To: 'John Murphy' <br /> Subject: RE: Roden's-460 Orchard Park-question about septic compliance <br /> John— <br /> If the property sells, a compliance inspection is required. If the existing septic system fails the compliance inspection, <br /> you have two options: 1) install a new septic system if someone is going to occupy the existing house; or 2) place the <br /> funds for a replacement system in escrow at closing (presumably with the title company, not the City) if you do not <br /> know whether it will be occupied or torn down. In the event it is later occupied,that escrow money would be used for a <br /> new system. In the event the house is removed,the escrow money could be returned. <br /> Mike <br /> Michael P.Gaffron <br /> Senior Planner <br /> City of Orono <br /> (Street Address)2750 Kelley Parkway <br /> (Mailing Address)P.O.Box 66,Crystal Bay,MN 55323 <br /> Phone:(952)249-4622 <br /> Fax: (952)249-4616 <br /> From: John Murphy [mailto:John(ajohnmurphyhomes.com] <br /> Sent: Monday, May 04, 2015 3:58 PM <br /> To: Mike Gaffron <br /> Subject: Roden's- 460 Orchard Park- question about septic compliance <br /> Hi Mike, <br /> I'm Bob Roden's real estate agent for his property at 460 Orchard Park Road. Question for you. What happens <br /> if his septic system total fails the compliance and the septic company says the whole thing needs to be replaced. <br /> I'm not expecting that and neither is Bob but it would be a silly waste of money if the city required he spend <br /> $15-$18k to put in a new system when the land is eventually going to be developed with one, two, or possibly 3 <br /> new houses and that new system would just have to be ripped out of there. <br /> If this scenario developed, and I know the city has an ordinance that says everything must be in <br /> compliance...what I'm wondering is since his land will eventually come under contract and someone will try to <br /> build a house or two or three there, maybe money is set aside in escrow perhaps just in case the new <br /> development never happens? Of course once the new development is approved by the city and no new septic <br /> system needs to be installed,then that money could be sent back to the rightful party? <br /> Just brainstorming here as to how this might work. <br /> Thank you! <br /> John Murphy <br /> Broker Associate,REALTOR@ <br /> Licensed in Minnesota Lic#40059306 <br /> 763-443-9821 <br /> 1 <br />