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Mike Gaffron <br /> From: Mike Gaffron <br /> Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 1:03 PM <br /> To: 'tom.caswell@metc.state.mn.us' <br /> Cc: Jessica Loftus <br /> Subject: Orono-Question re Potential MUSA Addition <br /> Tom— <br /> City staff are in receipt of an informal request from a residential neighborhood along Orono Orchard Road to consider <br /> retrofitting this area of 15 existing homes (no vacant lots, no subdividable lots)with municipal sewer. 10 of the 15 were <br /> built prior to 1985; 5 were built in 1985 or later. Some will have no alternate sites for septic system replacement <br /> if/when the time comes. This area is primarily 2-acre lots(some smaller, some larger) and was not included in our 2008- <br /> 2030 Comp Plan MUSA update. My assumption is that to bring sewer to this area will require it be incorporated into the <br /> M USA. <br /> We are meeting with a neighborhood representative on Wednesday to discuss what information we need before the <br /> City considers a sewer project for this neighborhood. I have one question for you at this time: Are the "Guidelines for <br /> Evaluating Plan Amendments Proposing Changes to MUSA Timing-Staging"as amended in 2007 still in effect? Under <br /> those guidelines, areas developed prior to 1985 with failing septic systems and no alternate septic sites will not be <br /> counted towards our density calculation... <br /> Looking forward to your timely reply. <br /> Mike <br /> Michael P.Gaffron <br /> Assistant City Administrator/Long Term Strategy <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 /> 1 <br />