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,s i4o „Iv ,,00 / ,,t CITY of ORONO i A tr,,,,,_,, , 44 ..4 i;^I f0A 5.,� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 9kzsuO - NO. 4 ;r 3. Both tested sites would place a drainfield less than the City minimum requirement of 75' from the existing well. 4. The heavy clay soils on the site tend to create a somewhat higher risk of system failure than other soil types, posing a potential threat to public health, safety and welfare. 5. If the system failed, it would impact 3 separate dwellings,not just one; and WHEREAS, the property is adjacent to the existing MUSA and is near existing municipal sewer lines which can feasibly be extended to serve the property; and WHEREAS,the property substantially meets the criteria established by the City for use of the 50'floating'sewer units approved by the Metropolitan Council for properties outside the MUSA boundary; and WHEREAS, the applicant has indicated he will pay all costs associated with extension of the existing municipal sewer, connection charges, etc. and will agree to permanently limiting development of the 18-acre site to just 3 dwelling units,via deed covenants or other suitable instruments; and WHEREAS,the Council fmds that permanently limiting development of this 18-acre parcel to 3 dwelling units would be in keeping with the City's rural low-density philosophy as detailed in the Orono Community Management Plan, and would provide an ultimate level of development that is suitable for the site given the various site development constraints including wetlands, steep slopes, etc.; and WHEREAS,the Council finds that, in combination,the factors and findings noted above establish that this is a unique situation as compared to others, and that there is a substantial basis to allow approval of the sewer connection subject to appropriate conditions. Page 2 of 4