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August 16, 1991
Sally Olson
Burnet Realty - Relocation Department
Suite 200
1501 West 80th Street
Bloomington, MN 55431 _ . .
Re: 315 Silver Meadow Drive - Septic System/Lot Line Issue
Dear Ms. Olson:
This letter is to reiterate the City's position regarding
the slight encroachment onto 375 Silver Meadow Drive of the mound
sewage treatment system Iocated at 315 Silver Meadow Drive.
I met with Ed Sullivan of Sullivan's Services and the
potential purchaser of the property at the site on Tuesday,
August 6, 1991. Although a critical lot corner stake adjacent to
Old Crystal Bay Road was not found, we concurred that based on
the area being mowed by the neighboring property owner, a few
square feet of the downhill toe of the mound was across the lot
line. Because the sand bed extends across the lot line, this
area could potential ly be considered part of the soil treatment
area of the mound.
We discussed the possibility of inerely removing this area
of the mound and regrading the dikes so that none of the
treatment area is over the line or within the 5' drainage and
utilities easement either side of the lot line. Mr. Sullivan and
I agreed that there would be some risk, albeit very slight, that
this work could potentially result in future seepage towards the
neighbors property.
In order to obtain a greater lot line setback than 5' , it
would be necessary to remove a portion of the rock bed and �
distribution system from the northerly end of the mound and
replace that much area on the south/end. The amount of
construction traffic and activity needed to accomplish this would
have a high potential for damaging the system. Also, the end of
the mound where expansion would occur has likely already been
compacted by construction of the initial mound system. This
compaction would possibly negate the benefits of addinq to the
system. We felt that there would be a significant chance thaf '' .
the mound could fail if this cut/replacement work occurred.
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Because of this high risk, we recommended against this
method of system "remodeling". Absent the ability to acquire an
easement or revise the lot line to accommodate the system as it
exists, the lowest risk option would be to totally replace the
mound in a new location. It is likely that one or more
additional mound sites exist on the property, and I would note
that an area within the existing trees has been tested but its
use would require removal of the trees. Testing would be
required to verify the suitability of an area directly west of
the house which you suggested might be a reasonable alternative
location.
It remains the City's position that the encroachment of this
mound is a matter to be resolved between the property owners,
because the encroachment was discovered long after the system was
completed and accepted. The general contractor and septic system
installation contractor are ultimately responsible for correct
placement of the system.
As I have noted in the attached letter to the neighboring
affected property owner, Robert Seliski, it has been our
recommendation from the beginning that an easement or a lot line
rearrangement be pursued. I understand that you have virtually
exhausted this route. If you determine that the only solution is
to totally replace the system, once your soil testing and system
design work is complete, submit that information for City
approval. When City approval is obtained, you may submit the
plans to as many septic contractors as you wish to have bid on
the project. Whichever contractor you choose will have to obtain
a system construction permit, and will be responsible for calling
for all inspections and doing the work correctly.
Please contact me at 473-7357 if you require additional
information.
Sincerely, �
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� Michael P. affron,
Asst Planning & Zoning Administrator
MPG/JB
enclosures: Letter of August 2, 1990 �
cc: Lyle_ Oman, Building Official
Jeanne Mabusth, Building & � Zoning Administrator ,
Bruce Vang, Field Inspector
Steve Weckman, Septic Inspector
�I�CY of OR�.
poFt Office Box 66•Cryetal Bay.Minneeota 55.323•Municiy
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August 2. 1990
Robert Seliski
37� Silver Meadow Drive
Long Lake, Mn 55356
RE: Septic System/Lot Line Issue
Dear Mr. Seliski :
This letter is to follow up our conversation during the site
inspection at your property this morning. As you had suspected,.
it appears tha� 3 p°�i 1 ve� Meadow Dr ve t erte ds aS fewe feetr into
the residence �
your property.
Orono's septic code normally requires a setback of 20' from the
toe of a mound system te the lot line. It is not uncommon,
however, for the City to allow a 10' lot line setback in cases
where the site area is restricted and where the dzcreased setback
will not affect neighborin _q properties.
While the City of Orono measures setbacks to the toe of the
mound , the State of rlinnesta Individual Sewage Treatment
S:andards and Regulations , also known as Chapter 7080 , states
that the setbacWh ch ends at aepointd5'f beyo d theeends ofsthe
treatment ar�a ,
zock layer. Under that interpretation, the mound system in
question might very well meet the setback standards withfn the
State rules. while I do not agree with the State's definition,
contracters working in many different cities may find different
interpre�ations in each locality.
The mound in question, installed by �lmerican Sewer � Water under
Permit �1495 for M & L Construction, was constructed in December
1988. The only documented inspections on file are for the tanks
on December 6th and for the ground rough up inspection on
December 8th. There is no indication in the records of a
question about the lot line location, �nd we do not know on what
� � basis American Sewer b <<'atez determined where to put the mound,
' except that the approved plan indicates a 10' setback from the
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lot line to th did n tfadhere�closely to that plan�Uorathat they
fact that they
did not actually know where the lot line was.
Possible options for you to consider should you wish to pursue
this issue might include the following:
i. Proceed with a lot Iine rearrangement between your
property and that to the sovth , to move the lot line to a
location meeting a minimum 10' setback from the toe of the
mound. This would require a subdivision application with
the City of Orono. The City' s primary concern would be to
ensure that both lots end up with a minimum of 2 acres in
area.
2. Pursue the idea of having American Sewer & Water remove
the portions of mound that do not meet the required setback.
This like 1}- wou ld resv lt in the need to extend the mound
southward. itowever. , my personal opinion is that as long as
that system is working, all parties invol ved would be better
off to lea��e it alone as is , and not risk the potential of
damaging it while attempting to extend it.
3. You cculd consider granting an easement to the neighbor
f or some c�nsideration.
A. You could ignore the situation, given that the setback
question is arguable and most of your options will result in
some expense on your part to pursue them.
Or.e issue you hrought up was the idea of sl�ghtly regrading
within your property boundaries to bring the area of the mound
encroachment back to conformity with the rest of your property.
I suppose there is a slight p��ssibility that by removing the
topsoi 1 down to the sand base that there cou ld be some seepage
onto your property, however. I think this possibility fs minimal.
You would have to consult an attorney to determine whethez you
would be liable for any damages you could cause to the neiqhbors
system within your property boundaries .
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Rober Seliski
August 2, 1990
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' All things coi;�idered, my recommendation is to pursue a lot line
' rearrangement with �he ne.ighboring property owner, if you feel
i that the situation is not acceptable as is. I would recommend
against doing any work that changes that mound system; simply on
the basis that "if it's not broken, don't fix it". Cutting back
one end of the system and adding on to the other, could result in
damages that would adversely affect that system.
Please feel free to contact me at 473-7357 if you wish to discuss �
�ny of the above.
Sincerely,
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Michael P. Gaffron
Assist;nt Planning � Zoning Adininistrator
MPG/lsv
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',ugust 2, 1990
'�_�bert Seliskf .
' -'� Silver Meadow Drive
� ��ng Lake. Mn 55356
� . . Septic System/Lot Line Issue
����ar Mr. Seliski :
"'�zs letter is to follow up oux conversation during the site
��spection at your property this morning. As you had suspected,
' appears that a portion of thA toe of the mound system serving
:�� residence at 315 �ilver Meadow Drive, extends a few feet into
-,ur property.
�-ono's septic code normally requires a setback of 20' from the
�e of a mound system to the lot line. It is not uncommon,
��wever, for the City to a l low a 10' lot line setback in cases
��re the site area is restricted and where the decreased setba�ck
11 not affect neighboring properties.
��� ile the City of Orono measures setbacks to the toe of the
�und , the State of Dtinnesta Individual Sewage Treatment
��ndards and Regulations , also known as ChapLer 7080, states
�.�t the setback should be measured from the def3ned soil
�atment area, which ends at a point 5' beyond the ends of the
ck layer. Under that interpretati.on, the mound system in
��stion might very well meet the setback standarc3s within the
nte rules. While I do not agree with the State's definition,
-,tractors working in many different cities may find diffezent
�.erpretations in each locality.
� `mound in question, insta l led by American Sewer & Water under
--mit �1495 for M & L Construction, was constructed in December
'8. The only documented inspections on file are for the tanks
December 6th and for the ground rough up inspection on
-ember 8th. There is no indicati.on in the records of a
�stion about the lot line location, �-�nd we do not know on what
�-is American Sewer � t•:�-, ter determined where to put the maund,
�ept that the apprcrec� plan indicates a 10' setback from the -
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� lo! line to thc toe of the mound. It appears obvious after-the-
1 far.�t tha� �hey did not adhere closely to that plan, or that they
� d� d not actually know where the lot line was. .
� Possible options for you to consider should you wish to pursue
; thzs issue might include the following:
1� 1. Proceed with a lot line rearrangement between your
' property and that to the south, to move the lot line to a
location meeting a minimum 10' setback from the toe of the
mound. This would require a subdivision application with
the CitYhat both �lots end upswithmarminimumrof 2uacres in
ensure t
area.
2. Pursue the idea of having American Sewer & Water remove
the portions of mound that do not meet the required setback.
This likely would result in the need to extend the mound
southward. however. , my personal opinion is that as long as
that system �s working, all parties involved would be better
off to leave it alone as is, and not risk the potential of
damaging it while attempting to extend it.
3. You c�uld consider granting an easement to the neighbor
for some consideration .
4. You could ignore the situation, given that the setback
question is ar.guable and most of yo�r eptions wi11 result in
some expense on your part to pursue them.
One issue you t�rouoht up was the idea of slightly regrading
within your property boundaries to bring the area of the mound
encroachment back to conformity with the rest of your property.
I su�+pos�+ ther. c is a s 1 i ght pc�ssibi 1. i ty that by removing the
tapsoil down to the sand base that thAre could be some seepage
onto your pro�ert-y, hokever, I think this possibility is minimal.
Y�u w�u 1d ha ve ' c� c-c�nsu 1 t an attorn�y to determine whether you
would be liabl �• :or any damages you could cause to the neiqhbots
systcm ��ithin ��c���z� �i-��erty bounc3ari�� .
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August 2, 1990
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All things considered, my recommendation is to pursue a lot line
rearrangement h�ith the neighboring property owner, if you feel
that the situation is not acceptable as is. I would recommend
against doing any worY, that changes that mound system; simply on
the basis that "if it's not broken, don't fix it". Cutting back
one end of the system and adding on to the other, could result in
damages that would adversely affect that system.
Please feel free to contact me at 473-7357 if you wish to discuss
any of the abovf�.
Sincerely,
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Michael P. Gaffron
Assistant Planning & Zoning Administrator
MPG/lsv
CITY OF ORONO �O�
M�micipal Offices O O
Post Office Box 66
Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 a � ON-SITE SEWA(;E TREATl�NT
INSPECTION REPORT
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Owner: �l/� ///�l�i� Address: �//
Permit �'s: Dates: I� 7-a b Contractors: l�
City ordinance number 100 requires that each on-site sewage treatment system in Orono be inspected on a regular basis.
The on-site sewage treatment system at the above address has been inspected and appears to fall into the category
checked betow.
(This is � an existing system [ ] new construction)
SYSTEM CONFORMITY (1-3):
1 "CODE SYSTEM"-A system which meets all the location, design, and construction standards of the current City
Codes, and which is operating satisfactorily by treating and disposing ot the entire current sewage input
without discharging eny pollutants into ground or surface waters.
2 "CONFORMING SYSTEM"-A system which does not meet all the location, design, and construction standards of the
current City Codes, but was installed according to the code in effect at the time of installation, and which
is operating satisfactorily by treating and disposing of the entire current sewage input without discharging
any pollutants into ground or surface uaters.
3 "NON-CONFORMING SYSTEM"-A prohibited system; a system located within a designated 100-year floodplain; any
system which may or may not meet all the location, design, and construction starxiards of the current City
Codes and which is failing for any reason; and any system with less than 3 feet of unsaturated soil or sand
between the distribution device and the limiting sotl characteristics.
(The limitin� soil characteristic DU has or [ ] has not been identified at this time. If the limiting soil
characteristic has not been identifie�J, this classification may be subject to revision.)
TANK CONDITION (5-10):
T� inspection indicates:
Punpout not needed at this time.
Solids eccumulation in tanks indicates they should be wmped out this year to help prevent future problems.
7 Solids accumulation in tanks is at a critical level. fianks should be pumped out as soon as possible.
8 System is discharging to the surface. Tanks must be punped out uithin 48 hours to eliminate surface dischar�e.
9 Inspection risers missing-tanks could not be inspected. Inspection risers (4" dia. pipe) must be installed in each
tank et next Fxmpout. If tanks have not been pu�ed out within the last three years, they should be punped
out now.
10 Inspection pipe is lxated directly over tank beffle (does not give accurate measurement of solids accunulation>.
If tanks have not been punped out within the last three years, they should be punped out now.
DRAINFIELD CONDITION (11-14): :
Dqe�field inspection indicates:
(1Y Drainfield is dry, no surfacing evident.
`2 Some evidence of surfacing, not critical yet.
13 Drainfield is saturated and visibly discharging untreated effluent to the surface. Contact the City Inspector
immediately. Repairs must be completed within 90 days.
14 Drainfield extent and condition unknown.
IiMITING S1TE FACTORS (sloce,setbacks.etc.): �
POTENTIAL FOR SYSTEM FAILURE Cdeaends on soils.water table,etc.): ��
C ENT � �
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Date of Inspection S pt' System In pector
Note: In the event that this inspection report is used to satisfy the requirements for a mortgage or other transfer of
property, be advised that this report does not guarantee or certify that an existing system will continue to function
properly� but is merely an opim on of the adequacy of the system under current conditions based on the available
informat�on.
This report must be kept on the premises with the system locetion and pumping records.
WHITE COPY/Inspectors File YELLOW COPY/Homeowner
CITY OF ORONO �O�
Municipal Offices O O
Post Office Box 66
Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 � � ON—SITE SEWA(3E TREATl�NT
� � IN3PECTION REPORT
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owner: �C�d7eY� .��P��f�l Address: �7� .SI�/�Y �L.J [J1'.
Permit �'s: � l� Dates:_ ��'""/_b0 Contractors: /':'�.)/ �tY��c� ��
City ordinance number 100 requires that each on-site sewage treatment .system in Orono be inspected on a regular basis.
The on-site sewage treatment system at the above address has been tnspected and appears to fall into the category
checked below.
(This is p�}—an existing system I ] neu construction)
SYSTEM CONFORMITY (1-3):
1 "CODE SYSTEM"-A system which meets all the location, design, and construction standards of the current City
Codes, and which is operating satisfactorily by treating and disposing of the entire current sewage input
without discharging any pollutants into ground or surface waters.
2 "CONFORMING SYSTEM��-A system which does not meet all the location, design, and construction standards of the
current City Codes, but was installed according to the code in effect at the time of installation, and which
is operating satisfactorily by treating and disposing of the entire current sewage input without discharging
any pollutants into ground or surface waters.
3 "NON-CONFORMING SYSTEM"-A prohibited system; a system located within a designated 100-year floodplain; any
system which may or may not meet all the location, design, and construction standards of the current City
Codes and which is failing for any reason; and any system With less than 3 feet of unsaturated soil or sand
between the distribution device and the limiting sotl characteristics.
(7he limiting soil characteristic i�Q has or [ ] has not been identified at this time. if the limiting soil
characteristic has not been identified, this classification may be subject to revision.)
TANK CONDITION (5-10): �'
T� inspection irxiicates:
5 Pumpout not needed at this time.
Solids accumulation in tanks indicates they should be punped out this year to help prevent future problems.
7 Solids accumulation in tanks is at a critical level. 'fanks should be pumped out as soon as possible.
8 System is discharging to the surface. Tanks must be punped out within 48 hours to eliminate surface dischar�e.
9 Inspection risers missing-tanks could not be inspected. Inspection risers (4" dia. pipe) must be installed in each
tank at next punpout. lf tanks have not been punped out within the last three years, they should be pu�ed
out now.
10 inspection pipe is located directly over tank baffle (does not give accurate �asurement of solids accunulation).
If tanks have not been punped out within the last three years, they should be punped out nou.
DRAINfIELD CONDITION (11-14):
Drainfield inspection indicates:
y�, Drainfie[d is dry, no surfacing evident.
(127 Some evidence of surfacing, not critical yet.
'f3 Drainfield is saturated and visibly discharging untreated effluent to the surface. Contact the City Inspector
immediately. Repairs must be completed within 90 days.
14 Drainfield extent and condition unknown.
LIMITING SITE FACTORS (sloae.setbacks,etc.):
POTENTIAL FOR SYSTEM PAILURE (depends on soils,water table.etc.): � �
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Date of Inspection e ic Sys em Inspector
Note: In the event that this inspection report is used to satisfy the requirements for a mortgage or other transfer of
property, be advised that this report does not guarantee or certify that an extsting system will continue to function
properlyi but is merely an opim on of the adequacy of the system under current conditions based on the available
information.
This report must be kept on the premises with the system locetion and pumping records.
WHITE COPY/Inspectors File YELLOW COPY/Homeowner
On the North Shore o f
Lake Minnetonka
ON-SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT
INSPECTION REPORT � POST OFFICE BOX 66
1335 S. Brown Rd.
� � � Crystal Bay,MN 55323
473-7357
OWNER f� �I►��h! A�DRESS �S /.� J��✓L����'✓ J/l �
PERMIT NO.'S. �`r� DATES �_��o g CONTRACTORS ��
City Ordinance No.210 requires that each on-site sewage treatment system in Orono be inspected on a regular basis.The on-site sewage
treatment system at the above address has been inspected and eppean to fall into the category checked below.
(This is �an exiating system ❑ new construction)
�� Meets or excced�current City standards in all respects relating to deaign,construction,and locatio�.Appears to be operating
properly. -
� 2 Does not meet all current City standards for new construction (1978 Code) but in most respects appears to be designed,
located, and constructed generally in accorda�ce with previous codes.System appears to be functioning properly;no major
upgrading of the system is required at this time.
� 3 Does not meet current City standards in many respects relating to design,construction,or location.Appears to be operating
adequately at this time,but has a relatively high potential for future problems. No major upgrading of system is required at
this time.
� 4 System may or may not meet current City standards for design,construction or location,but is failing to properly treat and
dispose of the current input,and is e�dangering a water supply,or is a source of pollution to surface or groundwaters,or is
creating a safety hazard,or is othervvise creating a public nuisence.Please contact the City Inspector to discuss system repair/
replacement procedures. If drainfield replacement is necessary,soil testing will usually be required,and a design and site plan
must be submitted for review.Your contractor must obtain a permit before work is started.
SYSTEM CONDITION (m Checked items may require your action)
Tank inspection indicates: ❑ Inapectio� pipe is located directly over tank baffle.(Does not
�Pumpout not needed at this time, give accurate measurement of solids accumutation.) If tanks
❑ Solids aecumulation in tanks indicates they should be pump- have not been pumped out within the last three years,they
ed out this yeer to help prevent future problems. should be pumped out now.
❑ Solids accumulation in tanks is at a criticel level. Tanks Drainfield inspection indicates:
should be pumped out as aoon as possible, �-Drainfield is dry,no surfacing evident.
❑ System is discharging to surface. Tanks must be pumped ❑ Some evidence of surfaci�g,not critical yet.
within 48 hours to elimi�ate surface discharge. ❑ Dreinfield is saturated and visibly discharging untreated
❑ Inspsction risers missing—tanks could not be inspected, effluent to the surface, This condition may require replace-
Inspection risers (4"dia.pipe)muat be instelled in each tank ment or edditions to drainfield. Contact the City Inspector
at next pumpout. If tanka have not been pumped out within immediately.Repairs must be completed within 90 days.
the last three yean,they should be pumped out now. ❑ Drsinfield extent and condition unknown.
SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
Limiting Site Fectors Potential for System Failure Site Capabilities for
❑ Slope (depends on soil types,water Futu e Expansion
❑ Soil table and system condition) �Adequate
�-High water table �Low O Fair
❑ Lot size ❑ Medium �Poor
❑ Lake,wetland,or stream ❑ High ❑ Inadequate
❑ Drainage ❑System is causing visible
surface discharge.
COMMENTS:
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Date of Inspection ptic System Inspector
Note: In the event that this inspection report is used to satisfy the requirements for a mortgage or other transfer of property,be advised that
this report does�ot guarantee or certify that an existing system will continue to function properly,but is merely an opinion of the adequacy
of the system under current conditions based o�the available information.
This report must be kept on the premises with system location and pumping records.
WHITE COPY/Inspector's File GOLD COPY/Homeowner
On the Nortb Shore of
Lake Minnetonka
ON-SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT
INSPECTION REPORT � POST OFFICE BOX 66
1335 S. Brown Rd.
� � � Crystal Bay, MN 55323
473-7357
OWNER �� � �11..��,� ADDRESS -�� „lYP� ✓
PERMITNO.'S. /�/3 DATES �� 7 � CONTRACTORSyI ���✓��►"` �e�
City Ordinanoe No. 210 requires that each on-site sewage treatment system in Orono be inspected on a regular basis.The onsite sewage
treatment system at the above address has been inapected and appean to fall into the category checked below.
(This is � an existing systern ❑ new conatruction)
� � Meets or exceeds current City atandards in all respects relating to design,construction,and location.Appears to be operating
properly.
� 2 Does not meet all current City stsndards fo� new construction (1978 Code) but in most respects appears to be designed,
located, and constructed generally in accorda�ce with previous codes.System appears to be fu�ctioning properly;no major
upgreding of the system is required at this time.
� 3 Does not meet current City standerds in many respects relating to design,construction,or location.Appears to be operating
adequately at this time,but has a relatively high potentiat for future problems. No major upgrading of system is required at
this time.
� 4 System may or may not meet current City standards for design,construction or location,but is failing to properly treat and
dispose of the current input,and is endangering a water supply,or is a source of pollution to surface or groundwaters,or is
creating a safety hazard,or is othervvise creati�g a public nuisance.Please contact the City Inspector to discuss system repair/
replacement procedures. If drainfield replaceme�t is necessary,soil testit�g will ususlly be required,and a design and site plan
must be submitted for review.Your contractor must obtain a permit before work is started.
SYSTEM CONDITION ( m Checked items mey require your action)
Tank inspection indicates: ❑ Inapection pipe is loceted directly over tank baffle.(Does not
.�Pumpout not needed at this time. give eccurate m�surement of solids sccumulation.) If tanks
❑ Solids a�xumulation in tanks indicetes they should be pump� have not been pumped out within the I�t three years,they
ed out this year to help prevent future problema. should be pumped out now.
❑ Solida accumulation in tanks ia at a critical level. Tanks �rai field i�spection indicates:
should be pumped out as soon as possible. �� Drainfield is dry,no surfacing evident.
❑ System is diacharging to surface. Tanks must be pumped ❑ Some evidence of surfacing,not critical yet.
within 48 hours to eliminate surface discharge. O Drainfield is saturated and visibly discharging untreated
❑ Inspection risen miasing—tanks could not be inspected, effluent to the surface. This condition may requi�e replace-
I�spection risera (4"dia.pipe)must be instelled in each tank ment or additions to drainfield. Contact the City Inspector
at next pumpout. If tanks have not been pumped out within immediately.Repairs must be completed withi�90 days."
the last three years,they should be pumped out now. ❑ Drainfield extent and condition unknown,
SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
Limiting Site Factors Potential for System Failure Site Capabilities for �
❑ Slope (depends on soil types,water Future Expansion
O Soil table and system condition) �Adequate
❑ High water table �Low O Fair
� Lot size ❑ Medium �Poor
❑ Lake,wetland,or stream ❑ High ❑ Inadequate
❑ Drainage ❑System is causing visible
surface discharge.
COMMENTS: � � �
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Date of Inspection Septic System Inspector
Note: In the event that this inspection report is used to satisfy the requirements for a mortgage or other transfer of property,be advised that
this report does not guarantee or certify that an existing system will continue to function properly,but is merely an opinion of the adequacy
of the aystem under curre�t conditio�s based on the available information.
This report must be kept on the premises with system location and pumping records.
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