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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSTS Correspondence t � t . CITY of ORONO AV ; Municipal Offices ��j Street Address: Mailing Address: 9kESH�� 2150 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66 --= Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323.0066 December 5, 2007 John Merideth 3685 Watertown Road Orono MN 55359 Dear Mr. Merideth: I received your letter of November 30, 2007 in regards to septic systems for the two houses. As you stated in your letter, the septic system for the main house is a 1996 mound system. This system would still require a point of sale septic certification when you go to sell. The system for the guest/caretaker house is non-conforming and would have to be brought up to code at the time of sale. The only exception to this would be that if a buyer had no interest in occupying the house at the time of purchase with the intent of tearing down the structure. The buyer would need to provide in writing their intent and I would grant a one year moratorium on the septic update. If they were to occupy the house then the system would need to be updated and sized accordingly for the new house. If anyone has further questions please feel free to call. I can be reached at 952-249-4600. Sincerely Willie Gibbs SSTS Manager Telephone(952)249-4600 - Fax(952)249-4616 www.ci.orono.mn.us November 30, 2007 Willie Gibbs, R.S., SSTS Manager P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 Dear Mr. Gibbs, I received your letter of November 19 concerning a non-compliant SSTS. I have a question about my property which is currently listed for sale. There are two houses on my property. The main house has a newer septic system. The smaller house, a guest house or caretaker's house, has a non-compliant SSTS. This house is vacant and has not been used for about four years. I was told previously that this house could not be occupied unless the septic system was replaced. I had planned to replace this system. A new system was designed and approved by the city approximately four years ago but was not installed because I decided to sell the property.New owners might want to remove this house or use it only for storage. Your letter states that a non-compliant SSTS must be brought up to code at the time of property transfer. Does this apply for a secondary house such as this that may not be used as a residence? If the new owners wish to use it as a residence, could a new septic system be installed after the property transfer similar to the provision for property transfer during winter conditions? Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, y1a;.-L/A Vohn Merideth 3685 Watertown Road Orono, MN 55359 Ph: 952-475-9918