HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-04-06 Memo, Septic System InspectionTO:Jeanne A. Mabusth, Zoning Administrator
FROM:Michael P. Gaffron, Septic Systems Inspector
DATE:April 6, 1981
SUBJECT: #609, Subdivision, Ruxton Strong, 420 Brown Road South
Septic System/Soil Testing Review
On March 31, 1981, I inspected the Strong property to review
the existing septic system and the proposed drainfield sites
on the 2 new lots to be created.
Lot 1.This lot contains the existing residence on about
1.5 contiguous dry acres, separated from the remainder
of the dry land by a 1+ acre wetland. The house and
well are situated so as to leave suitable area for
a replacement drainfield. The non-contiguous 0.5
acre dry land has no realistic use as future drainfield.
The existing septic system consists of 2 concrete
tanks and an unknown amount of drainfield. I noted
that the 2nd tank had what appeared to be a hose
(attached to a pump?) leading to the wetlands, with
with a wooden support strticture extending the hose into
the wetlands. This leads one to surmise that the
Strongs may be pumping sewage into the wetland, which
is a violation of the on-site ordinance. The system
appears to need some attention and I would recommend
that subdivision approval include a stipulation that
the existing system be suitably repaired/upgraded
to City standards.
Lot 2.This lot is quite sloped and contains some area not
suited for drainfield due to steep slopes. The tested
drainfield sites indicate fair soils for drainfield,
but this location also appears to lie directly in the
most likely driveway access from the cul-de-sac. I
would recommend approval of this lot as-is, but the
applicant should be forewarned that should the driveway
or house location encroach on the tested drainfield
sites, retesting would be required at the time a building
permit is requested.
Lot 3.This lot has an ample area of fair soils for use as
drainfield. House location should not pose any major
problems.