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Home My WebLink About06-16-2009 - Ltr re septic system on other Orono property that homeowner owns . �� - - .,.� �''� �� , �/''li.�nesotac �eotec/uucal �e�vlces, �� '� -� Comprehensive Earth Science Consulting �,:��i �� June 16, 2009 Property Address Property ID 1669 North Farm Road 27-118-23-44-0008 Orono, MN To Whom It May Concern: The septic system at the above address is non-compliant. By the rules set forth in MPCA Chapter 7080 it is considered an imminent public health threat, since an inspection revealed that effluent has been discharged to the surface of the ground. The lack of open space has resulted in a septic system that can not evaporate adequate water for sustained operation. There is also indication of seasonal spring activity just below the elevation of the drain field. The seasonal springs may or may not be activated by the presence of the drain field. The lot is heavily wooded to the point of little or no grass cover is evident. A new system is not possible with out removing a large portion of the forest. Deforestation would be needed not only for the septic system site but also the surrounding area to insure proper evaporation. Deforestation would result in drastically changing the characteristics of the lot and would most likely degrade the property value. It is my professional opinion that connecting the house to the municipal system that runs through the lot is the only viable choice for long term protection of the environment and human health. Sincerely, ��J �� Mark J Hayes MPCA #L3203 MPCA #C5013 POB 771 ° Maple Lake, MN 55358 Phone: 320-980-6218 ° www.mngeos.com Parcel number: 27-118-23-44-0008 System status: ❑ Compliant � Noncompiiant (as determined by this form) Map Page �,;-., t r // —� _ �.�...�: � . , �.�! ti��'��, .�.�� ,� �sU�„} a ��,:,� C,PAoI�'V� �7 . �Es.�� ,� � } . , `� � �� . .� � '� �� .�:�� .,� . � �� :-� ;��; �' Springs � x � � ,;. . ,, � _ , ` � ..• - �� . , evic�M . �; �. � . � � � � �, � � J. `, , �; , , r _ , x '� ��I � �` � � � �` «�+�. � � , ' ; �� ' 4- ��. ., � � ��. p...:* 7? < � "'"� ,: , "'`��` ��*#�♦ � i + i� i �� v �,�r -��" j� -. �' � � � . . . �,�'�`"'�� '� ��` .» � � � .; � �t, "- � . . r � � t� , �� 1�� ,,. � � �" � � +.�,. ��;�• ,, v._ �� W t "'�' � a - ; >� *� �. ��..`. R � � � ~ . � � �,, -e �� w� ,+�' � " �� 4, rF .� 1�,<."�'� •w.. ry� :�� Y � � .� � - �� M�aw+.� ,. �� .^^'^' ��8 �� . :s,i'. . ;: . ��. �� , �_ � G , f . 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For systems with operating permits: Has all the required monitoring and maintenance taken place and does the monitoring indicate compliance with the permit thresholds? ❑ Yes ❑ No B. For a system that has a required nitrogen reducing BMP and does not have an operating permit: Is the nitrogen BMP in-place and appears to be properly operating? ❑Yes ❑ No Any"no"answers indicates noncompliance Date of observation: Reason for observation: Operating permit number: _ This form expires upon next inspection or in three years,whichever occurs first: Certification This form is to be completed and attached to the Summary Form of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's(MPCA)Compliance Inspection Form for Existing Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems. Observations, interpretations and conclusions must be completed by an advanced inspector, service provider,or maintainer(maintainer for holding tanks only). Completed form must be submitted to the local unit of government within 15 days. Property owner name(s): LUCILLE M OFFERMAN TRUSTEE_ _ _ _ — -- Property address: 1669 NORTH FARM RD LONG LAKE MN 55356 Property owner's address(if different): County: Hennepin Phone: 1 hereby certify that 1 personally made the observations, interpretations and conclusions reported on this form and that they are correct. Name: Mark J Hayes Certification number: R5013 Business license name and number: Minnesota Geotechnical Services, LLC MPCA#L3203 or Name of local unit of government: Wri ht Count Signature: ��/ �� Date: 6/16/9 wq-wwists4-31 Comp(iance Inspection Form for Existing SSTS 4/4/08 Parcel number: 27-118-23-44-0008 System status: ❑ Compliant � Noncompliant (as determined by this form) Tank Integrity and Safety Compliance Compliance Issue #2 of 4 Date of observation: 6/10/9 Reason for observation: Real Estate Transaction This form expires on (three years): 6/12/9 Compliance questions/criteria: (Required) Verification Method**: (Optional) Check the a ro riate box (Check the appropriate box) Does the system consist of a seepage pit', ❑ Yes � No � Probed tank bottom cess ool,d ell,or leachin it? ❑ Observed low liquid level Do any sewage tank(s)leak below their ❑ Yes � No desi ned o eratin de th? ❑ Examined construction records If yes, identify which sewage � Examined empty(pumped)tank tank leaks. ❑ Probed outside tank for"black soil" Any"yes"answer indicates that the system is failing to protect ground water. ❑ Pressure/vacuum check ❑ Other: ' Seepage pits meeting 7080.2550 may be compliant if allowed in ordinance by local permitting authority. *"No sfandard protocol exists. This list is not exhaustive, in sequential order, nor does it indicate which combinations are necessary to make this determination. Safety Check 1. Are any maintenance hole covers damaged,cracked,or appeared to be structurally unsound? ❑ Yes" � No 2. Were all maintenance hole covers replaced in a secured manner(e.g.,all screws replaced)? � Yes ❑ No` 3. Was secondary access restraint present(safety pan,second cover,or safety netting)—highly recommended. ❑ Yes � No 4. Was any other safety/health issue present? ❑ Yes" � No Explain: *System is an imminent threat to public health and safety. Certification This form is to be completed and attached to the Summary Form of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's(MPCA)Compliance Inspection Form for Existing Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems.Observations, interpretations, and conclusions must be completed by an inspector, maintainer, or service provider. Completed form must be submitted to the local unit of government within 15 days. Property owner name(s): LUCILLE M OFFERMAN TRUSTEE Property address: 1669 NORTH FARM RD LONG LAKE MN 55356 Property owner's address(if different): County: Hennepin Phone: 1 hereby certify that 1 personally made the observations, interpretations, and conclusions reported on this form and that they are correct. Name: Mark J Hayes Certification number: R5013 Business license name and number: Minnesota Geotechnical Services, LLC MPCA#L3203 or Name of local unit of government: Wright County Signature: M�/ �� Date: 6/16/09 wq-wwists4-31 Compliance Inspection Form for Existing SSTS 4/4/08 Parcel number: 27-118-23-44-0008 System status: ❑ Compliant � Noncompliant (as determined by this form) Hydraulic Performance and Other Compliance Compliance Issue #1 of 4 Date of observation: 6/10/9 Reason for observation: Real Estate Transaction This form expires upon next inspection or in three years,whichever occurs first: 6/10/12 Compliance questions/criteria: (Required) Verification Method*: (Optional) Check the a ro riate box (Check the appropriate box) Does the system discharge sewage to the � Yes ❑ No � Searched for surface outlet round surface? ❑ PerFormed hydraulic test Does the system discharge sewage to drain ❑ Yes � No tile or surface waters? � Searched for seeping in yard Does the system cause sewage backup ❑Yes � No ❑ Checked for backup in home into dwellin or establishment? � Excessive ponding in soil system/D-boxes Do other situations exist that have the � Yes ❑ No � Homeowner testimony potential to immediately and adversely impact or threaten public health or safety � Examined for surging in tank electrical, unsafe covers, etc. ? ❑ "Black soil"above soil dispersal system Any"yes"answer indicates that the system is an imminent threat to public health and safety. ❑ System requires"emergency" pumping ❑ Performed dye test Does the system pose a threat to ground � Yes ❑ No water for any conditions deemed non- ❑ Other: rotective as determined b the ins ector? "Yes"indicates that the system is failing to protect ground water. If"yes';describe the condition noted: *No standard protocol exists. This list is not exhaustive, Tank is severly rotted dew to septic gases it is possible that a in sequential order, nor does it indicate which collapse could occur. combinations are necessary to make this determination. Certification This form is to be completed and attached to the Summary Form of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's(MPCA)Compliance Inspection Form for Existing SubsurFace Sewage Treatment Systems. Observations, interpretations, and conclusions must be completed by an inspector. Completed form must be submitted to the local unit of government within 15 days. Property owner name(s): LUCILLE M OFFERMAN TRUSTEE Property address: 1669 NORTH FARM RD LONG LAKE MN 55356 _ _ _ _ _ Property owner's address(if different): County: Hennepin Phone: I hereby cerfify that 1 personally made the observations, interpretations, and conclusions reported on this form and that they are correct. Name: Mark J Hayes Certification number: R5013 Business license name and number: Minnesota Geotechnical Services, LLC MPCA#L3203 or Name of local unit of government: Wright County Signature: M�/ �� Date: 6/16/9 wq-wwists4-31 Compliance Inspection Form for Existing SSTS 4/4/OS � : Minnesota Pollution Compliance Inspection Form Control Agency 520 Lafayette Road North Existing Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) St.Paui,MN 55155-4194 I nstructions on page 7 Parcel number: 27-118-23-44-0008 For Local Tracking Purposes: System status: ❑ Compliant � Noncompliant (based on all compliance requirements) Summary Form Property Information Property owner name(s): LUCILLE M OFFERMAN TRUSTEE Property address: 1669 NORTH FARM RD LONG LAKE MN 55356 Property owner's address(if different): Counry: Hennepin Property owner phone: Permitting authority: City of Orono Date system constructed: 1981? Reason for inspection: Real Estate Transaction System Description Brief system description: Septic Tank/Lift station/drainfield Local permit number: unknown Number of bedrooms: 3 Design flow rate: 450 Is the system: In Shoreland area? � Yes ❑ No In Wellhead Protection Area? ❑ Yes � No An U.S. Environmental Protection System serving a Minnesota Department Agency(EPA)Class V Injection Well?❑ Yes � No of Heath(MDH)licensed facility? ❑ Yes � No COI'T1P�1df1C@ $tdtUS (Based on state requirements—additional locai requirements may also apply.) Based on the information gathered and reported on attached forms,the compliance status of this system is(check one): ❑ Certificate of Compliance—valid until (3 years from date of report): � Notice of Noncompliance-For Noncompliant systems: The reason for noncompliance is: Rotted tank/missing baffle/surfacing drainfield This noncompliant system is classified as (check one below): � Imminent threat to public health&safety ❑ Failing to protect ground water ❑ Not in compliance with operating permit C@I"t1f1Cdt1011 (Completed form must be submitted to the local unit of government within 15 days.) 1 hereby certify that all the necessary information has been gathered to determine the compliance status of this system. No determination of future system performance has been nor can be made due to unknown conditions during system construction, possible abuse of the system, inadequate maintenance, or future water usage. Name: Mark J Hayes Certification number: R5013 Business license name and number: Minnesota Geotechnical Services, LLC MPCA#L3203 or Name of local unit of government: Wright County Signature: M�/ �� Date: 6/16/9 Required Attachments Inspector Complete: This Inspection Report is 9 pages long. CheCk ComplianCe forms attaChed: �Hydraulic Performance �Tank Integrity ❑Soil Separation �Operating Permit Form(if applicable) �System drawing/As-built drawing ❑An assessment of any local requirements that are different from what is required on this form ❑Soil Boring Logs ❑Abandonment form(if appropriate) ❑Other information(list): UpgYBCI@ R@C�UI�QIII@IItS(d6�ived ffOm Minn. StBt.§115.55)An imminent threat to public health and safety(ITPHS)must be upgraded,replaced,or its use discontinued within ten months of receipt of this notice or within a shorter period if required by local ordinance.If the system is failing to protect ground water,the system must be upgraded,replaced,or its use discontinued within the time required by local ordinance.If an existing system is not failing as defined in law,and has at least two feet of design soil separation,then the system need not be upgraded,repaired,replaced,or its use discontinued,notwithstanding any local ordinance that is more strict.This provision does not apply to systems in shoreland areas, Wellhead Protection Areas,or those used in connection with food, beverage,and lodging establishments as defined in/aw. wq-wwists4-31 Comp(ionce Inspection Form for Existing SSTS 4/4/08 WATER TEST REPORT DAIRYLAND LABORATORIES, INC. 919 Lincoln Ave. Sauk Rapids, NIId 56379 Minnesota Geotechnical Servic 733 PO Box 771 Maple Lake , NII�T 55358 REPORT DATE. . . . . . . 6/12/2009 SAMPLED FOR: 1669 N Farm Rd Orono, MN SAMPLE #: 90774 DESCRIPTION: Pressure tank tap Nitrate-N METHOD: Nitrate (SM 4500 NO3 D) DATE SAMPLED: 6/10/2009 TIME SAMPLED: 1:OOPM DATE ANALYZED: 6/12/2009 TIME ANALYZED: 11:30A NITRATE-N < 1.00 ppm These results pertain only to the sample received. This report must not be reproducted, except in full, without the written approval of the laboratory. State of Minnesota and U.S. EPA drinking water upper limit for Nitrate-N is 10 ppm. ----------------------------INVOICING INFORMATION---------------------------- SAMPLED BY: Minnesota Geotechnical Servic Invoice: 343444 SAMPLED FOR: 1669 N Farm Rd Date: 6/10/2009 DESCRIPTION: Pressure tank tap Sample: 90774 $ 27.00 W1-COLIFORM/NITRATE $ 27.00 TOTAL INVOICE END OF REPORT Page 2 of 2 WATER TEST REPORT . + DAIRYLAND LABORATORIES, INC. 919 Lincoln Ave. Sauk Rapids, NIN 56379 Minnesota Geotechnical Servic 733 PO Box 771 Maple Lake , NIDT,55358 REPORT DATE. . . . . . . 6/12/2009 SAMPLED FOR: 1669 N Farm Rd Orono, MN SAMPLE #: 90774 DESCRIPTION: Pressure tank tap METHOD: 9223 B SAMPLED: 6/10/2009 (1:OOPM) RECEIVED: 6/11/2009 (8:05AM) SET UP: 6/11/2009 (8:40AM) ANALYZED: 6/12/2009 (11:30A) 24-28 HRS DATE COLIFORM TEST ABSENCE 6/12/2009 Coliform bacteria were not found in the sample. These results pertain only to the sample received. This report must not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of the laboratory. Page 1 of 2 ;� o,�;:� �� io 0 ' �' C ITY of ORONO �'i, � ��,�r �. �, ��\�r�, � � ��,I ti,� Municipal Offices '`�� 'ti';; \� � ��` G ' Street Address: Mailing Address: 19 � ¢�,,,;. 'kE$H� 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66 Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 April 26, 2010 Patricia Bartholomew PO Box 874 Lake Elmo, MN 55402 Carin Offerman 3826 Cherry Ave Orono MN 55356 Dear Ms. Bartholomew and Ms. Offerman: I am writing in response to your letter requesting the property, located at 1669 North Farm Road be hooked up to municipal sewer. I am in receipt of the septic evaluation report indicating there are no standard septic site to be found on the property. So, the only onsite system that would be allowed would be a holding tank or some type of"other system", possibly. Due to ever changing requirements from Met Council, it is not as simple a situation as one would hope to hook this lone property up to municipal sewer. Individual properties will not be provided service and will need to be a neighborhood project. I have received a preliminary estimate from the city engineer as to the expense of providing the entire neighborhood with a pressure sewer line. Please find enclosed a copy of that report. It works out to approximately $6850 per lot plus individual costs such as S.A.C. charge, permit fee and E-One (the ejector basket) costs. This could run between $8-12,000 additionai. Richard Perkins, address 1699 North Farm Lake Road, has just contacted me at the possibility of hooking into municipal service also. I have identified three other properties that could greatly benefit from municipal sewer in your neighborhood. Those addresses are 1680, 1709 and 1729. I will be sending Mr. Perkins this same basic letter. The next step that needs to be done is to schedule this request with the City Council at a work session to discuss options. It would be very valuable information to know how many of the North Farm residents would be willing to be assessed or hook up to the system immediately. If the two of you and/or Mr. Perkins could take a petition of the neighborhood I would present that at the work session. If you or any of the other neighbors would like to come to the work session, that couid be arranged. I will notify you as to the date of the meeting. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Sincerely, Willie Gibbs, SSTS Program Manager Telephone(952)249-4600 • Fax(952)249-4616 www.ci.orono.mn.us Lucille M Offerman Estate C/O Patricia Bartholomew PO Box 874 Lake Elmo, MN 55402 Or: Carin Offerman 3826 Cherry Ave Orono, MN 55364 612-963-8900 City Of Orono 2750 Kelly Parkway Orono, MN 55356 RE: 1669 North Farm Rd Long Lake, MN PID#27-118-23-44-0008 Please review the enclosed report regarding the sewerlseptic system of our deceased mother's home in Orono. She passed away last April.No one has occupied the home since February 2009. We aze requesting to be allowed to connect the property to the city sewer system. This is lakeshore property(Long Lake) and as you can see by the report it is not feasible to construct a private sewer system by today's standards. We have a buyer for the home if this issue can be resolved. Thank You, � � �� Patricia Bartholomew C in Offerman