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From: Mike Gaffron
Sent: Friday, May 08, 2015 4:01 PM
To: 'John Murphy'
Subject: RE: Roden's-460 Orchard Park-question about septic compliance
John—
If the property sells, a compliance inspection is required. If the existing septic system fails the compliance inspection,
you have two options: 1) install a new septic system if someone is going to occupy the existing house; or 2) place the
funds for a replacement system in escrow at closing (presumably with the title company, not the City) if you do not
know whether it will be occupied or torn down. In the event it is later occupied,that escrow money would be used for a
new system. In the event the house is removed,the escrow money could be returned.
Mike
Michael P.Gaffron
Senior Planner
City of Orono
(Street Address)2750 Kelley Parkway
(Mailing Address)P.O.Box 66,Crystal Bay,MN 55323
Phone:(952)249-4622
Fax: (952)249-4616
From: John Murphy [mailto:John(ajohnmurphyhomes.com]
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2015 3:58 PM
To: Mike Gaffron
Subject: Roden's- 460 Orchard Park- question about septic compliance
Hi Mike,
I'm Bob Roden's real estate agent for his property at 460 Orchard Park Road. Question for you. What happens
if his septic system total fails the compliance and the septic company says the whole thing needs to be replaced.
I'm not expecting that and neither is Bob but it would be a silly waste of money if the city required he spend
$15-$18k to put in a new system when the land is eventually going to be developed with one, two, or possibly 3
new houses and that new system would just have to be ripped out of there.
If this scenario developed, and I know the city has an ordinance that says everything must be in
compliance...what I'm wondering is since his land will eventually come under contract and someone will try to
build a house or two or three there, maybe money is set aside in escrow perhaps just in case the new
development never happens? Of course once the new development is approved by the city and no new septic
system needs to be installed,then that money could be sent back to the rightful party?
Just brainstorming here as to how this might work.
Thank you!
John Murphy
Broker Associate,REALTOR@
Licensed in Minnesota Lic#40059306
763-443-9821
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