Minutes - 19901218 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

301 hold until the other issues have been resolved. Geoffrey Gledhill clarified that the State regulates discharge systems and permits discharge systems. The County permits septic systems no matter how big they are. The State gets an opportunity to review and make recommendations if the size of the system is greater than 3 , 000gpd. Commissioner Willhoit suggested going ahead with obtaining legislation that would give the County the ability to regulate those things the County doesn't have the authority to regulate with regard to discharge systems and to set up a fund as a means of handling failing systems. This would give the County the framework it needs to move forward with making land use decisions. In answer to a question from Commissioner Gordon on the statutory authority for alternative systems, John Link stated that there is no additional legislation needed for the Health Department to address what is already its responsibility for individual septic systems. The program as proposed by the Health Board has the legislation to implement. The question has to do with what process the County is going to use for the design, construction, monitoring and remediation of these larger alternative systems. Geoffrey Gledhill will provide the Board with written information on what legislation may be pursued. A presentation on alternative systems will be made at the next regular meeting of the Board as well as additional information on groundwater and suitability of soils. R. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA A. SEARLE FARMS - AMENDED PHASING PLAN Planner Emily Cameron presented for consideration of approval a revised phasing plan for Searle Farms, a cluster subdivision. The Preliminary Plan for Searle Farms was approved by the Board of Commissioners on December 4, 1989. The applicant is requesting additional time for construction beyond the December 4, 1990 expiration date. The property is located on the south side of New Hope Church Road west of the intersection with I-40 in Chapel Hill Township. Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to approve the extension of time based on the evidence presented with respect to the findings required in Section III- D-2-e of the Subdivision Regulations. Final Plat approval must be obtained before December 4, 1991. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. ZONING ENFORCEMENT CASES (CIVIL PENALTIES) On November 5, 1990, the Board considered making written demand for payment of civil penalties for zoning violations on six properties. Four property owners -- McDuffie, McMillan, Scurlock, and Turner were represented at this meeting and were given an extended deadline to Thursday, November 29, 1990. The Board decided to make written demand for payment of civil penalties to the other two property owners -- Garrett and Williams. Enforcement Officer Jim Hinkley requested that the Board consider making written demand for payment of civil penalties from Mr.