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26 <br /> f / <br /> lots. Price asked what would become of lots six and seven. Willis responded that <br /> they would become a part of another lot because those lots would be unbuildable. <br /> Price continued,asking about the proximity of the remote systems to the creek. <br /> Willis responded that there had been no discussion on that issue. <br /> Steve Yuhasz,surveyor,stated that the remote systems have been approved by the <br /> Environmental Health Department. The systems are going to be the same regardless <br /> of the distance being pumped. The concerns with the septic*systems themselves is <br /> not really relevant to the design of the subdivision. Regardless of how the <br /> subdivision is designed the septic drain fields will be in the exact same location. He <br /> continued that there are other ways to do this subdivision,one of which is smaller <br /> lots. If this was a subdivision for sale,smaller lots might be considered. He noted <br /> that the people who are developing this property did so to live on themselves, <br /> rather than lots for sale. They wanted larger lots. This design does meet all of the <br /> ordinance requirements and gives each lot the maximum buildable area which suits <br /> the owners the best. <br /> Jobsis asked if Mr.Yuhasz had addressed the Planning Staffs concern regarding <br /> the remote septic systems. Mr.Yuhasz responded that he was not sure that was the <br /> main concern. The ban on easements may not be a question of distance or proximity <br /> but a question of ownership,who owns the land the system is on. It may be a <br /> question of greater density since this is not the greatest density that could be <br /> achieved on this property. He noted again that these are not easements. <br /> Jobsis asked for an explanation of a pump system and the concern with failure. Mr. <br /> Yuhasz responded that there are two tanks-a holding tank and a pump tank. When <br /> the pump stops working,you know it-there is backup. The last point of treatment is <br /> what is remote. Everything else is the exact same as any pump septic system. <br /> MOTION: Price moved approval with the Resolution of Approval. Seconded by Strayhorn. <br /> Barrows again expressed her concern with the remote systems noting that lots 6&7 <br /> could be open space. <br /> Howie expressed agreement with Barrows that there are too many opportunities for <br /> failure. . <br /> Brooks wondered why,since the applicants knew of the Planning Staffs concerns, <br /> that they did not bring back more than one option. However,she had no problem <br /> with approving the plan as presented since the Health Department had approved the <br /> systems. <br /> Allison indicated he did not see a problem. <br /> Hoecke noted that the individuals were all aware of the sites. This is also a different <br /> situation,private rather than to be sold. Therefore,he felt there was not a problem in <br /> approving as requested by the applicant. <br /> VOTE: 6 in favor. <br /> 2 opposed(Barrows,Howie-reasons already stated). <br />