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27 <br /> were created in the late 701s, but she was not <br /> aware of reasons why more had not been developed. <br /> Reid asked if the Staff would be determining the <br /> size of home that could be built. Willis <br /> responded that the number of bedrooms determines <br /> the size of the septic system. Unless there was <br /> a limitation on the size of the septic system, <br /> the staff would be responding to what the owner <br /> wanted to build. Willis noted that a cutoff <br /> point could be included in the ordinance. <br /> Hoecke asked if impervious surface standards <br /> could address the concern of Reid. Willis <br /> responded that the impervious surface would not <br /> help to address Reid's concern. <br /> Discussion continued trying to determine what <br /> would qualify as to what the owner would feel was <br /> "buildable" before seeking a variance from the <br /> Board of Adjustment. <br /> Reid suggested that something be placed in the <br /> ordinance to address the size home that could be <br /> built to avoid further encroachment into the <br /> setbacks. <br /> Reid asked what the recourse would be for <br /> homeowners if Lake Orange should overflow. <br /> Willis responded giving the pool contour and the <br /> flood easement. If there should ever be a change <br /> in the elevation of the dam, the lots would have <br /> to be reviewed and that could result in a change <br /> in lot lines or loss of lots. <br /> Reid asked what safety mechanism is in place ife <br /> at some point it is determined that the septic <br /> tanks and/or septic easements are contaminating <br /> Lake Orange. Willis responded that the State <br /> Watershed requirement for setback of septic <br /> systems from the reservoir is 100' and that of <br /> the County in the Zoning Ordinance is 3001 . <br /> Under no conditions, can a septic system be <br /> nearer the reservoir than 1001 . <br /> Walters agreed with Reid that there should be <br /> some provision to prevent a very large house from <br /> being built on such lots or be the reason for a <br /> request for a variance. She continued urging the <br /> Board not to consider less than three bedrooms <br /> because lending institutions will not make loans <br /> for less than a three-bedroom house. If a <br /> requirement was made for a two-bedroom house that <br /> would also make the lot "unbuildable" . Willis <br />