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5. The location of the proposed septic system,well and structures meets all requirements of Environmental Health, including distances for setbacks and other separations. 6. Where possible,the exception is to be granted for repair area,and the initial septic system is to be installed outside of the required buffer or setback. 7. The amount of encroachment into the stream or reservoir buffer is the minimum amount which can be obtained while meeting the above criteria. FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR STAFF REDUCTION OF BUILDING SETBACK REQUIREMENTS 1. The lot was created prior to January 1, 1994. 2. The location of the septic system and repair area (where required) has been established in accordance with requirements of Environmental Health and the Orange County Zoning Ordinance; and 3. The residence contains no more than four bedrooms,as defined by Environmental Health; and 4. Due to the location of suitable soils, slope, floodplain, or other features or constraints, Environmental Health and the Planning Staff have determined that there is not a location outside of the stream or reservoir buffer which on which a residence can be constructed. OR Environmental Health and the Planning Staff have determined that although the residence could be constructed outside of the buffer, such location would require the use of a pump. In addition, the amount of encroachment into the buffer is less than 10% of the total buffer width, and encroachment of the structure into the buffer would have a lesser potential impact on water quality than would the installation and use of the pump system; and 5. The amount of encroachment into the stream or reservoir buffer is the minimum amount which can be obtained while meeting the above criteria. It is also recommended that wells be permitted in stream buffers in cases where the additional flexibility in well location could eliminate the need for an exception to or variance of setback requirements for structures or septic systems. Another issue which should be addressed is the possibility of providing greater flexibility in setback requirements in cases where use of a pump could be avoided. Implementation of a review and approval process which incorporates the above findings and other recommendations would require an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance through the public hearing process.