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4 - Page Two - June 8, 1976 Mr. Starr said in the rural area, 10 units per square mile is suggested in order to prevent premature dem"f`r1'g' °for sewer service. The suggested criteria for this rural arep is 1) adopt the restrictive soils zoning provision, 2) adopt a 5 acre minimum lot size and 3) limit denisty to one unit per 10 acres. This could be adopted for an interim period and could be modified if soils can support the on-site systems. This should be worked out in the overall plan. Mr. Kelling felt this would bejust for an interim period, it might be necessary to call a moratorium for a while but not for long. This would have to be very short range. Mr. Karth asked if this statement saysthere could be no more commercial zoning? Mr. Barton said, No. Mr. Starr said the soils map should be incorporated as part of Ordinance #56. This would tell a builder if certain soils exist based on the map, an on-site system wouldn't work. If the builder can document proff that the system can work, then the area would be allowed to develop. The general feeling of the Planning and Zoning Board was there is no problem with this requirement as long as there is the possibility of allowing variances to this requirement. Mr. Kelling said due to experience Ordinances are being changed and modified at the time in order to meet the needs of the people and to conform to the changes that are occuring. Mr. Starr said the PCA is developing new standards for the installation of septic systems. He thought these should be completed by early Fall. The City should continue to use the current regulations until these regulations are completed. The City would then be required to adopt the regulations by reference. There was discussion on the installation of on-site systems and the life expectancy of such systems. Mr. Barton said if a system failed, it would have to be replaced. Mr. McLean asked who picked up the cost for the inspection program they are proposing. Mr. Barton said this cost would be set up in the Ordinance on a fee basis. Mr. Starr said some communities require pumping annually. This is done on a contract bads and put on the tax rolls as a levy. Mr. McLean wondered if this is an answer and Mr. Barton said it is one way of being reimburesed for the cost of this operation. Mr. Kelling pointed out that a properly installed system would not create pollution according to the University of Minnesota. The containment is within 25 feet of the system. Mr. Starr said this is just a suggestion, The PCA standards will be the ones all communities will have to follow. These standards will have a public hearing before adoption. Mr. McLean asked if these standards are just for the Metro area and Mr. Barton said they would apply State wide.