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The planner reported that there is enough room to enlarge the drain field site adjacent to the existing drain field if they need to in the future. Commissioner Pelletier asked who would verify silt would not go into the lake. The Planner said the Building Official monitors erosion control during construction. Commissioner Lyzenga asked the rationale for 1.5 acre minimum in the R-1 Zoning District. The Planner said it was before his time with the City and he is not aware Of the exact rationale Commissioner Ptacek said the rationale was room for primary and backup traditional septic systems. Commissioner Armstrong said the reason was concern for the environment. The mid 1980's failure of numerous septic systems and the resulting 201 Septic System Program had a great deal to do with the lot area zoning, especially on lake lots. The City did not want to repeat a 201 program in the future. Chairman Helwig asked if the existing 201 Mound System on this lot meets current standards. The Planner said he does not know. Todd Ganz, Merit Custom Homes representing The Haire Family Mr. Ganz said that all the trees are at least 25 feet from the new house location. Chairman Helwig asked what about footings in relation to the trees.. Mr. Ganz said the plan puts the footings about 23 feet from the trees and they will be happy to work with the City Forester regarding tree protection measures.. The proposed house is 28 feet tall from 934 elevation to the highest peak. He said the existing 1200 gallon dual compartment tank will be replaced with a new dual tank treating 1600 gallons. The mound has been tested by Barry Brown and the future system would be next to and south of the existing septic system. THE CHAIRMAN OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:30 P.M. Nobody came forward to speak. THE CHAIRMAN CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:31 P.M. Commissioner Ptacek said he has no problem with the proposed OHW setback because it is further from the lake than the existing house. He said he does have a problem continuing to grant variances without the new zoning for Neighborhood Conservation Districts. He supports the OHW variance but does not feel comfortable with the minimum lot size variance. Commissioner Deziel said this lot is almost nine -tenths of an acre. He asked if we should force people who live on lakeshore to live in shanties. He complimented the applicant for locating the house behind the trees instead of a more exposed location. He encouraged them to make the house as dark a color as possible to decrease visibility from the lake. Commissioner Armstrong said he is concerned that the plan says three bedrooms, but that plan