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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 1986 PAGE 3 6. Public Hearing : Variance to the 30 foot Setback from a Public Road; Robert Molitor, 9133 Jane Road N. Acting Mayor Christ opened up the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. in the City Council chambers. Robert Molitor (agent for B.J. O'Sullivan, Jr. property owner) is applying for a shoreland permit to construct a new septic system to replace the existing system at 9133 Jane Road. Since this property is on the north shore of Lake Jane, shoreland regulations apply. City Engineer Bohrer reported that the old drainfield is probably on the lake side of the property. The applicant proposes to re -use the existing septic tank, install a pump station and construct a new drainfield with drop boxes on the road side of the property. The septic system as proposed can meet the applicable City Codes except for setbacks. Bohrer pointed out the following variances would be required: 1. Variance from Shoreland Regulations to allow a portion of the drainfield at 65 feet from High Flood Mark where 75 feet is required. 2. Variance from Septic System Code to allow a portion of the drainfield to be less than 10 feet from the street right-of-way line. The proposed layout shows one trench on the right-of-way line and one trench in the right-of-way by 7 feet. City Engineer Bohrer recommended that the variances be granted due to the hardship that there is no other available land. City Attorney Knaak felt that this hardship was legally sufficient. Bohrer sees no adverse environmental effects by granting the variances. In the case of Variance No.l, the purpose of the setback from the High Flood Mark is protection of water quality. The lowest drainfield trench in this case will be approximately 7 feet above the high flood mark and will provide adequate sewage treatment. In the case of Variance No.2, the purpose of the road setback is to protect the drainfield from damage if the public utilities are installed or the road widened. The closest trench is proposed to be 15 feet from the edge of the blacktop. There will be no damage to the road from the placement of this drainfield trench. The applicant should be advised, however, that the City cannot be responsible for this drainfield trench if utilities are installed or the street widened. If the Council views these variances favorably, Bohrer recommends the following conditions. 1. The existing septic tanks should be dug up and checked for baffles and its condition. Inspection pipes should be extended to 6 inches below the surface.