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Principal Planner Trudgeon reviewed the options submitted and commented that one requires the <br />movement of the septic system. He stated if the variance is granted, the drainfield would have to <br />be removed since it needs to be ten feet from the lot line. <br /> <br />Mr. Longfield stated one proposal is to move the septic system to the east which would be in <br />compliance. He presented photographs of the property, noting the trees that would have to be <br />removed to accommodate the relocated sewer. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt noted those trees provide a buffer to the neighbor's property. <br /> <br />Mr. Longfield stated that is correct and added that the septic system is eight years old. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated he is inclined to grant the requested variance since the configuration of <br />the lot otherwise is not typical. He noted one configuration requires relocation of the septic <br />system which eradicates many trees and eliminates the buffer. He stated he believes there is <br />basis for findings of fact since similar considerations have been approved in the past. However, <br />he does support requiring the right-of-way. <br /> <br />Principal Planner Trudgeon stated that even if the variance is approved, the drainfield would <br />have to be relocated away from the lot line. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated it would be least intrusive to surrounding properties to allow the trees to <br />stand. He noted that a resident at the last meeting had asked the Board to find a way to preserve <br />the trees. <br /> <br />Board Member Kociscak commented that trees can be replaced. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated it appears the stand of trees is 20 to 25 feet deep. <br /> <br />Mr. Longfield stated it is actually 60 to 65 feet deep and located about 25 feet behind his house. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nix stated in the past the Board has used unique land structures to consider approval <br />of a variance. <br /> <br />Board Member Reeve referred to the second proposal and asked if an easement could be given <br />for the sewer being on the property line. <br /> <br />Board Member Kociscak asked who will be moving in next door. <br /> <br />Mr. Longfield stated he would have a buyer for that lot and he would prefer to move the sewer so <br />it is compliant. <br /> <br />Board of Adjustment/July 11, 2002 <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />