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Appeal of Erandi Lindsey to an e-mail from the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) dated 5/13/2020 regarding a Septic System at 2108 SKYWAY DRIVE.
Date/Time of 1st LH: June 16, 2020, Teleconference call between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Purpose of Appeal: Requesting well distance variance to St. Paul City Ordinance in Chapter 50 which requires a 75 foot setback. We wish to pursue the attached the design indicating a 50 foot setback. A 75 foot setback would cause the system to be put in disturbed soil which isn't conducive and will cause much more of an issue than being within that 75 ft. of the well from a public health standpoint. There is no disturbed soil in the proposed location at the 50 foot setback per design, which is the state minimum (Septic Manual 4-13). [paraphrased]
Date of Order(s) Under Appeal: E-mail dated 5/13/20 from Rick Jacobs
Inspector/Key Staff: Rick Jacobs
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments:
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WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Erandi Lindsey to an e-mail from the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) dated 5/13/2020 regarding a septic system at 2108 Skyway Drive, the Legislative Hearing Officer has reviewed the appeal and considered the testimony of City staff and the appellant; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the City Council grant a 25 ft variance of the 75 ft setback requirement for separation of the septic tank and well; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.