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Home My WebLink AboutGRANITE VIEW #1 BLK 4 LT 20oo N unicipal ty Awchovage MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: February 14, 1977 Carolyn Tipple Ombudsman's Office Sanitarian Health and Environmental Protection Lot 2 Block 4 Granite View Subdivision Mr. John Shiers Property I have noted since receipt of your letter draft to Mr. shiers that the existing absorption trench on his property was off set from the south property line to make the one-hundred (100) foot separation requirement to -the neighbor's well0 Therefore, the only area available for additional absorption is toward the north property line, however, the full lot width obviously is not available as you mentioned. A type of seepage pit added to the north end of the trench uses less total length by extending width. The pit must have a circumference of seventy-five (75) feet and a crib depth of nine (9) feet for a .three (3) bedroom residence. Mr. Shiers should consider terrain in the area of proposed pit placement and existing wells to the north of his property. An ordinance change in October, ].975 mandated an aerobic package plant in place of a septic tank in high clay content soils~ Mr. shiers' lot according to independent soil analysis did have soils that require aerobic plants, which generally cost $900 to $2,100 more than septic 'tanks. This requirement applies to the undeveloped lot in questions. The aerobic plants were instituted in light of a high failure rate for absorption systems in clay like soils. The functional sewer system life greatly affects Mr. Shiers since the addition of a seepage pit would leave no future replacement site. This department, therefore, recommends that an aerobic unit be installed in the existing septic tank also. The public sewer options and holding tank options were acceptable as mentioned. If I can be any further assistance, please contact me at 279-2511, extension 224. Les N. Buchholz, R.S. Sanitarian LNB/1 j h I)ATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: ]b :, nicilpality Anchora ,e MEMORANDUM February 23, 1977 Jack Long, Assessing Supervisor, Sewer and Water Section Health and Environmental Protection Lot 2 Block 4 Granite View Subdivision The subject lot can not be developed using conventional on-s.ite sewage disposal techniques. The configuration of neighboring sewer systems and wells essential].y voids out any area for a placement of a sewer on the subject lot until the public .~:ewer line is constructed in this area. If there a~re any further questions, please contacL me at 279-2511, ex'tension 224. Les N. Buchholz, R.S. SupervJ_sor, Sewer and Water Section LNB/1 jh cc: Ombudsman 91-010(4/76) OFFICE OF TItE Oh~BUDSMAN February 10, 1977 Mr. John Shiers P. O. Sox 10038 Anchorage, AK 99502 Dear Mr. Shiers: PL .. C H 6-650 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99502 (907) 272-0141/264-4461 '-fir ->e /.. ,. ed' . x~t~'.": , I have researched the problems concerned with on-site sewer and water and Ahe development of lot 2, block 4 in Granite View Subdivi'sion. There may be a few different methods you can. approach to provide water and sewer facilities for your lot. You might hold off development of the property until public sewer is extended to serve tile property. Although this may be the best solution for the future, economically it may not be feasible at this time. The Health and Environmental Protection Department has indicated you could apply for a holding tank permit. If the permit were issued, there would be the added expense incurred by the homeowner in maintenance costs for the system. If you wish to apply for this permit, the department indicated they would take into account the particular development problems you are faced with. There is the possibility that a "shared" sewer system of :" ' sorts could be developed on lot i to service lot 2. The ~,' department has tentatively figured an additional trench of - · · -~ ~- ~]s, a~ ~alver ~ould have to be made IN. Th ~ ~ - - , ' ' ' tile waiv{~F, lit should be noted, however, tha~ local lendin / lnsgltuhions should be checked with t-o rl:,~-~rm~,~ e~ ~- ,-,{. ~2' ~[, ,,", ~-- . ~:~U .~ucn a ~ot or selling a home with "shared" sewer ~ ' oys eems. In addition, it may be advisable to secure a document which indicates this "shared" system and the responsibilities ~_.~John Shiers February 10, 19'/7 Page 2 that go wi. th such a system cannot be blocked by the owner of lot 1 or the owner of lot 2, now or in the future. It may be best to have such a document recorded in the District Recording Office to preclude any problems in the future. If you are unsatisfied with the above methods for develop- ment or feel the municipality J.s responsible for the undevelop- ability of lot 2 your next recourse would be to seek legal advice. Tl~e court should be the final determination concerning any responsibility questions which may arrise. Usually claims for damage are initiated simply by filling out a damage claim form at the Clerk's Office and leaving it with 'them. Tile MunicJ. pality would process it to determine whether they wou]_d pay the claim voluntarily. At any rate, these are the options. The Department sounds open %o finding a solution. You may wish to contact Mr. Les Buchholz for the permits. If I ca]] help please call. Sincerely, Carolyn Tippie Ombudsman's Assistant CC: Mr. Bert Hall IIealth & Environmental Protection Director Mr. Les Buchholz Sanitarian April 10, !979 ?,isk Management S~nior I~:nviron~ntal Specialist John ~b. icrs Clai:~ I~3t 2 Block 4 Graniee Viol; Subdivision Attached is :Lnfo~la. tion as requested. The c!ai~ is not valid ancl apparently filed previously. If you have any further ques~:tons, please contact me at 264-..4720. Les No ~uc.b. holz, R~S. S~nior Environm~nta! Specialist attachements JSSlljh i~Otq ~ %