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UeMarion County <br /> --- OREGON <br /> MIPUBLIC WORKS <br /> January 11, 2022 <br /> (503)588-5036 <br /> Karen Winans <br /> 905 20th St SE <br /> BOARD OF Salem, OR 97301 <br /> COMMISSIONERS <br /> Kevin Cameron, Chair RE: Authorization notice/minor repair application no. 555-22-000171, at 12443 <br /> Danielle Bethel! Summit Loop SE, Turner <br /> Coim Willis <br /> DIRECTOR Dear Ms. Winans, <br /> Brian Nicholas, P.E. <br /> I have reviewed your authorization notice application at the above address. <br /> ADMINISTRATION During my review of the application and site visit on January 11, 2022, I observed <br /> that the existing septic system has had several feet of fill placed over it, and one <br /> BUILDING line runs directly downhill. Fill over a drainfield prevents the proper flow of oxygen <br /> INSPECTION to the microbes that break down sewage in soil, which over time will cause a <br /> drainfield to fail. A drain line running downhill will cause effluent to pool at the end <br /> EMERGENCY of the line and eventually surface. These factors constitute a public health <br /> MANAGEMENT hazard. Additionally, two of the existing lines appear to cross a property line, <br /> which is not permitted without an easement approved by this office and recorded <br /> ENGINEERING with the county clerk. Per OAR 340-071-0205(5)(d) and OAR 340-071-0130(11), <br /> this authorization notice/minor repair permit application cannot be <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL approved and a major repair permit will be required. <br /> SERVICES <br /> Where to go from here: <br /> OPERATIONS In order to proceed with the major repair permit process, test pits will need to be <br /> dug for evaluation by a Marion County Onsite Wastewater Specialist. This <br /> PARKS evaluation will determine the minimum specifications of the repair system. Please <br /> have two test pits dug in an area that meets the setbacks required in the attached <br /> PLANNING table and provide an updated plot plan with their location. Once this has been <br /> received, the evaluation will be completed and minimum requirements for permit <br /> SURVEY issuance will be provided. The setback to the existing well (100') and to the <br /> existing manmade cut along the east property line (25-50' depending on soil <br /> composition) will limit the available area and could necessitate an Alternative <br /> Treatment Technology (AU) system; this office recommends contacting a septic <br /> installer experienced with challenging sites or an onsite wastewater consultant. <br /> Please feel free to contact me with any questions about this matter. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> if,-)446t4._____ <br /> Robert Goodwin, REHS <br /> Marion County Onsite Wastewater Specialist <br /> 503-566-3990 <br /> 5155 Silverton Road NE•Salem,OR 97305-3802• www.co.marion.or.us/PW <br /> Printed on recycled paper• Reduce—Reuse—Recycle-Recover <br />