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Mr. Johnson said for maintenance sake, it would have to be determined who would
own the site, the homeowners association, etc. (Third party agreements would have
to be studied by the State.)
James Jennings, Heronwood Develoner, said there would be a pump for a certain
number of units. A back-up pump would be available in case of an emergency. tie said
the system that is proposed is a very expensive and elaborate system, and there would
be a nitrification field on each peninsula. For 118 units, they are planning to have
an eight -acre nitrofication field. Sewage from the island units will be brought
back to the mainland. The project will be required to designate a 1008 repair area
for the nitrofication field.
Jack Moore explained the difference in the soil tests from the Iredell Soil
and Water Conservation Office and the sanitation department, saying the sanitarians
go deeper into the soil than the soil and water service tests.
The range of application rates in the county in general area:
108 .2
15 to 208 .3
Middle .4
208 .5
10% .6
In discussing the sewage treatment plant, Steve Tate, representing Castaway
Shores Develooers, said thev plan to use a sewage treatment plant which is monitored
by the Utilities Commission. This system requires a licensed operator employed by
the owners of the system who sends in renorts to the Division of Environmental Manage-
ment on a weekly and monthly basis. These reports are on the quality of affluents.
He also submits samples on a regular basis. The retreated water from the sewage is
permitted to be discharged into the lake.
It was estimated by Lisa Beckham, planner, that there are 139 tracts on the
lake with more than 20 acres that have an appreciable amount of lake frontage.
In discussing whether or not to allow condominiums at the lake, Commissioner
Campbell said he thought if the condominium concept were planned, it could be an
asset to the county. He believes Lake Norman is going to be used and did not believe
they are proposing something that is shabby or will hurt anybody. He felt that such
development should be encouraged for tax base, etc.
Commissioner Ostwalt said he believed the key was control of lake development
and that the county commissioners should regulate the density.
Chairman Troutman outlined the items on which the board needed to make a
decision, which are listed below with the final consensus of the board:
1. Height restrictions - 35' maximum
2. Above -ground sewage treatment facility to be buffered.
3. Open space at least 45' or 3 times height of the building and property line
4. Minimum acreage - 10
5. Density - 3 units per acre where less than 508 open space; ,
4 units per acre with more than 50% onen space
6. Open space - defined as everything except the condominiums