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District probes unpermitted septic claim at Timberline Trace property after ownership transfer
Summary
District staff said records show a property in the Timberline Trace area was recorded as connected to sewer but appears not to be; staff described incomplete records, a contested septic inspection report used at sale, and plans to have county health and field inspections determine whether an unpermitted septic was installed.
District staff raised concerns during the meeting about a property in the Timberline Trace subdivision (Granger) where records indicate a connection to the Granger sewer system but a recent inspection and field tests suggest the house is not connected.
Jessica (district staff) told the board the item stems from a dispute involving a previous owner, a party referred to as Hess, and a subsequent owner who claims a new septic system was installed as part of the property transfer. The district sent notice to a prior owner, the Tiffany Group, because records suggested a septic had been installed without permission.
Jessica said the district’s records show the property as active on the Granger sewer in February 2012, but field evidence and a dye test conducted by Dan Fox and Asbury indicate the property is not connected. The district did not have a septic permit on file for the alleged replacement.
Board members discussed possible next steps. A district official recommended instructing Dan Fox or other field staff to investigate again, and the county health department representative said their office can assist, including use of ground-penetrating radar to locate tanks or remnants. The health representative noted that identifying a modern tank versus an older one often can be done by inspecting risers or serial numbers but that a definitive check might require physical access.
Board members said they would attempt to reach the current homeowner for consent to inspect. Jessica said she would continue outreach and that the matter will return to the board after the health department or district staff complete on-site work.
Ending: The board did not adopt any enforcement action at the meeting. Staff recommended further field inspection and possible health-department involvement to determine whether a recent, unpermitted septic replacement occurred and whether the property should be connected to the district sewer.
