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Oak Ridge council approves OSSF variance for Riverside after applicant notes sprinkler will spray into drainage easement
Summary
The Oak Ridge City Council approved an On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) variance for Riverside after Chris Duckworth said a sprinkler at 2467 Blackjack Oak "will spray in drainage easement." The motion passed unanimously among members present; one councilor was absent.
The Oak Ridge City Council on March 24, 2025 approved an On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) variance requested by Riverside. Chris Duckworth explained the concern that a sprinkler at 2467 Blackjack Oak "will spray in drainage easement" and said Riverside "will work diligently to prevent this in the future." Scherri Holmes moved to approve the variance and Janelle Davis seconded; the motion carried with all council members present voting in favor (Council Member Nena Langford was absent).
The variance covers the Riverside plan item discussed during the meeting; the minutes record no further conditions beyond Riverside's representation that it will take steps to prevent overspray. No legal statute or ordinance was cited during this agenda item. The council did not record a roll-call vote in the minutes beyond noting the motion carried among those present.
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