Board approves 8.85‑acre lot split that requires a type‑3 septic system
The board unanimously approved Marnita Van Hookey’s request to split an 8.85‑acre parcel from a 27.64‑acre property despite borings showing only a 3‑inch separation to the water table; the new parcel must use a type‑3 (mound) septic system and owners must accept higher maintenance and cost.
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The Morrison County Board of Adjustment voted 5–0 to approve a lot split for Marnita Van Hookey that will create an 8.85‑acre parcel, but the new lot cannot support a standard type‑1 septic system because on‑site borings showed only a 3‑inch separation to the seasonally high water table. Amy, Land Services staff, explained that county and state requirements typically require 12 inches of native soil separation for a type‑1 system; without that separation, a type‑3 (mound/above‑grade) system is the only option.
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