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.••, '• ••• Public Health MADISON & DANE COUNTY Jane! Heinrich, MPH, MA, Interim Director Health people places Environmental Health Division 608 242-6515 Well&Septic Healthy eo p e an p aces 2701 International Lane, Suite 204 608 243-0330 Lic. Establishments Madison,WI 53704 608 242-6435 fax www.publichealthmdc.com 9 August 2016 ;Pamela Pennington 9562 Blue Valley Rd Mt Horeb WI 53572 RE: Approval of Holding Tank Variance Request at;9736 Blue Valley Rd!, 0606-363-8555-2 Dear Ms Pennington, Our Department has received a request for variance to Dane County Ordinance (DCO) 46.06(5), which requires that holding tanks only be installed as a system of last resort. This request was submitted by you after consultation with John Hogan, Hogan Septic. In the current situation, you report the following: 1. This is a seasonal (May 1- Oct. 15) barn business mainly used for weddings/corporate events on a part time basis only. Bathrooms will not be located within the barn itself. They will be constructed just outside of the barn under an adjacent shed roof with a raised concrete pad. 2. Waste water flow will be minimal due to seasonal business use only for handling toilet and hand wash waste. It is estimated to produce approximately 500 gallons per week according to John Hogan. 3. Area for bathrooms would be on a current elevated cement slab adjacent to the barn. The area for the holding tank is a vertical drop to a lower area (grass) just beyond the raised cement slab. Both a plumber and a septic specialist have been on site to evaluate the area already. While DCO 46.06(5) limits the use of holding tanks, DCO 46.17 provides for exceptions when it is determined that the requirement would impose undue hardship on the owner. The current request for variance lists the following reasons that installation of a septic system other than a holding tank would impose undue hardship. • Septic expert states a traditional septic system will not work properly if used only once or twice per week. This condition is expected given the minimal water usage previously reported . • It would also be an extreme financial hardship to attempt to install a mound system for a seasonal business due to the short months we are in business - revenue is limited. Bathrooms would only be used May- mid October. After review of the property owners appeal, Public Health Madison and Dane County agrees to grant a variance to DCO 46.06(5) in this situation under the following conditions: • The property continues to be used as a seasonal business operating May 1 — October 31. • Waste water volume does not change from the expected volume of approximately 500 gallons a week.