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Christine'Hartman
295 Oakvale Ave. (P.O. Box_ 611)
Oroville CA, 95966
September 22, 2006
Doug Fogel
Environmental Health Development Manager
7 county center drive `
Oroville CA, 96965
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Dear Mr. Fogel:
I have lived in Butte County for 33 years. I am a 67 year old retired widow living on
.a fixed income. Three years ago my 28 year old son was hit head -on -by an underinsured
motorist while on his way to work. The accident left him disabled and unable to return to
work.
I reside on a three acre parcel on Oakvale Avenue, The property is zoned agricultural
residential and currently supports two legal residences. Each residence possesses an
independent, functioning, and approved septic system including room for future systems. It is
my hope to split my parcel and add 810,q- of handicap accessible living to the smaller. home.
My sole intent is to accommodate my disabled son, and his family. It is my greatest fear and
stress that on my death he will have no roof over his head as his income is very meager.
I spoke with Mike Kurly and he tells me that parcel splits arenot allowed without
sewer on less than five acres. I have researched sewer accessto my property but due to
LOPUD inconsistencies, regulation contradictions and management changes, the distance
involved is financially unreachable ($60,000 min.). Since my property already has two
separate septic systems and the second house is independently functional, I do not understand
why I cannot split. If the underlying issue is a concern that with subdivision second dwellings
will be added to the resulting parcels, I would willingly agree to a deed restriction that would
not allow second dwellings on either parcel unless LOPUD service becomes plausible.
I am told by Environmental Health specialists that I "cansubmit an application for the split
(a non refimdable. $45150 charge) that would certainly be denied". I "could then submit again
and pay another $45150 plus.a. $402050 charge both of which are non refundable". However, this
time I would "request a waiver of E.H. requirements'. I understand this request would be
presented before the Planning Commission as well as the Board of Supervisors for a decision. I
do not mind complying with these charges, but considering the extraordinary circumstances
and my limited resources, I feel that I should be granted some'assurance that the split will be
approved.
I am not attempting to profit at all, I am just a mother trying to provide a home for my
disabled son. I am unable to comprehend why a split can not;be approved when each house
already has an approved, functioning septic system and room for future systems. I am not
able to afford the expense of bringing sewer such a long distance coupled with all the
individual requirements and permits. I am overwhelmed at this process and am close to'MY
wits end.
.I respectfully ask that you consider the extraordinary circumstances in this case and
do whatever possible to help me.
Sincerely,
Christine Hartman