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instance of a 5,000 sq. ft. storage building that might have only one bathroom. Director Keating pointed out that those type buildings are almost always in nodes or on a commercial corridor, and the whole planning concept is to cluster those uses and have the node area served by centralized sewer. Commissioner B'ird noted that there are a lot of areas in the county that have been zoned commercial for years where we don't have public sewers available, and it was noted that the ordinance does allow for the use of package plants in industrial or commercial areas in certain cases. Environmental Health Director Galanis advised that there are 10 or 12 approved products in the state, and they have installed about 4 of those plants in the county in the last year. They are permitted like on-site sewage disposal systems. The problem that comes up is whether Utilities will accept them or not. John Lang of Utilities stated that it is the current policy not to accept these aerated septic tanks for operation or mainte- nance because they are for an individual property owner rather than being a public system. Commissioner Bird felt that policy is fine, but at least let them use those and operate until such time as the County utilities system is available to them, and Mr. Lang confirmed that is what we are doing currently. Attorney Vitunac believed when there is no other way, the policy is that the developer can have his own system, but on the condition that he pay impact fees and when the county system comes in, he will be required to connect. The County will never be buying these package plants any more; they will simply be forced out of business and required to connect. Chairman Eggert asked for comments from the audience. Todd Smith, of Peterson & Votapka, Engineers, noted that there was some discussion in the workshop that rather than the 5,000 square footage requirement, this could changed to flow, and BOOK 65' AUG 09 1990 15