AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval, by motion, of an Out of City Utility Extension request to extend a wastewater line from Clovis Barker down the Leah Avenue extention.
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Meeting date: 9/16/2014
Department: Planning and Development Services
Funds Required: NA
Account Number: NA
Funds Available: NA
Account Name: NA
CITY COUNCIL GOAL: Economic Vitality and Responsible Finances/Quality of Life and Place
BACKGROUND:
The request is made by Hugo Elizondo, on behalf of RSSO, LLC. The property is located at the corner of Clovis Barker and the Leah Avenue extension.
The applicant proposes to extend an existing City wastewater line which boarders a portion of their property to the limits of their property in order to comply with City of San Marcos platting requirements.
The following are the policies from section 2.3.1.2 of the Land Development Code that shall be taken into consideration in deciding a petition for a utility extension followed by staff analysis.
(a) Whether the proposed development to be served by the extension is consistent with the City of San Marcos Master Plan;
* Yes, the area in which this property is located in an area that is almost surrounded by the City, is located along the Leah Avenue extension.
* In addition the property has been identified in the Preferred Scenario as an Employment zone, indicating that the City plans to grow in this area in the future.
(b) Whether the extension is proposed to be constructed in accordance with the TCSS, the provisions of Chapter 86 of the City Code, and all other applicable City regulations and standards;
* The extension will comply with all applicable City regulations and standards.
(c) Whether it is feasible to annex the property, and any intervening property which is needed for utility rights-of-way, to the City in a timely manner;
* The property owners has provided their consent for annexation as well as providing an easement along the Leah Avenue ...
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