AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider an appeal of the administrative decision denying a request to vary from the requirement to install electrical facilities underground rather than overhead in the Whisper South Development.
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Meeting date: March 5, 2024
Department: Engineering and CIP
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Background Information:
The Whisper South Development made a formal request to City staff to install electrical facilities through and along roadways overhead on utility poles. The City of San Marcos Code of Ordinances under Chapter 86 and in the Land Development Code specifically requires the construction of electrical facilities to be underground. The request was denied and as allowed under Section 2.2.4.3.A of the San Marcos Land Development Code the development is appealing the decision to City Council.
The referenced City codes state the following:
San Marcos Development Code Section 3.5.2.4 Electric
A. The installation of new electrical distribution infrastructure shall be installed underground in accordance with Chapter 86 of the City Code of Ordinances.
City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 86, Article 4, Divisi...
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