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Approval of Marlow Farm (Northside Dr) Annexation Plan of Services and future connection fees
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SUMMARY: George Marlow has requested water and sewer utilities to his property located on the eastern side of Northside Drive. His plan for a proposed campground has changed with phase one of the plan being on the eastern side of Northside Drive. His request is for utility services to be provided at no cost to him, other than tap fees, as was done during the original annexation of his property.
As a result of the annexation and request for utilities along Northside Drive, the Engineering Department has developed a master plan for the layout of the utilities along Phase One of the Northwest Connector, Northside Drive between Highway 70 and Highway 70 North. This was done to prevent the crisscrossing back and forth installation of water and sewer. Due to the change in the request, the previous Plan of Services must be rescinded and a new Plan of Services adopted. This has been recommended by the Planning Commission. The new Plan of Services will reflect the provision of sewer to Mr. Marlow’s properties. The plan will still include the water main crossing of Northside Drive to service Mr. Marlow’s property on the western side of Northside Drive, but will now show a sewer line extension of only approximately 580 feet to his property line located on the eastern side of Northside Drive. The master plan is to have a water main run on the western side of the Right of Way and the sewer lines to be on the eastern side of the Right of Way.
As a result of the change, the provision of each utility along Northside Drive may have a longer service line, which would exceed the maximum service line length, as stated in the City Ordinance 18-107(H)(b). The Right of Way of Northside Drive is approximately 120 feet. The maximum allowed service line length is 75 feet. Under section 18-107(H), any length greater than 75 feet must be presented to the Crossville Regional Planning Commission for review, who will make a recommendation to the City Council. In addition of needing special approval of the longer service line, an additional cost may be incurred due to the length of the bore and the longer service line. Under the same subsection (H) item (d) of 18-107, which states, “Service lines will be installed by the City from utility main line to the property line at the expense of the City. Prior to a new service line being installed by the City, the applicant shall pay any fees the City deems necessary.” With the bore and service line length being greater than the typical 75 feet, which is intended to cover the standard crossing of a 50-foot ROW, staff suggests the additional cost should be passed on the applicant. A cost estimate has been provided to the City and the additional cost can be added to the standard tap fee. The bore is 90 feet at a price of $45 per foot of dirt ($4,050) and $100 per foot of rock ($9,000). This quote was given by two utility contractors. The payment must be made within 12 months of being approved by City Council. This requires final approval by the City Council and has been recommended by Planning Commission.
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Rescind the existing Plan of Services. Adoption of the new plan of services. Approval for a longer service line for water to the property located on the eastern side of Northside Drive with the additional fee. Approval for a longer service line for sewer to the property located on the western side of Northside Drive with the additional fee.