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Discussion and action on request for outside City sewer connection, Gunnels property
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SUMMARY: Ms. Gunnels owns a tract of land, approximately 55 acres, just outside the City of Crossville’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) along HWY 127N. A small portion in the back is located in the City’s UGB, but that portion does not have any road frontage. Ms. Gunnels is currently working on a long term concept plan for the development of her land. Along the front portion that fronts on HWY 127N she is looking to develop commercial, with the remaining being a multi-use development of commercial and residential. In order to achieve her goals for the property she is requesting sewer access. Annexation is not feasible at this time due to the distance from the existing City limits and current location of the City’s Urban Growth Boundary. It is her desire to be within the City’s Urban Growth Boundary, but it was the decision of the County Commission to stop the proposed UGB expansion at Scotts Creek, which is the southern border of her property. To change the Urban Growth Boundary would require the reconvening of the coordinating committee.
The City of Crossville does have outside City sewer rates. It has been the policy of the City Council to allow outside city attachment to the city’s sewer system on a case by case basis, usually schools and churches. The sewer line that runs along HWY 127N connects North Cumberland Elementary to the City’s sewer.
The Planning Commission voted (12/17/15) to recommend to City Council connection at outside City rates.
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve/deny sewer connection request