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Approval of water and sewer line extensions on Wilson Lane
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SUMMARY:
Jack and Brenda Banks have purchased two lots (Tax Map 126, Parcel 17, 18) on Wilson Lane. They plan to build a house on Parcel 17 (Tract 5). They request that the water and sewer lines be extended approximately 200’. They are prepared to pay the costs for materials, which has been estimated at $3,320.92 for the water and $1,724.50 for the sewer, as well as all other tap and related fees.
Wilson Lane is located off S. Main St. and has been discussed through the years by the Council. The subdivision was created prior to 1960 and did not come under Planning Commission rules. Lots were sold, but the infrastructure was not put in place. In 1999, a request was made by some property owners for extension of the water line to the end of the existing road. Council agreed to the extension of a 6” water line with the benefiting property owners paying $5,000 of the costs before the work was started. This work was done.
In 2015, Mrs. Banks was considering buying the property and requested that the water and sewer line extensions be made and the road brought up to standard. The Planning Commission reviewed the request and recommended to City Council that the other property properties be contacted about a potential abutment project to get the entire subdivision developed. They also voted to recommend the extensions, if the abutment inquiry fails, so that she could proceed with construction. City Council voted to send letters to property owners regarding the abutment project. Letters were sent, but there was little interest in an abutment project. No further action was taken by the Council.
BUDGET ACCOUNT:
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve water and sewer line extensions to Parcel 17 with the property owner paying the costs for materials, as well as all other related taps and fees.