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august 21, 1973
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CHUL:1 1�IS7'A C17'1' COU\CIL �11iL"fl\'f 01�: August 21, 1973
1483
. ITG�f 'fITLE: Ordinance/- Amending I�rticles 1 and 2 of Chapter 34
relating to the Undergrouttding of Utilities in Subdivisions
and of Service Lines in New Structures or Condominium
Conversions - 1� � • � <' ' ' Second reading and adoption
:\ITIATED [3Y: City Attornev
[�ACKGROU�D
The ordinance concerning the undergrounding of utilities has been
modified in accordance with the discussions conducted at the Council
Conference and certain recommendat.ions put for�aard by the San Diego
Gas and Electric Company.
The ordinance now spells out the reguirements for offsite underground-
ing in conformance with the PUC rules, both as to the location of the
appropriate power sources and the 600 ft. minimum for undergrounding
of existing distribution lines adjacent to subdivisions and other
projects. It also spells out the responsibility of the subdividers
and other property owners whose services may be affected by under-
, grounding projects. , , � '
One area which has riot been changed, although at Council Conference
the Council indicated their desire to eliminate any question of suspension
of the requirements and refer simply to a deferral in all cases , has
been left in its original form at the recommendation of the Gas and
Electric Company. The attorney for the Gas and Electric Company points
out that there are circumsi:ances, even though exceedingly rare, where
undergrounding of distribution lines because of topography or soil
conditions is simply infeasible , either at present or in the future,
and it is recomriended that the suspension provision be left in to give
the City a degree of flexibility.
This ordinance was placed on first reading, as modified, at the meeting_of August 7,
1973.
ATTACHED: Resolution [ J Qrdinance �] Agreement [ ] Plat [ �
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Financial Statement: .
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Commission'-Bpard Recommendation:
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Department Head Recomaendation:
Place on SeetiBd Readiiigl��• �
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City �tanager Recommendation: Recommend appraval
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