HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1984/07/17 Item 4,4a COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item 4,4a
Meeting Date 7/17/84
ITEM TITLE: Public hearing to consider request for deferral of
undergrounding utility service at 391 Roosevelt Street
a. Resolution ///A9-5--Approving deferral of undergrounding
utility services at 391 Roosevelt Street
SUBMITTED BY: City Engineer 9r7 (4/5ths Vote: Yes No x )
REVIEWED BY: City Manager 0
The City Code requires that all new structures, except for room additions or
single family dwellings, must be served by underground utilities. The owner
of the property at 391 Roosevelt St. is adding a second dwelling unit to the
existing house. This constitutes the requirement to place all existing
overhead utilities underground.
The owner has requested a deferral of the undergrounding requirements.
According to Chapter 12.32 of the Municipal Code, the request must be
considered by the Council at a public hearing.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Council hold the subject public hearing to
consider the deferral request and adopt a resolution deferring the
undergrounding requirements.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
On March 22, 1984, Mr. Larry Armbrust, owner of the property at 391 Roosevelt
Street applied for a building permit to add a living unit to the existing
single family dwelling at that site. In accordance with Section 15.32.030 of
the City Code, he is required to provide underground service for all
utilities. Mr. Armbrust has applied for a deferral of these undergrounding
requirements stating that:
1 . It is impractical in that "all other homes are fed from overhead on
Roosevelt," and that the nearest pole to feed an underground service is
over 125 feet from his building site.
2. It would be desirable to do the undergrounding as a part of an overall
undergrounding district.
Provisions called out in Section 15.32.070 of the Code allow for a deferral of
the undergrounding if all of the following facts exist:
1 . That extraordinary conditions exist to the extent that enforcement of this
subsection would result in unnecessary hardship to the owner or utility
company;
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2. That such a deferral will not, under the circumstances of the particular
case, be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the
neighborhood.
A field investigation revealed that the existing dwelling, as well as the rest
of the single family homes along this block of Roosevelt Street, are served by
overhead lines.
According to SDG&E, the nearest pole that may be used for undergrounding is
located approximately 125 feet from the property. The range of costs to the
owner to trench and install electrical , phone and cable T.V. lines is between
$7,000 and $10,000. This represents 14% to 20% of the estimated valuation of
the onsite improvements of $50,000.
This portion of Roosevelt Street is not listed on any priority list for the
formation of an undergrounding district. The existing overhead services will
remain indefinitely. One additional line would hardly be noticeable.
Based on these findings, the benefits derived from enforcing the underground
requirements do not outweigh the cost. It is the recommendation of this
department that the Council approve the request and direct the City Engineer
to have a deferral agreement prepared for the Council 's approval . This
agreement will include the condition that the owner will not protest in the
case that an undergrounding district is formed.
Slides are available for Council viewing.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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