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City Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 Commission on Environmental Standards which may be very hard to obtain in that location. Density that could be allowed is not known. For water, they can drill wells (after obtaining a permit from the Edwards Aquifer Authority) or connect to another service provider who would be willing to extend water lines to this location. The council reviewed the proposed site plan which is for one lot with multiple structures. On December 15, 2020 the City Council approved the request on their consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 - Mayor Pro Tem Derrick, Mayor Hughson, Council Member Baker, Council Member Gonzales, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott, Council Member Garza and Council Member Gleason Against: 0 15. Hold a discussion on changes to Section 86.003. - Extensions and connections to city water or wastewater system outside the city limits, and provide direction to Staff. Laurie Moyer, Director of Engineering, provided a brief presentation on the changes to Section 86.003 on the process of approval for out of City utility requests. There is a difference in process between a connection and an extension. Ms. Moyer stated for service CONNECTIONS the City Manager has the authority to approve applications outside the city limits. A service connection is defined as a private connection to the city main. Ms. Moyer provided an example of a tap to a city main with a water meter or sanitary sewer cleanout set at the property line. No construction of a City main is required. Ms. Moyer stated City Council must approve applications for EXTENSIONS of city water or wastewater lines to serve property outside the city limits. Extension of City lines occur when utility service is not available at the property or code requires the extension of a public main. Ms. Moyer stated examples are extension of City mains because of connection points are remote from the development or the extension of a public main is required across the frontage of a parcel for the future extension or connections to new subdivisions or developments. Ms. Moyer mentioned in the past the City has purchased rural water systems which extended the City's service area outside the city limits. The differentiation between connection and extension approvals may have been City of San Marcos Page 18