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.. ~ . 23a , ... C. J. Webster, City Manager July 17, 1978 Page #2 City standards, not to mention the expense incurred by the developer, is of little value unless these standards are main- tained. That is not now the case. Second, if we assume that the intent of our land use manage- ment ordinances is to protect the consumer and save the City the future expense of rectifying past mistakes, then immediate resolution of this problem, one way or the other, is imperative. Finally, I am concerned that because of the long standing community acceptance of this land transfer practice that unless the City either takes a strong, resolute stand or is successful in enlisting the aid of all persons and government offices in following a more efficient method, then little in the way of effective land management will be accomplished. After a number of conversations with various people who work in this area, e~g. Austin Planning Department, County Clerk of Hays County, et.a1., I am convinced that the only viable course of action for the City to take is to require the submission of an official plat of property to be developed and to refuse water and wastewater service to those lots or lots which have not been subdivided in accordance with statute. The City of Austin takes this approach. To do otherwise, according to most sources contacted, would present great difficulty in enforcement on the legal front. Beyond this I can offer little advice. The more I have explored and researched this issue, the more I am convinced that it is up to the City concerned to take a strong, positive position in seeing to it, by whatever means are at its disposal; that property standards are updated and the full intent of the subdivision regulations are maintained. ~ l~ ~..-...... Ron Carroll City Planner Attachments RC/pg