20211103-002b: 4315 City Park Water SER #5216 staff presentation — original pdf

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4315 City Park Water Service Extension Request #5216 What is an SER? • A service extension request, or SER, is an application for City water or wastewater service from a property owner or developer. • SERs are required when a property is located more than 100 feet from an accessible water or wastewater system, or when existing infrastructure isn't adequate for the proposed project demands. • Service may involve construction of a new line or an associated facility or upgrades to existing lines or facilities. • The applicant pays for the associated infrastructure, as outlined in the SER SER Process • Per the Land Development Code, SERs require Council approval if the property is in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City's full purpose jurisdiction. • Environmental Commission and Water & Wastewater Commission review and make recommendations on SERs that require Council approval. Request Summary • Request for water service (1 LUE) • 8.10 acres • Development of one single-family home • Limited purpose jurisdiction • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) • Coldwater Creek, Water Supply Rural • Limited Purpose Jurisdiction, Council District #10 SER #5216 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Austin City LimitsETJRechargeContributingAustin City LimitsETJRechargeContributingSite Location 2 mile ETJ Limited Purpose Jurisdiction Full Purpose Jurisdiction SER #5216 Proposed Water Extension Map provided by AWU SER #5126 Description of proposed extension: • Construct 350' of 8-inch water main from existing 8- in water main in City Park Road • Extend along City Park Road to the subject tract. • Property is proposing to utilize an onsite septic facility for wastewater service. Conservation Easement = 7.26 acres Developable area = .84 acre SER Review & Evaluation • Coldwater Creek Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone • Property contains three CEFs and buffers for four additional CEFs on adjacent property to the south • No critical water quality zone or water quality transition zone Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval. Basis for recommendation: Staff review determined that due to the protections on the conservation easement, there are no significant environmental risks to extend water service to the site. Contact Information Kaela Champlin Watershed Protection Department City of Austin (512) 974-3443 kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov