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000323 Marshall inquired how a planned development application could change the very serious negative impacts of lengthy sewer line extensiont lack of fire protection and 15-501 capacity into positive factors. Collins responded that in a planned development the applicant could be required to make improvements to 15-501 along the frontage of his property. The applicant could also be required to provide recreational space within the development which would serve the recreation needs of the southern portion of the County. There is a volunteer fire company in the area and conditions could be included for fire protection such as were attached to the approval by BOOC for Midway Airport. Collins concluded noting that some of the major concerns could be addressed through the planned development approach with attached conditions. Willhoit inquired whether OWASA had indicated they were prepared to build the necessary sewer line at their expense. Collins responded he understood from OWASA that such sewer lines would be paid for by the developer. Willhoit asked if the developer had indicated willingness to build the needed sewer lines. Collins stated that the developer was available for questions. Willhoit referred to the findings of Article 4.2.3 (b) concerning existing water and sewer lines or the installation of such lines and inquired why "yes" was checked. Collins responded it was checked "yes" since OWASA had indicated a willingness to serve the area and the indication that the lines could be assured provided the applicant met OHMSA standards and complied with their water extension policy. Collins expressed concern that this was a major line extended a very long distance. There seemed to be problems securing the necessary easements and the extreme cost to the applicant. He also expressed concern with the potential that this major line would open up in terms of intervening development. Werner inquired if the 12-15" pipe would serve this development only or all the properties (17) that it crossed as well. Collins responded it could serve intervening properties but he did not know at this time at what density they would have to be developed. Carey inquired if it would be a gravity line or force main. Collins responded it would be a gravity line. Preston inquired if OWASA would obtain the easements and Collins indicated the easements would be obtained by the applicant and turned over to OhMSA. Pat Davis, Assistant to the Executive Director of OWASA,, noted there were two approaches for sewer service to the property. The preferable approach is to extend the gravity sewer system. He noted that OWASA does not pay for line extensions through undeveloped properties. That is the responsibility of the benefiting party. There is a reimbursement policy that if one constructs an oversize line that will also benefit off-site property development then that party could be allowed to collect certain connection fees from future development as it tied onto a line that they had provided. The time period for this reimbursement plan is ten years. The second alternative would be to have the developer construct a pump station and force main that could then pump the waste water from the development to an existing portion of the gravity sewer system. The developer would then be responsible for the cost of installing the pump station and the force main and also the possibility of financing a certain portion of the cost of maintenance for the pump station and force main. OWASA prefers the extension of the gravity sewer system. The cost consideration would be made by the developer. It would depend upon the type of development and fire flow requirements as to whether cin 8" water line could be used or a 12" line is needed for sufficient flow and pressure.