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1 3 • Willhoit inquired whether OWASA had indicated they were prepared to build the necessary sewer line at their expense. Collins responded he understood from MASA that such sewer lines would be paid for by the developer. Wilihoit 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 an0 sewer lines or the installation of such lines and inquired why "yes" was checked. Collins responded it was checked "yes" since MASA had indicated a willingness to serve the area and the indication that the lines could be assured provided the applicant net CWASA 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 korce main. Collins responded it would be a gravity line. Preston inquired if CAS A would obtain the easements and Collins indicated the easements would be obtained by the applicant and turned over to GWASA. Pat Davis. Assistant to the Executive Director of °WAWA, noted there were two approaches for sewer service to the property. The preferable approach is to extend the gravity sewer system. He noted that CAMA does not pay for line extensions through undeveloped properties. That is the responsibility ok 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 futureldevelopment as it tied onto a line that they had provided.. The time period for this reimbursement plan is ten years. The second alternative wouldibe 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 Iprefers 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 an 8" water line could be used or a 12" line is needed for sufficient flow and pressure. Gordon asked for clarification of the 8" line that was referred to as a deadend line. Davis responded that a deadend line is one that extends out to the far reaches of the system without a loop. Davis noted that the long range development plan for the water system calls for extension of a 12" along 15 501 which would complete the loop along 15-501 and Smith Level Road. Yuhaszlinquired about alternative t2 and asked if it would take a different and perhaps shorter route. Davis responded it would definitely take a different route: The gravity line would follow the drainage path and be constantly flowini, downhill. The force main would follow the road right-of- way so the probleM of obtaining easements would not exist. Gordon' inquired of Collins on finding 20.3.2(d) referring to changed conditions why the answer was yes if staff recommended denial. Collins responded'that this answer should be no. Roger 1$1aldon, Chapel Hill Planning Director, noted that Collins had covered the material in the memorandum and there were only a few points he would like to make. He felt that timing was a definite factor. He expressed concerns that certain public facilities were missing; water and sewer, fire