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BACKGROUND The property owner, HDF Partnership, is requesting City water and sewer service to serve a proposed residence located on Linden Way within the Remen Tract outside the City limits. The owner has received approval to build a 4,640 square foot single-family house on this 16,000 square foot lot with the condition to connect to the City's water and sewer service. In order to receive City services for a new residence, the City requires the applicant to have their proposed house reviewed by the City's Planning Division to ensure conformance with City's Zoning regulations. The County designation is R-1-B-10 (Single-Family Residence, 10,000 square foot minimum building site area) District. The proposed house meets development standards of the City's R-1-10,000 Zoning District regulations. The Alameda County Department of Environmental Health restricts repairs or installation of septic systems for lots less than 40,000 square feet or when a sanitary sewer is within 200 feet of the property, which applies to this property. This property could connect to the existing sewer main that runs along the frontage of this property. The water main on Linden Way will need to be extended in order to serve this property. The Fire Department also requires a fire hydrant at the end of Linden Way. Preannexation and Provisions of Water and Sanitary Sewer Agreement Historically, when an owner of property located outside the City limits requests sewer and water services, the City has granted such a request only after determining that the subject property's use is consistent with the City's General Plan, and after the property owner enters into a preannexation agreement. This agreement allows the owner to connect to the City's sewer and water systems prior to the property being annexed to the City, providing the following requirements are met: the property owner agrees to (a) pay the sewer and water connection fees; (b) pay all costs associated with extending the sewer and water systems to serve this property; (c) pay all costs associated with the connection to and use of the sewer and water systems; (d) abandon the existing septic system on the property; (e) pay all City and County processing fees for LAFCo approval; and (f) support any subsequent annexation initiative that may occur. The following conditions are included in the Preannexation Agreement: 1. Owner shall install a fire hydrant and extend the water main on Linden Way from Vine Street. The new water main and fire hydrant shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and City Fire Marshall. The hydrant shall be installed prior to any new water or sewer connections for the proposed lot. 2. Owner shall pay the City the difference between the City and County development impact fees for a single-family residence. The impact fees used to compare the difference between the City and the County consist of Park-in-Lieu, Public Facilities, Lower Income, and Traffic Impact (local fee). The current difference in fees is $15,000. Page 2 of 3