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FINANCIAL STATEMENT The property owner will be required to pay all costs associated with installation of sewer and water laterals for the proposed house, including costs associated with extending the sewer main and water main on Linden Way. The owner will also pay for water and sewer connection fees, permits, and fees required by the City, County, and LAFCo. BACKGROUND The property recently received approval from Alameda County to subdivide an existing 38,400 square foot parcel located at 364 Linden Way into three lots, with the condition to connect to the City's water and sewer systems. The property is located within the unincorporated area known as the Remen Tract. In order to receive City services for a new residence or development the City requires the applicant to have their proposal reviewed by the Planning Division to ensure conformance with the City's zoning regulations. On August 16, 2011, the City Council denied a request for utility connections for a proposed three lot subdivision on this parcel. The three lot subdivision met the County's development standards R-1-B-10 (Single-Family residence, 10,000 square foot minimum building site area); however, one of the interior lots did not meet the City's R-1-10,000 Zoning District regulations. The applicant applied to the County for a modification to Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 9920 to change from a three lot subdivision to a two lot subdivision. This modification was approved by the County. This two lot subdivision meets both the County and City zoning 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 in this case. This property would extend the sewer main south on Linden Way to Vine Street. The water main on Linden Way will need to be extended in order to serve this property. 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 lo 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. Page 2 of 3