Description
Title: Approve Service Extension Request No. 6290 for wastewater service to a 2.85-acre tract located at 1107 Castle Ridge Road within the City’s Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction, and Austin Water’s wastewater service area. This action concerns land located within the Barton Springs Zone. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The property owner will pay the related infrastructure costs to connect to Austin Water’s wastewater system.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering a Wastewater Service Extension Request (SER) for a 2.85-acre tract at 1107 Castle Ridge Road, within its Drinking Water Protection Zone and two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The request, submitted by Parkside Homes, LLC, aims to provide wastewater service for three single-family homes, with the owner responsible for constructing 760 feet of necessary infrastructure. The Environmental Commission has recommended against the request, citing concerns over potential environmental impacts, particularly given the site's location in sensitive watershed areas and its steep topography. This legislation is significant as it highlights the balance between development and environmental protection, especially under new state laws that may complicate Austin's regulatory oversight in its ETJ.