title
Regional Utilities Committee Referral Item #040338 - Underground Infrastructure Requirement (NB)
explanation
On March 15, 2004, the City Commission referred to the Regional Utilities Committee the issue of the feasibility of modifying the existing land development code to prohibit construction of overhead utility infrastructure in areas that have been constructed underground and to evaluate any needed modifications to the land development code that may be necessary to implement this requirement. Based on a presentation from staff at the January 6, 2005 RUC meeting, the Committee determined that there is no need to modify or add to existing ordinances to insure that existing areas with underground utilities remain underground. Upon review of existing ordinance requirements, limitations on regulations of this type and practical considerations the Committee determined that existing regulations are adequate to address this concern. The Committee further determined that GRU, BellSouth and Cox Cable all have policies that favor underground utilities in existing areas, and that it is unlikely that any residents or developers would allow overhead utilities to be installed in existing underground areas.
recommendation
The City Commission remove item #040338, Underground Infrastructure Requirement, from the Regional Utilities Committee referral list.
drafter
Prepared by: Dave Beaulieu, Assistant General Manager/Energy Delivery
Submitted by: Michael L. Kurtz, General Manager