Minutes - Board - 2005-05-12 (4)MINUTES OF THE COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
May 12, 2005
A Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District was held on
May 12, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Conference Room at 628 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa,
California.
Directors present: Jim Ferryman, Greg Woodside, Art Perry, Arlene Schafer, Dan
Worthington
Directors absent: None
"ENGINEER'S REPORTS
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT 1901 NEWPORT BLVD., EXCESS SEWER FLOWS
Mr. Hamers introduced Mr. Jay Rutter and Mr. Mike Eadie from Rutter Development.
Mr. Hamers provided a brief background to the Board regarding the history of the
property at 1901 Newport Boulevard.
Discussion was held regarding sewer capacity and various options to provide sewer
service to the new proposed development.
Mr. Rutter addressed the Board stating they attempted to negotiate access through
a neighboring property. Mr. Rutter stated the fee requested for the access was
substantial and his company would prefer the option of in -lieu fees being paid to the
District that will provide a benefit to the District's sewer system serving the proposed
development.
Director Schafer motioned to approve in concept a development agreement with
Rutter Development for in -lieu fees of $100,000 under District Ordinance 7.06.020
(previously known as Ordinance 21) to be put toward the Westside Pumping Station
Abandonment project for alternate sewer connection for 145 units to be constructed
at 1901 Newport Boulevard and tied into Bernard Street. Director Perry seconded.
Motion carried 5 -0.
Mr. Harriers encouraged Mr. Rutter to attempt to negotiate with the" neighboring
property once again and advise him of the outcome."
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