Commission approves culinary water connection for property up the canyon; hookup fee and schedule noted

Orangeville planning and zoning approved a request for an outside culinary water connection for property up the canyon, authorizing connection subject to standard hookup fees and procedures.

Applicant Michael Madsen asked for an Orangeville culinary water hookup on a property identified in the meeting material as plat map 4155, located off Mill Dam Road and up the canyon toward Joe's Valley. Staff confirmed there is an existing culinary water line in the area that feeds nearby users. The commission discussed technical and billing details: a three-quarter-inch service line is required for typical household hookup and the applicants must pay the estimated hookup fee (presented in the meeting as $1,800 for a 3/4-inch connection) and the monthly service charge (stated as $73 per month).

Commissioners and staff discussed timing for water service: one staff speaker said water is typically turned on April 15 and left on through Oct. 15 for seasonal supply considerations noted in the meeting. After brief discussion a motion to permit the connection was moved and seconded; members voted by voice and the motion carried with ayes recorded and no opposition noted.

Staff said follow-up steps include confirming the exact connection location with maps and verifying payment of the hookup fee before physical connection. The commission also noted water use and allocation considerations for the canyon area while approving the connection.