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Commission presses staff for clearer water‑capacity numbers tied to housing targets
Summary
Commissioners questioned how Lyons' water agreements and treatment capacity affect housing goals under SB24174. Staff said utilities documentation has been submitted to DOLA for review and discussed a preliminary capacity estimate that will be verified before the housing action plan is finalized.
Commissioners repeatedly asked staff how much growth Lyons’ current water supply could support and whether the strategic growth overlay should be constrained by water availability. Staff said the utilities director has submitted documentation to the state and that staff expects DOLA to verify the town’s current supply and any infrastructure needs.
On capacity, staff said the town’s water agreements provide some additional treatment capacity, noting “we have additional capacity for anywhere from maybe 300 to 400 more housing units or kind of commercial equivalents, so single family equivalents.” Commissioners urged staff to return with a clearer, documented capacity figure and asked for a presentation from the utilities director so the commission can compare the water‑supply number with the RHNA target.
