Council denies tap application for San Gabriel Springs subdivision until water issues resolved

The council discussed a second tap application for the San Gabriel Springs subdivision, a proposal for 73 lots on County Road 321. Staff and council members said the developer had previously sought a denser plan and that the primary barrier remained providing required fire flow; the developer told staff the tie‑in costs had proved prohibitive. One council member warned about the risk of promising LUEs (load‑unit equivalents) the city cannot deliver, referring to a recent lawsuit involving another jurisdiction.

After discussion about water rights, easements and the cost to the developer, a council member moved to deny the application until the developer is further along in the project; the motion passed. At the meeting the transcript notes the developer had paid a $330 application fee. The motion to deny means no tap authorization was granted at this meeting; staff and council indicated the developer could return if they resolve water‑supply and easement issues and can secure the necessary fire flow or well construction.

Clarifying details drawn from the discussion: staff said the tap application had been returned previously and the developer said field costs made the connection not cost‑effective; council members specifically cited water rights, required easements, and available LUEs (one comment identified "100 without the well" as a reference point during the discussion).