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Council approves water connection for Coastal Square development despite concerns about unit count
Summary
Council authorized the application to provide town water to Coastal Square and Residence LLC (approved by the county for up to 465 units). Members debated approving full buildout now versus selling an initial 203 meters and the absence of an out‑of‑town rate.
Council voted to approve the application from Coastal Square and Residence LLC to tie into Onancock’s drinking‑water system. Town staff said the town will install an 8‑inch mainline and provide the meters the developer requires; the county previously approved up to 465 residential units for the project.
Several council members expressed concern about approving service for the entire approved buildout at once and suggested limiting approvals to an initial phase of 203 units or negotiating phased meter sales with the developer. Council members also noted the town currently lacks an adopted out‑of‑town utility rate and would need to adopt one in a future budget cycle. After discussion the roll call recorded multiple ayes and one abstention and the motion to approve the application as presented carried.
