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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 950808-KMZESOLUTIONNO. '-j?-'wq-0Y0e— K WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown has received an application for a license to encroach into the public utility easement; and WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown has enacted Ordinance No. 1645 regulating, controlling, and governing encroachments; and WHEREAS, in order for a license to be granted by the City Council of the City of Georgetown, the Council must make certain findings of fact; and WHEREAS, after hearing the application of Don Parker to encroach into the public utility easement, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, finds the following facts: I That there are no utilities which would be interfered with by the utilization of the property in the proposed manner. 2. That there are no utilities which would interfere with the utilization. of the property in the proposed manner. 3. That the proposed structure is in such a manner that it would not be feasible to locate it outside the public utility easement. 4. That the land use in the neighborhood appears to be stable and the use to which this pro erty is bein put is not likely to change within the foreseeable future and P 1 91 is compatible with other uses in the neighborhood; and Lot 11, Block B, Village of River Bend License Resolution No. 4?6-0 F08- /< Page I of 3 WHEREAS, the City Council after hearing the application and finding the specific facts as stated above now concludes and finds that: 1. The fact that the proposed structure is in such a manner that it would not be feasible to locate it outside the public utility easement constitutes special circumstances and conditions affecting the property which if not taken into consideration would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of their property. 2. The fact that the land use is not likely to change within the foreseeable future and that it is not economically feasible to remove the part of the proposed structure that will encroach into the public utility easement does provide a basis for granting the license necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of the substantial property rights of the applicant. 3. The fact that the use of the easement area by the property owner does not interfere with the utilities or access to the utilities and is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to the property in the area; and WHEREAS, the applicant agrees to accept the terms of the license agreement as presented to them. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT - SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this resolution implements the following policies of the Century Plan - Development Plan Element�- 1. Growth and Physical Development Policy 1, which states: "The City will ensure that future land use patterns provide economic, cultural, and social activities to all residents, businesses and organizations;" and 2. Utilities/Energy Policy 2, which states: "The City will establish utility policies which take into consideration the needs of all citizens of the community and take necessary precautions to prevent harmful ecological impact to the environment;" and further finds that the adoption of this resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan. Lot 11, Block B, Village of River Bend License Resolution No. ?5-0 4? 0 00 Page 2 of 3 SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to atte thereto on behalf of the City of Georgetown a License Agreement with Don Parker, pertaini to the encroachment of a --%rorcosed residence and sidewalk located on Lot 11, Block B of River Bend, commonly known as 101 Village Drive, into the public utility easement on t north and South property lines. I I I I I I F I ! I I i I ! i I I r - 11 0 1 ••& �-• RESOLVED this day of 1995. ATTEST: THE CITY OF GEORGE7WN: 'Sandra D. Lee By: LEO WOOD City Secretary Mayor Z'L Marianne Landers Banks City Attorney Lot 11, Block B, Village of River Bend License Resolution No. q5oyoy-)� Page 3 of 3 F:Gg..�r- Village Drive es. q5-OLyOF-x ib 17'