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From: Doug Martine
To: Anne Aspen
Date: 01/05/2007 8:10:19 AM
Subject: Menning Subdividion
Good Morning Anne,
When I first reviewed this subdivision, the plat showed a.10.36 ft. wide easement along the eastern side of
the property, that then widened to 15 ft. farther south (why?). I had at that time assumed the easement
was for installation of the electric service (I did not have a utility plan showing a sewer line in the
easement). I therefore on 9-13-06, made a generic comment that the "Developer will need to coordinate
electric system locations, requirements, development charges, and electric system modification charges
with Light & Power Engineering," and I provided our phone number. To my knowledge, the developer has
not made any contact with anyone in UP Engineering. When I reviewed the round 2 plans on 12-18-06, 1
did receive a utility plan and saw the sewer line in the easement. I then made the comment about
widening the easement to 15 ft. all the way. This was to provide a location for both utilities to be installed
and maintained.
The electric servce to both lots will originate from Juniper Ct. If the customer wants electric service
continued to lot 1, Light & Power needs a legal way to install the service across lot 2. Since sewer lines
are much deeper than the electric lines, if/when the sewer service needs to be repaired, a very wide
excavation will be necessary to meet OSHA requirements. This would expose and potentially damage the
electric service and create a dangerous situation for the workers. This is the reason for required lateral
separation, and the wider easement.
There MAY be an alternative in this case. Light & Power can install the electric service as close as 3 ft.
east of the west side of the easement. If the developer can install the sewer service east of the west
easement line a distance at least equal to the depth of the sewer service, I will accept the easement as
written. This will provide a lateral separation such that the electric service will not be exposed or damaged
during future repairs to the sewer service. If the developer prefers, the locations of the sewer and electric
services could be swapped (electric service installed 3 ft. west of the property line, and the sewer service
installed west of the east property line a distance equal to the depth of the sewer).
If you have any questions, please let me know. Also, the developer is always encouraged to contact
Electric Engineering directly.
Doug
Doug Martine
Electric Project Engineering Supervisor
(970)224-6152
dmartine@fcgov.com
CC: Janet Mctague