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r - 5 Director of Public Works advised Ordinance stated unless weeds were abated by the time contract crews arrive at such property to abate weeds, then weeds are automatically abated at that time. Mr. Boicelli was asked to check with the Director of Public Works as to status of his property on weed abatement. Motion carried on roll call vote. Application of Charles R. Brenton, 1121 Edgewood Rd., for sewer connection to his property at 1351 Edgewood Road presented for consideration. Staff recommended denial of application because no hardship involved and no structures on the property at present. Slide was shown of the three parcels of property involved, being outside City limits. Mr. Brenton, applicant, reported he held option on the two parcels of property owned by Mr. Michael Thomann, third parcel also owned by Mr. Thomann containing a rental unit for which taxes and income on the whole of the property did not make the payments on the property, hence his desire to sell the two lot portion. Mr. Brenton advised he had contacted County concerning building and had been advised he must either acquire Redwood City sewer connection or from the Sewer District, but that the subdivision of the lots as depicted, with access to two lots in rear from an access easement and partial cul-de-sac bulb at rear, had been approved by the County. He felt a hardship did exist for Mr. Thomann and urged sewer connection be granted. Councilman Keckley questioned attitude of Mr. Thomann concerning annexation to the City in view of the request for annexation made several years ago by a number of property owners in the area because of sewer conditions, yet annexa- tion lost. Mr. Brenton stated a property owner had put up $500 as an annexa- tion deposit several years ago, but had lost it after termination date set as annexation not completed. Mr. Brenton was questioned further on the subdivision of this property into the three lots with 25+ improved street fronting on Edgewood Road. Councilman Henderson felt a report submitted on this matter would be helpful as none had been, inasmuch as Staff recommended denial. City Manager recited from Section 27.21.1 from the Code which specifically stated sewer connection permits shall not be granted to property outside the City Limits unless extraordinary or exceptional conditions existed, etc., and stated it was the contention of the Staff this application did not meet the criteria stated nor did a hardship exist. Councilman Petersen questioned statement made concerning hardship cases and how determined. City Manager stated it had been past policy of Council where septic tank failures occurred and County Health Department had intervened to order evacuation of premises if conditions not rectified, that a few sewer permits had been granted. Councilman Bury questioned whether it would be possible to annex this property and get normal services from the City. City Attorney indicated annexation was possible as a year or more had elapsed after failure of the annexation in this area. Mr. Brenton stated under the circumstances septic service could be installed on this property, but felt future annexa- tion would be defeated and also advised septic tank on Mr. WH R '6T