The city of Bee Cave issued cease and desist letters on July 24 to two developers of three properties along Hwy. 71 near the Sweetwater community after construction processes began without approval from the city, according to a Facebook post from the city of Bee Cave.
The issue
Bee Cave previously determined that the existing stormwater and water quality ponds for the properties maintained by Lazy Nine MUD have not been proven sufficient to protect landowners, roadways and watersheds from flooding and pollution, per a statement from Bee Cave Mayor Kara King.
The Lazy Nine MUD provides utilities to the Sweetwater community in western Travis County, managed by Crossroads Utility Services.
According to the cease and desist letter, the city did not receive sufficient documentation and information from the developers regarding how the development would meet the city’s drainage and pollution standards without further action.
“Until adequate measures are installed, or the Lazy Nine MUD updates its deficient ponds, these developments will pose a public safety risk that is sadly all too well known to Central Texans,” King said.
What’s next
City staff will continue monitoring the property and working with representatives from the Lower Colorado River Authority to ensure that the developers' stormwater management and water quality systems are brought into compliance, Bee Cave Director of Communications, Crystal Cotti said in an email.
