Minutes - 2003 - Planning & Zoning - 07/15/2003 - Regular
ORIGINAL
EAGLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Special Meeting
July 15, 2003
6:30 PM
The Planning and Zoning Commission met in a special session on July 15,2003
Chairman Deckers presiding.
1.
CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 6:35 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL: The following members were present BANDY, BLOOM,
DECKERS, CROOK, GLA V ACH. A quorum is present.
3. CONSENT AGENDA: None
4. OLD BUSINESS: None
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A CU-9-02 - Sub-Transmission Line-Idaho Power: Idaho Power,
represented by Layne Dodson, is requesting conditional use approval to
construct a 138kV sub-transmission line, and a height exception request to
construct the poles ranging in height from approximately 70 to 90-feet, (35
to 55-feet higher then the required maximum of 35-feet).
Deckers introduces the item
Jeff Lowe, City Staff presents the staff report. Mr. Lowe gives a brief history of this
application, the hiring of the consultant firm to study the route and the proposed route
Decker asks the Commission to disclose any exparte contact. Bandy states that he has
spoken with his neighbors about this proposal.
Layne Dodson, representing Idaho Power, 10790 Franklin, Boise. Mr. Dodson presents
the plan for the line and the need for the line in the City.
Mr. Dodson clarifies for the Commission that the proposed line is not along Floating
Feather but extends east from the substation down to Edgewood crossing State
Highway and along the bypass into Star.
Ted Aguilar with The Black and Veatch Company located in Kansas City, MO, is an
electrical engineer who has been with the company for over 30 years.
Mr. Aggelar was hired by the City of Eagle to prepare the study for the proposed power
line. Mr. Aggelar presents this study. Mr. Aggelar states that the proposed route is the
best route for the overhead line.
Discussion between Mr. Aggelar and the Commissioners.
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Deckers opens the public hearing
Mark Billings, 3083 West Wind Drive, Eagle, Mr. Billings states this is big, ugly,
monstrous, industrial, this is 60's harsh, crash and environmentally obtrusive,
Jeff Kline, 569 N. Cove Colony, Eagle. Mr. Kline disagrees with a couple issues. One
being this does affect property values. Does not believe the study showed any
additional information.
Susan Thomas, 249 Riverview, Eagle. Ms. Thomas lives along the bypass and is
opposed to an overhead route. States that this imposes upon those who contend with the
bypass and might have to contend with the visual look of the power poles. This area
was suppose to be kept as wildlife habitat.
Lance Pamperin 1547 W Kinai, Eagle. Mr. Pamperin recently moved to Eagle. What
attracted him was the cuteness of Eagle and does not want to see this change by the
installation of 80 foot power poles.
Lauren Friedman, 368 E. Stonewater Court. Ms. Friedman was on the advisory
committee that choose this route. Ms. Friedman states that we need power and this is
the best and cheapest route at this time.
Dave Hanaford, 3062 N. Linder Road, Eagle. Mr. Hanaford feels that there is enough
open space to be able to install this without impacting any of the residences. States that
substations should never be placed in anyone's back yard.
Marie Hanaford, 2888 N. Linder Road, Eagle. Ms. Hanaford came to the meeting to
discuss the new substation along Linder Road.
Randall Johnson, 785 N. Cove Colony, Eagle. Has one question on the 1.6 mile
amount. Would like the per mile cost.
Barbara Smith, 1377 W. Chance Crt., Eagle, representing her daughter Shelly Krejce
who could not attend. Would like to know more about the health risks. Ms. Smith
states that the area along the bypass needs to be preserved and not destroyed.
Sue Donnellan, 274 N. Wind Weaver, Eagle. Ms. Donnellan recently moved to this area
because of the beauty and is concerned about the safety and the hazards of the power
poles. Feels they are unsightly and does not want to see them in Eagle.
City Attorney, John McFadden discusses the legalities of the health hazards and what
can be taken into account.
Kelly Daudt, 1350 W. Chance Court, Eagle. Ms. Daudt reads a letter written by her
neighbor Lisa Norton (attached to minutes). Ms. Norton bought in Pine Ridge
Subdivision for the small town feel and the views. Does not want to have the poles
running through her neighborhood. She has safety concerns and property value
concerns.
Bob Luffel, 1141 N. Cove Colony Way, recently moved to Eagle for the rural feel.
Would like to hear other alternatives and options available.
Christy Williams, 347 Harlan Street, Eagle. Ms. Williams is concerned about the
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wildlife along the river and the damage the poles will have on them. Is also concerned
about property values.
Nicole Cromwell, 2961 W Dorchester, Eagle. Ms. Cromwell is concerned about the
health issues along the pole route.
Steven Ricks, 1560 N Crestmont Drive, Meridian, Mr. Ricks owns property East of
Albertsons. Objects to overhead lines along the bypass because of power lines in the
gateway. He has a CBD zoning on his property and feels this will be negatively
effected by the power lines. Also, does not think contiguous property owners should be
the only ones to bear the costs of this project.
R. E. Wood, 214 E. Stonewater Court, Eagle. Does not want to pay for the costs of
putting the lines underground and is all for putting the poles along the cheapest route.
Francie Agrusa, 2631 W Conifer, Eagle. Would like the Planning & Zoning
Commission to speak with other cities who have overcome these obstacles.
Mary? 353 N Cove Colony Way, Eagle. Most areas she has lived in have had
underground power lines. Not sure what the solution is but feels there is additional
studies that need to be done.
John Barrutia, 2508 E Oakborough Court, Eagle. Works for Idaho Power and does not
want to pay for the costs of underground poles. The cost would be significant.
Wayne Davis, 2874 W Colony Court Eagle. Recently moved to Eagle. We are all
investors in Eagle and the decisions made by the City are important to the property
owners. Poles will decrease the desire to live here. Mr. Davis believes the cost of the
poles will pay for itself overtime
Dennis Baker, 250 S. Beechwood Boise. Mr. Baker is a developer in Eagle which has
lead him to the conclusion that Eagle is the toughest City to do business in, but one of
the best cities to work in. States let the PUC make this dicision.
Bill Clark, 479 Main St. Boise. Mr. Clark submits a letter into the record (attached to
minutes). Mr. Clark has approximately 1 mile of land that will be affected by this
project within Eagle River. Mr. Clark feels that the study should have been more
detailed. The impacts on his property values will decrease with overhead lines. Mr.
Clark states that this line needs to go underground.
Chris Wier, 1531 N. Tadpole Court, Eagle. Mr. Wier would like to know if there has
been a possibility of joint trenching to minimize the cost. Would like to know if the
Star substation can come off the Cogen plant proposed for Middleton? Have all the
possibilities been discussed
Hossein Khorsand, 4132 Ballantyne Lane, Eagle. Mr. Khorsand would like more
details that are not so technical. Also, would like to know how much growth is
anticipated and will the houses that are not built yet share in the same benefits as those
that exist now. Are there figures to support how Idaho Power justifies the need for the
line.
Christy Basil, 1547 W Knight Court, Recently moved from Denver to Eagle because it
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was different. As a realtor she states that there is a definite decrease in the value of a
house.
Jason Gibson, 2217 W Bums St. Eagle. Mr. Gibson is not happy about lines running
through his view. Would like the underground lines given more consideration.
Andrew Peter, 1297 W Chauncer, Mr. Peter asks, what do we want the community to
look like two years from now? We have the chance to protect this area and more
research needs to go into the costs of placing the poles underground.
Deckers call a break at 8:55 p.m.
Layne Dodson provides rebuttal.
Mr. Dodson addresses most of the questions asked tonight.
Bloom asks Dodson to provide information from the PUC. Dodson suggests that staff
contact the PUC to set up a meeting for additional information on undergrounding and
rates.
Ted Aggelar provides rebuttal.
Discussion between Mr. Aggelar and the Commissioners.
Deckers asks Staff how an underground line would be financed.
The City Attorney explains the process for an LID.
Deckers closes the public hearing
Deckers reopens the public hearing for written testimony only.
City Staff, Jeff Lowe states that written testimony must be submitted 5 days prior to the
day of the meeting.
Bandy states that we should not have to bear the cost for power that is going to other
communities. Crook states for the record that he does not agree with Deckers.
Deckers would like Bill Clark to submit a formal appraisal on the Eagle River project.
Bloom moves to continue CU-9-02 - Sub-Transmission Line-Idaho Power to
August 11,2003 at the Senior Center. Seconded by Bandy. Discussion. ALL
A YE...MOTION CARRIES.
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
7. REPORTS: None
8. ADJOURNMENT: Crook moved to adjourn at lO:30p.m. Seconded by
Bloom. ALL A YE...MOTION CARRIES...
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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
SHARON K. MOORE
CITY CLERKffREASURER
APPROVED:
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, . STEVE DECKERS
CHAIRMAN
A TRANSCRIBABLE RECORD OF THIS MEETING IS A V AILABLE AT
CITY HALL.
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