Minutes - 2003 - Planning & Zoning - 08/11/2003 - Special
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EAGLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Special Meeting
August 11, 2003
6:30 PM
The Planning and Zoning Commission met in special session on August 11, 2003
Chairman Deckers presiding.
1.
CALL 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). (This application
was continued/rom July 15, 2003).
Deckers asks if there was any Ex Parte contact with the Commissioners.
Commissioner Bloom states that she spoke with Representative Mike Moyle.
The public hearing was closed. Written testimony was accepted up to five days before
this meeting.
Bloom asks Bill Clark if he can get a property appraisal to City Council.
Bill Clark, 479 Main Street, Boise. Representing Eagle River stands to address Blooms
question. An appraisal firm has been obtained and they will have an appraisal on the
property by September 10, 2003.
Bloom asks if anyone is present from the PUC? No one is present.
Layne Dodson, representing Idaho Power stands to address a letter received by Mr.
Hossein Khorsand. Mr. Dodson states that they have been in contact with the PUC
about burying the lines and who should pay this cost. It would be rate based and would
go to a hearing and the requesting party would be responsible for paying the additional
costs. Regarding loss of property values, studies have shown that there is minimal
value lost.
Discussion between Crook, Glavach and Dodson on the size of the proposed lines.
Mr. Dodson explains the appeal process if this application is denied by City Council,
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also, how they came up with the proposed route. Idaho Power felt that placing the lines
underground or choosing an alternate route would be an unreasonable cost and they
could not recommend it.
Deckers asks Mr. Dodson about the studies that show no significant devaluation of
property values, Mr. Dodson will provide copies of the appraisal studies for the City
Council packet.
Deckers asks the Commissioners to comment on the application and possibly
addressing two things. One being the conflict with the comprehensive plan, the other,
what is prudent utility practice?
Glavach states in his opinion this proposal would be aesthetically displeasing. Eagle
has a scenic route that would be ruined. Understands the cost will be high but feels it is
time for Idaho Power to put the lines underground.
Bloom states that there can be a compromise with the conflict in the comprehensive
plan. We have strict design guidelines and if we require other applicants to comply
with these then Idaho Power should also comply. Bloom feels that it is time for the
public to find an alternative even if it will require rate hikes. Would like to pass this
application on to City Council with a denial and on to a PUC hearing.
Bandy echo's what Bloom said. Now is the time to find other alternatives.
Commissioner Bandy states that the costs should be amortized by all those who benefit
from the lines. Future developers should also share in these costs. Bandy reads from
Idaho State Code, title 50 chapter 25 in regards to underground conversion of utilities,
Crook states that we have 3 main issues for Eagle and the outlying areas.
1. Aesthetics
2. Property values.
3. Costs
Crook states that now that the City of Eagle has put so much effort into its
scenic/aesthetic values this application makes a big difference, The application should
be denied and put underground. The costs for this should be shared between the City,
the rate payers future users and Idaho Power.
Deckers states that the City has had 2 Y2 years to review this application. It was
originally denied by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Idaho Power did further
studies and brought this application back before them, Deckers states that Idaho Power
has shown prudent utility practices. This plan meets City code. Deckers states that the
application should be approved.
Discussion amongst the Commissioners on the definition of the word, prudent.
Crook moves to deny CU-9-02 - Sub-Transmission Line - Idaho Power with the
alternative that we deny the height exception within the city limits but we would
approve an underground power line along the same route. Seconded by Bloom.
Discussion. 4 AYE 1 NAY (Deckers)...MOTION CARRIES.
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Jeff Lowe, City Staff stands to address the city limit boundaries.
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8.
NEW BUSINESS: None
REPORTS: None
ADJOURNMENT: Bloom moved to adjourn at 7:38 p.m. Seconded by
Bandy. ALL A YE...MOTION CARRIES...
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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SHARON K. MOORE
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
APPROVED:
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TEVE DECKERS
CHAIRMAN
A TRANSCRIBABLE RECORD OF THIS MEETING IS A V AILABLE AT
CITY HALL.
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