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Tracy Hills residents press developer and PG&E after temporary overhead lines announced; developer pledges to underground when feasible
Summary
Homeowners in the newly built Tracy Hills subdivision told the City Council they were alarmed when PG&E began installing overhead poles near occupied homes; the developer said the poles are a temporary PG&E segment but pledged to work to underground the line as soon as utility approvals and alignment are coordinated.
Residents from the Tracy Hills subdivision and nearby streets packed the public‑comment portion of the Feb. 18 meeting to press the developer and utility for quicker action after temporary overhead transmission lines appeared near occupied homes.
What residents said
Multiple residents said they were surprised to see overhead poles installed on the side of the road nearest established, occupied houses and raised two main concerns: fire risk during hot, windy months and blocked solar access for homeowners who already installed rooftop panels. One resident said her insurance premiums already rose and that several insurers will not write new…
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