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Board approves right-of-way work for underground power conversion at private residence
Summary
The board approved an application to work in the county right-of-way to convert an overhead power crossing to underground at a private residence where family members plan to move in; staff indicated the work is already underway in some aspects and that the property owner will assume upkeep responsibilities.
Humboldt County supervisors approved an application allowing work in the county right-of-way to convert an overhead power crossing to underground at a private residence. The matter arose after staff observed construction activity on a property where a son of a longtime resident plans to move in.
A staff speaker described the situation: "This is just outside already switching in overhead, power crossing to underground... I can't think of the gentleman's name, but they're putting an addition on." The staff member referenced that the original property owner was Neil and that his son Ryan plans to move in and aid with upkeep: "But it's his son, Ryan. There? Ryan is planning on moving there... they're gonna help take care of them." The board then took a motion to approve the application to work in the right-of-way; the motion received a second and passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
No specific permit conditions, bond amounts, or schedule for completion were recorded in the meeting minutes. The staff noted that the applicant had met standard approach requirements and that the county's typical road plan applies to these work items; staff also indicated that certain standard installation requirements (for example, tile/approach compliance) must be met as part of the permit.
The approval allows the property owner to proceed with the underground conversion subject to any outstanding standard permitting requirements and inspections by county staff.
