Washoe County planning panel grants 2-year extension for Hooper Family Trust transmission line permit
Jul 2, 2025
The Washoe County Planning Commission approved an amendment granting a two-year extension to the Hooper Family Trust’s special use permit for a 345 kV generation tie line, moving the deadline to obtain building permits to May 12, 2027. Staff recommended approval and the motion passed unanimously.
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The Washoe County Planning Commission voted unanimously on July 1 to approve an amendment of conditions for case WAC25-0007, granting the Hooper Family Trust a two-year extension to secure building permits for the previously approved WSUP23-0003 five-mile, 345-kilovolt gen-tie transmission line connecting the Piranha Substation to the Fort Sage Substation. Commissioner Dan Lazarecki moved to approve the amendment and Commissioner Rob Pierce seconded; the motion passed with all commissioners present voting aye.
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