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Board approves waiver for temporary construction yard power after applicant cites emissions benefits
Summary
The board approved WS250358 allowing temporary construction‑yard activities and waivers for off‑site improvements to serve a compound that was not included in the original project permit. The applicant argued grid power avoids the pollution of multiple generators; staff and public‑works conditions were accepted in the approval.
A waiver request (WS250358) to allow temporary construction‑yard activities and to waive full off‑site improvements for a five‑acre construction compound in an RS‑20 zone was approved by the Enterprise TAB on July 9 after presentations and staff discussion.
Applicant presentation: A representative for Extended Power explained contractors discovered the construction compound was not included in the developer’s initial permit and described two options: operate multiple diesel generators (which the applicant said would be noisier and more polluting) or connect the compound to the electrical grid for temporary power. The applicant said additional trailers at the site increased demand and that grid connection would be a less‑polluting, more practical solution.
Staff and public‑works review: Public Works’ development review conditions were discussed; board members said public‑works conditions, including drainage and right‑of‑way dedications, appeared to cover outstanding concerns. One board member stated they would have no problem approving the application given those conditions.
Board action: The board approved WS250358 subject to the staff‑approved conditions; the motion carried on voice vote.
Speakers quoted in the transcript: The applicant stated the alternate—using multiple generators—would be "a very polluting, loud, inexpensive option" compared with connecting to the grid.
Next steps: Approval allows the applicant to proceed with permitting for temporary power under the conditions established by public works and current planning.
