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Valley County approves development agreements for Idaho Power Clear Creek, Pearson Ranch and Valley Heights
Summary
The Valley County Board of Commissioners approved development agreements for Idaho Power’s Clear Creek easement, the Pearson Ranch five‑lot subdivision, and the Valley Heights five‑lot subdivision, while debating easement vs. deed, mitigation and proportional‑share responsibilities.
Valley County commissioners on Feb. 9 approved three development agreements covering an Idaho Power substation right‑of‑way and two five‑lot subdivisions, while flagging concerns about precedent, stormwater mitigation and who ultimately pays for road and culvert maintenance.
The board voted to approve Idaho Power’s Clear Creek development agreement after staff and the county road director said Idaho Power prefers to grant an easement rather than a deed because a deed requires lengthy internal and public‑utility commission review. County staff said the easement would give the county full rights for a build‑out and that the county would seek a 35‑foot right‑of‑way measured from the road centerline. The record names an Idaho Power representative as Jeff Machuille/Mafuchi.
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