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Planning commission pauses decision on Rocky Mountain Power’s 345 kV line after notice dispute
Summary
Utah County planners continued the conditional‑use decision for Pacificorp’s Spanish Fork–Mercer 345 kV transmission line after dozens of residents said they did not receive statutorily required notices; commissioners asked the utility to provide proof of mailings before they vote.
The Utah County Planning Commission on Aug. 29 continued action on Pacificorp’s application for a conditional‑use permit to build a 345‑kilovolt transmission line between Spanish Fork and Mercer after widespread public objections over whether affected landowners were properly notified.
Commissioners heard a two‑hour presentation from the applicant team — represented by Rita Ruderman of Power Engineers and Pacificorp project staff — describing a preferred, approximately 48‑mile route, monopole heights of 90–135 feet, a 125‑foot corridor, and extensive outreach including five public open houses and targeted mailings in 2024 and 2023. Greg (county staff) summarized the county’s jurisdiction: staff reviews only the line segments inside unincorporated Utah County and evaluates anticipated detrimental effects and mitigation under county…
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