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Summerville panel adopts policy opposing transmission routes through planned housing and parks
Summary
The U.S. Summerville Subregional Planning Commission adopted an updated Chapter 3901 policy March 31 that says transmission routes conflicting with planned residential growth or visible from parks and trails are incompatible with long‑term land use, and directs staff to continue outreach and technical preparation for the PUC process.
The U.S. Summerville Subregional Planning Commission adopted an updated Chapter 3901 policy March 31, saying proposed high‑voltage transmission routes that conflict with planned residential growth areas or are visible from parks and trails should be treated as incompatible with long‑term land‑use plans. Chair said the policy incorporates language from the City of Steamboat comprehensive plan and the parks master plan to document conflicts and support testimony.
Commission members said the policy emphasizes potential impacts on housing, property values and recreational resources. Chair read draft ‘‘whereas’’ language that identifies areas designated for future residential…
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