2010R65 - LCRA Transmission Line ProjectRESOLUTION NO. 10-R-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS, RECOMMENDING A PREFERRED ROUTE FOR
THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY'S TRANSMISSION
LINE PROJECT IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Services Corporation
(LCRA TSC) is currently seeking public comments related to its proposed transmission line
connecting the proposed E.C. Mornhinweg Station to LCRA TSC's existing Parkway Station;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz (the "City") is currently undergoing a land repositioning
study to strengthen land and economic development opportunities along properties north and
west of Interstate 35; and
WHEREAS, many of the LCRA TSC's proposed route segments would intersect the
land area currently being considered for significant land and economic development
opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the City believes the placement of new transmission lines in the study area
would limit the land and economic development opportunities and recommends a line route that
utilizes existing Right-of--Way in order to accommodate the proposed transmission line.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
SECTION I. The City's recommended route are segments A, C, M, N, S, C1, G1, El,
D 1, H 1, N 1, M 1, and L 1 as indicated on the LCRA's preliminary alternative route segments
provided to land owners as part of the public hearing process.
SECTION II. The existing right of way should accommodate poles that will allow for
additional future capacity (i.e. six lines)
This resolution shall be effective October 12, 2010.
APPROVED this 12th day of October, 2010. __
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E"~a'''w'~a'c°"U"u"muxm~f Questionnaire
This questionnaire is designed to help LCRA Transmission Services Corporation (LCRA TSC)*
understand public interests and concerns about the proposed E.C. Mornhinweg to Parkway project.
The information provided by you and other interested citizens is one element that is considered
carefully in the transmission line route selection process. Once you have viewed the exhibits, please
complete this questionnaire and leave it at the front greeting table box labeled questionnaire, or mail
or fax it to the address or fax number below by October 15, 2010.
Christian Powell
LCRA Regulatory Services
Mailstop BTC101
P.O. Box 220
Austin, Texas 78767-0220
Fax: (512) 369-4413
1. Which of the following apply to your situation? (Check all that apply)
~ I am located in the project area.
^ Potential line route segment is near my home. Applicable route segment(s)
^ Potential line route segment is near my business. Applicable route segment(s)
^ Existing transmission line is on my land or near my home. Applicable route
segment(s)
® Other. Please specify (e.g. I lease land and/or I am responsible for land improvements or
upkeep near a potential line route segment or proposed station site).
2. Do you understand why this project is needed? Yes `~ No ^
3. Were the exhibits and information presented helpful for your understanding of the project?
Yes® No^
How could we have improved this effort?
* LCRA TSC is subject to Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, commonly known as the Public Information Act.
Responses to this questionnaire are subject to release as public information unless parts are determined to be exempt
from disclosure under the Act. Marking portions of your response as "confidential" will not guarantee that information will
not be released under the Act, but it will help us in evaluating whether an exception might apply.
4. LCRA TSC and its consultant for this project, Power Engineers (POWER), take many
environmental and land use features into consideration when routing electric transmission
facilities, including, but not limited to:
• Nearby residences, businesses, cemeteries, schools, churches, hospitals, nursing homes, and
other structures
• Nearby commercial radio transmitters, microwave relay stations, or similar electronic
installations
• Nearby parks and/or recreational areas
• Nearby historical or archaeological sites
• Nearby airport runways, airstrips, or heliports
• Agricultural areas irrigated by traveling irrigation systems
• Environmentally sensitive areas
• Threatened or endangered species
• Floodplains
POWER has shown all of these features known to them on the Land Use and Environmental
Constraints Map. Are those features accurately located?
Yes ^ No ^ Don't Know ~
If no, please list the corrections below and mark them on the attached map and meeting display
boards. ( ~
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Are you aware of any other features that are not shown on the Land Use and Environmental
Constraints Map?
Yes ~J No ^
If yes, please list them below and mark them on the attached map and meeting display boards.
5. Which route segment(s) do you favor and why? Responding to this question does not constitute a
"vote" for or against any proposed route.
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6. Which route segment(s) do you not favor and why? Responding to this question does not
constitute a "vote" for or against any proposed route.
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7. The routing and construction of transmission lines involves many considerations. Please rank
these factors in the order of their importance to you. Indicate the most important factor with the
number 1, second most important with a Z, third most important with a 3, and so on.
3 Maintain reliable electric service
2 Use or parallel existing electric transmission line right-of--way where possible
~ Parallel other existing compatible right-of--way (e.g. pipelines, railroads, highways) where
possible
~ Parallel property lines where possible
S Maximize distance from residences
~ Maximize distance from schools, churches, nursing homes, etc.
~ Maximize distance from commercial buildings
~ Maximize distance from historic sites or areas
i Maximize distance from parks and recreational areas
io Minimize visibility of the lines
Minimize environmental impacts
Other
8. Below and shown on the 138 kV Structure Options exhibit are a variety of transmission structure
types. Please rank your preferred structure type from Most Preferred (1) to Least Preferred (3).
Please explain your choices below.
Single-Pole Lattice Tower H-Frame
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In Addition, the City Council requested that the aesthetics of the new
electricity poles be of pleasant appeaYance.
9. How did you obtain this questionnaire?
^ Received at the open house
~ LCRA web site
^ Request by mail
^ Other
10. Is there any other information you would like the project team to know about or to take into
consideration when evaluating the alternative locations for the new line?
Providing your name and address below is optional.
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Address: ___
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E-mail:
If you would like an LCRA TSC representative to contact you to discuss this project further, call
the dedicated project number at 800-776-5272, Ext. 4173, to leave a message and receive a
return call.
Thank you for your comments!
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