As it is currently proposed, about 1/2 mile of the transmission line will run through the property of my LLC, a cider orchard. Being that I intend my future business to be a location where families would visit an orchard and buy cider products I would say that a major transmission line running through my property has a human impact. Beyond an assessment of environmental effects, what are the effects on the "viewshed" that surround the powerline ROW? Is there just compensation for the "taking" of my land beyond removal of some hay production to include negative aesthetic effects on my business model. Is this powerline to service one business or will it support a community? Right now it looks like an oil company gets to take my land and negatively impact my LLC...while I am afforded no recourse.
I am very concerned about the proposed “West option” alternative route segments 115 kV transmission line, as it would be extremely detrimental to the construction of my retirement dream homestead. My brother Jeff and I paid to have our property surveyed and divided into 2 separate lots so we could start planning for our future. We never imagined someone else would try driving spikes in between us and pushing our family's apart. "West option" as you refer to it is not a viable option to us. With the river and wetland setbacks it would be a nightmare to try and build anything. This is not a highway or even a roadway situation, it is essentially going down the middle of the most prime land we own, taking our most useable acres of land!
In addition, I was never notified of the proposed alterations to my property. It is very concerning that my property was nearly irreplaceably damaged without my knowledge or consent. As a taxpayer, I feel that the “West option” transmission line violates my rights as a property owner. I have always thought this land could be a lot of things, but eminent domain abuse was not one of them. I strongly encourage you to continue the line in its original direction, rather than detouring it on to my beloved property. Speak Up. By Jason Theis 5/9/2016
Christopher Woodall over 8 years ago
As it is currently proposed, about 1/2 mile of the transmission line will run through the property of my LLC, a cider orchard. Being that I intend my future business to be a location where families would visit an orchard and buy cider products I would say that a major transmission line running through my property has a human impact. Beyond an assessment of environmental effects, what are the effects on the "viewshed" that surround the powerline ROW? Is there just compensation for the "taking" of my land beyond removal of some hay production to include negative aesthetic effects on my business model. Is this powerline to service one business or will it support a community? Right now it looks like an oil company gets to take my land and negatively impact my LLC...while I am afforded no recourse.
Jason Theis over 8 years ago
3 May 2016
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Consumer.puc@state.mn.us Mike.kaluzniak@state.mn.us Suzanne.steinhauer@state.mn.us dlesher@GREnergy.com mn.gov/puc
Hello,
I am very concerned about the proposed “West option” alternative route segments 115 kV transmission line, as it would be extremely detrimental to the construction of my retirement dream homestead. My brother Jeff and I paid to have our property surveyed and divided into 2 separate lots so we could start planning for our future. We never imagined someone else would try driving spikes in between us and pushing our family's apart. "West option" as you refer to it is not a viable option to us. With the river and wetland setbacks it would be a nightmare to try and build anything. This is not a highway or even a roadway situation, it is essentially going down the middle of the most prime land we own, taking our most useable acres of land!
In addition, I was never notified of the proposed alterations to my property. It is very concerning that my property was nearly irreplaceably damaged without my knowledge or consent. As a taxpayer, I feel that the “West option” transmission line violates my rights as a property owner. I have always thought this land could be a lot of things, but eminent domain abuse was not one of them. I strongly encourage you to continue the line in its original direction, rather than detouring it on to my beloved property. Speak Up. By Jason Theis 5/9/2016