The FMHOA board recommends that you attend the meeting and get the information first hand.
This is the information provided by PMNHOA:
The lot for the substation is approximately 320' wide frontage on Legacy, by approximately 200-240' deep with varying distances to the easement. The closest point on the NW corner would stand an 8' masonry wall and would sit about 30' from the edge of Legacy Drive. Some of the electrical equipment will be in the 35-40' height range.
ONCOR owns the land. The SUP permit was issued over 18 years ago when the west side of Plano was still being developed. The substation will be a large view when driving on Legacy. It is also designed specifically to supply electricity for future needs to the surrounding area in Plano. It would seem to make more sense to build this station in that area, where the availability of vacant land will not cause hardship on homeowners adjacent to the substation.
The City asked ONCOR to make sure the surrounding communities are aware of the substation building and find out if we are "OK" with the site plan. WE ARE NOT OKAY WITH THE SITE PLAN.
A general meeting has been scheduled with ONCOR's contractor, MASTERPLAN Consultants. The format of the meeting will be "come and go" where residents can approach ONCOR representatives, view the site plan of the substation and landscape, gain knowledge of the project, and express any questions or concerns. The City of Plano will be represented by Councilman Ben Harris. The other Homeowner Associations in the area (Deerfield, Fairfax Meadows), the Atonement Church and Kindercare have also been invited. The more concerned citizens we have in attendance and/or contacting City officials, the better our chances of re-zoning that land.
This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd at 7:00 in the upstairs meeting room at Carpenter Park Recreation Center. Please make every effort to attend this very important meeting.
If you have questions, please feel free to reply to this email or directly to PMNHOA President, Cheri Locke (cl@ncasweb.com).
Best Regards,
PMNHOA Board