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10.3.1 Pacific Power has identified the need for a 230 kV transmission line to avoid <br />overloading of adjacent transmission systems and to ensure continued reliable and efficient <br />electric systems to the Yakima Valley. <br />10.4 The project is consistent with GPO 6.6 as follows: <br />10.4.1 This project proposal is consistent with utility service being the responsibility <br />of the utility providers. <br />10.5 The project is consistent with GPO 6.7 as follows: <br />10.5.1 The project proposal is consistent and complimentary to regional demands. <br />10.6 The project is consistent with GPO 6.18 as follows: <br />10.6.1 The project is consistent with reinforcing an interconnected regional <br />distribution network. <br />10.7 The project is consistent with GPO 6.21 as follows: <br />10.7.1 The project avoids urban areas. <br />11. The proposal is consistent with Kittitas County Review Criteria 17.60A.015 and Utility <br />17.61.030 as described in section VIII "Project Analysis" of this determination. Utility <br />development is a permitted use in all Kittitas County zoning districts. <br />12. Road Standards and access requirements along State Routes are subject to KCC 12.01.080, <br />requiring deference to the standards of the State agency of jurisdiction in relation to any <br />applicable standards. The proposed project is accessed from State Route 821, requiring the <br />Applicant to gain all necessary access and/or road permits from Washington State Department <br />of Transportation. <br />13. The following agencies provided comments during the comment period: Kittitas County Public <br />Health, Washington State Department of Transportation, and Washington State Department of <br />Fish and Wildlife. <br />13.1 Washington State Fish and Wildlife reported a need for the applicant to continue <br />working with them on establishing the need for any HPA permitting for stream crossings along the <br />project route. The applicant responded by agreeing to continue working with WDFW (See Index <br />#26). <br />13.2 Washington State Department of Transportation referenced the need for the applicant <br />to maintain contact with WSDOT and gain approval for any access connections or work performed in <br />WSDOT rights-of-way prior to beginning work. The applicant responded by citing that they are <br />already working with WSDOT regarding the issues raised and will continue to meet WSDOT <br />requirements (See Index #27). <br />13.3 Kittitas County Public Health Department stated that they had no issues with this <br />application. <br />14. One comment from the public was received. This comment, from Michael Scanes on behalf of <br />CU -18-00001 <br />Vantage to Pamona Heights <br />Page 3 of 8 <br />