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"Dallas Cothrum" <dallas_mplan500@sbcglobal.net>
"'Marcie Diamond'" <mdiamond@ci.coppell.tx.us>
8/13/2004 4:40:01 PM
Delay
Dear Ms. Diamond:
TXU Electric Delivery must again ask to delay its case for an SUP for an
electrical substation on Southwestern Drive. TXU ED is currently
revising its plans for the wall and working with Halff and Associates to
complete the civil work. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Cordially,
Dallas Cothrum
Dallas Cothrum, Ph.D.
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Memo
Re: Oncor electrical substation
To~
Marcie Diamond
Assistant Director of Planning
City of Coppell
From: Dallas Cothrum
As a result of a variety of factors regarding design of the wall and control center, Oncor
respectfully seeks a delay for the SUP for an electrical substation on Southwestern. At
the present time, Oncor is attempting to find materials for the control center that would
meet city standards.
We appreciate your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
masterpsan
July 2, 2004
Marcie Diamond
Planning Department
City of Coppell
Coppell, Texas
VIA FACIMILE: 972-304-3676
RE: SUP request and minor plat for TXU substation at 526 Southwestern Blvd. (Oncor)
Dear Ms. Diamond:
As the authorized representative ofTXU (Oncor), I am requesting that the above
referenced matter scheduled for the Commission on July 15, 2004 be rescheduled for the
next available heating date after July 15a.
This delay will enable the applicant and the Coppell Planning staff to continue to work ou
some unresolved issues.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
William E. Cothmm
MASTERPLAN
500 South Ervay, Sure 112B
Dallas Texas 75201
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Marcie Diamond - Fire Dept. Issues
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"Dallas Cothrum" <dallas_mplan500~sbcglobal.net>
"'Marcie Diamond'" <mdiamond~ci.coppell.tx.us>
6/14/04 9:47 AM
Fire Dept. Issues
Marcie,
I have had extensive conversation and correspondence with Oncor regarding their work rules. As you
might imagine, the company keeps safety as its primary concern in any matter. That being said, Oncor
has made a thorough inventory of its existing switching stations and substations. None of the current
facilities constructed by Oncor has a knox box. Oncor understands the concerns of Coppell's fire
department, but hopes that an explanation of their work practices will resolve the issues to the
satisfaction of the city and Oncor.
Over a period of many years, Oncor has developed a successful set of work rules to protect the facility
and its employees. The work practice calls for a patrol and inspection of the facility about once a
month. During this inspection the employee opens the gate to the station and leaves it ajar throughout
the inspection process. Likewise, the employee is in contact the entire time with dispatch by radio and
has a special emergency call button. The Oncor dispatch center can, and should, coordinate with 911.
Moreover, the dispatch center must coordinate de-energizing the facility prior to the arrival of any
rescue personnel. Entry into the facility should not be attempted when the station is energized.
The work practices of Oncor exist to protect its employees as well as anyone else that might have a
need to enter the substation. The members of the City of Coppell fire department should not enter the
station under any circumstance prior to the facility be de-enegergized. The work rules of the company
provide a means for Oncor to directly contact 911 and de-energize facility at the same time.
Oncor understands that the City of Coppell is attempting to provide a means to provide a means of
assistance at the substation. This gesture is appreciated, but superfluous as the company has
longstanding work rules that provide protection for employees. They believe that the knox box, rather
than provide security, poses an additional risk and is not necessary.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions. I will be happy to provide any additional
information that may be helpful.
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Marcie Diamond - RE: Delay
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"Dallas Cothrum" <dallas_mplan500~sbcglobal.net>
"'Marcie Diamond'" <mdiamond~ci.coppell.tx.us>
6/4/04 5:02 PM
RE: Delay
Oncor wishes to postpone consideration of the plat and SUP application for the electrical substation on
Southwestern Drive. In the meantime, Oncor will investigate the possibility of moving the location to the west,
per your request. We hope to make the July 15 hearing date.
Dallas
..... Original Message .....
From: Marcie Diamond [mailto:mdiamond@ci.coppell.tx.us]
Sent: Friday, June 04, 2004 3:56 PM JUN - 4 2004
To: dallas_mplan500@sbcglobal.net
Subject: Re: Delay
Dallas, --
We will also need a written request to postpone consideration of the plat also., and while you are
at it, you may want to correct the dates specified in the previous memo.
Thanks
Marcie Diamond
Assistant Director of Planning
City of Coppell
972-304-3676
www.o coppell.tx,us
>>> "Dallas Cothrum" <dallas_mplan500@sbcglobal.net> 6/4/04 1:25:49 PM >>>
Oncor wishes to take a delay in its application for an SUP on Southwestern Dr. The Oncor engineers
are examining the prospects of moving the site, per your request. W~ hope to make the hearing on July
21.
Cordially,
Dallas
Dallas Cothrum, Ph.D.
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