Planning project · Planning application
Idaho Power seeks about 8% expansion of electrical substation
The utility wants to enlarge the fenced yard of the Eckert Substation for new and upgraded equipment, add a driveway and fully enclose the new area. City staff are reviewing the request administratively.

About this application
Expansion to Eckert Substation
Project name on file: 4501 E WARM SPRINGS AVE - CUP minor Mod & DRH minor
Timeline
Sept. 14, 2026
Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review
July 7, 2026
Concept Review Complete: CR Complete - Type 2
May 29, 2026
Application Submittal: Online
May 29, 2026
Application filed
Documents
Site plans
- Download Draft site plan
Draft site plan for the Eckert Substation expansion, a one-page sheet dated 5.29.2026.
May 29, 2026 · 1 page · 145 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Project narrative
- Download PDS-Concept Review Summary Report -
July 7, 2026 · 2 pages · 466 KB · PDS-Concept Review Summary Report
- Download Project description letter for Eckert Substation expansion modification
Cover letter from Idaho Power requesting a minor modification to expand the fenced substation yard by about 8% to install new and upgraded equipment.
May 29, 2026 · 1 page · 202 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Application
- Download PDS-Application
May 29, 2026 · 2 pages · 159 KB · PDS-Application
Other documents
- PDS-Other Small Docs - PRIOR CUP APPROVAL FOR THE ECKERT SUBSTATION AND AN ASSOCIATED TRANSMISSION LINE.
May 29, 2026 · 309 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs