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the centerline of the proposed route.13 Over the course of the proceedings, Xcel Energy identified a somewhat narrower route, varying from 100 to 200 feet in width, and described as follows: 100 feet on each side of existing Line 0831 from Structure 076 to 078 (200 feet total width) for removal and replacement work; 100 feet on each side of new single circuit 115 kV transmission line from Structure 078 to new Structure 077 (200 feet total width); 100 feet on south side and 50 feet on north side of new 115 kV transmission line from new Structure 077 to new Structures 076-1, 076-2, and 076-3; 100 feet on either side of new 115 kV transmission line from new Structure 076-3 into the replacement substation area, except that the route width along west property line of Xcel Energy site shall be 50 feet west of Xcel Energy property on HFHOA property and not on residential parcels. Right-of-Way 13. The proposed transmission line will generally require a right-of-way of up to 75 feet (37.5 feet on either side of centerline). Xcel Energy indicates in its application that the project may be designed to fit within a narrower right-of-way in locations with existing rights-of-way or other engineering or site considerations.t4 14. Xcel Energy indicates in its Route Permit Application that where the project parallels a roadway or railroad, Xcel Energy anticipates placing poles approximately 5 to 10 feet outside of road or railroad right-of-way, overlapping approximately 30 feet of anticipated right-of-way with road or railroad right-of- way. This would allow the transmission line to share a portion of the road right-of- way, resulting in an easement of lesser width to be required from the landowner.'5 15. Approximately 974 feet of the Baker Park Reserve Alternative of the Baker Park Reserve Alternative Route parallels U.S. Highway 12.16 In order to comply with Orono's Shoreland Overlay District would require that poles be placed a minimum of 30 feet outside of road right-of-way; this setback provision does not apply to railroad right-of-way." 16. Approximately 1,795 feet of the proposed route parallels the BNSF Railroad. Approximately 590 feet of the Baker Park Reserve Alternative Route parallels the BNSF Railroad. Xcel Energy has been in conversation with BNSF since the fall of 2010 to discuss routing options of the project. Current design anticipates placement of poles five feet outside the BNSF right-of-way on the south side of the tracks. A permit application was submitted to BNSF and a permit was received on October 13 Ex.2 at p.6(Application) 14 Ex. 16 at p.9(EA) 75 Ibid.,Ex. 17 at schedule 11 (Sedarski Direct) 16 Ex. 12 at p.7(EA) 17 Ibid. at p. 9 6