The Public Utility Commission of Texas has granted a request from Brazos Electric to reschedule a hearing from Feb. 11 to March 3 regarding proposed power lines in West Frisco.

In its request, Brazos said the parties in the case are close to reaching a settlement but need more time to complete and sign the documents.

Ben Brezina, assistant to the city manager in Frisco, has said the city has been working with Brazos on a settlement for some time in an effort to bury the proposed power lines under Main Street's median. The settlement could mean the city would contribute money to help offset the costs of burying the lines.

The city, residents and business owners in West Frisco have been advocating for buried power lines since Brazos sent an application for new power lines to the PUCT last year. The Frisco parties argue overhead power lines would lower property values, be hazardous for drivers on Main Street and inhibit the city from widening Main Street.

The cost to bury the power lines, however, is estimated to be $28 million more than it would cost to build overhead lines.

“We’re confident that a settlement can and will be reached,” Brezina said in a previous article. “The solution for burying the lines is frankly a win-win scenario with our planned [road] widening and improvements.”