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Xcel Energy Page 3 The second proposed project is a two-story, approximately 40,000 square foot building which will house relocated training activities that previously took place in Minneapolis, MN, which include laboratories and classrooms. The applicant is proposing a significant amount of employee traffic using the building during peak training event times. 5. ANALYSIS: A. Level of City Discretion in Decision-Making The City’s discretion in approving or denying a site plan is limited to whether or not the proposed project complies with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance requirements. If it meets these standards, the City must then approve the site plan. The City’s discretion in approving or denying a conditional use permit amendment is limited to whether or not the proposed application meets the standards outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the conditional use permit. The City’s discretion in approving or denying a variance is limited to whether or not the proposed project meets the standards in the Zoning Ordinance for a variance. The City has a higher level of discretion with a variance because the burden of proof is on the applicant to show that they meet the standards in the ordinance. B. Site Plan Building Setbacks The BP zoning district requires a minimum 30-foot front yard setback, a minimum 40-foot side yard setback, and a minimum 30-foot rear yard setback. The proposal meets all of these requirements Building Height The BP zoning district has a maximum building height of 50 feet. The proposed building is 38 feet in height and meets the ordinance standard. The applicant is proposing to construct training transmission lines which exceed the maximum building height, requiring a variance. A. VARIANCE FROM BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS The applicant is proposing to construct the outdoor training transmission poles at var ying heights, with a maximum of 105 feet, where 50 feet is required by ordinance. Staff used the standards outlined in Section 90-38 of the City Code and found the following: (1) Law. The variance as requested is permissible by law.