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Xcel Energy— Site Plan, CUP Amendment, Variance, Easement Vacation The 2040 Comprehensive Plan identifies this property for Business Park (BP) use. The character of the surrounding area is industrial in nature. There are buffers of mature woodland and proposed landscaping that create separation between the site and nearby residential properties. It is in staff s opinion that the proposed use will not alter the character of the surrounding area. Staff is of the opinion that the request meets all of the requirements to approve a conditional use permit amendment. 6. EASEMENT VACATION The city maintains a drainage and utility easement for the delineated 0.39 acres of wetlands on site. The applicant is proposing to impact the wetlands for the construction of the new building, training facilities, and stormwater management infrastructure. Pending the approval of wetland replacement plan by the TEP,the wetlands will be filled and the City's need for a drainage and utility easement will be eliminated. Staff is of the opinion that the applicant meets the requirements to approve an easement vacation, subject to approval by the TEP. 7. CONCLUSION Staff finds that the proposal meets all the requirements necessary for the City to approve the site plan, CUP amendment, variance, and easement vacation as outlined in the City Code and zoning district regulations, subject to the conditions listed in the attached resolutions. 8. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the site plan, CUP amendment, variance, and easement vacation subject for Xcel Energy on the property located at 13620 Fenway Boulevard North. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Site Plan Resolution 3. CUP Resolution 4. Amended CUP 5. Variance Resolution 6. Easement Vacation Notice 7. Engineer's Memo dated November 3, 2022 8. Applicants Narrative 9. Civil Plan Set dated August 5, 2022 10. Updated Site Plan dated November 7, 2022 11. Exterior Elevations 8