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RESOLUTION 2022-XX <br /> APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR XCEL ENERGY, FOR TRAINING <br /> TRANSMISSION LINES ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13620 FENWAY <br /> BOULEVARD NORTH <br /> WHEREAS, Xcel Energy, has requested approval of a variance to allow the height of <br /> training transmission lines to be up to 105 feet, where 50 feet is required by <br /> ordinance on the property legally described as; <br /> See Attached <br /> WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said variance at a duly called a <br /> public hearing on November 10, 2022, and recommends approval subject to the findings <br /> listed in this resolution. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF <br /> THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve <br /> the variance for Xcel Energy, to allow training transmission lines to be up to 105 feet, <br /> where 50 feet is required by ordinance with the following findings: <br /> 1. The proposed variance is permissible by law. <br /> 2. The applicant is requesting to construct several non-energized transmission lines for <br /> training purposes that vary in height and reach up to 105 feet. <br /> 3. The applicant is requesting to use the property in a reasonable manner by constructing <br /> transmission lines of similar height to existing energized utility poles throughout the <br /> City. <br /> 4. The property is uniquely shaped and surrounded by mature wooded areas to the west <br /> and south, screening the facilities from adjacent land uses. The wooded areas and <br /> location of the proposed building would provide screening to the transmission lines. <br /> The need for a variance is due to unique circumstances. <br /> 5. The site surrounded by other business park uses and industrial uses. Additionally, the <br /> property is screened and buffered from nearby residential developments by existing <br /> wooded areas and the proposed training building, therefore the requested variance <br /> would not significantly alter the character of the surrounding area. <br /> 6. There are practical difficulties in meeting the zoning requirement. <br /> 7. The spirit and intent of the ordinance is to allow a certain building height without <br /> adversely impacting the character of established areas and ensuring the building is <br /> consistent with the surrounding development. The height of the transmission lines <br />