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Hugo Training Center (HTC) Site Narrative The proposed use may not create a danger that materials may be swept onto other lands, or downstream to the injury of others, or block bridges, culverts, or other hydraulics. Temporary erosion control measures will be installed as part of construction in accordance to the approved Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). In addition to the temporary erosion control measure permanent stormwater management practices are being installed to quality and quantity to the runoff leaving the site. The proposed use will not damage or reduce the benefits the public receives from the public waters. Temporary erosion control measures will be installed as part of construction in accordance to the approved Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). In addition to the temporary erosion control measure permanent stormwater management practices are being installed to quality and quantity to the runoff leaving the site. If located in the shoreland overlay district, all structures and facilities are screened from view from public waters. The project is not located in an existing shoreland overlay district. If the permit is to approve a wetlands replacement plan, the plan is in conformance with the rules of the state board of the soil and water resources for such plans. Xcel is proposing filling an existing wetland onsite as part of this project. The project has been delineated and the delineation has been approved by the LGU and the TEP Panel. An application proposing this wetland fill and replacement using wetland credits has been submitted as part of this review. We believe this process is in conformance with the rules of the state. The applicant or operator shall obtain all necessary state and local permits for the conditional use. We believe with the site plan review, conditional use amendment, variance request, easement vacation, and wetland modification applications we meet these requirements. The proposed use is adequately buffered and screened from noncompatible land uses and public rights-of-way. We believe with the placement of the training area, location of the proposed In-Processing Building, existing vegetation, and proposed landscaping we believe the proposed plan is adequately buffered. Variance Request Xcel is requesting a variance to allow for a structures contain as part of the proposed training facility to exceed the 50-foot maximum allowed in the BP Zoning District. The proposed project meets the findings required for approval as follows: The variance as requested is permissible by law. The training center is a permissible use in the Business Park Zoning District. Additionally, the proposed Transmission lines are similar in nature to existing operable utility poles located around the City of Hugo. The proposed height of the towers are what the Xcel Team feels is required for their Staff to gain the training they need for real world situations. We believe the proposed plan minimizes adverse visual effects therefore is permissible by law.