HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017.08.07 RESO 2017-25 Site Plan for XcelRESOLUTION 2017-25
APPROVING A SITE PLAN FOR XCEL ENERGY INC. FOR A BUILDING
ADDITION ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13620 FENWAY BOULEVARD
NORTH
WHEREAS, Xcel Energy Inc., requested approval of a site plan for an approximately
12,000 square foot building addition and outdoor gas/electric training area.
Lot 1, Block 1, Roy Molitor Addition
Lot 1, Block 1, Roy Molitor 2nd Addition
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said site plan on July 27, 2017, and
recommends approval subject to the conditions listed in this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the site
plan for Xcel Energy Inc., for a 12,000 square foot building addition and outdoor
gas/electric training area with the following findings:
All items on the Engineer's memo and "red -line" detailed engineering comments that
have been sent directly to the applicant's engineer dated July 7, 2017, shall be
addressed.
2. The applicant will be responsible for maintaining stormwater facilities and vegetation
proposed as a part of the project.
3. The applicant shall be required to apply for formal site plan approval for all future
phases to be considered by the Planning Commission and City Council. This includes
the addition of any small house simulators.
4. Exterior storage of equipment shall be located on a paved surface and screened.
5. At anytime the fumes from the outdoor gas training become a nuisance; Xcel Energy
Inc., shall take action to abate the issue. At anytime as requested by the City, Xcel
Energy Inc agrees to notify the surrounding property owners of gas training.
6. Prior to the installation of any signs, the applicant shall obtain a sign permit.
7. There shall be no mesh screening on the black chain link fencing.
8. The design and location of all house simulators on site shall be reviewed and
approved by City staff prior to installation.
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9. All roof and ground -mounted mechanical equipment shall be completely enclosed
with building materials compatible with the principal structure and painted to blend in
unobtrusively with their background. All roof top mechanical equipment and ground
equipment shall be screened from view of adjacent properties. Ground -level
mechanical units shall be low profile and located to the side or rear of the building.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit:
10. The applicant shall submit cut sheets for the wall mounted light fixtures to be
reviewed and approved by staff. All fixtures shall be downcast cut-off fixtures.
11. The internal roof drainage system that shall be integrated into the building design and
shall be reviewed and approved by staff.
12. The applicant shall submit a plan for the location and screening method for roof top
and/or ground mounted mechanical equipment. City staff shall review and approve
the location and the screening method for the equipment.
13. The applicant shall continue to work with staff on the size, location, and design on the
stormwater management facilities.
Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy:
14. All roof top and/or ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from
view of adjacent properties. Staff shall perform an inspection when equipment is
installed to ensure compliance with City code.
15. The applicant shall submit a design for the ground cover for review and approval by
staff. An installation and maintenance schedule from the contractor installing and
maintaining the ground cover shall be reviewed and approved by staff.
16. All required landscaping shall be fully installed.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 7th day of August,
Tom Weidt, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk