HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-07-01 NAC Ltr to ApplicantNORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Telephone: 952.595.9636 Facsimile: 952.595.9837 plannersnacplanning.com
July 1, 2004
Mr. Ronald Eisner
Xcel Energy
512 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Re: Oak Park Heights -- Conditional Use Permit Application for Allen S. King Plant
Rehabilitation Project
File No: 798.02 -- 04.08
Dear Mr. Elsner:
Thank you for having your staff attend the site plan review yesterday to explain your plans for this project
in more detail.
One item that was further explored was the site grading and roadwork associated with the flood mitigation
project. Due to the quantities of fill being brought to the site for the flood mitigation project a conditional
use permit will be required, but can be included in the CUP application for the plant rehab work.
Additionally, based on our discussion yesterday, additional information is needed to be received by the
City in order to further consider your request for a conditional use permit and to proceed with the plant
rehabilitation project. Items 1 through 3 must be submitted by July 6th 4pm to City Hall. Item #4 can be
brought to the Planning Commission meeting to be held on July 15 th 1 2004.
1. A series of 1:50 scale contour maps showing heights and locations of the berms proposed for the
flood mitigation work.
2. A tree inventory of all trees proposed for removal.
3. A map showing the linear distance of the high water level to the new cooling towers.
4. Due to the general nature of the response provided by Xcel as to the tax implications of the
MERP project, further clarification of tax implications for the turbine and boiler are needed; Does
Xcel have an expectation that these items will qualify for the Electric Generating Equipment Tax
exemption as outlined in Minnesota Statute 272.02 or other relevant statute?
This application will be considered by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights at its
meeting on Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 7:00 PM at City Hall.
Sincerely,
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
Dan Petrik,
Associate Planner
PC: Eric Johnson
Julie Hultman
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