HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-04 OPH Ltr to Applicant Re Bldg #33 fire suppressionCit of Oak Park Hei
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N 9 Box 2007. Oak Park Hei MN 55082 9 Phone (651) 439-4439 * Fax (651) 439-0574
April 0, 2005
NIr. Mark Fritsch, Plant Mana
A. S. King Plant
Xcel Ener
1103 Kin Plant Road
Ba MN 55082
Dear Mark,
This purpose of this letter is to memorialize our conversation of Frida April 1", 5 2005
relative to the disposition of the 4,000+1- s foot buildin (Project ID # 33) to be
constructed with the MERP.
As y ou know Cit code does re that this buildin have an operatin fire suppression
s ( sprinklers ) , but at this time and for an interim period onl the Cit will allow the
construction and use of the buildin as cold stora only for non-hazardous materials
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without the immediate installation of such suppression s
However, this condition is not suitable for an lon -teen use includin such cold stora
Accordin one, of the followin shall be COMPLETED b December 31, 2008:
1. used upon whatever buildin protection codes exist in the Cit on Jul 1 st,
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2008,, the entire structure shall be brou to code compfiance, including the
installation of an appropriate fire suppression sprinkler s
2. The structure ( includin g footin shall be removed and the propert
brou back to a suitable pre-construction condition.
Prior to 711108, should the facilit be determined b the Cit to be utilized for
operations/actions other than for such cold stora Xcel Ener shall brin the facilit
into code compliance as outlined in itern I above or shall remove the structure. In a
ffL the C ity strona1v advises Xcel Ener to install fire suppression mtems at
this time ,
--Pyen thou zh- th buildin g is prop on for cold §!qr e and wflI not be
an "inhabited" fac
Lastly, should Xcel Energy fail to implement either of the two items; the City shall
proceed to a special assessment (condemnation) against the property and shall remove
such structure. Under this scenario, Xcel would be responsible for all admm" istrative,
engineering, legal and other fees related to the removal and disposal of the structure.
Accordingly, Xcel Energy shall specifically allow such Special Assessment and may not
dispute such Special Assessment,
Naturally, the City is in need of a letter from your office that agrees to the dates and
processes as above and agrees to waive any disputes of Special Assessment. Upon the
receipt of such letter, Xcel Energy may proceed with the ultimate placement of the
structure (Project ID #3 3) subject to the terms of the Building Permit.
Plq let . ow if you have any questions.
erel
Eric Jo n
City .' �nistrator
Cc: Mark vlerling, City Attorney
Darre Knutson, Xcel
Ron Elsner, X cel
Russ Wirtz, Xcel
Jim Butler, Building Official
Brad Carmichael, Fire Inspector