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C ITY OF P LYMOUTH
R ESOLUTION N O. 2017-040
R ESOLUTION A PPROVING A S ITE P LAN A MENDMENT AND C ONDITIONAL U SE P ERMIT
A MENDMENT FOR P ROPERTY L OCATED AT 13700 S CHMIDT L AKE R OAD
(2016097)
WHEREAS, Wright Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association has requested approval of a site
plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment to allow expansion of the existing substation
and related site improvements in order to provide for the electrical needs of the surrounding area for
the property presently legally described as follows:
Certificate of Title No. 786826
That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 118,
Range 22 lying South of a line drawn parallel with and 50 feet Southerly (measured at right
angles) from a line extending from a point on the East line of the said Southeast Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter distant 1150.08 feet North from the Southeast corner thereof to a point on
the West line of Government Lot 2, Section 9, Township 118, Range 22 distant 972.4 feet North
from the Southwest corner of said Government Lot 2 and lies Westerly of the following
described line:
Beginning at a point 40.00 feet South along a line perpendicular to the South line of said
Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter from a point on said South line 650.00 feet West
from the Southeast corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence
Northerly to a point 468.00 feet South along a line perpendicular to the North line of said
Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter from a point on said North line 647.00 feet West
from the Northeast corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence
Northeasterly to a point 211.00 feet North along a line perpendicular to said North line from a
point on said North line 559.00 feet West from the Northeast corner of said Southeast Quarter
of the Northwest Quarter and there terminating, and which also lies Northerly of the Southerly
711.61 feet, and Easterly of the Westerly 425.59 feet thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called public hearing
and recommends approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA, that it should and does approve the request by Wright Hennepin Cooperative Electric
Association for a site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment for expansion of the
existing substation and related site improvements, subject to the following conditions:
1. A site plan amendment is approved to allow an approximately 66-foot by 203-foot
expansion of the transformer area of the existing substation, enclosed by an eight foot high
chain-link fence, and related site improvements, in accordance with the plans received by
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the city on November 23, 2016, and December 29, 2016, except as amended by this
resolution.
2. A conditional use permit amendment is approved to allow the expansion of an existing
substation located in the I-1 (general industrial) zoning district with the finding that the
proposal complies with all applicable conditional use permit standards.
3. The project is exempt from City of Plymouth building and electrical permitting
requirements.
4. A separate grading permit is required prior to the commencement of the project.
5. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall fulfill the requirements, submit the
required information, and revise the plans as indicated below, consistent with the applicable
city code, zoning ordinance, and engineering guidelines:
a. Obtain city approval of final construction plans.
b. Revise the plans as follows:
i. On the grading plan show the protection of the flared end section on the northeast
corner of the site with silt fence barrier or other approved protection.
ii. On the grading plan, the rock construction entrance shall be 50 feet minimum per
Engineering specifications.
iii. On the grading plan, install inlet protection in all catch basins that could receive
tracking/sediment as a result of the project.
iv. On the grading plan, add note to the grading and erosion notes stating: stabilize the
exposed soils on site within 14 days of last activity.
v. Identify existing hydrant locations on the utility plan and work with the fire
inspector on additional hydrant location if needed. Access to hydrants shall not be
obstructed at any time and not be located within the fenced enclosure.
6. Fire lane signage shall be provided in locations as approved and field identified by the fire
inspector.
7. Fire Department access into the enclosed fenced area shall not be obstructed at any time.
8. Any new proposed exterior lighting fixtures shall meet current zoning ordinance standards
pursuant to section 21105.06.
9. Standard Conditions:
a. Silt fence shall be installed prior to any construction on the site.
b. Retaining walls over four feet require issuance of a building permit and a minimum
three-foot fence installed on top.
c. Any signage shall receive separate sign permits and comply with section 21155 of the
zoning ordinance.
d. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per
ordinance provisions.
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e. The site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment shall expire one year
after the date of approval, unless the property owner or applicant has started the
project, or unless the applicant, with the consent of the property owner, has received
prior approval from the city to extend the expiration date for up to one additional year,
as regulated under sections 21045.09 and 21015.07, respectively, of the zoning
ordinance.
APPROVED by the City Council on this 24th day of January, 2017.
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota,
certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the Plymouth City Council on
January 24, 2017, with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a correct transcription
thereof.
WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this ________day of
______________________, ______.
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City Clerk