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7.01: Consider Request for an Amended Conditional Use Permit to Expand Existing <br /> Natural Gas Substation at 7607 173rd Ave NW (Project No. 22-119); Case of <br /> CenterPoint Energy <br /> Planning Manager Larson reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve the amended <br /> Conditional Use Permit to expand the existing natural gas substation. He stated a representative <br /> of CenterPoint Energy was in attendance. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked Planning Manager Larson to point out where the existing tank is <br /> located and where the new one would be located. <br /> Planning Manager Larson replied there is no tank there today; however, there are brackets or <br /> concrete forms in place in the ground. He stated the tank would sit where the forms are today. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove replied when she listened to the Planning Commission meeting, she <br /> thought there would be an additional tank. She asked if they are asking to add one above ground <br /> tank. <br /> Planning Manager Larson confirmed this. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Riley invited the representative of CenterPoint Energy to speak on how this <br /> benefits the residents of Ramsey, if there are safety concerns. <br /> A representative of CenterPoint Energy commented this is a part of an essential service. It is a <br /> safety product that is injected into the natural gas stream to give it an odor recognizable as natural <br /> gas. He stated that is important in the event there is a leak so they are able to smell it,which is the <br /> best indication that repairs are needed. He stated the property is owned by the company and has a <br /> prior use; today Northern Natural operates a delivery point delivering natural gas to CenterPoint <br /> Energy at that location. The old foundations part of the old system will be removed and a new <br /> tank will be installed. He stated the reason for that is to upgrade the existing systems to bring them <br /> up to today's standards. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked if the area will be fenced. <br /> The representative of CenterPoint Energy confirmed this. He referenced a map and added there is <br /> an existing fence that has not been maintained well and will be removed. New fencing will be <br /> installed including a sign that says CenterPoint Energy in case of emergency or if access is needed <br /> call the number listed. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked how high the fence will be. <br /> The representative of CenterPoint Energy replied he didn't know but if it is part of the building <br /> code they need to apply for a building permit so it would meet the code. <br />