Resolution - #99-09-184 - 09/28/1999

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Councilmember Connolly introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #99-09-184 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0505 RELATING TO A REQUEST FROM ANOKA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (dba CONNEXUS ENERGY) FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey received an application from Connexus Energy for a conditional use permit to construct and operate an electrical substation on the property legally described as follows: Lot 1, Block 2, A.E.C. ENERGY PARK FOURTH ADDITION, Anoka County, Minnesota ("Subject Property") NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA that the findings of fact relating to the request are determined to be as follows: That on August 4, 1999, Connexus Energy, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," properly applied for a conditional use permit to construct and operate an electrical substation to facilitate provision of electrical service to Ramsey's commercial/industrial district. That the Applicant appeared before the Ramsey Planning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 9.03.04 of the City Code on September 7, 1999, and that said public hearing was properly advertised, and that the minutes of said public hearing are hereby incorporated as a part of these findings by reference. 3. That the Subject Property is approximately 1 acre in size. 4. That the Subject Property and the surrounding properties are zoned Business Warehouse. 5. That electrical substations are not a permitted use in the Business Warehouse or any other zoning districts in the City. That the Applicant's submittal includes the following sheets prepared by United Power Association: Conduit and Cable Layout, Sheet 1, dated 6/1/99; Foundation Reinforcement Detail, Sheet 2, dated 6/1/99; Grading Plan, Sheet 1, dated 5/28/99; Landscaping Plan, Sheet 1, dated 7/28/99; Fence and Foundation Layout and Details, Sheets 1 and 2, dated 5/28/99; Electrical Layout & Details, Sheets 1, 2 and 3; Architectural Plans for a 12'x14' Control Building, Sheet 1, dated 6/1/99; and Grounding Details for Structures, Equipment & Fence, Sheet 2, dated 6/1/99.