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Appeal of Brian Sullivan, Xcel Energy, to a Denial of Request for Fence Variance at 63 ARLINGTON AVENUE EAST.
Date/Time of 1st LH: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 3:00 p.m., Room 330 City Hall; rescheduled to October 15 due to staff unavailability
Purpose of Appeal: Xcel is requesting to construct a 10' tall chain link fence to secure a natural gas regulator station. Xcel Energy has adopted new security standards for our facilities to address increased threats to essential service facilities around the nation.
Date of Order(s) Under Appeal: July 31, 2024
Inspector/Key Staff: Steve Ubl
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments:
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WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Brian Sullivan, Xcel Energy, to a Denial of Request for Fence Variance at 63 ARLINGTON AVENUE EAST, the Legislative Hearing Officer has reviewed the appeal and considered the testimony of City staff and the appellant; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the City Council grant a 2-foot variance up to 10 feet in height, and the fence otherwise be in conformance with the 1999 NSP Easement on City of Saint Paul park land; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.