Bluff Creek Substation Field Area Network Addn Ltr 5-29-19o Xcel EnergY"
iTSPOTSISTE BY TATUNE
May 29,2019
Sharmeen Al-Jaff
Senior Planner
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Blvd
Chanhassen, MN 55317
RE: Bluff Creek Substation Field Area Network Additions
Sharmeen,
414 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1993
Attached please find a completed Development Application for a Conditional Use Permit
and supporting documents ior Xcel Energy's proposed Field Area Network (FAN)
components p-roposed at the existing Bluff creek Substation located at 2150 Lyman
BouLvard. Tire substation has been in operation since the late 1980's and is within the
ciiy;s Rgricuttural Estate (A-2) Zoning District. The substation land is owned by the city
otbnajfa and Xcel Energy holds easement rights to operate and maintain the
transmission portion of the substation.
FAN is a private wireless communication system that will connect Xcel Energy's control
."nt"o with intelligent, integrated devices ihat enable remote monitoring and control of
G "f"Ari.
grid. T-he FAN system will enhance reliability for our electric customers bY
froviding faiter service andshorter, better managed outages. A fact sheet with further
details is included for reference.
lmplementation of the FAN system in the chanhassen/chaska area will require
insiallation of a 145 foot tall galvanized steel monopole with a 5 foot antenna attached
to tne top (.t 50 feet total) in order to establish sufficient two-way communication
L"t*""n tn" Bluff Creek Substation and new advanced meters for Xcel Energy's
customers in the sunounding area. The FAN system will replace an existing
communication system that has been in place since the mid 1990's'
per city code Sec. 20-574 (15) and Article )()(X, thel50 foot proposed monopole and
antenna are subject to obtaining a conditional use Permit. collocation requirements
fer Sec. 2O-1b1O do not apply is Xcel Energy's FAN facilities are for public utility use'
not commercial wireless telecommunication services as defined in Sec. 1-2.
Additionally, Xcel Energy security requirements prohibit collocation of FAN facilities on
non-company owned towers'
The monopole will be designed to accommodate the proposed FAN antenna and at
re"it one other comparable antenna. Although this design criterion will be met, Xcel
Energy security requirements do not allow outside communication providers to attach to
tn" fXf'.Lronoirole as it will be installed and operated within the secured fenced area of
the substation. Additionally, Sec. 20-1 510 (3) applies to cpmmercial wireless
telecommunication service towers, not public utility services'
Additional equipment (H-Frame base station) will be installed on the ground level that
attaches to the'antenna using coax cables. The General Anangement plan shows the
fo"iiion of the proposed monopole and H-Frame near the existing Electrical Equipment
Enclosure neai tni south fence line. Placement of all FAN components will meet
ietbacks requirements for the A-2 district per Sec 20-575 (5) and Sec 20-1505.
The following documents are included with this nanative to support the Development
Application:
CUP Application and other Fees
General'Arrangement(SitePlan)withproposedFANcomponentsshown
Monopole, H-Frame plans and elevation
Supplemental maps and example photos
FAN Fact Sheet
No additional landscaping is proposed since the FAN components will be inslalled
within the fenced area oflhe existing substalion. Site grading is not needed to install the
pole, drainage pattems on the substation property will not change and, no new lighting
or signage will be installed as part of the FAN project'
Xcel Energy looks forurrard to working with the city of chanhassen and implementation
oitn" rRiiyrtem to better serve our electric customers in the area. Should you need
further information on the materials submitted, please contact me'
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Chris Rogers
Principal Siting & Land Rights Agent
612-330-6078, office
651-247-5531, cell
Christpher.c. rogers@xcelenergy'com
COI{I'UNITY DEVELOPTIEI{T DEPARTUENT
Planning Division - 7700 Martel Boulevard
Mailing Address - P .O. Box 147 , Chanhssen, MN 55317
Phone: (952) 227 -'1300 / Fax: (952) 227-1110
CITY OT CHAI{HASSEI{
APPLICATION FOR OEVELOPMENT REVIEW
(RelQt,o tho appr.Pddft Afrlb€d.on cr1Ectt,d' fo( FJqutd suffit t lrlointun thal i,/lur/ eotwary thls ,Fplk on)
I Comprehensive Plan Amendment....... ..............." $600 [ qUai*ion 1SUel- E Minor MUSA line for failing on+ite sewers ..... $10O I Create 3 bts or less
E Create over 3 lots......................'s600
'''''''" '$3oo
+ $15 per lot
E Conditional Use Permit (CUP)(-- lots)
Mctes & Bounds (2 lols)...............................'.. $300
Consolidate Lots.... ........... $150
Lot Line Adjustment......................................... $1 50
I Single-Family Residence . $325 trtrtrtr
E All Others.........$425
E lntedm Use Permit (lUP)
I ln conjunclion with S
D All others.................
ingle.Family Residence.. $325
Final PIat.................'.'$7m
.......... $425
(lncludes $450 6crow for attomey costs)'
'Additidal 6crow may be Bqdred h( olher appllcatio.ts
txough the devdop.nonl conltad.
E Rsoning (REZ)
E Planned Unit Development (PUD) .
! Minor Amendment to existing PUD
$750 E Vacation of Easemenls/Right-of-wey (VAC)........ $300
$1 0O (AddltidEl lecodla fees may apply)
E AtlOher6........" f'soo E vanance (vAR)$200
D Sign Plan Review.........................-..........-.-........... $150 E Wegand Atterdion permit (WAp)
@ Site Plan Review (sPR)
E Administrauve.........
!tr Single-Family R€sk enoe..............................$150
$275$ 100 All Others.................
E CommerciaUlndustrial Oisticts'...................... l5O0 t-t u --,--
Plus $10 per 1'0oo squ"r. c"r oi u',iriiil#'*" E zoning Appeal' """"""" """' $100
( thousand squaro feel)
1rdldo drnber of gAl@ qnpbYes:
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'lncft.do n@ber of ,Gf emdqre€:
E Rosidential Disir|cts......,.................................. $500
Plus $5 p€r drclling unit ( units)
E Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA)$500
IEIIE: Whon multlplo .ppllc.tlonB are procetred concurontly,
tho.ppropdste foe shall be chtig.d lor.ach 8Ppllcatlon'
E Notification Sign (cry to lnstallald rqnor,€)$200
I Property Owners' LBt within 500' (citv to gersale sfter prsapp[caton nE€tiE)$3 per address( 6 addresses)
I Escrow for Recording Dodments (chec* all that
A conditional Use Pemit
......... $50 Per document
Permit !trtr
Slte Phn Agreement
\lrrdlsnd Alteration Permit
Deedstrtr
Vacation
Metes & Bounds Subdivbion (3 docs.)Leasements)
TOTAL FEE:
Description of Proposal: Install 150' rnonopole/antenna and base staton withln fenced area oflhs sxisting substalion.
Property Address or Location:2150 Lyman Boulevard
Parcel #:250220710 Legal Description:Part of SE 1/4of NW 114 Sefitlon 22, TS l16, Range 23
Total Acreage:
Prcsent Zoning
9.96 weflands Present?E Yes El Ho
Requested Zoning. Agricultural Estate District (A2)Agricultural Estate Districl (A2)
Present Land Use Designation:Commercial
Existing Use of Property:Electric Substation - Public Utility
Section 1: Application Type (check all that apply)
Section 2: Required lnformation
flCheck box if separate nanative is attached.
Requested Land Use Designation:Commercial
Sutmltal Daie:
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Owner and Applicant lnformationSection 3: PropertY
AppucANT OTHER THAN PROPERTY OWNER: ln signing this application, l, as aPPlicant, represent to hav€ obtained
authorization from tt e property ownei ioiite ttris appticat6n. iagree i6 be uo.rnd by conditions.of aPproval, subject only to
itre ,igt't t; .Oiect
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fni niariigs on me applicati:n or Auring thi appeal period. lf this aPplication has not b€en signed by
il; ;i;;;,V ;;"r, t trave attained sepa[le documentatloi of tull ligal capacity to file the application. Thb ap'plication
"norio'0" iro""s""o in my name ano-ia;n the party whom the City should contacl regarding any matter- pertaining to this
;;;Gi;: i;iii6p mysen intormJ oiitre-i"aoiine" tor submiision of matedd and the progress of this application. I
i,Irif,"irnO.,"i"nO itr& a{Oitionat tees may be charged for consulting fees, f€asibility sh"idies, etc with an eslimate Prior to
;il;i;;;ii;;i; proceed witn sre stuoy. tcertidtnattre inlormjtion and exhibits submitted are true and mrrec't.
Xcel Energy Contact:Chris Rooers
(612) 330{078
Address:414 Nicollet Mall GO-64 Phone
City/Statezip:Minneapolis, MN 55401 Cell:
Fax:
(551) 247-5531
(612) 57&1861
Email:christopher .c- rogers@xcelenergY.com
Signature . Christopher C Rogers doa.lt .b.'.d b' ct&l!d! c Ross
O{r 20ie.Oar2 1&1a:,t SltI nala,
PRoPERTY owNER: ln signing this applicatlon, |, as proPerty owner, have full legal capacity to, and herBby do,
lrirrJ,i.iitn" nri"s "iit is rri'prication. il'noei*ana tnaiconditions of approval are binding and,ag-re-e tobe,.bound bv those
ilroiiir"rl "rui"it "niy
to itre r6trt to olject at tte hearings_or during.ihe appeal periods. I will keep myself informed of
tf,'" O""Afino f6,
"rOmissirn
ot-materiai'ana tne prograss-of this apPlication. I fudher undsrstand lhat additional fees may
ie ctraiqeO to, consuting tees, teasibitity studies, eti. with an estirirlte prior to any authorization to proceed with the
stuOv. icertify tnat the iiformation and exhibits submitted are lrue and conecl'
Conlact
Phone:
Andrew Romine
(952) 227-7710
Address:660 vic{oria Drive
City/Statezip:Chaska, MN 55318 Cell:
Fax:Email aromine@ch askamn .gov
Signature:Date:s-at- t o,
Name:Same as above - Xcal EnergY
Address:
C'rty/StateziP:
Email:
Cell:
Fax:
Who should recelve copies of staff reports?'Other Contact lnformation:
E Mailed Paper CopY
E Maaled Paper copy
E Mailed Paper CoPY
n Mailed Paper Copy
Name:
Address:
Citylstatezip:
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INSTRUCnONS TO APP!|CANI: Complete all necessary
;;-r,c".-PliiifrE-Rffi;d d-;iire, to chv alons with rBquired
iorm fi€lds, then seled SAVE FoRl, to save a coPy to your
documenls and payment. SUBMIT FORiil to send a digital
copy to the city for Pocessing.SAVE FORi'SUBMTT FORM
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within 15 business days of application submittal' A
i"ritfi.'nof i." of
"pplication
deficienciei s'tiJl be mailed to the apPlicant within 15 business days of application'
inlormation
appropriate
iredandiedrequ byallplansbebymustfullaccompantnetedustmbecompltsThapplicationheck listcthetoreferfrthisApplicationBeforebation,apPltons.lingprovrs
uralandnanceordiprocedndetermithapplicablelospecificDepartmenttng
applicable City Ordinanc€
and confer with the Plann
requilemenls and fees.
Section 4: Notilication lnformatiorl
E Prop€rty Owner Vra: EI Email
E epdipr* Vra: lJl Email
E Engineer Vla: Ll Emil
D ottrer' Vn: Ll Ennil
Name:
chaski Elec{ricName:
PROJECT ENGINEER (if aPplicabb)
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* FAN MonoPole Location
A-2 Minimum Setbacks: 50' Front and rear yards; '10'Side yards
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