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142. The Xcel Energy Route Alternative would parallel the BNSF railroad for approximately 0.34 miles. Xcel Energy received a Certificate of Occupancy from BNSF for a rebuild of the existing crossing between Structures 076-1 and 076 and for the paralleling of transmission and railroad rights-of-way on June 24, 2011. The Occupancy Permit from BNSF details mitigation measures to minimize the potential for interference between the project and the railroad.18 143. Both Xcel Energy and Wright-Hennepin Electric Cooperative serve the city of Orono. The area immediately surrounding the proposed project is served by Wright-Hennepin Electric Cooperative. The project will not change electric service, but will increase reliability of the electric transmission grid.139 144. Metropolitan Council maintains a 12-inch sewer interceptor, forcemain interceptor 8352, buried approximately 12 feet between the BNSF railroad line and U.S. Highway 12. The project will cross the Metropolitan Council forcemain interceptor 8352 at least once. In both routes evaluated, the current crossing would be used and the interceptor would be easily spanned. If the Baker Park Reserve Alternative were selected, the route would also cross the interceptor proceeding north from the substation to the Baker Park Reserve.140 145. Prior to construction the location of the Metropolitan Council forcemain interceptor 8352 will be marked to ensure that construction activities avoid the interceptor.141 146. Xcel Energy will not install water or wastewater facilities at the substation.14' 147. Construction of the project is not anticipated to directly or indirectly impact the area transportation corridors, airports, emergency infrastructure, or utilities. Zoning and Compatibility 148. The Orono Zoning Code, at Section 78-946, lists public service structures integral to transmitting power as an allowed conditional use within all zoning districts. The portion of the project on Xcel Energy's property is zoned as RR-1A, allowing one family per five acres. The remainder of Xcel Energy's Route is located in an area zoned as Planned Residential Development. The portion of the Baker Park Reserve Alternative located within the Baker Park Reserve is zoned as RR-1B, allowing one family per two acres. The Orono 2030 Land Use Plan designates the land south of 138 Ex. 12 at pp.40-41(EA) 139 Ibid. at p.41 140 Ibid. 141 Ibid. 142 Ibid. 28