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MINUTES OP THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 19, 1989 ZONING PILE «1416-ECCLES CONTINUED garage that could be placed so as to meet the setbacks. At this point the applicant indicated that he intended to vary the garage from what he was currently proposing. There were no comments from the public regarding this matter and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Acting Chairperson Bellows, seconded by Planning Commissioner Brown, to table this application to allow the applicant an opportunity to bring back the actual plan for construction of the garage. Motion, Ayes*3, Johnson, Nay, due to his preference to reach a compromise now with the applicant regarding size of the garage, and allow applicant to proceed. §1417 NORTHERN STATES POWER CO. 3960 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH CONDITKWAL USE PERMIT PUBLIC HEARING 10:05 P.N. - 10:50 P.N. Mr. David Fisher, Mr. Roger Hargreaves and Mr. Marlow Peterson, Representatives for Northern States Power, were present for this matter. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were duly noted. Zoning Administrator Mabusth explained that the applicant is seeking a conditional use permit to construct an electric power substation. The property contains 15 acres of which approximately 5+ acres are dry. A front/rear setback variance of 15' will be required. Mr. Fisher said that the substation was required in order to meet the growing demand for service in this area. He said that staff's recommendation to relocate the access drive, posed a problem. He said that the substation will require regular meter readings which would be done by a vehicle similar to a pick up truck. However, should there be a major problem, another vehicle would be brought in on a "low-boy" which will require a very shallow slope and maximum turning radius. Mabusth asked how often this situation may occur? Mr. Fisher said hopefully it would never happen, but should it happen, it would be necessary to access the substation : i order to restore power. Acting Chairperson Bellows questioned why the slope of the land would be so important when the service vehicle roust cross a railroad crossing in order to access the substation property. Mr. Roger Hargraeves said that the change in elevation would be difficult due to the curve in the driveway and the fact that the driveway would not have the same qualities as a highway. Bellows questioned whether the access could be straightened out. Mr. Fisher said that facing the substation as proposed would facilitate hook up to the existing lines. If the driveway were