3675 Greensboro Dr - Zoning Permits & Plans/s/7/14/2022
Okay as presented.
All components of fence must be installed within property boundaries and property located outside the fence must be maintained. Please refer to the fence handout.
Applicant/Contractor is responsible for determining location of property lines
The owner/applicant is responsible for compliance with applicable construction codes.
Aaron Nelson7/14/2022
Installation in a drainage and utility easement is subject to the terms of the easement.Also subject to Xcel Energy easement- see attached letter.
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The owner/applicant is responsible for compliance with applicable construction codes.
Applicant/Contractor is responsible for determining location of property lines
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414 NICOLLET MALL, MP-7B
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401
July 13, 2022
David and Rachael Srock Emailed
3675 Greensboro Drive rwitnik@hotmail.com
Eagan, MN 55123
FENCE ENCROACHMENT LETTER
Line 5525 115 kV, Structure 36A-37
S14, T27N, R23W, Dakota County, MN
Dear David and Rachael Srock:
Xcel Energy has determined that the fence encroachment at the above mentioned property is acceptable
under the following conditions:
(1)Grade change within easement.
The ground elevation within the easement shall not be increased above the existing grade.
Stockpiling of soil and/or material within the easement will not be permitted.
(2)Clearances to equipment and workers
Any construction activities occurring near the transmission line(s) shall comply with all OSHA
Safety Clearances. If these clearances cannot be maintained, the contractor or developer must
request a line outage by calling Xcel Energy's System Operations Department. Outages are not
guaranteed. If an outage is possible, adequate advanced notice must be provided in order to
schedule the line outage.
•The applicable clearance value for Cranes & Equipment from Table 1 below, according to the
specific voltage, is required at all times between the energized electrical conductors and any
cranes or equipment used in construction activities.
•The applicable clearance value for Unqualified Workers from Table 1 below, according to the
specific voltage, is required at all times between the energized electrical conductors and
construction workers.
Disclaimer:
Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the worker to verify the provided OSHA clearances are
current and accurate, and to adhere to such clearances. Xcel Energy accepts no liability for any
incorrect or out of date clearances values, or misuse of the clearance values.
OSHA Website: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber
Table 1: Minimum approach distances for equipment and unqualified workers performing
work near power lines
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Maximum System Operating
Voltagea
(V = Volts, kV = Kilovolts) Cranes & Equipment Doing Workb
Unqualified
Workersg, h
Operator
Requirements
Qualifiedc Qualifiedc -
Minimum
Safeguards
Proximity alarm, or
unqualified spotter, or
range control deviced
Mark
Boundarye, f
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up to 750 V 10'-0'' 20'-0'' 10'-0"
up to 50 kV 10'-0'' 20'-0'' 10'-0"
69 kV 15'-0'' 20'-0'' 10'-9"
115 kV 15'-0'' 20'-0'' 12'-5"
138 kV 15'-0'' 20'-0'' 13'-3"
161 kV 15'-0'' 20'-0'' 14'-0"
230 kV 20'-0'' 20'-0'' 15'-5"
345 kV 20'-0'' 20'-0'' 20'-5"
500 kV 25'-0'' 50'-0'' 26'-9"
Table 1 Footnotes:
a Operating voltage may be AC or DC, phase-to-phase, or phase-to-ground. An unqualified
worker is not expected to be able to distinguish.
b Per OSHA Table A, 29 CFR 1926.1408.
c Must be qualified per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1408(g).
d Must meet requirements per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1407 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1408(b), use
one of the following: (1) a proximity alarm, (2) a dedicated spotter, (3) a device that
automatically warns the operator when to stop movement, such as a range control warning
device, (4) a device that automatically limits range of movement, set to prevent
encroachment, or (5) an insulating link/device.
e Per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1408(a)(2)(ii), and 1926.1409(a), use minimum controls boundary
f Per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1408 (a)(1)(i), mark boundaries at or outside your MAD with items
such as flags or range limit/range control warning devices. The operator must not operate the
crane beyond those boundaries.
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g This includes any worker not in a vehicle, such as workers performing work on the ground, or
on elevated platforms or scaffolding. Includes allowance for worker’s reach and reach with
conductive objects.
h Clearance values determined according to OSHA 1910.333(c)(3)(i)(A)(2).
The OSHA requirements in this section must be included on the plan sets and specifications given
to contractors.
(3)Fences on easements.
If the easement area is fenced, Xcel Energy respectfully request that gates are installed
maintenance purposes. If Xcel Energy is unable to access the line and or structure for
maintenance purposes, the removal of the fence may be needed. Chain link or other types of
fences using metal material and constructed on or near an Xcel Energy easement should be
properly grounded.
It is the express condition of this consent that all other terms and conditions of that certain easement
covering the property shall remain in full force and effect.
Sincerely,
Anna Kadrie
Xcel Energy
Siting and Land Rights Intern
414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401
P: 612.337.2168
E: anna.r.kadrie@xcelenergy.com
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