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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. 177705 The owner/applicant is responsible for compliance with applicable construction codes. Applicant/Contractor is responsible for determining location of property lines 177705 177705 Page 1 of 3 II - Internal Information 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 177705177705 Page 2 7/13/2022 II - Internal Information 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 - 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. 177705 Page 3 7/13/2022 II - Internal Information 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 177705