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Lakewood board approves Xcel Energy variance to raise substation fence to 10 feet
Summary
The Lakewood Board of Adjustment voted 6–0 Dec. 3 to approve Xcel Energy’s request to replace a perimeter fence at 898 S. Wadsworth Boulevard with a 10‑foot, smaller‑mesh chain‑link fence to meet federal reliability security standards; staff recommended approval and Xcel may apply for permits immediately.
The Lakewood Board of Adjustment voted 6–0 Dec. 3 to approve a major variance allowing Xcel Energy to rebuild the perimeter fence at the utility substation at 898 S. Wadsworth Boulevard up to 10 feet in height.
Xcel representative Lisa Foster told the board that "Xcel Energy seeks approval for our variance to increase the chain link fence height from 7 feet to 10 feet tall" and that the proposal uses a smaller, 1‑inch mesh and heavier‑gauge material to deter intrusion. Foster said the work would take place within the existing property line and estimated construction would start in late 2025 or early 2026 and last about six months.
Paul Rice, planner with Community and Sustainability Development, summarized staff review and…
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