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<br />Commissioner Trites Rolle commented that the Commission's job is to follow the zoning <br />ordinance at the present time. <br /> <br />Commissioner Van Scoy noted this appears to be a lawful use based on the zoning ordinance and <br />it meets the requirements. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Van Scoy, seconded by Chairperson Nixt, to. recommend that the City <br />Council adopt Findings of Fact in favor of the request from T-Mobile to construct a <br />telecommunications tower in Alpine Park. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Van Scoy, Brauer, Hunt, <br />Levine, and Trites Rolle. Voting No: Commissioner Cleveland. Absent: None. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated he appreciates the research and diligence ofthe community on this issue: <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Van Scoy, seconded by Chairperson Nixt, to recommend that the City <br />Council approve the request for a conditional use permit based on. Findings of Fact and adopt a <br />resolution declaring terms of same, contingent upon the following items: <br />1) The site plan.being revised to indicate the preferred location directly south of the future <br />parking lot. <br />2) A sufficient landscaping/screening plan being submitted, indicating the construction of an <br />opaque, board fencing that adequately screens the compound from view. <br />3) The City entering into an acceptable lease agreement with T-Mobile. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Chairperson Nixt stated the landscaping and screening plan should be <br />consistent with the environment. Since this is located in a park and a fairly public open area, the <br />screening may need to be denser than if it were in an isolated area. Commissioner Brauer . <br />indicated that MPCA Approval should be added to the list of contingencies.. Commissioner Van <br />Scoy indicated the list. of contingencies should. also include the revision to the covenants. <br />Chairperson Nixt asked if provisions for WiFi are standard in the lease agreement. Associate <br />Planner DaInes replied it has not been standard in the past, but based on the public hearing at the <br />last meeting regarding the tower staff has decided to make that a standard part of the agreement. <br />Mr. Edwards indicated WiFi provisions have been discussed, and the only question is what type <br />of modifications and equipment they need to make room for on the tower. Associate Planner <br />DaInes indicated staff will continue to work with the applicant on this. Chairperson Nixt <br />indicated the contingencies should include a requirement that the lease agreement include a <br />provision for WiFi equipment and activity. <br /> <br />The motion on the floor was amended as follows: . <br /> <br />To recommend that the City Council approve the request for a conditional use permit based on <br />Findings of Fact and adopt a resolution declaring terms of same, contingent upon the following. <br />items: <br />1) The site plan being revised to indicate the preferred location directly south of the future <br />parking lot. <br />2) A sufficient landscaping/screening plan being submitted, indicating the construction of an <br />opaque, board fencing that adequately screens the compound from view. <br />3) The City entering into an acceptable lease agreement with T-Mobile. <br /> <br />-261- <br />