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CASE# ~.~ INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND CITY CODE SECTION 915 TOWERS; CASE OF CITY OF RAMSEY By: Tim Gladhill, Associate Planner Background: A moratorium on the construction of cell towers is currently in effect until September 17, 2008. Staff has proposed amendments to City-Code Section 9.15 relating to the construction of cell phone. towers. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) Proposed edited Ordinance with additions and deletions b) Exhibit Depicting Current Tower Overlay c) Exhibit Depicting Proposed Tower Overlay District d) Minutes from May 27, 2008 City Council Work Session e) DRAFT minutes from July 10, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting Notification: Notification for the Public Hearing was properly advertised per State Statute. Letters were sent to property owners affected by the change in the Tower Overlay District. Observations: During the current moratorium, staff has studied height of towers, .placement of towers, as well as some minor revisions needed since the addition of the Public/Quasi-Public and Town Center zoning designations to City Code. Due to the increased demand of cell phone technology, cell phone providers state that additional towers and antennas are required to provide basic, uninterrupted service to customers, especially from within structures or homes. Many cell phone providers have stated that since more people are using cell phone technology as the primary phone, 911 communication on a cell phone from within a structure is especially important. Currently, towers are allowed on: Residential parcels that are at least ten (10) acres in size within the Tower Overlay District as shown on the official Zoning Map All church, park, government, school; utility, and institutional sites that are also at least ten (10) acres in size All commercial and industrial parcels. -155-