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<br />Andries Hillibregt asked whether a cable company can require the City to give them access if <br />they want to put in a tower and the property owner has not given permission. He requested that <br />his property be removed from the list and instead identify the adjacent City's landlocked property <br />so a tower can be located there. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Gladhill stated the City parcel is encumbered by natural resources. <br /> <br />Andraes Hillibregt stated the City site is buildable and again requested that his parcel be removed <br />from the list. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Gladhill stated the Planning Commission can consider the request to remove <br />the Hillibregt parcel in its recommendation. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt asked whether staffhas identified an alternate parcel in that vicinity. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Gladhill stated staff can do more research to make that determination. He <br />noted staff chose several parcels for gaps in coverage, not one parcel, just in case one of the <br />owners is not interested in having a tower on their property. <br /> <br />Commissioner Van Scoy asked if it is possible for someone to put up a tower in a location that is <br />not identified in the overlay district. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Gladhill stated they would not be able to build a tower without making <br />application for inclusion in the overlay district. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated the objective is to provide adequate coverage areas to comply with the <br />Telecommunications Act of 1996. He asked if the moratorium can be extended, if needed. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Gladhill stated that the moratorium can be extended but it is "frowned upon" <br />since it is an Act from 1996. However, some property owners in the northern section of Ramsey <br />have already been approached so if brought to court, the judge may rule against the City. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt noted there are two levels of coverage: coverage that is adequate; and, coverage <br />the service provider's desire. The City has an obligation to provide reasonable coverage, but not <br />desirable coverage in all instances. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Gladhill stated service providers have not identified any critical area but it is <br />known that more coverage is needed in the northern area. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt inquired about public comment, noting written materials have not been <br />presented by residents. Tonight, the Commission heard comments by Mr. Hillibregt and Mr. <br />Enstrom. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated the ordinance can be sent back to staff for further research on the overlay <br />district to address issues raised tonight and to see if there is an alternate but that seems <br /> <br />Planning Commission I July 10,2008 <br />Page 12 of 17 <br />