Agenda - Council - 02/13/2001 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CASE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TOWER ORDINANCE By: Principal Planner Patrick Trudgeon Background: During discussion regarding the Tower Overlay District, the City Council instructed staff to draf[ an additional amendment to the newly adopted tower ordinance. Specifically, the Council asked that the setback from lot lines for towers be changed to 1 ½ times the height of the actual tower. Observations: As you know, the City recently made significant changes to ordinances governing the placement of towers in residential districts. One of the adopted changes required that all towers be setback at least i ½ times the height of the tower for any residential structure. The City Council has asked that this language be changed to require that the 1 ½ times setback be measured from the lots lines and not from any residential structure. (e.g. A 100-foot tower would need to be setback 150 feet from any lot line). Due to the proposed ordinance amendment, staff found that language regarding setbacks for towers located in business and industrial districts needed to be clarified. This change is shown in the ordinance. The Planning Commission held a public hearing for the proposed ordinance at its February 6, 2001 meeting. One person testified in support of the proposed ordinance. The Planning Commission recommended that that proposed ordinance be adopted. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) b) c) Draft City Council Meeting Minutes for the January 9, 2001 meeting. Excerpt of City Code with strikethroughs and underlines to identify proposed changes to the text. Proposed ordinance. Recommendation: The Planning Commission has recommended adoption of the ordinance. Council Action: Motion to introduce Ordinance #01-__ regarding setbacks for commercial towers located in residential districts. Review Checklist: Community Development Director City Attorney CC: 02/13/01 -181-