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 Commissioner Wivoda stated that the lattice tower along Armstrong Boulevard is the most aesthetically obvious tower in the City. Chairperson Nixt inquired as to how strongly City staffs feel about requiring the monopole. Community Development Director Frolik replied quite strongly, because there is an opportunity on the west side of Ramsey Boulevard for new development and they would like to protect the aesthetics in that area. Commissioner Kociscak stated that the lattice tower allows for four carriers and a monopole allows for three, but if the water tower is going to be able to provide for more carriers, the monopole might be more appropriate. Mr. Hall replied that from their standpoint they wou2zl prefer to stay- with the self supporting tower. He stated that the water tower location may not be a suitable location for some carriers because it is not directly adjacent to Highway #10. Chairperson Nixt inquired if the applicant would agree to constructing a monopole if the Commission makes that recommendation. Mr. Hall replied that they would agree to a monopole if the City so requires. Chairperson Nixt stated that finding of fact #19 should read "..four total users'; rather than "..four additional users.". And finding of fact # 17 should be added to read: "That the completion of the water tower, currently under construction, will provide the opportunity for an additional cellular wireless antenna site in close proximity to the applicants proposed location." Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Wivoda, to recommend that City Council adopt Findings of Fact as amended, relating to a request from American Tower Corporation for a conditional use permit to construct a telecommunication tower at 14165 Ramsey Boulevard. Motion Carried. Voting Yes:" Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Wi¥oda, Griffiths, and Kociscak. Voting No: None. Abstain: Commissioner Reeve. Absent: Commissioner Johnson. Motion by COmmissioner Kociscak, seconded by Commissioner Wivoda, to recommend that City Council approve the request for a conditional use permit based on the Findings of Fact for a monopole structure, and adopt a resolution declaring terms of same. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Kociscak, Wivoda, and Griffiths. Voting No: None. Abstain: Commissioner Reeve. Absent: Commissioner Johnson. Case #2: Request for Preliminary Plat Review of Orchard Hills; Case of Homestead Multi~Family Development Planning Commission/December 5, 2000 Page 4 of 17 -243-