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I I I I I I I I The ordinance has been reviewed by the Planning Commission and was unanimously recommended for adoption atlthis time. Councilmember~Beyer asked if there is a lot of uncompleted construction and if the ordinance has a retroactive data. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that the ordinance would be retroactive to all open building permits. At thia time she can think of one project that is not completed. Planning Intern Skoog added that a normal time period for construction completion is 6 to 12 months. So as r~ot to be too restrictive with a new ordinance, stafffelt that 12 months would be a reasonable amount of time for exterior completion. Councilmember.Beahen asked how the ordinance would affect families whose home burned down and need a temp~orary structure or longer period of time. Zoning Administrator Frolik responded that the ordinance exempts any permits granted for temporary structures, such as the situation described by Councilmember Beahen. Motion by Coun~ilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to introduce Ordinance #96-XX to amend Chapter 8 to establish time limits for the completion of building exteriors. Motion carried, rVoting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councitmembers Beahen, Beyer. Voting No: None. Absent: Counci ~l~embers Peterson and Zimmerman. Case #3: Introduce Interim Ordinance Temporarily Prohibiting Construction of New Tbwers I I I Zoning Administra~tor Frolik stated that at the present time a conditional use permit is required to put up a personal communication tower. However, there is new communication technology that may require towers every 1 to 2 miles in high cormnunication traffic corridors. One company is anticipating constructing 300 antenna towers in the Twin Cities area. Upon the recommendation of the City Attorneyi it is proposed that the City adopt an interim ordinance which declares a 90-day moratorium on thelreview of any new applications for communications towers until the City has had an opportunity to e~,stabtish performance standards. The interim ordinance has been reviewed by the Planning Commission and is unanimously recommended for adoption. I I Councilmember BOYer noted that the City of Anoka adopted a 6-month moratorium and asked if that would be a more suitable length of time. Mayor Hardin asked what type of study will be done and the time frame for its completion. Planning Intern SkOog stated that he will be conducting the research, which will include collecting ordinances from :other cities to modify and develop an ordinance for Ramsey. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 does not allow cities to prohibit the towers, but standards can be City Council/November 12, 1996 Page 7 of 15