Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 08/04/2014

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feel a Conditional Use Permit is the most appropriate tool. Part 6106.0110 Subp 7 Ramsey is generally acceptable to the request that Applicants for cell towers must demonstrate lack of other available alternatives, provided that this analysis is at the discretion of the local government, and does not need approval from the DNR. Part 6106.0120 Subp 2 Based on the proposed land use classifications within Ramsey, we are opposed to the restrictions on building height that differ from adjacent communities. While a majority of the structures will be 35 feet or less as allowed by the draft rules, we desire the same flexibility as those with similar development patterns adjacent to us. Part 6106.0120 Subp 2 Ramsey disagrees that additional language, review, and standards regarding building height is necessary. Some of the language included, such as view from Ordinary High Water Line (OHW) will add additional complexity to our review process. Part 6106.0120 Subp 2 If a Conditional Use Permit is to be allowed as a means for flexibility in building height in one district, it should be utilized as a tool in all districts. Part 6106.0120 Subp 2 Ramsey prefers that the draft rules not create a new definition for Building Height, which measures to mean gable height and not to the peak of a pitched roof structure. We prefer that the rules simply defer to the Minnesota State Building Code definition of Building Height. We are fine with clarification that this measurement be made from the river side. Part 6106.0120 Subp 2 lirb— Ramsey would prefer that the Visual Resources Protection Plan not be referenced in the draft rules at all. This document can be an excellent advisory resource suggested by the DNR when reviewing land use requests, but should not be incorporated by reference into the draft rules themselves. Part 6106.0120 Subp 3 Ramsey's existing ordinance already has a setback of 35 feet from a bluff line. Portions would now be subject to a 100 foot setback from a bluff line in the CA -ROS District. Ramsey would prefer to defer to our existing ordinance of 35 feet. Acknowledging that a majority of areas would be subject to a 40 foot bluff line setback in the draft rules, we would expect that this 40 foot setback would be appropriate in all areas of Ramsey as well. Part 6106.0120 Subp 3 Ramsey has no issue with a 75 foot setback to the Ordinary High Water Line (OHW) for private septic systems, as this matches our existing ordinance Part 6106.0130 Subp 1 Ramsey appreciates the flexibility provided to public facilities, especially as it relates to the existing Master Plan for the future Mississippi West