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to the tower, and an enclosed screen on the base to keep terrorists away so it involves more than <br />just having tower in the air. <br />Associate Planner Gladhill agreed Ramsey can work closely with adjoining cities but pointed out <br />that by the Federal Communication Act, Ramsey has to provide adequate coverage to all of its <br />residents. <br />Chairperson Nixt asked what consideration was given to proximity to municipal services such as <br />accessibility and electric power. <br />Associate Planner Gladhill stated staff did look at those needs when the sites were identified. He <br />noted that larger landlocked lots will not be easy to access so staff identified topography and <br />existing utilities. Since larger residential parcels were identified, it will not impact too many <br />existing neighbors. <br />Andy Hillebregt, 17061 Bison Street, stated it was indicated that the identified parcels are not <br />landlocked, but his parent's property is landlocked. He asked why towers cannot be in the <br />Ramsey Town Center and if they are too ugly to be located there. <br />Associate Planner Gladhill explained that the Ramsey Town Center density restricts the setbacks <br />from being applicable. He further explained the setback around the tower would make it difficult <br />to fit in the Ramsey Town Center. <br />Andries Hillebregt, 16926 Bison Street, stated that is correct and is the same as the property next <br />to it that is owned by the City. <br />Andy Hillebregt, stated there are other landlocked parcels as well. <br />Chairperson Nixt stated no wireless provider companies will select a parcel of land if there is no <br />legal public access so those types of parcels will automatically be excluded from their <br />consideration. <br />Andy Hillebregt, stated he is concerned that staff has done research but are coming up short by <br />saying nothing is landlocked when it is. He suggested that more in-depth research is needed. <br />Chairperson Nixt clarified that identifying a property as a potential site in the overlay district <br />does not give a service provider the right to place a tower at that location. It is the landowner's <br />right to determine if they want to enter into such a lease or give an outright deed to the property. <br />Chairperson Nixt stated the topic under consideration tonight is not landlocked properties and <br />how or if access should be provided since that is a legal process completely independent of <br />whether it is a tower location or other public improvement. He emphasized that he will not <br />entertain any discussion of eminent domain or public purpose tonight because it has no bearing <br />on this agenda item. <br />Planning Commission / July 10, 2008 <br />Page 11 of 17 <br />