Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/03/2001

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A landscaping plan will need to be submitted for the proposed equipment building and is subject to City approval.. Staff will be requesting an extensive landscape plan around the equipment building in order to provide screening from the future residential development. The site plan indicates that a fence will be constructed around the A/C units that are outside of the building. Staff is recommending that the fence be constructed out of a wood privacy material or materials that closely match the exterior wall finishes on the building. The applicant is proposing to utilize an existing driveway to access the equipment building. There will be no personnel stationed at the site on a permanent basis. The City Attorney is currently reviewing the proposed lease agreement from Verizon Wireless. Verizon Wireless is currently proposing to enter into a lease agreement with the City of Ramsey for water tower and equipment space in the amount of $12,732.00 annually. Recommendation: City Staff recommends approval of the request contingent upon an approved landscape plan, the fence being constructed out of materials that provide 100% screening from surrounding properties, and the City entering into a lease agreement with Verizon Wireless. Commission Action: Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt Findings of Fact relating to a request from Verizon Wireless for a conditional use permit to install a cellular antenna system on the City water tower and construct a 12' by 30' equipment building on City owned property. -and- Motion to recommend that the City Council approve the request for a conditional use permit and adopt a resolution declaring terms of same. -or- Motion to recommend that the City Council deny the request for a conditional use permit. Review Checklist: Community Development Director Principal Planner PC: 04/03/01' Copies To: City Administrator City Attorney Public Works Director Parks/Utilities Supervisor