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Commissioner Wivoda stated that the lattice tower along Armstrong Boulevard is the most <br />aesthetically obvious tower in the City. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt inquired as to how strongly City staffs feel about requiring the monopole. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Frolik replied quite strongly, because there is an opportunity <br />on the west side of Ramsey Boulevard for new development and they would like to protect the <br />aesthetics in that area. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kociscak stated that the lattice tower allows for four carriers and a monopole <br />allows for three, but if the water tower is going to be able to provide for more carriers, the <br />monopole might be more appropriate. <br /> <br />Mr. Hall replied that from their standpoint they would prefer to stay with the self supporting <br />tower. He stated that the water tower location may not be a suitable location for some carriers <br />because it is not directly adjacent to Highway #10. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt inquired if the applicant would agree to constructing a monopole if the <br />Commission makes that recommendation. <br /> <br />Mr. Hall replied that they would agree to a monopole if the City so requires. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated that finding of fact #19 should read "..four total users" rather than "..four <br />additional users.". And finding of fact #17 should be added to read: "That the completion of the <br />water tower, currently under construction, will .provide the opportunity for an additional cellular <br />wireless antenna site in close proximity to the applicants proposed location." <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Wivoda, to recommend that City <br />Council adopt Findings of Fact as amended, relating to a request from American Tower <br />Corporation for a conditional use permit to construct a telecommunication tower at 14165 <br />Ramsey Boulevard. <br /> <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes:' Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Wivoda, Griffiths, and <br />Kociscak. Voting No: None. Abstain: Commissioner Reeve. Absent: Commissioner Johnson. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Kociscak, seconded by Commissioner Wivoda, to recommend that <br />City Council approve the request for a conditional use permit based on the Findings of Fact for a <br />monopole structure, and adopt a resolution declaring terms'of same. <br /> <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Kociscak, Wivoda, and <br />Griffiths. Voting No: None. Abstain: Commissioner Reeve. Absent: Commissioner Johnson. <br /> <br />Case tt2: <br /> <br />Request for Preliminary Plat Review of Orchard Hills; Case of Homestead <br />Multi-Family Development <br /> <br />Planning Commission/December 5, 2000 <br /> Page 4 of 17 <br /> <br /> <br />