Resolution - #96-09-272 - 09/24/1996

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Councilmember Beyer introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: PROPOSED RESOLUTION #96-09-272 A'RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A PERSONAL COMMUNICATION SERVICE (PCS) TOWER AND DECLARING TERMS OF SAME WHEREAS, AMERICAN PORTABLE TELECOM (APT) has properly applied for a conditional use permit to construct and operate a telecommunications tower on a 50' x 50' section (site) of the property legally described as follows: Lot 1, Block 1, HY-10 RAMSEY, Anoka County, Minnesota ("Subject Property") WHEREAS, the Planning Commission met on September 3 1996, conducted the public heating and recommended City Council approval of the request. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: Based on Findings of Fact #0412, a conditional use permit for a 165 foot self- supporting lattice tower and related equipment cabinets is hereby granted to APT, hereinafter referred to as "Permit Holder". This permit is perpetual in its duration so long as the terms imposed herein are complied with. o The development of the Site shall be in accordance with the 5 sheet site plan prepared by Fluor Daniel, Inc., dated August 8, 1996, and the written support materials prepared by A. Keith Dyer of APT dated August 12, 1996. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the tower, the Permit Holder shall supply the City with a certified statement of non-interference with radio, television, etc., services enjoyed by other residential and non-residential properties in the area and copies of any permits required by other regulatory agencies. The Permit Holder shall provide the City with conf'u'mation that the tower structure complies with Electronics Industry Association standards and approval by a licensed structural engineer. o The tower shall not be artificially lighted and shall not display strobe lights unless such lighting is required by the Federal Aviation Administration or another regulatory agency with jurisdiction over communications towers. o The chain link security fence shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved site plan to prevent unauthorized entry to the site.