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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 7, 2010 5 3.A. Planning Case 09-022; Variance; 1563 Edgewater Avenue; Mr. and Mrs. Ranallo – Not a Public Hearing (continued) Avenue based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the five conditions in the April 7, 2010, planning case report. Commissioner Scott stated the proposed home would be an added feature to the neighborhood and is keeping with the neighborhood. Chair Larson stated since the home had been designed for this lot it could have been designed to meet all the setbacks. Commissioner Zimmerman stated the applicants had done a lot of work to fit the design of the proposed home within the footprint of the existing home and the setbacks are consistent with the neighborhood. Commissioner Modesette agreed with Commissioner Zimmerman. The motion was called to a vote. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). B.Planning Case 09-023; Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Zoning Code Amendment; 1296 County Road F; Estate of George J. Reiling – Public Hearing City Planner Beekman stated the applicant is requesting a Zoning Code amendment to make existing non-conforming communications towers conforming so that additional antennas, at a height greater that 75-feet, may be placed on them. The applicant is also requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Amendment to Planning Case 72-024 for the tower at 1296 County Road F to allow up to 21 antennas to be located, replaced, or relocated on the tower without the need for additional CUP Amendments. The CUP amendment is contingent upon approval of the Zoning Code amendment. She provided background information and stated the Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed zoning code amendment meets the goals of the City and if the conditional use permit is in conformance with the zoning code. Staff offers the following sixteen findings for consideration: General Findings: 1.The property is 2.76 acres and is zones I-1: Limited Industrial District. 2.The antenna tower was constructed in 1972 in planning case 72-024. 3.The antenna tower is 240 feet tall. 4.The existing conditional use permit provides for seven dish antennas at specific heights as noted in the CUP. 5.Zoning Code changes after 1972 have made the tower a legal, non-conforming structure because it is the primary use of the site and exceeds the 75-foot height limit. 6.The antenna tower has 30 antennas as listed in the structural analysis report provided in the January 27, 2010, Ulteig report.