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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 7, 2010 9 <br /> <br />3.C. Planning Case 09-019; Conditional Use Permit Amendment; 1296 County Road F; <br /> Clearwire Wireless LLC – Public Hearing (continued) <br /> <br />Clearwire Wireless will be removing unused equipment and antennas from the <br />tower as part of this project, resulting in a net reduction in the number of antennas <br />on the tower. <br /> <br />12.Park dedications are not applicable. <br /> <br />13.The addition of six antennas on the tower does not conflict with the general <br />purpose and intent of the Zoning Code or the Comprehensive Development Plan <br />for the City. <br /> <br />City Planner Beekman stated based on the findings, Staff recommends approval of <br />Planning Case 09-019 for a Conditional Use Permit amendment at 1296 County Road F <br />subject to the following four conditions: <br /> <br />1.The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended <br />by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as <br />determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning <br />Commission and City Council. <br /> <br />2.A Conditional Use Permit amendment, drafted by the City Attorney, shall be <br />signed by the applicant, prior to the issuance of any building permits. <br /> <br />3.A building permit shall be obtained for all proposed antennas prior to installation. <br /> <br />4.Antennas shall be painted to match the color of the tower to which they are <br />attached. <br /> <br />Chair Larson opened the floor to Commission questions. <br /> <br />Chair Larson asked for clarification on the coverage that would be gained by adding the <br />antennas to the Reiling Tower versus the City’s water towers. <br /> <br />Mr. Trueman clarified in order for Clearwire to provide the type of coverage they would <br />like is to have their antennas located within a half mile of each other. The City’s water <br />towers were not within this range when looked at in relation to other towers already in <br />place. <br /> <br />Commissioner Scott asked if there was a method for managing the antennas located on <br />this tower and who would be responsible for this. <br /> <br />Mr. Trueman stated the only way for antennas to be added or relocated on the tower was <br />to contact the City and obtain a building permit. At this time the Reiling Estate is in <br />control of the tower and the responsible party for the tower itself but everyone is <br />responsible for their own equipment and antennas. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zimmerman asked if the towers located in Shoreview had been considered. <br /> <br />Mr. Trueman stated he was not sure at this time because his responsibilities were not for <br />that particular area. <br />