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City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for July 8, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-014 - Verizon Wireless CUP - 2 Pine Tree Drive\Memos_Reports_15-014 Page 1 of 6 MEMORANDUM DATE: July 8, 2015 PC Agenda Item 3.A TO: Planning Commission FROM: Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #15-014 – Public Hearing Required Applicant: Verizon Wireless (Rob Viera) Property Address: 2 Pine Tree Drive Request: Conditional Use Permit Requested Action The applicant has requested a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to install twelve wireless panel antennas and related equipment on the existing building located at 2 Pine Tree Drive. Background 1. Overview of Request: Verizon has requested a CUP to install twelve wireless panel antennas and related equipment on the existing Bethel University building at 2 Pine Tree Drive. Verizon currently has antennas installed on the tower located at 1296 County Road F, near the intersection of Hamline Avenue and Interstate 694. The purpose of the additional antennas at 2 Pine Tree Drive is to improve the provider’s wireless service in the southeast quadrant of the City along County Road E between Lexington Avenue and Highway 51. The proposed antennas would be attached to the existing penthouse structure located on the roof of the principal building on the property. All antenna equipment would be painted with a solid color to match the color of the existing penthouse structure. The overall height of the existing building measured to the penthouse roof is 62.7 feet. The antennas would each measure eight feet in length and would not extend beyond the penthouse roofline. Verizon would lease the required roof and utilities right-of-way space from Bethel University. The applicant has submitted a letter from the Verizon engineer working on the project, wireless coverage maps, and a complete plan set (Attachments D and E).