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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – January 6, 2016 2 General Findings: 1. The applicant has requested a Conditional Use Permit Amendment in order extend the height of the existing wireless antenna installation at 3900 Bethel Drive, approved in Planning Case 10-010. 2. The property at 3900 Bethel Drive is located in the B-1 - Limited Business District. 3. Cellular towers and antennas are allowed as a conditional accessory use in the B-1 District. 4. The proposed upgrade would increase the number of antennas from six (6) to nine (9). 5. The Zoning Code states that no antenna shall be mounted at a height exceeding 75 feet. 6. The proposed upgrade would increase the height of the antenna assembly canisters that house the antennas to 63 feet above ground level. 7. The antennas would be located approximately 1,185 feet from the nearest property line. 8. The antennas would be concealed inside the antenna assembly canisters, which will be painted to blend in with existing mechanical equipment on the roof. Conditional Use Permit Evaluation Criteria: 9. The proposed plan would not have any impact on traffic or parking conditions. 10. The proposed plan will not produce any permanent noise, glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid or solid waste, and other nuisance characteristics. 11. The proposed plan will not impact drainage. 12. The proposed plan will not impact population density. 13. The proposed antenna assembly canisters will likely only be visible from locations on Bethel University’s campus and they are not anticipated to have an impact on land use compatibility with uses and structures on surrounding land or adjoining land values. 14. Park dedications are not applicable. 15. The proposed plan does not conflict with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code or the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City. Senior Planner Bachler stated that based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 15-025 for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment at 3900 Bethel Drive. If the Planning Commission makes a recommendation of approval for this request, staff is recommending the following five (5) conditions be included with the approval: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. A building permit shall be obtained for all proposed antennas and associated equipment prior to installation. 3. A final inspection of the existing antenna installation shall be completed by the City Building Official prior to the issuance of a building permit for the new antennas and associated equipment. 4. A Conditional Use Permit drafted by the City Attorney shall be signed by Bethel University prior to the issuance of any building permits. 5. The antenna assembly canisters shall be painted to blend in with the surrounding equipment on the roof to which they are attached.