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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – January 6, 2016 3 <br /> <br />Senior Planner Bachler reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this <br />matter: <br /> <br />1. Recommend Approval with Conditions <br />2. Recommend Approval as Submitted. <br />3. Recommend Denial <br />4. Table <br /> <br />Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jones questioned how much capacity would be added to the towers after each <br />were lengthened by 15%. <br /> <br />Mark Hennek, FDH Velocitel, explained that three additional antenna would be added to the <br />towers, which would improve the overall capacity of the structure. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jones asked if future expansions would be necessary and if so, if a third tower <br />could be added instead of placing additional height on the existing towers. <br /> <br />Mr. Hennek stated there could be potential interference if a third tower were added. He stated <br />that any additional towers would need to be discussed with Bethel University. <br /> <br />Chair Thompson inquired if the additional capacity would be solely used by the college campus. <br /> <br />Mr. Hennek indicated that the additional capacity would be utilized by all AT&T users within a <br />certain range of the campus. <br /> <br />Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair Thompson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make <br />comment. <br /> <br />There being no comment Chair Thompson closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. <br /> <br />Council Liaison Holmes requested further information regarding the lease agreement with <br />AT&T. <br /> <br />Senior Planner Bachler discussed the lease agreement between AT&T Mobility and Bethel <br />University in further detail. <br /> <br />Council Liaison Holmes expressed concern with how the Council would address this request <br />and believed there may be concern with the additional two feet of tower height. <br /> <br />Chair Thompson encouraged the AT&T representatives to have range information available at <br />the upcoming Council meeting and to be prepared to take further questions from the Council <br />regarding this matter. <br /> <br />Mr. Hennek reported he could obtain a propagation map prior to the City Council meeting.