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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – November 4, 2015 4 <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler indicated that the purpose of the proposed amendment is to clarify <br />that antenna installations do not necessarily need to complement or support the principal use they <br />are associated with. The revisions provided by the City Attorney state that antennas may be <br />treated as a secondary use as well as an accessory use. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler provided the Findings of Fact for review: <br /> <br />1. The proposed amendment advances the land use goals in the City’s comprehensive Plan <br />because it ensures that land use regulations promote development that is compatible with <br />nearby properties and neighborhood character. <br />2. The proposed amendment helps ensure that sufficient locations are provided for the <br />placement of telecommunications facilities in order to allow effective service. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler stated that staff recommends approval of Planning Case 15-022 to <br />amend Section 1325.09 of the Zoning Code pertaining to the regulation of accessory antennas, <br />dish antennas, and towers, as presented in the November 4, 2015, report to the Planning <br />Commission <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this <br />matter: <br /> <br />1. Recommend Approval as Submitted. <br />2. Recommend Approval with Changes. <br />3. Recommend Denial <br />4. Table <br /> <br />Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jones discussed the differences between primary and secondary uses of properties. <br /> <br />Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 6:45 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 additional comment Chair Thompson closed the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa moved and Commissioner Jones seconded a motion to recommend <br />approval of Planning Case 15-022 amending Section 1325.09 of the Zoning Code pertaining <br />to the regulation of accessory antennas, dish antennas, and towers, as presented in the <br />November 4, 2015, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously <br />(5-0). <br /> <br />COMMENTS AND REPORTS <br /> <br />A. Report from the City Council <br />