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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – January 6, 2016 4 <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. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the Bethel University campus and the antennas at the 2 Pine <br />Tree Drive location. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa moved and Commissioner Hames seconded a motion to recommend <br />approval of Planning Case 15-025 for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment at 3900 Bethel <br />Drive based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the five (5) <br />conditions in the January 6, 2016, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried <br />unanimously (6-0). <br /> <br />UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />None.