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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, May 13 Page three Tom Rockne said he feels the proposed layout will move the danger farther down the road; why not stop for traffic on Ham1ine? Hicks noted that the Council considered four alternatives and selected the one it preferred. Christoffersen said the original City-designed plan was rejected by the State; State proposes this plan as a better layout. Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council adopt Resolution No. 85-20, APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY LAYOUT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HIGHWAY 694 FROM THE WEST BOUND EXIT RAMP AT HAMLINE AVENUE TO FLORAL DRIVE. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN MILLER . Case No. 85-4. Special Use Permit - Satellite ReceivinR/TransmittinR Dish. Northwestern Col1eRe Miller explained that the applicant is proposing to install two satellite dishes, one for receiving and one for transmitting.. on the Northwestern College campus. Miller explained that prior to recent Zoning Ordinance modifications. satellite dishes were treated as accessory structures; noted that the recent revisions define dishes, over 30 inches in diameter, as "miscellaneous towers" requiring a Special Use Permit. Miller explained that this change was made to give the City the opportunity to assess the visual impact. Miller reported that a Public Hearing was held by the Planning Commission at which time the Commission considered the impact of the dishes on the neighborhood as well as on the campus; reported that potential hazards were also discussed. Miller reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the proposed satellite dish location subject to Northwestern College dropping the grade within the walled area. if feasible. to hide more of the dishes; (this was preferred to a higher wall). Paul Ramseyer (Northwestern College) distributed copies of a letter from Racom Service Corporation (5/6/85) re Uplink Antenna Foundation Considera- tions. advising that "any decrease in overall antenna height which could be gained by lowering the foundation would come at the expense of future flexibility should the need arise .to acquire other space craft. The letter also stated that "the proposed site will afford maximum flexibility in space craft arc coverage, and will be the easiest site of all considered to secure and maintain". Ramseyer explained that satellite up-linking has definite advantages to their system; displayed an artist's rendering of the dishes as seen above the 6' high brick wall (protruding about 4' above the wall). Hicks asked the color of the fiberglass. Answer was diffused white - not shiny. Hicks asked if the color could be changed to more closely match the ~lor of the brick. Answer was that this off-white is standard for light reflection; does not believe there is other diffusing-type paint. Maurice Johnson. 3124 Hamline Avenue. said he has seen two dishes that were a light tan color. It was surmised that the tan dishes were probably receiving dishes, not up-link. . Sather moved. seconded by Hansen. that Council approve a Special Use Permit for the receiving and transmitting satellite dishes on the Northwestern College campus as requested (Case No. 85-4). Motion carried unanimously. (5-0). Case No. 84-21, Planned Unit Development. StaRe 1. General Plan Approval North HeiRhts Lutheran Church Council was referred to Planning memo (4/19/85) and Planning Commission minutes (5/1/85). Miller explained that Stage 1 is in conformance with the concept plan approved in August of 1984. but has been reduced to a 2.000 seat worship center and support facilities (previously proposed 3.000 seats) and parking for 700 cars (previously proposed 1,000 spaces). Miller reported that some modifications have been made to the plans submitted for Stage 1; noted that the applicant has submitted a great deal of documentation and a refined plan in an effort to address the concerns expressed by the Planner as well as their own consultants.