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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 7, 2000 10 regarding the design requirements, criteria for ground mounted structures, landscaping, and screening. The City of Minneapolis provides a comprehensive application packet to applicants . for administrative review of antennas. She noted the memorandum from the City of St. Louis Park regarding their water tower policy. City Planner Chaput stated that staff recommends that the Planning Commission review and discuss this information at the meeting. The City's current antenna section of the zoning ordinance should be reviewed and proposed amendments should be made to address the above listed issues. Staff will bring proposed ordinance changes to the next Planning Commission meeting for discussion or a public hearing at that time, depending on the outcome of the first discussion meeting, Commissioner Galatowitsch asked how current tenants would be handled if the City were to limit the clustering. City Planner Chaput stated this is up for discussion by the Commission. Commissioner Baker stated he would like to see the towers maintain antenna rental due to the fact he doesn't want to see additional towers throughout the City, City Planner Chaput concurred and noted the only concern is that the ground equipment needs to be organized and planned better for the future. Commissioner Sand asked ifthe plan before the Commission was to amend the current antenna Ordinance. City Planner Chaput stated she is only asking that the Commission considering adding language to allow for antennas on the water towers and to organize the current and future ground equipment. . Chair Erickson asked if all ground units were exposed to the elements. City Planner Chaput stated a fence was placed around the Ariel ground units and that all ground equipment is weather tight. Chair Erickson asked for the primary objection ofthe Water Tower's Antenna moratorium, City Planner Chaput stated the City has received numerous requests at this time and that the antenna companies are not willing to work together for conformity ofthe ground structures surrounding the tower, City Planner Chaput asked for a recommendation on the ground structure organization from the Planning Commission. Chair Erickson suggested approaching the City of St. Louis Park for direction in this area, Commissioner Galatowitsch concurred. City Planner Chaput noted she would contact them for additional information. Commissioner Sand asked if the City could look into stealth antennas for additional architectural screening and design. Commissioner Baker concurred and stated he would like to eliminate the open tower design, The Commission asked staff to revise the current Antenna Master Plan as stated above and review it with the Commission at the next Commission meeting. COUNCIL REPORT e Councilmember Larson reviewed the City Council's actions of their last meeting where they dealt with and approved all three planning items. He explained local residents south of Lake