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e e e ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - NOVEMBER 1, 2000 9 Chair Erickson stated a section on Page 21, Limitation of Spacc, refers to the ability to regulate utilities companies based on how many items of equipment are in onc location. Commissioner Bakcr suggcsted that staff might delemline whethcr such a elause exists in anothcr City's ordinance, and incorporate that. Chair Erickson stated it would bc beneficial and appropriate for someone working in a related field to provide direction with regard to reviewing pemlits as well as installation and logistics issues, and incorporate their suggestions into the ordinance. Ms. Chaput stated that the Public Works Director did not have any commcnts, She added the City Engineer could review the document. She reiterated that she received the docllment from the Cable Commission too latc for stafIto rcview it. Commissioner Nelson stated the City of St. Paul recently adopted an llpdated ordinance in which utilities companies are required to resurface an entire street for consistency. Hc rcquested that staff obtain a copy of St. Paul's ordinance. Ms. Chaput statcd thc Cable Commission's ordinance was presented to the Planning Commission for review as the Cable Commission is hoping to be consistent so the pelmitting process will be the same throughollt the district. Commissioncr Sand stated that eight of the ten cities within the cable area have adopted thc ordinancc with the exception of Arden Hills and Lauderdale. Chair Erickson requested that staff determine whether the other cities who have adopted thc ordinance made any changes or improvements to the model ordinance, Ms. Chaput agreed, adding she would obtain comments from the City Engineer and Public Works Director. Commissioner Sand presented a copy of the ordinance adopted by the City of St. Paul which he obtained on thc Internet. He noted the City of St. Paul organized a Utility Coordination Committee. Commissioner Sand stated that applications arc being received from cablc franchises that wish to compete with the CU1Tent cable provider, adding thcre is little reason to legally deny their right to compete, He expressed the sense of urgency attached to this ordinance as thc amount of additional trenching and wiring within the City will increase dramatically. OLD BUSINESS A. Pfa1ll1ing Commission 2001 Workplan (Rcview Draft) Ms. Chaput reviewed the completed Workplan with updates as discussed at the Commission's last meeting. Chair Erickson stated the workplan is ambitious but represents the Commission's direction and can be amended along the way, He noted the City's antenna ordinance is slated for discussion at the Commission's next meeting. Ms. Chaput stated, on another matter, that she was contacted by Rick Cox, Cox Insurance, with a potential concept plan and developmcnt proposal for the vacant property at New Brighton Road, Lake Johanna Boulevard and County Road D, She addcd that Mr. Cox was present at the meeting and wished to address the Commission with regard to his plans and obtain the Commission's comments and suggestions before submitting aformal application.