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<br />... <br />~BlSHILLS <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />DATE: July 27, 2009 <br /> <br />TO: City Council <br /> <br />FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner <br /> <br />SUBJECT: Planning Case #09-014 <br />Antennas and Towers <br />Section 1305.04 Subd. 11 and Subd. 12 and Section 1325.09 <br />City of Arden Hills <br /> <br />Reauest <br /> <br />Approve Ordinance 2009-010 in Planning Case 09-014 to amend Sections 1305.04, Subd 11, <br />Subd. 12, and all subsequent numbering, and Section 1325.09 of the Zoning Code regarding <br />Antennas and Towers as presented in the July 27, 2009, report to the City Council. Approve <br />Publishing a Summary of Ordinance 2009-010. <br /> <br />Back2round <br /> <br />In light of the recent application to erect a cellular tower on the Bethel University Campus, Staff <br />has had an opportunity to review the City's current regulations regarding cellular antennas and <br />new antenna structures. In an effort to better clarify where, and under what circumstances, new <br />antennas may be installed and antenna towers be constructed, Staff is recommending a number <br />of changes to Section 1325.09 of the Zoning Code. One of the goals of this amendment was to <br />require co-location of cellular antennas whenever feasible and to prioritize where in the City new <br />antennas can be installed. In addition to location requirements, Staff is recommending several <br />other amendments to the Code for the purpose of clarification and to update language to meet <br />current technology practices and standards. <br /> <br />Staff has reviewed a number of other communities' zoning ordinances as they pertain to antennas <br />and antenna towers as well as consulted with the City Attorney. The proposed ordinance <br />amendment (Attachment A) is the result of this review. <br /> <br />City of Arden Hills <br />City Council MeetingforJuly 27,2009 <br /> <br />c: \Documents and Settings\becky.brazys\Local Settings \ Temporary Internet Files\OLK15F\07-2 7-09 - Regular Meeting - Memo - Zoning <br />Amendment. doc <br /> <br />Page 1 of3 <br />