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� DI�EN HILLS <br />MEMORANDUM <br />DATE: February 3, 2010 PC Agenda Item 3.E <br />TO: Planning Commission <br />FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner <br />SUBJECT: Planning Case #10-003 <br />Zoning Code Amendment <br />Antennas and Water Towers <br />City of Arden Hills <br />ATTACHMENTS: A —1325.09 Subd 4 — Black -lined Version <br />Request <br />Consider approval of Planning Case 10-003 to amend Section 1325.09 Subd 4 of the Zoning <br />Code to remove the conditional use permit process for placing antennas on City owned structures <br />as presented in the February 3, 2010, Planning Case Report. <br />Background <br />As cellular and mobile internet telecommunications have become more popular, cities <br />throughout the country are experiencing an increase in requests for new antenna towers and sites. <br />Under federal regulations, cities must accommodate telecommunication needs <br />(htlp://wireless.fcc.gov/sitin�/local-state-,g,ov.html). However, cities retain local land use <br />authority and can regulate location and visual impact to protect the public health, safety, and <br />general welfare. <br />In August 2009, the City adopted a zoning code update to set a priority list for the placement of <br />new antennas (Section 1325.09 Subd 6). One of the primary goals of that update was to <br />encourage the grouping of antennas to help minimize the construction of new towers and <br />minimize the visual impact. The zoning code update stated that new antennas shall be located on <br />City water tower sites unless the applicant shows, to the reasonable satisfaction of the City, that <br />none of the City water towers can be feasibly used from an engineering standpoint. If a City <br />City of 'Arden Hills <br />Planning Commission Meeting for February 3, 2010 <br />IlAhdocs]lahl 4HdatalPlanninglPlanning Cases120101PC 10-003 Zoning Code Amendment -Antennas on Water Towers (pending)102-03-10 - PC <br />Report - Water Tower ordinance amendment - james.doc <br />Pagel of 4 <br />