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Draft February 3, 2410, Planning Commission Minutes C. Planning Case 09-023; Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Zoning Code Amendment; 1296 County Road F; Estate of George J. Reiling — Public Hearing �. City Planner Beekman reported that the applicant is requesting a Zoning Code amendment to allow additional antennas t be placed on existing non-conforming towers and to allow new antennas at a height greater than 75 feet. The applicant is also requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Amendment to Planning Case 72-024 for the tower at 1296 County Road F to allow additional antennas, if structurally feasible, to be located on the tower without the need for additional CUP Amendments. The CUP amendment is contingent upon approval of the Zoning Code amendment. She then provided background information and said the Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed zoning code amendment meets the goals of the City and if the CUP is in conformance with the zoning code. Staff offers the following sixteen findings for . consideratlon: General Findings: 1. The property is 2.76 acres and is zoned I-1: Limited Industrial District. 2. The antenna tower was constructed in 1972 though Planning Case #72-024. 3. The antenna tower is 40 feet tall. 4. The existing conditional use permit provides for seven dish antennas at specific heights as noted in the CUP. 5. Zoning Code changes after 1972 have made the tower a legal, non-conforming structure because it is the primary use on the site and exceeds the 75 foot height limit. 6. The antenna tower has 29 antennas as listed in the structural analysis report provided in the January 27, 2010, Ulteig report. 7. The current configuration of 29 antennas exceeds the number of antennas approved in the 1972 Conditional Use Permit. On the Zoning Code Amendment: 8. The proposed Zoning Code amendment would support the City's goal of reducing the potential need for additional antennas in the City. 9. The proposed Zoning Code amendment does not conflict with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. On the Conditional Use Pe�mit Evaluation Criteria: 10. The proposed plan would not have any impact on traffic or parking . conditlons. 1 l. The proposed plan will not produce any permanent noise, glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, IlC1U1C�., or solid waste, and other nuisance characteristics. 12. The proposed plan will not impact drainage.