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� �� J�i..�1� � MEMORANDUM DATE: February 22, 2010 TO: City Council FROM; Meagan Beekman, City Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #10-003 Zoning Code Amendment Antennas and Water Towers City of Arden Hills Back�round As cellular and mobile internet telecommunications have become more popular, cities throughout the country are experiencing an increase in requests for new antenna towers and sites. Under federal regulations, cities must accommodate telecommunication needs (�� _:/,��-��.�s�.�`�;�.�e�c��/�i��.�:� �c��;��1.-��- c�v.�.��nl . However, cities retain local land use authority and can regulate location and visual impact to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. In August 2009, the City adopted a zoning code update to set a priority list for the placement of new antennas (Section 1325.09 Subd 6). One of the primary goals of that update was to encourage the grouping of antennas to help minimize the construction of new towers and minimize the visual impact. The zoning code update stated that new antennas shall be located on City water tower sites unless the applicant shows, to the reasonable satisfaction of the City, that none of the City water towers can be feasibly used from an engineering standpoint. If a City water tower site is not feasible, the Code requires the applicant to consider the following locations in order of priority: 1. On existing towers or structures within any industrial, civic-center, or business district; 2. On new towers in any industrial civic-center, or business district; 3. Any existing towers or structures located within any residential district; then, 4. Any new towers or structures located within any residential district. City �f Arden Hills City Council Meeting for Februury 22, 2010 \�Nletro-inet.us�ardenhills�Planning�Planning Cases�2010�10-003 Loning Code Amendment - Antennas on Wuter Towers (PC Approved)\02-22- 10 - Regular Meeting - PC 10-003 - Memo.doc Page 1 of 3