7A, Planning Case 10-010 - Conditional Use Permit at 3900 Bethel

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Since the Planning Commission meeting a water main has been found in the proposed site of the equipment shed. AT&T is working with Bethel University on a slight modification to the location of the shed. The shed would still be attached to the north side of the new building and would not be visible from outside of the campus. Bethel University is still moving through the process for their Board to approve an altered location. The size and architectural treatment of the shed would not be altered, and the change will not impact the roof mounted antennas in any way. City Staff has determined that the modification to the proposed plan would not be significant. The applicant has submitted an application, project letter, and letter from Bruce Kunkel at Bethel University describing the coverage issues on the Campus; as well as a site plan, elevations, and site survey (Attachment C). The City has also contracted with an independent engineering firm, OWL Engineering, to verify the coverage demand in this area and provide an analysis of the coverage available from the City water tower sites versus the proposed location. His report is attached. Findin�s of Fact The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their September 8, 2010, meeting and have offered the following fourteen findings of fact for your consideration: Gene�al Findings: 1. Documentation has been submitted that addresses the use of the City's water tower sites. This documentation indicates that the water tower sites would not meet the location needs to provide coverage in this area of the City. 2. The proposed antennas would be located on an existing structure. 3. The proposed antennas would be located within the B-1 — General Business District Zone. 4. The proposed antennas would be at an approximate height of 56 feet. 5. The antennas would be located approximately 1,185 feet from the nearest property line. 6. The canisters would be painted to match the color of the structure to which they are attached. 7. Cellular towers and antennas are a conditionally accessory use in the B-1 Zoning District. On the Conditional Use Pe�mit Evaluation C�ite�ia: 8. The proposed plan would not have any impact on trafiic or parking conditions. 9. The proposed plan will not produce any permanent noise, glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid or solid waste, and other nuisance characteristics. 10. The proposed plan will not impact drainage. 11. The proposed plan will not impact population density. 12. The proposed plan is not expected to have a visual impact on surrounding properties or on land use compatibility with uses and structures on surrounding land or adj oining land City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for September 27, 2010 C. IDOCUME�I IMEAGAN�I.BEEILOCALS 1I TempIELF2F109-27-10 - Regular Meeting - Memo - Bethel ATc�iT CUP Amend.doc Page 2 of 4