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4JJ. STAFF RECOMMENDA TION 4.1 Based on the findings outlined in Section 3.1 (7) of this report, staff recommends that the request for a conditional use permit be denied because the applicant has not adequately explained why is is not technically feasible to locate the proposed antenna on a City-owned site or table action on this request until the applicant has provided additional information on the technical feasibility of locating the proposed antenna on a City-owned site in the vicinity (Gateway Business Park). ~ PLANNING COMMISSION 5.1 On July 9, 1997, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request. John Hollenbeck, CB Commercial, was present to answer questions and provide additional information. No residents present commented on this request. 5.2 The Planning Commission discussed the technology being used for this system, the service radii for this technology, and the technical feasibility of locating the antenna on a City tower site. 5.3 The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request for a conditional use permit to allow the placement of a commercial communications tower on a non- City tower site at 2582 Long Lake Road, based on the findings outlined in Section 3.1 of this report and with the following conditions: 1. The applicant must demonstrate the service area for the proposed antenna in this location versus a City tower site. 2. The applicant must demonstrate why it is not technically feasible to meet the requirements of the code and integrate such antennas or add them to an existing cellular or water tower. 3. The applicant must provide space for up to three additional users on the proposed tower or demonstrate why it is not technically feasible to do so. 4. The monopole must be setback a minimum of 30 feet the east property line and a minimum of ten feet from the south property line. 5. The monopole must be removed by the owner within twelve months after it is no longer in use. A bond may be required from the owner by the city to assure that the tower is removed within twelve months. 5.4 Information on the availability and feasibility of a City-owned site in the vicinity (Gateway Business Park) was not considered by the Planning Commission. Since the Planning Commission meeting, staff has researched alternative City-owned sites and identified the Gateway Business Park as a viable alternative. RCA (PF2929) - 08/25/97 - Page 3 of 4