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<br />4JJ. STAFF RECOMMENDA TION <br /> <br />4.1 Based on the findings outlined in Section 3.1 of this report, staff recommends that <br />Section 1012.1 O(A) of the City Code be amended as follows: <br /> <br />12. Exception: Antennas attached to, but not above, the exterior walls of buildings as <br />an integral part of the architecture shall be a permitted use in all B Business and I <br />Industrial Districts. Antennas attached to existing public utility structures or <br />existing public utility towers in any zoning district. including electrical <br />transmission towers or other structures deemed appropriate by the Director <br />of Community Development. shall be a permitted use in all zoning districts. <br /> <br />~o PLANMNGCOMM~~ONACnON <br /> <br />5.1 On December 10, 1997, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the <br />request. No residents present commented on this request. <br /> <br />5.2 The Planning Commission discussed the benefits of adopting the proposed <br />provisions, the dual use of existing structures, and the possibility of limiting the <br />number of new towers needed. <br /> <br />5.3 The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council amend Section <br />1012.10(A) of the City Code as detailed in Section 4.1 of this report, based on the <br />findings outlined in Section 3.1 of this report. <br /> <br />Ul SUGGESTED CITY COUNCIL ACTION <br /> <br />6.1 Hold second reading and amend Section 1012.1 O(A) of the City Code as follows, <br />based on the findings outlined in Section 3.1 of this report: <br /> <br />12. Exception: Antennas attached to, but not above, the exterior walls of buildings as <br />an integral part of the architecture shall be a permitted use in all B Business and I <br />Industrial Districts. Antennas attached to existing public utility structures or <br />existing public utility towers in any zoning district. including electrical <br />transmission towers or other structures deemed appropriate by the Director <br />of Community Development. shall be a permitted use in all zoning districts. <br />provided the antenna(s) do not increase the height or bulk of said structure <br />or tower. <br /> <br />Attachments: Section 1012.10 of the City Code; typical antenna placement on an electrical transmission line, <br />as submitted by US West; and ordinance. <br /> <br />60-day Time Limit: Not applicable, request initiated by City. <br /> <br />Prepared by: Kim L. Lee, AICP (490-2236) <br />M:\RCA\PF2974.RCA <br /> <br />RCA(PF#2974) - 01/26/98 - Page 3 of 3 <br />