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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Page 4 Commissioner Cook expressed concern that additional restrictions be placed on 146 relocation of the tower to any area other than along the east line of the wetland 147 delineation. 148 Mr. Paschke assured Commissioners that it was the goal of staff and the 149 applicant that that delineation was determined prior to this request going before 150 the City Council; however, asked that the Commission provide staff with their 151 specific level of comfort in staff working with the application on any location 152 change if there happened to be an unexpected and dramatic wetland location 153 change, requiring that the tower be relocated to another location on the property; 154 and advised that staff would be reluctant to move the tower closer to the front 155 years versus side or rear yard. 156 Chair Doherty stated that he was not confident that the tower could be moved in 157 the east/west direction, but questioned if moving the tower closer to Rice Street 158 would gain that much, but opined that the west side of the building would then be 159 preferable. 160 Commissioner Gottfried stated that he was not interested in moving the tower 161 any closer to the residential area, but could support it moving on the east/west 162 line; and expressed appreciation that staff was not supportive of the tower 163 locating on the east or south side of the building. 164 Mr. Paschke recognized the comments of the Commission; opining that 165 Condition “a” in the staff report provided sufficient direction, if amenable to the 166 Commissioners, noting that any potential location would also need to consider 167 the property owner’s wishes related to windows, access and other site amenities; 168 but would be the ultimate decision of the City Council for final approval, once the 169 wetland delineation was determined. 170 Commissioner Wozniak stated that his only concern was that adequate 171 screening for the equipment be provided. 172 Commissioner Boerigter expressed his confidence in language as stated in 173 Condition “a,” allowing discretion with the City Council. 174 MOTION 175 Member Wozniak moved, seconded by Member Boerigter to RECOMMEND 176 APPROVAL of a CONDITIONAL USE for Clearwire, LLC to allow the 177 construction of 125’ telecommunication tower at 2499 Rice Street; [2489] 178 based on the comments and findings of Sections 4 – 5 and the conditions 179 of Section 6 of the staff report dated April 7, 2010. 180 Ayes: 7 181 Nays: 0 182 Motion carried. 183 Chair Doherty noted that the case was scheduled to be heard by the City Council 184 at a meeting in May of 2010. 185 6. Other Business 186 Mr. Paschke requested that Item 6.b be considered before Item 6.a, approved by 187 consensus of the Commission. 188 b. Discussion of whether a Comprehensive Plan text amendment to allow 189 institutional land uses (e.g., schools, churches, etc.) in areas guided for 190 Regional Business, Community Business, and Neighborhood Business 191 uses is a major or minor amendment. A formal public hearing by the 192 Planning Commission is not required for minor amendments. 193 Mr. Lloyd reviewed the history of this request, as detailed in the staff report dated 194 April 7, 2010; to determine whether this was a minor or major amendment to the 195 Comprehensive Plan. 196