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would prohibit the ramp from being used in any manner other than as a ramp,. rather than limiting the prohibition to just a few types of structures. • Motion was made by Commissioner Kuettel, seconded by Commissioner Hanschen, to adopt Planning Commission No. 96-02, as amended, recommending approval of the variance at 1806 Pascal Street. Motion passed with Commissioners Treadwell, Kuettel, Groff, and Hanschen voting in favor of approval and Commissioner Struck abstaining. CONSIDERATION OF REPEAL OF THE VARIANCE REQUIREMENT FOR HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE RAMPS IN FRONT YARDS Planner Asleson reported that staff is recommending that the commission consider repealing the variance requirement for ramps in front yards. These structures are often built quite quickly following an accident or medical emergency. The ramp users have a personal hardship in needing to use them but a property related hardship is required to process a variance. It is still desirable that the ramps be subject to design review,. so staff is proposing that the variance requirement be dropped and be replaced with a requirement for development review by the city planner. This will ensure that the ramps are appropriately designed without requiring that the property owner prove a property related hardship. Commissioner Treadwell suggested that the language of the code require that, in addition to reviewing the appearance of the ramp, the planner should also be permitted to review the design of the ramp with respect to the needs of the intended user. • Motion was made by Commissioner Struck, seconded by Commissioner Groff, to schedule a public hearing to consider the repeal of the variance requirement for ramps at the July 15, 1996 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A MORATORIUM ON ANTENNA EQUIPMENT PLACEMENT Due to a number of recent requests for information on the city's code regarding antennas and new federal legislation on the subject, Planner Asleson reported that staff is recommending a moratorium on the placement of new antennas and towers that would require a conditional use permit. This subject has not been re-visited in a number of years and given the new technologies and legislation on the subject, it would be appropriate to give staff some time to study the issues. The proposed moratorium would expire on September 30, 1996 or upon the enactment of a zoning change on the matter, whichever came first. Commissioner Treadwell asked if three months would be sufficient time to complete the study. Asleson responded that staff believes that it can be completed in that time frame. However, if necessary, an extension of the moratorium could be accomplished by passing another ordinance before the first one expired. Motion was made by Commissioner Hanschen, seconded by Commissioner Kuettel, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 96-03, recommending to the city council the adoption of a moratorium on new antennas and communications towers, effective through September 30, 1996. Motion passed unanimously.