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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />AUGUST 24, 1994 <br />CUP FOR Hanson opened the public hearing to consider an <br />RADIO TOWER - application for Conditional Use Permit to allow <br />C-CALL CORP. construction of a 100-foot tall radio tower and <br />maintenance building for essential services to be <br />located at 39 West Viking Drive as requested by C-CALL <br />Corporation. The Planning Commission recommended <br />approval of the CUP. <br />Bill Buell, C-CALL Corporation, appeared before the <br />Council and explained that C-CALL is a competitor to <br />Cellular, and was recently licensed by the FCC. Buell <br />explained the equipment and services provided by C-Call <br />which includes personal and fleet communication <br />services. Buell reported that C-CALL is in the process <br />of setting up a grid system of antennas in the Metro <br />area and would like their system operational by the <br />first of the year. Sites are being identified based on <br />very specific latitude and longitude requirements. The <br />Little Canada site will cover the Highway 36 and 35E <br />area. <br />Buell reported that radio towers are permitted in the <br />B-3 Zoning District, however, the CUP is necessary <br />since height limitations are being exceeded. <br />Hanson felt the service C-CALL would provide was an <br />essential one, and did not believe the tower would be <br />detracting or an eyesore. <br />Scalze asked how large a parcel is typically needed for <br />a 100-foot parcel and maintenance building. <br />Buell replied that a 50 foot by 50 foot parcel is <br />typical for this size tower. Buell reported that all <br />City setback requirements would be met, and there is <br />screening on the north side of the parcel. Buell <br />reported that the tower would be constructed of <br />galvanized steel. <br />Morelan asked how the top of the tower is accessed. <br />The manufacturer replied that there are bolts welded <br />into the side of the tower for climbing. Steps would <br />be 11 1/2 feet from the ground, therefore, a ladder <br />would be needed to reach the steps. There will be a <br />door at the bottom of the platform for access. Buell <br />reported that these measures, along with the fact that <br />these towers appear to be high voltage, although they <br />12 <br />