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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 13, 1996 The City Planner asked if Green's company leases space from its competitors. Green replied that they do. The Planner asked for an estimate of the cost to construct the tower proposed. Green estimated between $60,000 and $80,000. Green reported that his company would be placing six antenna panels on the tower. If they were required to construct a monopole tower, this type of tower may not support the weight of additional antennas. Keis stated that he did not want to see numerous towers in the City, and suggested this tower be constructed strong enough to support additional antennas. Carson asked where the next towers would be in Green's system. Green replied that they are proposing to place antennas on the City's water tower as well as Roseville's water tower. Keis suggested a restriction on the number of towers in the City and requiring future companies to locate on existing towers. The Planner agreed the City could require as part of this Conditional Use Permit that Green lease space to other users at market rates. Carson indicated he would rather see one tower constructed than numerous ones. Green pointed out that a monopole tower would be strong enough for several whip antennas, but not panel antennas. Whip antennas are used for two -way communications and pagers. Cellular began using whip antennas, but as capacity got higher, it had to go to a sectorized system using panel antennas. Green reported that the lattice tower would support 18 panel sets as well as whip antennas. His company would be reserving 9 panel sets for their use. If additional panel sets over 18 were required, the leasing company would have to strengthen the tower at their expense in order to support the additional panels. 10 Page 77