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Planning&Zoning Board <br /> January 14, 1998 <br /> Page 12 <br /> Mr. Hagen, in that operating equipment will only be housed within structures when those <br /> structures exist. Otherwise, the cabinet is sufficient. <br /> Mr. Dunn asked about motivation behind building new towers. Mr. Beck explained that <br /> (1) new providers would be attracted to the area, (2) coverage would be improved, and (3) <br /> capacity issues could be addressed. <br /> Mr. Dunn asked about a switch from analog to digital service. Mr. Beck stated that the <br /> trend is increasingly toward digital service. <br /> Mr. Herr left the meeting at 8:12 p.m. <br /> Mr. Gelbmann asked how quickly service "cell" sizes would shrink. Mr. Beck stated that <br /> from 1987 to present the number within the Twin Cities has increased from 9 to 100. He <br /> added that industry-wide this number will continue to increase. <br /> Mr. Gelbmann clarified that the lower height limit is the tree line, and suggested that high <br /> towers would eventually become obsolete. Mr. Beck agreed. Mr. Gelbmann then asked <br /> if it isn't, therefore, more efficient to restrict antenna height. Mr. Beck explained that it <br /> would be at least one or two years before antennas of less than 150 feet would be needed, <br /> adding that NEXTEL maintains a 195-foot design standard for its towers. <br /> Mr. Beck again stated that the most important issue for Lino Lakes with respect to �... <br /> wireless service is co-location. <br /> Mr. Brixius pointed out that during the course of discussion a number of issues had been <br /> raised which may require additional consideration. They are: <br /> 1. Performance standards for administrative permits. <br /> 2. Adjustment to the tower height requirement with attention to co-location. <br /> 3. Prohibited districts(subject to input from EDAB). <br /> 4. Definition of"tower" (which was resolved in discussion). <br /> 5. Setback for equipment buildings being in relation to "accessory" rather than <br /> "principal" buildings. <br /> 6. Specific language with regard to storage of equipment. <br /> Mr. Johnson made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 8:23 p.m., and was <br /> supported by Mr. Dunn. Motion carried 6-0. <br /> Mr. Brixius suggested that he would make the agreed upon amendments to the ordinance, <br /> requesting additional guidance from the Board with respect to proposed tower height, and <br /> prepare an amended draft ordinance for presentation at the next regular Board meeting. <br /> The Board agreed that the ordinance should be more flexible with regard to tower height. <br /> Mr. Brixius recommended that, instead of a standard of 120 feet, 160-foot towers be <br />