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Planning&Zoning Board <br /> February 11, 1998 <br /> Page 5 <br /> Mr. Robinson expressed concern regarding access to towers within PSP areas, and that <br /> rural areas should not be excluded. Mr. Brixius explained that the rationale for that <br /> provision is the possibility for rural areas one day becoming residential in nature. <br /> Mr. Dunn pointed out that at the City Council's last work session Mayor Sullivan <br /> requested specific thoughts from each member of the Planning &Zoning Board regarding <br /> the proposed ordinance. Mr. Dunn then stated his belief that the personal wireless service <br /> antenna zoning offers to industry a good opportunity to provide services for Lino Lakes. <br /> The raising of tower limitations with the goal of placing a maximum number of antennas <br /> per tower satisfies many needs by discouraging an unreasonable number of towers. He <br /> added that the City has opportunities to work in the rural zone within the southern <br /> quadrant, and within the industrial parks in other areas. Mr. Dunn expressed his approval <br /> of the proposed ordinance. He requested the development of an administrative <br /> procedure/application process to be used by applicants and City Staff in generating <br /> approval of an administrative permit. Mr. Brixius indicated that this provision has been <br /> included in the amended draft ordinance. <br /> Mr. Dunn presented an article in the St. Paul newspaper of February 2 highlighting <br /> industry activity in the Twin Cities area, as well as describing issues faced by other <br /> communities. <br /> �., Mr. Herr also expressed his support for the proposed ordinance. He described the process <br /> as one of achieving a balance between the City's requirement to provide <br /> telecommunications service while taking into account aesthetics. Although the ordinance <br /> is conservative, Mr. Herr stated that he supports the cautious approach, recognizing that <br /> this document will require refinement in the future. <br /> Mr. Brixius again requested specific input regarding certification of taxes paid and height <br /> of non-occupancy structures, such as utility poles, towers, etc. <br /> Mr. Gelbmann requested clarification that presently the ordinance could allow for a 200- <br /> foot light pole. Mr. Brixius confirmed this possibility, suggesting that perhaps zoning <br /> districts should be allowed to dictate tower height; or,the height cap could be lowered. <br /> Chair Schaps raised the issue of conditional use permit, which will require each <br /> application to come before the Planning& Zoning Board for approval. Mr. Gelbmann's <br /> concern was a precedent for the Board's refusal of an application on the basis that a rural <br /> area might become residential in the future. He suggested allowing for doubling the <br /> height of an existing structure. <br /> Mr. Brixius pointed out that current conditional use permit requirements include <br /> standards for making a finding which include that a structure not be detrimental or <br /> endanger the public, be harmonious with the Comprehensive Plan, harmonious with the <br />