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• • • Planning & Zoning Board January 14, 1998 Page 11 As he previously explained, Mr. Beck again expressed concern over height and setback requirements expressed in 2.b.2)a) and b). Mr. Brixius acknowledged the apparent need for additional height, and agreed that the setback requirement should refer to accessory structures. Mr. Robinson suggested that additional tower height would result in an unacceptable degree of aesthetic intrusion, and that the setback provided by the proposed ordinance would alleviate that problem. Mr. Beck suggested that compliance with that standard would only make the towers more visible. Mr. Beck suggested that 2.b.3) is unnecessary, as operational equipment is generally housed within existing structures or a cabinet provided by the service company. He added that this provision prohibits flexibility with respect to design in the event new construction is required. Mr. Beck questioned the title of Subd. 15.G.3., and Mr. Brixius indicated that it should be corrected to read "Public /Semi - Public District Standards ". He added that Subd.15.G.3.a. should be amended to read as follows: Antennas Located Upon An Existing Tower or Structure. Personal wireless service antennas as permitted secondary use may be located upon support structures or existing towers and shall require the processing of an administrative permit and shall comply with the following standards: Mr. Beck also disagreed with the requirement of Subd.15.G.3.b.2)b) regarding setback from the nearest property line being not less than the height of the antenna. Mr. Brixius clarified that this provision pertains to adjacent residential property. Dave Hagen of Sprint PCS addressed the Board, stating that he shares many of the same concerns expressed by Mr. Beck. He specified that districts where towers would be allowed appear to be very scarce, height limit should be increased to at least 170 feet, and that in the case of his company the cabinet in which operational equipment is housed is preferable to new building construction. Mr. Wessel agreed that Lino Lakes has unique qualities, and invited both Mr. Beck and Mr. Hagen to attend the EDAB meeting at 7:00 a.m. in City Hall on Thursday, February 5, 1998 in order to participate in further discussion of the issues. Mr. Dunn asked about the possibility of pictures and /or overlays to better demonstrate proposed tower /antenna and equipment storage location. Mr. Hagen indicated that this service has been provided in the past. Mr. Brixius explained that he is in agreement with