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• • • Planning & Zoning Board February 11, 1998 Page 3 Mr. Robinson made a MOTION to approve the Site Plan Review for Nol -Tec Systems Inc., according to the conditions presented as well as the additional conditions that screening of rooftop units be provided and that indirect lighting be approved, and was supported by Mr. Gelbmann. Motion carried 6 -0. B. Telecommunications Ordinance Mr. Brixius began his presentation by drawing the Board's attention to a memorandum from EDAAB, dated February 9, 1998, unanimously recommending approval of the revised antenna zoning ordinance dated February 5, 1998. He then summarized the changes which appear in the February 5 draft, as follows: 1. The definition of short-wave radio transmitting and receiving antennas has been expanded to include citizen band radios. 2. An administrative permit section has been added. Mr. Brixius specifically directed the Board's attention to Subd. 10.F., which provides that each applicant must provide evidence that there are no delinquent property taxes, special assessments, interest, or City utility fees due for the proposed site, suggesting that the Board may with to eliminate this provision as it is not a requirement for any other development applications. 3. The general standards for antennas (Section 3, Subd. 15.B) have been revised to address the following: a. The previous section B -1 which prohibited the placement of an antenna or tower upon a nonconforming structure has been deleted. b. Section B.8 has been revised to reference co- location requirements of towers 75 feet or more in height. c. A specific statement has been added stating that all towers must comply with applicable FAA regulations. 4. The district provisions applicable to personal wireless service antennas have been expanded to reference such antennas as "permitted secondary uses ". 5. The ordinance has been revised to stipulate that new transmitting, receiving and switching equipment (associated with personal wireless service antennas) must be located within an equipment building or cabinet and comply with accessory building setback requirements. 6. Where permitted, the allowable height of new personal wireless service antenna towers has been increased from 100 to 140 feet. Towers providing co- location opportunities may be allowed up to 160 feet in height (previously allowed up to 120 feet). 7. Section 3, Subd. 4.C. of the Zoning Ordinance (Height Exceptions) has been amended to reference personal wireless antenna towers. This issue should be subject to specific commend and recommendation by EDAAB.