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• <br />• <br />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 />