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Planning & Zoning Board <br />July 8, 1998 <br />Page 4 <br />not spent any money on property improvements. Mr. Hill suggested the City give him an • <br />allowance for sewer hook up. <br />Chair Schaps stated that the Planning and Zoning Board can only give a recommendation. <br />Mr. Brixius stated that according to the Zoning Ordinance, right -of -way is in the front of <br />the property. It is common practice to request additional right -of -way at platting. The <br />issue will be a policy decision made by the City Council <br />Mr. Corson asked if the garage will be accessible. Mr. Brixius stated that if the right -of- <br />way dedication is accepted, the front of the lot will be on Snow Owl Lane. The address <br />of the property will not change. <br />Mr. Hill stated that he would like to speak to the City Council to try and work something <br />out. Mrs. Hill added that their lawyer suggested they try to negotiate with the City. One <br />negotiating tool is the sewer hook up. <br />Chair Schaps stated that Mr. and Mrs. Hill are free to contact the City Council. The <br />Planning and Zoning Board will give a recommendation. <br />Mr. Brixius suggested the Board approve as presented. Mr. and Mrs. Hill can then go <br />before the City Council in a timely manner. <br />Mr. Schilling made a MOTION to approve minor subdivision and variance with the two <br />stated conditions, and was supported by Mr. Dunn. Motion carried 5 -0. <br />B. Site Plan Review, 7525 4th Avenue (MN Correctional Facility), MnDOT <br />Request for Communication Tower <br />Mr. Brixius stated that the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has <br />requested a site plan review for a communications facility to be located at 7525 4th <br />Avenue within the Department of Corrections facility site. The communication facility <br />will include a lattice tower with antenna having a total height of 260 feet, shelter <br />building, an AC backup generator, and an LP gas tank. The facility use will be for <br />Emergency Medical Services, the Minnesota State Patrol, MnDOT, and other state and <br />regional agencies, with additional capacity for commercial users. <br />Mr. Brixius referred to a letter from the City Attorney that stated MnDOT's plan is <br />exempt from the City's zoning ordinances. However, the following design items are <br />being suggested to reduce the impact of the antenna on Lino Lakes: <br />1. The tower be made available to commercial personal wireless communication <br />companies to reduce the need for additional antenna towers in Lino Lakes. <br />2. No advertising signage be permitted on the antenna tower. <br />