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• • • Planning & Zoning Board July 8, 1998 Page 5 3. The color of the antenna tower should be silver or light blue to reduce the visual presence of the tower. 4. Antenna illumination should be limited to solely FAA approved lighting. Chair Schaps asked if MnDOT will have to comply with the design items suggested by the City. Mr. Brixius stated that the application has been made and they do not have to comply with the design items suggested by the City. The City of Lino Lakes has no j urisdiction. Mr. Lynn Ness, Minnesota Department of Transportation, came forward and stated this was an informational meeting. He asked the Board for suggestions and indicated MnDOT is agreeable to the design items suggested. He stated they are currently working with US West to develop an agreement for joint use. There will be no advertising on the antenna tower. The antenna is a gray, galvanized structure that has a life expectancy of 50 -60 years. The antenna will be strobed during the day and will have a red beacon pointing 3 degrees in each direction at night. This is a FAA standard. Mr. Trehus expressed concern regarding wind blowing the tower down. Mr. Ness stated that the tower will with stand 120 mile per hour winds. If the tower is blown over, it will tip and fold. There are no guide wires. Mr. Ness indicated that the tower is 260 feet high to enable a "microwave payoff' and to cover a larger area. Chair Schaps asked how close the towers are placed. Mr. Ness indicated the towers are placed a maximum of 18 miles apart. Mr. Schilling expressed concern regarding the close proximity of an airport. Mr. Ness stated that the lighting is in accordance with FAA standards. Mr. Dunn asked if the State has a process established for commercial licensing. Mr. Ness stated that any structure requires a building permit. Mr. Dunn asked if the City or State will collect any fees regarding the placement of the tower. Mr. Ness explained that any fees are negotiable. MnDOT is not looking to generate a revenue stream from the tower. Mr. Trehus asked how close the tower will be to the property lines of the Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Ness stated that the tower will be placed 350 -400 feet from the security fence.