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Planning & Zoning Board April 9, 1997 Page 12 Ms. Dahl added that when she called the Police Department, she was told that they would only tell her the number of complaints and approximate location, no specific addresses. Mr. Robinson made a MOTION to continue the public hearing to the May meeting as a matter of procedure, so that the public hearing can be continued to the June meeting for a decision; and that any document formulated by staff will be made available for citizens to read. The MOTION was supported by Mr. Dunn. The motion carried, 6 -0. Chair Schaps called a break at 8:20 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:32 p.m. B. CB Commercial /US West, 6217 Centerville Road, Conditional Use Permit for Monopole and Base Station, PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Brixius stated that staff is recommending that the public hearing be continued to the May meeting in order to allow the City Council to consider a moratorium on monopole towers for telecommunications technology. Chair Schaps declared the public hearing open at 8:34 p.m. Mr. Herr made a MOTION to continue the public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for a monopole and base station for CB Commercial /US West to the May meeting, and was supported by Mr. Dunn. The motion carried, 6 -0. C. Behm's Century Farms, Revised Preliminary Plat for 2nd Addition - PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Brixius stated that the proposal is for a minor change to the preliminary plat on the western boundary of Behm Century Farms. The 2nd Addition is being modified from 42 Tots to 49 lots for single family home development on a cul -de- sac. The proposal is consistent with the previously approved subdivision. Lot sizes conform to R -1 standards except Lot 4. Modifications will be made for minimum requirements to be met with setbacks and easements identified. The proposed streets comply with City requirements. Wetland mitigation is subject to approval by the City Engineer and the Rice Creek Watershed District. The major issue with this proposal is submission and approval for the extension of MUSA to this portion of Behm Century Farms. Without Metropolitan Council approval for MUSA expansion, the development cannot occur. Mr. Brixius stated that staff is recommending approval with the conditions stated in the staff report. Condition No. 3 can be deleted as it is no longer needed with the modification adjustments to the lot lines. Chair Schaps asked the status of the MUSA expansion approval. Mr. Gary Uhde stated that a recent meeting with Mr. Dick Thompson of the Metropolitan Council was positive. The project attorney, Mr. Coyle, is confident • •