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• • Planning & Zoning Board November 12, 1997 Page 14 Mr. Brixius said that Staff is suggesting restriction to the specific districts named above, and that the search areas be increased again to one mile. It is not proposed that towers be prohibited from being located atop structures such as steeples, water towers, tall buildings, and utility poles. Following receipt of Mr. Sullivan's comments, Mr. Brixius stated that the Planning and Zoning Board's course of action should be to obtain a location study which will indicate opportunity areas and coverage prior to adoption of the Ordinance. Mr. Brixius then recommended that this item be tabled until December when a formal ordinance will be presented. He stressed the importance of the Ordinance being legally defendable. Mr. Herr requested clarification of the proposed study. Mr. Brixius explained that in the case of the City of New Hope appropriate locations were identified, being interchange towers as co- location sites. Mr. Herr also asked if access which needs to be given is being investigated. Mr. Brixius stated that Lino Lakes population and development density will come into play when determining the needed service area. Mr. Dunn suggested that the definition of "tower" could be elaborated upon. Mr. Brixius disagreed, explaining that the proposed definition is integral to arriving at an appropriate ordinance, as the single - purpose tower constructed with the sole purpose of supporting antennas is a major issue. Mr. Dunn also asked if the terms "support structure" and "tower" will be distinguished. Mr. Brixius explained that support structures are referred to as antenna locations, vs. tower locations. As the Ordinance is presently drafted, towers are allowed within any zoning district. Mr. Dunn requested an explanation of the type of antennas that can be erected in residential areas on typical 100 x 160 lots. Mr. Brixius explained that the suggestion is that antennas be very limited. Within residential areas an antenna might be placed where other utilities exist; or, on a building steeple; or, at the site of a light tower. On a standard residential lot, a tower will not be permitted. Mr. Johnson asked about City streetlight poles. Mr. Brixius stated that streetlight poles would be allowed, as well as telephone poles. Mr. Johnson also asked about "essential services ". Mr. Brixius explained that in general the City's Ordinance allows essential services in any zoning district. Within the proposed Ordinance, towers and antennas will not be acceptable under another provision or ordinance. • Mr. Robinson made a MOTION to table this matter until the December Planning and Zoning Board meeting, supported by Ms. Dahl. Motion carried 7 -0.