HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-055CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -055
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A WIFELESS TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER
PERMIT AND APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT ALLOWING AT&T TO ATTACH
A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA. ARRAY TO THE EXISTING WATER
TOWER AND TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT SHELTER AT 3303
LANGL`y CIOU RT NORTH
WHEREAS, Ken Nielson, Agent for AT &T Mobility, has requested approval of a
Wireless Telecommunication Tower Permit to attach a wireless communications antenna
array to the existing water tower and to construct an accessory equipment shelter at
3303 Langly Court North in a PF zoning district.
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on
November 10, 2008, and reviewed and recommended approval of the Wireless
Telecommunications Tower Permit based on the following findings:
1) The applicant is minimizing adverse visual effects of the antenna and accessory
equipment by proposing to make use of the city water tower which is already
being utilized for such uses.
2) The proposal complies with the city regulations and development standards.
3) The proposal does not constitute a nuisance.
4) A lease agreement has successfully been negotiated between the city and the
applicant.
WHEREAS, Section 150.114 of the City Code requires the applicant to enter into a
lease agreement with the City; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo City Council reviewed the Wireless Telecommunications
Tower Permit and lease agreement at its December 1, 2008 meeting.
NOW, THE PORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lake Elmo City Council hereby
approves a Wireless Telecommunication Tower Permit to attach a wireless
communication array to the existing water tower and to construct an accessory
equipment shelter at 3303 Langly Court Borth and authorizes the execution of the lease
agreement for this permit subject to the following conditions:
1) That the applicant signs the approved lease agreement with the City in
accordance with Section 1 50. 114 of the City Code,
2) An interference study must be conducted to ensure the proposed frequency will
not cause interference with public safety telecommunications.
This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of La_ Elmo on the 1St day
of December 2008, by a vote of ._ Aye and Nays, e rf
ATTEST:
Susan Hoyt, City Admini ator
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A. Johnston,