Planning Commission Resolution 466-96

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. . . MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 466-96 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AMENDING THE MOUNDS VIEW ZONING CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 1126 ESTABLISHING A 180 DAY MORATORIUM ON NEW USE, DEVELOPMENT OR CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC COMMERCIAL WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICA TION SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW WHEREAS, Title 1100, entitled "Zoning Code," currently does not regulate wireless transmission and reception facilities through its Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission is in the process of reviewing the appropriate zoning for the establishment of new use, development or construction of commercial wireless telecommunication towers and antennas; and WHEREAS, market demand, rapid advances in technology and expanding federal licensure of radio frequencies has resulted in increased requests to locate telecommunication Towers and Antennas within the City; and WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View's regulation of telecommunication Towers and Antennas predates the various types of facilities requiring Towers and Antennas; and WHEREAS, the City Council is concerned that its zoning controls relating to telecommunication Towers and Antennas may not adequately address issues to these Towers and Antennas and the conditions under which they may be allowed within the City, including structural and construction requirements, co-location, setbacks, and height limitations. WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View finds it necessary to conduct studies to determinc if there is a need to amend the City's Zoning Code to its comprehensive plan relating to Towers and Antennas, and if so, adopt the appropriate amendments. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 587 provides for a 180 day moratorium on the new use, development, or construction of telecommunication Towers and Antennas within the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Mounds View recommends approval of Ordinance No. 587, an ordinance amending the mounds view zoning code by adding a new chapter 1126 establishing a 180 day moratorium on new use, development, or construction of public commercial wireless telecommunication services within the City of Mounds View. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs Staff to forward this Resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this lOth day of July, 1996 ATTEST: ~ D ~~t=.- Chairp~ on eterson (SEAL)