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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
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