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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 26, 2007 Page 4 1 members after audience testimony at the June 19, 2007 Planning Commission meeting. He 2 stated the Commission, based upon a review of the testimony and Staff recommendation, voted 3 unanimously to approve the CUP to site a T- Mobile Monopole Cell Phone Antenna with 4 findings, at 2900 Pentagon Drive NE, St. Anthony Shopping Center. Councilmember Stille asked Commissioner Jensen if discussion regarding co- location on other towers occurred. 9 Commissioner Jensen replied the antenna could conceivably be sited at the park; however, this 10 would be outside the coverage area for T- Mobile. He stated the Shopping Center met the 1 l coverage needs of the applicant. He commented that the issue of health concerns were similar to 12 those discussed for other tower locations such as near schools and parks. He commented the 13 Commission felt the mall was a compliant location. 14 15 Councilmember Thuesen asked where exactly the tower would be erected. 16 17 Commissioner Jensen pointed out the location at the intersection of 27`h Avenue and the 18 Shopping Center. He stated it would be sited roughly in a courtyard area behind Mr. Todd 19 Hanson's Eye Clinic. He commented the distance is greater than the required setbacks. He 20 stated that visually, a 60 -foot antenna would be in view. 21 22 Mr. Chuck Beisner, T- Mobile, pointed out the location of the antenna site on the north side of the 23 Shopping Center. He stated fencing would screen the antenna and equipment. He indicated the 24 site is designed to provide the coverage within the intersection and shopping center location. He 25 stated this commercial zone is the furthest location from a residential area. He commented he 26 felt the location is an excellent site and met code requirements. 27 28 Mayor Pro Tem Horst asked Mr. Beisner to explain how and why this location was chosen. 29 30 Mr. Beisner replied the radio frequency engineers take a closer look at areas where customers 31 complain about dropped calls or signals. He stated the engineers are able to determine where the 32 best location for an antenna would be. He explained that due to City Code, they were limited as 33 to where the antenna would provide the best option for coverage. He commented several other 34 areas were considered; however, an agreement could not be reached with property owners. 35 36 Mayor Pro Tern Horst asked Mr. Beisner if an industrial zone was considered. 37 38 Mr. Beisner replied one of the industrial zone considered was too close to a residential area. He 39 commented T- Mobile attempts to stay away from residential areas, as residents do not like to 40 look at the antenna. 41 42 Councilmember Gray asked what the specifics were for sites not wanting to accept the monopole 43 at their location. 44 45 Mr. Beisner stated they were concerned the equipment could potentially damage to the roof. 46