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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-10-09 PC Meeting Minutes ExcerptCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursda October 9, 2003 E XL Mt F e tom Appro ve d Mm . _ Call To Order: Chair Dw called the meetin to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Vice Chair Runk, Commissioners Li1 Oswald and Powell. Cit Administrator J ohnson, Cit Planner Richards and Commission Liaison McComber. Public Hearin As the applicant for the first scheduled public hearin was not present at this time of the meetin Chair Dw directed that this portion of the meetin be with the second scheduled matter for public hearin A. Nextel Communications — Conditional Use Permit: To consider a re for conditional use permit for placement of a personal communication service facilit and e shelter at an existin public lattice tower at Xcel Ener Structure No. 11, located at 13735 60 fil St. N. Cit Planner Richards reviewed the re q uest for co-location of personal wireless service antennas on an existin utilit structure and to construct an accessor e buildin Richards reviewed the plannin report on the matter and provided the Commission with an issue anal Chair Dw opened the hearin for public comment. Steve Katkov of Site Acquisition Consultants, L.P.O.- representin Nextel Communications was present and addressed the plannin report and discussed the conditions of the same. He discussed the re g ulations the must adhere to with the Federal Communications Commission as to operation of the service and made himself available for q uestions. Cit Planner Richards addressed Mr. Katkov's concern with conditions 13 and 18 of the report and stated that condition 18 lan is part of the Cit Ordinance, drafted b the Cit Attorne Richards su a wordin amendment to condition 13 and leavin condition 18 as written to permit Council to remove condition 18 should the Cit Attorne find it is not needed. It will be noted that the applicant has re removal of condition 18. Chair Dw seconded b Vice Chair Runk, moved to close the public hearin Carried 5-0. Commission discussion ensued as to the antenna ordinance and as to the proposed pro j ect bein re in relation to the Central Business District, where it is located. Vice Chair Runk, seconded b Commissioner Lil moved to recommend Cit Council approval of the conditional use permit, sub to the followin conditions: 1. The applicant shall submit a current FCC License. 2. The applicant shall provide an easement for the proposed ice brid if deemed necessar b the Cit Attorney. Planning Commission Minutes October 9 1) 2003 Page 2of6 3. The antennas and mounting frame shall not extend more than eight (8) feet above the existing Xcel Energy tower (Structure #11) as indicated by the submitted plans (128 feet total height of towel with antennas and antenna mounting frame). 4. No more than twelve (12) antennas shall be installed. 5. The fence shall not be greater than six (6) feet in height if installed on the property line. There shall not be any barbed wire at the top of the fence. The fence shall be moved close enough to the equipment building to permit landscaping within the site to screen the equipment building. All fencing shall comply with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 6. In the event that 59 Street is extended past the proposed site, the access shall be realigned to connect to 59th Street. The cost of the realignment shafl be the responsibility of the owner and operator of the antenna(s). 7. All antennas shall be constructed in compliance with City building and electrical codes. 8. Structural design, mounting and installation of the antenna(s) shall be in compliance with manufacturer's specifications. 9. All antenna support structures shall be reasonably protected against climbing. 10. No advertising message shall be affixed to the antenna structure. The base of the antenna support structure shall be posted with signs stating "Danger High Voltage" on all sides. 11. Antennas shall not be artificially illuminated and must not display strobe lights unless required by law or by a governmental agency to protect the public's health and safety. 12. Antennas shall be designed to blend into the surrounding environment through the use of color and camouflaging architectural treatment, except in instances where the color is dictated by federal or state authorities. 13. Antennas shall be subject to state and federal regulations pertaining to non - ionizing radiation and other health hazards related to such facilities. If new, more restrictive standards are adopted, antennas shall be brought into compliance with the new standards by the owner and operator. The cost of verification of compliance shall be the responsibility of the owner and operator of the antenna(s). 14. No part of any antenna, lines, cable, equipment, wiles or braces shall at any time extend across or over any part of the right -of- -way, public street, highway, sidewalk or property line. 15. All metal components shall be constructed of or treated with corrosive resistant material. 16. All antennas and support structures shall be reasonably insured for injury and property damage caused by collapse or other catastrophic failure. 17. The accessory building shall have a brick exterior and gabled roof and shall be screened from view by landscaping in accordance with the recommendations of the City Arborist. Planning Commission Minutes October 9, 2003 Page 3 of G 18. At least annually, or as required by the City Attorney, and at each time a new user is added to a support structure, the owner or operator shall provide the City with a report from a registered engineer that the antenna (s) comply with all applicable regulations regarding emission of radiation and electromagnetic waves. 19. All obsolete and unused antennas and antenna support structures shall be removed within twelve (12) months of cessation of operation at the site, unless an exemption is granted by the Zoning Administrator in accordance with the oak Park Heights City Code. After the facilities are removed, the site shall be restored to its original or an improved condition. 20. Grading and utility plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer (as applicable). 21. Storm water management is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and Browns Creek Watershed District (as applicable). 22. The applicant shall provide to the City written documentation /lease agreement from Xcel Energy that allows placement of the Nextel antennas on the utility support structure. Carried 5 -0. A ournment Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Oswald, moved to adjourn at 5:02 p.m. Carried 5 -0. Respectfully submitted, Julie A. Hultman Community Development Approved by the Planning Commission: 11-- 13 -43. 5_0