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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N'w.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755.5100 FAX (763) 755.8923
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING- MARCH 13,2001
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was
. called to order by Chairperson Jay Squires on March 13,2001,7:01 p.m., at the Andover
City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present:
Chairperson.Jay Squires, Commissioners Larry Dalien,
Douglas Falk, Tim Kirchoff, Mark Hedin, Dean Daninger,
and Rex Greenwald.
Commissioners absent:
There were none.
Also present:
Zoning Administrator, Jeff Johnson
City Planner, Courtney Bednarz
Others
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
February 27, 2001
Motion by Hedin, seconded by Daninger, the Minutes be approved as submitted. Motion
carried on a 7-ayes, O-nays, O-absent vote.
PUBLIC HEARING: SPECIAL USE PERMIT (01-03) - CO-LOCATE A PERSONAL
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (PCS) ON AN EXISTING
TELECOMMUNCIATIONS TOWER -16157 ROUND LAKE BOULEVARD-
VOICESTREAM WIRELESS, REPRESENTED BY KARl BROWN.
City Planner Courtney Bednarz explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission is
being asked to recommend approval of a proposal to co-locate a wireless communication.
service antenna on an existing telecommunications tower. He stated that the tower is
located northeast of the intersection of Round Lake Blvd. and 161st Ave. North. He also
mentioned that if approved all applicable ordinances will be required to be met.
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Mr. Bednarz explained that the applicant is proposing to install PCS equipment at
approximately 160 feet from the base of the tower. He stated that a structural analysis.
report was submitted to address in detail the effects of the proposed equipment on the
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eXlstmg tower. Included in the staff report is documentation that the tower will support
the additional equipment.
Mr. Bednarz stated that the applicant is also proposing to construct a 120 square foot
accessory structure to house the equipment that is necessary to operate the PCS
equipment. He explained that the applicant has agreed that the structure will be
constructed with brick exterior to match the existing brick structure located nearby. He
also mentioned that the applicant submitted a letter indicating that the proposed
equipment complies with Federal Communication Commission's regulations regarding
emISSIons.
Motion by Falk, seconded by Hedin, to open the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Motion
carried on a 7-ayes, O-nays, O-absent vote.
There was no public input.
Motion by Hedin, seconded by Daninger, to close the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Motion
carried on a 7-ayes, O-nays, O-absent vote.
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Commissioner Hedin questioned if staff has received any negative feedback. Mr.
Bednarz stated that they did receive two phone calls inquiring about the request, however
their basic questions were answered.
Motion by Daninger, seconded by Hedin, to recommend to the City Council approval of
Resolution No. _, granting the Special Use Permit request of Voice Stream Wireless to
permit the installation of a personal communication system (PCS) pursuant to Ordinance
No. 270 on the property located at 16157 Round Lake Boulevard, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The applicant shall obtain a building permit for the project from the City.
2. The accessory building shall be constructed from brick to match the existing building
located on the north side of the tower.
3. The request shall be reviewed by the Andover Review Committee.
Motion carried on a 7-ayes, O-nays, O-absent vote.
Mr. Bednarz stated that this item would be considered at the April 3, 2001 City Council
meeting.
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OTHER BUSINESS.
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Mr. Bednarz updated the Commission relative to Council actions on planning items.
The Commissioners all wished Zoning Administrator Jeff Johnson good luck, since he
had accepted another position and would relocate to Florida next week. Mr. Johnson
expressed thanks to the Commissioners.
ADJOURNMENT.
Motion by Falk, seconded by Kirchoff, to adjourn. Motion carried on 7-ayes, O-nays, 0-
absent vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara Beck, Recording Secretary
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