Res 1998 - 93 Approving a Conditional Use Permit to Place an Antenna & Cellmaster Equipment On & Near the Existing NSP High Tension Tower on Outlot B, Mendakota EstatesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHT5
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 98- 93
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO PLACE AN ANTENNA AND CELLMASTER EQUIPMENT
ON AND NEAR THE EXISTING NSP ffiGH TENSION TOWER
ON OUTLOT B, MENDAKOTA ESTATES
W�REAS, representatives of Cellnet Data Services has applied for a
Conditional Use Permit to place an antenna and cellmaster equipment on and near the
existing NSP high tension tower on Outlot B, Mendakota Estates, as proposed on plans
on file in Planning Case No. 98-36; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission of the City of Mendota Heights discussed
this application at their regular meeting on October 27, 1998; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application at
their October 27, 1998 meeting; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission voted 6-0 on October 27, 1998 to
recommend that the City Council approve this application under certain conditions,
NOW, T�REFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Mendota Heights that a Conditional Use Permit to place an antenna and cellmaster
equipment on and near the existing NSP high tension tower on Outlot B, Mendakota
Estates, as proposed on plans on file in Planning Case No. 98-36 is hereby approved under
the following conditions:
1. that the antennae not exceed 15' in height above the existing pole
2. that the equipment is removed within six months of when the operation ceases
3. that proof of any applicable state or federal licenses is submitted
4. that written agreement is given to support, participate in, and refrain from interfering
with public warning systems and public safety communications.
5. that all FCC standards and regulations are met
6. that a report guaranteeing non-interference with other communications is submitted
7. that an abandonment bond is furnished to the City equal to one and one half times the
current cost of removal and disposal.
8. that the applicants install the less obtrusive 4.5' x 4.5' building as opposed to the 6' x
6' building
9. that the facility rest on a concrete slab and be protected by a 6' fence with plastic
slating
10. that the fence be screened by attractive landscaping at least 6' high
11. that a more accurate set of drawings locating the facility and landscaping be submitted
to Council
12. That the City and the applicant enter into a Developer's Agreement.
BE IT FiJRTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota �
Heights that this approved Conditional Use Permit to place an antenna and cellmaster
equipment on and near the existing AT&T tower at 894 Sibley Memorial Highway, as
proposed on plans on file in Planning Case No. 98-36 under the above conditions would
not have an adverse impact on the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the
community and the surrounding land, and would not be adverse to the general purpose
and intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights
� this 1 st day of December, 1998.
' ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL
,
f CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By � � ��— By �f �a..� � GLC �"'...�`
Kat ' een M. Swanson, City Clerk Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor