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Memo to Planning Commission Page 4 September 24, 1996 • 6. The applicant has indicated that the tower will be grounded against lighting strikes and will comply with the electrical requirements of the city. 7. The tower will be constructed to discourage climbing in that the climbing apparatus will be removed within 12 feet of the ground. Staff is also suggesting that the facility be fenced. 8. Because of the placement of the pole on a remote section of this 12.5 acre lot, the design and color of the pole and the existing vegetation, the offsite impacts will be minimal. The pole will be painted arctic ice blue to blend in with the sky and will be placed in the rear of the property in a grove of pine trees. There is no lighting proposed for this pole so lighting will not be a factor. The limited traffic associated with maintenance of the site will not have an impact on the transportation system. The applicant has provided a diagram showing the different frequencies at which television, radio and cellular broadcast. The applicant has stated that they have not received any report of television or radio interference nationwide. The applicant contacted the St. Paul office of the F.A.A. and their office had not received any complaints of interference caused by cellular phones. • Impact on Property The zoning code states that multiple principle buildings on a single lot require a conditional use permit. Since this pole is considered a principle structure, any further development of the property will require a conditional use permit. Recommendation It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend approval of this conditional use permit to construct a 199 foot tall antenna tower and equipment building with the following conditions: 1. A six foot high non-climbable fence shall enclose the facility. 2. The tower shall not contain any signage, including logos, except as may be required by State and Federal regulations. 3. The tower and equipment building shall be removed with 6 months of cessation of operation unless a time extension is granted by the City Council. In the case of multiple users of this tower, this condition shall not 1111 become effective until all users of the tower cease operations for 6 months.