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Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br />To Item Number <br />Planning Commission 5.1 <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />Public Hearing November 26, 2019 Zack Carlton, Planning Manager <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />Buell Consulting, Inc., on behalf of Verizon <br />Wireless – 17610 Tyler St. NW <br />Reviewed by <br /> Interim Use Permit to install a temporary <br /> <br />wireless telecommunications tower facility, Case <br /> <br />No. IU 19-04 <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Recommend, by motion, approval of the Interim Use Permit (IUP) <br />with the following conditions: <br />1. The IUP shall expire on December 16, 2021, or upon removal <br />of the temporary tower facility. <br />2. The city shall approve a lease agreement with Buell <br />Consulting/Verizon Wireless prior to construction or <br />installation of any equipment. <br />3. Sidewalks shall not be obstructed and must remain open to <br />non-motorized traffic at all times. <br />4. Roads must be kept free of debris at all times during <br />construction and operation. Sweeping must be completed <br />within 12 hours of notification. <br />5. After the IUP expires or the use has ceased, the site must be <br />returned to its original condition within 30 days. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />The applicant, Buell Consulting, Inc., has requested approval of an <br />IUP to install and operate a 120 foot tall temporary wireless <br />communication tower at 17610 Tyler St. NW. Verizon Wireless <br />must relocate existing equipment from the Great River Energy <br />plant prior to demolition next spring. Buell Consulting is looking <br />for a permanent location to replace the lost infrastructure, but <br />Verizon requires a temporary location to ensure wireless communication is not disrupted during <br />construction. They are looking to establish a temporary, up to 24 months, location for the <br />communication tower. <br /> <br />The property is owned by the city’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) and will need to approve a <br />lease agreement with the applicant prior to construction/placement of any equipment. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br />