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. . . Planning Commission Minutes November 26, 1996 Page 11 deny co-location. Ms. Whitman stated she is aware of other cities' ordinances which have a requirement for co-location and an applicant must be able to meet specific criteria to be able to deny co-location. Ms. Whitman explained that AT&T has provided them a 12 page application to be considered for co- location, along with a $1,000 application fee. She felt it is unfair AT&T is able to delay responding to their requests for months and should be required to respond within a specified time frame. Commissioner Anderson explained that the Commission is sensitive to APT's concerns but they do not wish to be forced into making a decision because AT&T is not being timely with a response. He explained they have a responsibility to the City of Elk River to assure there will not be 50 of these towers scattered throughout the city. Ms. Whitman stated she felt the city also has a responsibility to address co-location requirements through their code so that it can be done in a timely fashion. Ms. Whitman indicated that a company should be able to respond within 2 weeks to a request for co-location. The information needed is whether the tower can physically and structurally support their equipment and if they can be the height their RF requires. Ms. Whitman asked that the City discuss the $1,000 application fee with AT&T when discussing the cooperation issue with them. She added that the City of Bloomington requires a signed statement that an applicant will cooperate in co-location whenever possible. Steve Ramberg provided information on "RSA" boundaries and how coverage can be restricted. Steve also explained the difference between analog wireless and digital transmission. He noted the PCS (personal communication system) digital transmission has no static since it is total synthesis of the voice. COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION POSTPONE THE REQUESTS BY AMERICAN PORTABLE TELECOM FOR REZONING AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO.'S ZC 96-20 AND CU 96-26, UNTIL THE DECEMBER 19, 1996, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, SO THAT INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED REGARDING COVERAGE AT THE AT&T SITE, POSSIBLY AN ADDITIONAL SITE TO THE NORTH, AND WHETHER OR NOT THERE ARE ANY OTHER POSSIBLE SITE LOCATIONS. COMMISSIONER TACHENY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Commissioner Kuester asked that this item be discussed at the December 10, 1996, Planning Commission workshop agenda. There being no further business, COMMISSIONER TACHENY MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER MINTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 11: 1 0 p.m.