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City of Lakeville
Planning Department
Memorandum
To Planning Commission
From: Frank Dempsey, AICP, Associate Planner
Date: October 17, 2014
Subject: Packet Material for the October 23, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda
Item: Conditional use permit and interim use permit request of Verizon Wireless for a
Personal Wireless Service Antenna and Tower at Lakeville North High School
Application Action Deadline: November 8, 2014
INTRODUCTION
Representatives of Verizon Wireless have submitted applications and plans for a
conditional use permit and interim use permit to allow a wireless service (cell phone)
tower and antennas that would exceed 75 feet in height. The tower and associated
equipment would be located in the northwest corner of the Lakeville North High School
property at 19600 Ipava Avenue. A conditional use permit is required to allow a personal
wireless service antenna and tower that is not located on a public or quasi-public
structure and an interim use permit is required to allow the tower to exceed 75 feet in
height. The proposed tower would be 120 feet in height.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires that local units of government
provide reasonable accommodations for personal wireless service antenna companies.
The Zoning Ordinance regulations were established to accommodate this requirement
while also providing reasonable protections to the public health, safety and general
welfare.
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EXHIBITS
A. Location and Zoning Map
B. Aerial Photo Map
C. Site Survey
D. Plan Cover Sheet with Tower Dimensions
E. Site Plans of Varying Scales (3 pages)
F. Grounding Plan
G. Equipment Building Elevation Plan
H. Site Utility Plan
I. Retaining Wall Plans and Elevations (4 pages)
J. Photo simulations (5 pages)
K. Map of existing tower and antenna locations
L. Email dated October 10, 2014 from Verizon Wireless Representative (2 pages)
M. Report and exhibits prepared by Owl Engineering, City’s communications consultant,
dated September 29, 2014
STAFF ANALYSIS
The cell tower and an enclosed equipment building is proposed to be located west of
the student vehicle parking lot and east of Ipava Avenue. The tower is proposed to be
designed as a “stealth” tower where the antenna equipment is located inside the hollow
tower structure. The tower is proposed to be set back 110 feet from the north property
line and 360 feet from the west property line adjacent to Ipava Avenue. The proposed
Verizon tower would resemble the existing T-Mobile tower located on-site
approximately 210 feet to the southwest. The T-Mobile tower was approved in 2004.
The mechanical equipment for the Verizon antenna and tower will be located inside a
concrete building adjacent to the tower. The conditional use permit and interim use
permit requests include a design to allow at least two additional wireless service
providers to occupy space inside the antenna tower consistent with Zoning Ordinance
requirements.
The existing T-Mobile tower on the high school property was identified and explored as
a possible location for the Verizon Wireless antenna. A structural analysis of the tower
provided by a structural engineer hired by Verizon Wireless concluded that the tower
was not structurally designed to accommodate extending the height of the tower.
Verizon Wireless negotiated with the owner of the T-Mobile tower and concluded that
the cost of replacing the existing tower with a new tower was cost prohibitive which led
Verizon Wireless to consider the site proposed with these conditional use permit and
interim use permit applications. The Zoning Ordinance does not restrict the number of
wireless service antenna towers on a property.
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Adjacent Land Uses:
North – Undeveloped 18.6 Acre Property/Future Church Site (RM-1 Medium
Density Residential District)
South – High School Property and Ames Arena (P/OS District)
East – High School Property to Dodd Boulevard (P/OS District)
West – Ipava Avenue and Single Family Residential (RS-3 District)
Comprehensive Plan. The subject property is located in Planning District No. 5 of the
Comprehensive Plan. The property is guided for public and quasi-public land uses.
Zoning. The 75 acre high school property is zoned P/OS, Public Open Space District.
Personal wireless service antennas and equipment are allowed by administrative permit
if located on an existing structure or by conditional use permit if located on a new tower
75 feet or less in height. An interim use permit is required if the tower exceeds 75 feet in
height.
Access. Access to the tower site will be from internal school driveways east of Ipava
Avenue.
Antenna Tower Color. The proposed tower will be colored to match the bronze color of
the existing T-Mobile tower on the property.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
A conditional use permit is required to allow a personal wireless service antenna not
located on a public or quasi-public structure. There are currently seven monopoles with
antennas in Lakeville plus an eighth pending City Council approval at Lakeview Bank,
9725 – 163rd Street. Multiple wireless service antennas are also located on City water
towers in five locations. Verizon Wireless indicates that the proposed location of the 120
foot tall cell tower is the optimum location and height to accommodate the desired
service coverage as well as allow the additional wireless providers required by the
Zoning Ordinance.
Co-Location Requirement. Section 11-30-3.I requires that the tower be designed to
allow co-location for other cellular telephone companies. According to the applicant,
there are no suitable existing structures or towers of sufficient location that could serve
the desired coverage area. The proposed tower is designed to allow co-location for two
additional service providers below the 120 foot top of the tower, which will be occupied
by Verizon Wireless. Future antennas in the tower that do not increase the height above
120 feet can be approved with an administrative permit.
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Diesel Powered Generator. A diesel powered generator will provide emergency back-
up power to the communications systems within the facility to allow continuous power
to operate the system in the event of a power outage. The diesel generator shall be
equipped with a muffler of sufficient design so as not to exceed 50 decibels at the north
and west property lines.
Alternate Locations. Possible alternate locations are described in the Owl Engineering
report (Exhibit N). Staff requested that Verizon Wireless study the option of using the
future water tower site at 190th Street and Holyoke Avenue to serve the needs identified
in the proposed Lakeville North High School site. In an email dated October 10, 2014,
Verizon Wireless representatives conclude that the future water tower site, proposed to
be operational by 2016, will not address the service needs identified by Verizon Wireless
in the area of the proposed site at Lakeville North High School (Exhibit M).
Performance Standards. Section 11-30-17.B.2 requires that personal wireless service
antennas not located upon an existing structure shall require the processing of a
conditional use permit.
2. Antennas Not Located Upon A Public Structure Or Existing Tower: Personal
wireless service antennas not located upon a public or quasi-public structure or
existing tower shall require the processing of a conditional use permit and shall
comply with the following standards:
a. The applicant shall demonstrate by providing a coverage/interference analysis
and capacity analysis prepared by a qualified engineer that location of the
antennas as proposed is necessary to meet the frequency reuse and spacing needs
of the wireless system and to provide adequate portable coverage and capacity to
areas which cannot be adequately served by locating the antennas in a less
restrictive district.
The conditional use permit application and plans were provided to the City’s
communications consulting engineer Garrett Lysiak, P.E. at Owl Engineering. Mr .
Lysiak has reviewed the plans and studied the coverage data in order to make a
determination that the plans comply with the technical requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance.
The report prepared by Owl Engineering, dated September 29, 2014, examines airspace,
existing towers in the vicinity, a service coverage study, an examination of site
construction, interference study and radio frequency (RF) radiation analysis. The
findings of the report conclude that the proposed antenna tower would provide the
required coverage for Verizon Wireless, is not predicted to cause any interference to any
protected frequency in the area, and will not be a public radiation hazard.
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b. If no existing structure which meets the height requirements for the antennas is
available for mounting purposes, the antennas may be mounted on a single
ground mounted pole provided that:
(1) The pole does not exceed seventy five feet (75') in height, except as may be
allowed by approval of an interim use permit.
The proposed Verizon Wireless tower is 120 feet in height and any future addition to
the tower at or below that height can be administratively approved. An extension of
the tower above 120 feet would require an amendment to the interim use permit.
Refer to the engineering consultant’s study for a more detailed description of
existing facilities in Lakeville and the proposed antenna height for this location.
(2) The setback of the pole from the nearest residential property line is not less
than the height of the antenna. Exceptions to such setback may be granted if a
qualified engineer specifies in writing that any collapse of the pole will occur
within a lesser distance under all foreseeable circumstances.
The nearest residential zoned property is 110 feet to the nearest property line, north
of the proposed location. The Zoning Ordinance requires that the tower be
structurally designed to collapse upon itself within the confines of the school
property in the event of a catastrophic structural failure of the tower if the tower
height is greater than the setback to any residential zoned property. A written
statement from a structural engineer confirming the collapsible design shall be
submitted prior to consideration of the conditional use permit and interim use
permit by the City Council.
c. Transmitting, receiving and switching equipment shall be housed within an
existing structure whenever possible. If a new equipment building is necessary for
transmitting, receiving and switching equipment, it shall be situated in the rear
yard of the principal use and shall be screened from view by landscaping where
appropriate.
The transmitting, receiving and switching equipment will be housed within a 340
square foot concrete building. Screening to public streets and the adjacent property is
provided by topography and existing trees on site.
d. At the discretion of the city, a security fence not greater than eight feet (8') in
height with a maximum opacity of fifty percent (50%) shall be provided around the
support structure.
A chain link fence not exceeding eight feet in height will enclose the equipment
building area and antenna tower. The antenna shall be designed to be unclimbable
without specialized equipment. The fence shall not include barbed wire.
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e. The conditional use permit provisions of chapter 4 of this title are considered
and determined to be satisfied.
INTERIM USE PERMIT
An interim use permit is required for cell towers over 75 feet tall. Section 11-5 of the
Zoning Ordinance allows the City to establish a date or event for the termination of the
interim use permit. Consistent with previously approved cell tower interim use permits,
a stipulation will be included stating that when the antenna tower is no longer used for
the purpose of personal wireless services, the tower shall be removed within one year of
the discontinuance of the use.
Findings of Fact. Findings of Fact for the proposed conditional use permit and interim use
permit are attached.
Neighborhood Meeting. A neighborhood meeting was hosted by Verizon Wireless
representatives on August 27, 2014 at Lakeville North High School. No one from the
public attended the neighborhood meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Verizon Wireless conditional use
permit and interim use permit for a personal wireless service antenna and tower at
Lakeville North High School subject to the following stipulations:
1. The personal wireless service antenna shall comply with the requirements of
Section 11-30-3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The personal wireless service antenna shall not exceed 120 feet in height and
shall be constructed in the location shown on the plans approved by the City
Council.
3. A building permit shall be required prior to construction of the tower. All
required FCC permits shall be obtained prior to issuance of a building permit for
construction of the antenna tower.
4. The antenna tower shall be colored bronze or dark brown.
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5. The tower shall be structurally designed to collapse upon itself within the
confines of the school property in the event of a structural failure. A written
statement from a structural engineer confirming the collapsible design shall be
submitted prior to consideration of the conditional use permit and interim use
permit by the City Council.
6. When the antenna tower is no longer used for personal wireless services, the
tower shall be removed within one year of the discontinuance of the use.
7. Retaining walls over four feet in height require design by a structural engineer
and a building permit.
8. A chain link fence not exceeding eight feet in height shall enclose the equipment
building area and antenna tower. The antenna shall be designed to be
unclimbable without specialized equipment. Barbed wire is not permitted.
9. The diesel generator shall be equipped with a muffler of sufficient design so as
not to exceed 50 decibels at the north and west property lines. The decibel
estimate readings shall be submitted prior to City Council consideration of the
conditional use permit and interim use permit.
10. An FAA Obstruction Study to determine if there is any predicted impact to Airlake
Airport shall be completed prior to the issuance of a building permit.
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REPORT REGARDING CONSTRUCTION
OF A VERIZON WIRELESS TOWER
PROPOSED AT 19600 IPAVA AVENUE
LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA
PREPARED BY: GARRETT G. LYSIAK, P.E.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ENGINEERING STATEMENT....................................................................1
AIRSPACE STUDY....................................................................................1
EXISTING TOWERS ..................................................................................1
COVERAGE STUDY..................................................................................2
SITE CONSTRUCTION..............................................................................2
INTERFERENCE STUDY...........................................................................2
RF RADIATION ANALYSIS.......................................................................3
SUMMARY.................................................................................................3
FIGURE 1 SITE MAP
FIGURE 2 AERIAL VIEW
FIGURE 3 AIRPORT MAP
FIGURE 4 TOWAIR RESULTS (PROPOSED HEIGHT)
FIGURE 5 TOWAIR RESULTS (REDUCED HEIGHT)
FIGURE 6 FCC & FAA TOWER SEARCH
FIGURE 7 EXISTING TOWERS MAP
FIGURE 8 PRESENT COVERAGE
FIGURE 9 PROPOSED COVERAGE
ENGINEERING STATEMENT
The application for a Conditional Use Permit that was submitted by Verizon Wireless
(Verizon) to Lakeville, Minnesota for a monopole tower located at 19600 Ipava Avenue
was reviewed for compliance with the technical requirements of the Lakeville
Ordinance. The site was located and plotted on a USGS 7.5 minute map (Figure 1 “Site
Map”). In addition, an aerial photograph is included to show the proposed site location
and the surrounding area (Figure 2 “Aerial View Map”).
AIRSPACE STUDY
The proposed tower site was examined for any impact on the local airspace and
airports. Since the pole is only 120-feet it was not expected to have any impact on any
aviation sites. Figure 3 is a portion of the local aviation map showing the proposed site
and surrounding area. The tower height is proposed to be under 200-feet and is
therefore not usually required to get Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) approval, unless it is located near an airport.
However, the “FCC TOWAIR” program was used to examine the proposed tower for
any FAA & FCC notification requirements. The results (Figure 4) show that notification
is required even though the proposed tower is lower than 200-feet in height. The
analysis indicates that it fails the slope test, by only 60 feet (18 Meters), and might
impact the nearby Air Lake (LVN) airport.
The slope test is a calculation that uses the distance to the nearest point on the airport
runway threshold as the horizontal distance value. Then it uses the proposed tower
height to determine the slope between the runway and the tower as the vertical value.
This value should be less than 100:1. In this case the FCC programs determined that
FAA approval is required.
The study was repeated using a reduced height of 60-feet to verify the results of the
proposed height. The results show that this reduced height passes the FAA slope test
for the Air lake airport and is shown in Figure 5.
EXISTING TOWERS
Searches of the FCC and FAA tower databases were performed and nearby towers
within 2 miles were identified and are listed in Figure 6 (“FCC & FAA Tower Search”)
and all are greater than 1 mile from the proposed site and cannot be used to provide the
required coverage. The normal separation distance between useable towers varies
depending on the tower heights. Figure 7 is a map showing the location of all of the
nearby existing towers. As can be seen by these figures there are no existing towers
that can supply the required coverage for the Verizon system.
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COVERAGE STUDY
In reviewing the submitted data it was determined that the coverage maps provided do
accurately portray the existing coverage and proposed coverage areas. This analysis
shows how Verizon has designed its communications facilities in the Lakeville area with
several surrounding sites providing area wide coverage.
Figure 8 shows the results of the coverage study analysis for the present Verizon
system. The proposed new site and existing gap in coverage is identified in this exhibit.
The study was then repeated with the proposed site included in the analysis in order to
determine if the gap in coverage is eliminated. It is shown in Figure 9 that the coverage
gap is eliminated.
The study was then repeated using lower heights to determine if us i ng th es e l ow er
heights would provide the required signal coverage. The results s h o w t h a t a t t h i s
location it will not provide the coverage needed to eliminate the gap in coverage at
reduced heights and still allow for future co-location use.
SITE CONSTRUCTION
The site construction documents show the monopole tower that is planned for this
project. In my review I noted that the plans did show compliance with the requirements
of EIA-222 standard which requires loading for winds of 80 mph with radial ice loading.
Since the tower is less than 200-feet there is usually no requirement for any lighting or
marking by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). However, since it was
determined that FAA notification is required; by the results of my cursory FAA analysis,
they (FAA) will determine if lights are required.
The proposal shows that the tower is designed to accommodate future potential users
on the tower.
INTERFERENCE STUDY
A search was performed using the FCC frequency database to determine the frequency
and location of any city or county public safety facilities within one-mile from the
proposed tower location. Using all the identified frequencies utilized by the county an
intermodulation (interference) study was performed to determine if any predicted
interference products would be generated by the proposed Verizon Communications
facility. The results of the study indicate that there are no interference products
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predicted to be generated that would cause interference to any of the identified
protected frequencies.
RF RADIATION ANALYSIS
Using the data submitted by Verizon, I performed a “Worst-Case” radiation analysis to
determine the amount of RF energy that would be present at the base of the tower. In
making my calculations I assumed that all of the RF energy generated by the facility
would be directed downward. This is not the real world situation since the antennas
used by PCS systems are designed to radiate towards the horizon. With this height
above ground (120-feet) particular attention was paid to the radiation analysis since the
public could pass directly below the antennas. However, using this analysis method I
am able to determine that the maximum level of RF radiation reaching the ground at the
tower base is less than 15 percent of the ANSI standard value and as such is not
classified as an RF radiation hazard.
Additionally, I did a sample calculation inserting an additional user on the tower and
determined that the increased potential RF radiation would still be within the FCC
standards. This calculation would have to be repeated when additional carriers were
installed on the tower to get an exact value.
SUMMARY
My review of the proposed Verizon tower indicates that:
1. It would provide the required PCS system coverage to eliminate the present
existing coverage gap in the Lakeville area and no nearby existing towers would
provide the desire coverage.
2. The site is not predicted to cause any interference products to any protected
frequency in the area and is not predicted to be an RF radiation hazard.
3. The tower is designed to accommodate additional communications systems in
the future.
4. The proposal is in compliance with the structural and setback requirements of the
ordinance.
5. The proposed tower requires an FAA Obstruction Study (Determination of No
Hazard) to determine if there is any predicted impact to the Airlake Public airport.
A condition on the CUP should include this requirement.
6. The proposal meets all of the technical requirements of the City of Lakeville.
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Respectfully submitted,
Garrett G. Lysiak, P.E.
September 29, 2014
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TOWAIR Determination Results
This structure requires FAA notification and FCC registration, based on a check of the
coordinates, heights, and structure type you provided. As detailed below, one or more of the
determination results produced a "fail slope" result, which means registration is required.
*** NOTICE ***
TOWAIR's findings are not definitive or binding, and we cannot guarantee that the data in
TOWAIR are fully current and accurate. In some instances, TOWAIR may yield results that differ
from application of the criteria set out in 47 C.F.R. Section 17.7 and 14 C.F.R. Section 77.13. A
positive finding by TOWAIR recommending notification should be given considerable weight. On
the other hand, a finding by TOWAIR recommending either for or against notification is not
conclusive. It is the responsibility of each ASR participant to exercise due diligence to determine
if it must coordinate its structure with the FAA. TOWAIR is only one tool designed to assist ASR
participants in exercising this due diligence, and further investigation may be necessary to
determine if FAA coordination is appropriate.
DETERMINATION Results
FAIL SLOPE (100:1)FAA REQ - 4421.0 Meters(14504.4 Feet) away & exceeds by
18.0 Meters (59.0499 Feet)
Type C/R Latitude Longitude Name Address
Lowest
Elevation
(m)
Runway Length
(m)
AIRP R 44-37-
50.00N
093-
14-6.00W
AIRLAKE DAKOTA
MINNEAPOLIS,
MN
289.9 1249.0999999999999
Your Specifications
NAD83 Coordinates
Latitude 44-39-59.6 north
Longitude 093-15-31.5 west
Measurements (Meters)
Overall Structure Height (AGL) 36.6
Support Structure Height (AGL) 36.6
Site Elevation (AMSL) 317
Structure Type
MTOWER - Monopole
FAIL SLOPE (100:1)FAA REQ - 4421.0 Meters(14504.4 Feet) away & exceeds by()
18.0 Meters (59.0499 Feet)
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FIGURE 4 - TOWAIR RESULTS
(PROPOSED HEIGHT)
TOWAIR Determination Results
This structure requires FAA notification and FCC registration, based on a check of the
coordinates, heights, and structure type you provided. As detailed below, one or more of the
determination results produced a "fail slope" result, which means registration is required.
*** NOTICE ***
TOWAIR's findings are not definitive or binding, and we cannot guarantee that the data in
TOWAIR are fully current and accurate. In some instances, TOWAIR may yield results that differ
from application of the criteria set out in 47 C.F.R. Section 17.7 and 14 C.F.R. Section 77.13. A
positive finding by TOWAIR recommending notification should be given considerable weight. On
the other hand, a finding by TOWAIR recommending either for or against notification is not
conclusive. It is the responsibility of each ASR participant to exercise due diligence to determine
if it must coordinate its structure with the FAA. TOWAIR is only one tool designed to assist ASR
participants in exercising this due diligence, and further investigation may be necessary to
determine if FAA coordination is appropriate.
DETERMINATION Results
FAIL SLOPE (100:1)FAA REQ - 4421.0 Meters(14504.4 Feet) away & exceeds by 0.0
Meters (0.0 Feet)
Type C/R Latitude Longitude Name Address
Lowest
Elevation
(m)
Runway Length
(m)
AIRP R 44-37-
50.00N
093-
14-6.00W
AIRLAKE DAKOTA
MINNEAPOLIS,
MN
289.9 1249.0999999999999
Your Specifications
NAD83 Coordinates
Latitude 44-39-59.6 north
Longitude 093-15-31.5 west
Measurements (Meters)
Overall Structure Height (AGL) 18.3
Support Structure Height (AGL) 18.3
Site Elevation (AMSL) 317
Structure Type
MTOWER - Monopole
FAIL SLOPE (100:1)FAA REQ - 4421.0 Meters(14504.4 Feet) away & exceeds by 0.0(
Meters (0.0 Feet)
FIGURE 5 - TOWAIR RESULTS
(LOWER HEIGHT)
= Pending Application(s)
ASR Registration Search
Registration Search Results
Displayed Results
Specified Search
Latitude='44-39-59.6 N', Longitude='93-15-31.5 W', Radius=3.2 Kilometers
Registration
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Wireless
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2 1204407 Constructed A0884975 STC Five,
LLC
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Lakeville,
MN
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Cingular
Wireless
PCS, LLC
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093-13-33.9W
Lakeville,
MN
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Central LLC
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Lakeville,
MN
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Cingular
Wireless
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Lakeville,
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND INTERIM USE PERMIT
On October 23, 2014 the Lakeville Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application of Verizon Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit and
Interim Use Permit to allow a personal wireless service antenna up to 120 feet in height on the
Lakeville North High School property located at 19600 Ipava Avenue. The Planning
Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed conditional use permit and interim
use permit preceded by published and mailed notice. The applicant was present and the
Planning Commission heard testimony from all interested persons wishing to speak.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned P/OS, Public Open Space District.
2. The property is located in Planning District No. 5 and is classified as Public and
Quasi-Public in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
3. The legal description of the property is:
Lot 1, Block 1, Lakeville High School Addition
4. Section 11-4-3E of the City of Lakeville Zoning Ordinance provides that a
conditional use permit may not be issued unless certain criteria are satisfied.
The criteria and our findings regarding them are:
a) The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific
policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the
Official City Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed personal wireless service antenna on the subject property is consistent
with the policies and provisions of Planning District 5 of the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan.
b) The proposed use is or will be compatible with future land uses of the area.
The proposed personal wireless service antenna will be compatible with existing
and future land uses in the area given conformance with the stipulations outlined
in the conditional use permit and interim use permit.
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c) The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained in this
Code.
The proposed personal wireless service antenna meets all performance standards set
forth in the Zoning Ordinance given conformance to the approved conditional use
permit and interim use permit.
d) The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will
not overburden the City’s service capacity.
The proposed personal wireless service antenna and related equipment will not
impact existing public services.
e) Traffic generation by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving
the property.
The proposed personal wireless service antenna will not negatively impact the
capacity of the streets serving the property.
5. The planning report dated October 17, 2014 prepared by Associate Planner Frank
Dempsey is incorporated herein.
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