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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Scott Harlicker, Senior Planne~-
DATE: December 13, 2005
SUBJECT: Case No. ZC 05-05 and CU 05-23
Request by American Tower Corp. for Zone Change and
Conditional Use Permit
Request
Consider a request by American Tower Corp. for a request for a zone change to AT
(Antenna Overlay) and a conditional use permit for a wireless telecommunication tower and
equipment pad.
60-Day Rule
In order to comply with the 60~day requirement, this item needs action by December 30,
2005.
Location
The property is located on the south side of 225th Avenue, east of Highway 169
Zoning/Land Use
A 1 (Agricultural Conservation) / A (Agricultural)
Attachments
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American Tower Corp.
December 13, 2005
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. Tower Elevations
. Supporting Documentation from Applicant
Overview
The applicant, on behalf of Cingular Wireless, is proposing to rezone an area of 100' X 100'
to Antenna Overlay and a conditional use permit for a 199' tall antenna tower. The area is
part of a larger 23 acre parcel, which is part of a 220 acre family farm. The surrounding
property is zoned A1 and Mining Overlay. The surrout1ding land uses include agricultural,
mining and the landfill. The wind generator is located just north of this site on 22Sth Avenue.
Rezoning
In order to construct the proposed tower, a rezoning to AT is required. This overlay district
was established to manage the placement of antenna towers and to ensure their proper
placement regarding health, safety and welfare of the community. The overlay district does
not change the underlying A 1 zoning district, all the uses allowed in the A 1 district will
continued to be allowed on land zoned AT.
In considering a rezoning request of this nature, consideration should be given to the
compatibility with surrounding land uses and whether the rezoning is necessary to provide
effective wireless telecommunication coverage for the city. The proposed rezoning is
compatible with the surrounding land uses. The applicant has shown that this site is
necessary to provide effective wireless coverage for the city. The rezoning is also consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan for the city.
Conditional Use Permit
Co-location Requirements
The applicant has looked at co-locating on other sites within the city. They found that there
are no acceptable co-location opportunities within one mile of the proposed site. At a height
of 199 feet, the tower will provide the opportunity for 4 additional carriers.
Construction Requirements
The applicant will comply with the construction requirements outlined in the ordinance.
Design Standards
The proposed to~er will be a mono-pole with a flat gray galvanized steel finish which will
blend in with the sky. The communication equipment at the base of the tower will be located
in a small shelter. The tower and equipment will be enclosed with a 6 foot high chain link
fence topped with 3 strands of barbed wire. Access will be provided from 22Sth Avenue by a
12 foot wide gravel drive.
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American Tower Corp.
December 13, 2005
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The setback requirement for towers is equal to the height of the tower. The tower complies
with setback requirements.
Sigps and Advertising
No signage or advertising are proposed.
Illumination
No lighting is proposed. A safety beacon will be located on top of the tower.
Standards for Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit
The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed
location:
1. Will not endanger, i,!jure or detrimentallY qffect the use and e,!jqyment of other properry in the
immediate viciniry or the public health, scifery, morals, comfort, convenience or general we(fare of the
neighborhood or the ciry.
2. Will be consistent with the comprehensive plan.
3. Will not impede the normal and orderlY development and improvement of surrounding vacant
properry.
4. Will be seroed adequatelY !?J and will not adverselY qffect essential public facilities and services
including streets, police and fire protection, drainage, refuse disposal, water and sewer rystems, parks
and schools; and wzll not, in particular, create trcif.fic congestion or interference with trcif.fic on
aqjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares.
5. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will
be detrimental to a'!)l persons or properry because of excessive trcif.fic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare,
odors, dust or vibrations.
6. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of mqjor
importance.
7. Will fullY complY with all other requirements of this Code, including a'!)l applicable requirements
and standards for the issuance of a license or permit to establish and operate the proposed use in the
ciry.
If denial of such a permit should occur, it shall accompany recommendations or
determinations by findings or a report stating how the proposed use does not comply with
the standards set forth in Section 30-654.
Recommendation
Rezoning
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed
rezoning request to AT based on the following findings:
1. The proposed rezoning is compatible with the surrounding land uses.
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December 13, 2005
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2. The proposed rezoning is necessary in order to provide effective wireless
telecommunication coverage for the city.
3. The rezoning is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan for the city.
Conditional Use Permit
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the conditional
use permit for a 199 foot tall wireless tower and supporting equipment based on the finding
that it complies with the standards found in Section 30-654.
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American Tower Corporation seeks a Conditional Use Permit and any other
necessary approvals to construct a Wireless Telecommunication Service Facility ("WTSF") at
the location in exhibit "A" (the "Property"). American Tower and/or its lessees (Cingular
Wireless) have acquired licenses from the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") to
provide Personal Communications Services ("PCS") coverage throughout the United States.
These licenses include the Elk River, Minnesota area and the remainder of the greater
Minneapolis Trade Area. This regional system is operating under the name of Cingular
Wireless and is part of an integrated nationwide network. of coverage.
The Wireless Telecommunications Service Facilities ("WTSF"), which Cingular
proposes to utilize on the property, is necessary in order to provide uninterrupted PCS
services to your community, including services such as wireless telephone service, voice
paging and wireless data transmission. Cingular's pes technology operates atvar1.ous radio
frequency ("RF") bands, specifically referred to as the ''E'' bandwith between 1885 and
1890, and 1965 and 1970 megahertz and utilizes a digital wireless voice and data transmission
system. This technology promises to provide consumers with enhanced service (mcluding
greater sound clarity and privacy) as well as new services not currently available under some
traditional analog cellular systems.
Like traditional cellular phone systems, PCS operates on a "grid" system, whereby
overlapping "cells" mesh to form a seamless wireless network. The technical criteria for
establishing cell sites are very exacting as to both the height and location of the WTSF.
Within the Elk: River area, cell sites are generally located approximately seven (7) to ten (10)
miles apart. Based on a computerized engineering study which takes into account among
other things, local population density, traffic patterns and topography, Cingular's engineers
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have identified the need for a PCS site in the Elk River area. The site along Hwy 169 and
south of 225th Ave. is within the geographic area in which a facility must be located in order
for it to function as an integral part of the PCS network.
The property was sdected based on its satisfying Cingular RF criteria (including
antenna height) and American Tower Corporation and Cingular's review of local land uses
and site availability. Specifically, proximity to the Hutchinson residential and business
communities and major roadways were rdevant siting criteria.
The property is zoned Agricultural. Pursuant to the City of Elk River Zoning
Ordinance, American Tower Corporation, in conjunction with it's lessee, Cingular Wirdess
his made application for a Conditional Use Permit in order to erect and maintain a wirdess
PCS facility, including installing a multi-carner 199 foot monopole tower with antennas at
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the specified antenna center line, or "ACL", noted on supplied site specific construction
drawings submitted for review. American Tower Corporation's tower site and Cingular's
facility will be contained within the 100 foot by 100 foot leased parcel, which will be
surrounded by a six-foot (6') fence, with three (3) strands of barb-wire on top.
The proposed facility is not staffed, and, upon completion, will require only
infrequent site visits (approximately one time a month). Access will be provided to the
WTSF via the proposed entry ways to the property leading off from the south side of 225th
Ave. to the proposed site. Hence the facility will not have any material impact on either
traffic. The site is entirdy self-monitored and connects directly to a central office where
sophisticated computers alert personnd to equipment malfunction or breach of security.
Moreover, no nuisances will be generated by the p,roposed PCS facility. In general, PCS
technology does not interfere with any other forms of communications. To the contrary,
. PCS technology provides vital communication in emergency situations and will be
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commonly used by local residents and emergency personnel to protect the general public's
health safety and welfare.
The proposed facilities will be designed and constructed to meet applicable
governmental and industry safety standards. Specifically, American Tower and Cingular
Wireless will comply with all FCC and FAA roles regarding construction requirements,
technical standards, interference protection, power and height limitations, and radio
frequency standards. Any and all RF emissions are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of
the FCC.
American Tower Corporation, along with its lessee, Cingular Wireless are under rigid
time constraints, and consistent with applicable law, we respectfully request this application
be processed as expeditiously as possible. Please note that American Tower expressly
reserves all of its rights and claims, including, without limitation, those available to it under
federal law. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no waiver, admission or
agreement shall be inferred herefrom and no :filing of any application for any permit
(including, without limitation, any building or other permit), license or approval or any other
action heretofore or hereafter taken by or on behalf of American Tower shall be construed
as a waiver or limitation of any right or claim of American Tower Corporation.
American Tower Corporation looks forward to working with the City of Elk River
to bring the benefits of Cingular's PCS to the entire Sherburne County area. The addition of
this site will ensure uninterrupted superior digital PCS service to Sherburne County and
greater competition in the marketplace.
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American Tower Corporation
Collocation Policy
American Tower, L.P., certifies that the proposed facility is designed to accommodate
multiple users. As indicated on the site plans submitted for review, the facility will be
constructed to accommodate equipment for the proposed carrier along with three (3) or
more additional future users. -
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American Tower's core business is to obtain tenants to collocate on our structures. We
are confident the proposed site will be an idea1location for other wireless providers to
locate their antennas. American Tower has a relationship, and master lease agreement,
with virtually every major wireless provider in the Country. This site will be
aggressively marketed to service a wide range of wireless technologies including PCS
(GSM, CDMA, TDMA), Cellular, Paging, ESMR/SMR, 38ghzlWireless Fiber, 2 Way
Paging, data, video, etc.
If this site is approved and constructed, American Tower will process collocation
applications and provide space on this facility, when structurally available, in exchange
for mutually agreed upon commercial rent rates and standard processing fees.
American Tower is committed to collocation on all of the towers in our inventory,
including this proposed structure.
If you have any questions on this proposed structure, or are interested in leasing space on
any other American Tower owned structure, please contact a local American Tower sales
representative, visit our webpage at www.americantower.com. or contact the applicant
for further infonnation.
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AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION !1 3200 Cobb Galleria Pkwy Suite 205, Atlanta, GA 30339!1 (770) 226-6475 !1 FAX (770) 952-4999
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ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
In granting a Conditional Use Permit, the City of Elk River Zoning Ordinance requires the
applicant to provide an alternative analysis which addresses other possibilities to the
proposed site.
During the site criteria search in placing the proposed tower site in the noted parcel in
Sherburne County, Minnesota, NO POTENTIAL EXISTING TOWER SITES OR
STRUCTURES existed for consideration for co-location opportunity within a one mile
radius of the proposed tower.
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