2 CUP 4151 Hwy. 7CITY OF
P.C. DATE: 9-1-99
C.C. DATE: 9-27-99
CASE: 99-3 CUP
BY: A1-Jaff
STAFF
REPORT
PROPOSAL:
Conditional Use Permit to construct a 100 foot tall monopole tower wireless
communication facility for U S West Wireless.
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
4151 Highway 7, Excelsior, MN 55331
US West Wireless L.L.C
426 N Fairview Ave. Room 101
St. Paul, MN 55105
(651)642-6291 David Fisher
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
4151 Highway 7
Excelsior, MN 55331
(612)474-9242
PRESENT ZONING:
ACREAGE:
ADJACENT ZONING
AND LAND USE:
WATER AND SEWER:
PHYSICAL CHARACTER:
2000 LAND USE:
RSF, Residential Single Family District
Approximately 7 Acres
N - Highway 7
S - RSF, Residential Single Family District
E - RSF, Residential Single Family District
W - RSF, Residential Single Family District
Available to the site
The site contains a church. Mature trees are located along
the south and northwest portion of the site.
Public - Semi-Public
U S West Wireless
September 1, 1999
Page 2
PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit and site plan approval for the construction of
a 100 foot monopole communication tower. The tower is proposed to be situated south of Holy
Cross Lutheran Church and west of Highway 7. A total of six directional antennas will be
mounted in a triangular configuration at the top of the tower. The antennas are 4 feet long, 7.5
inches wide, and 2.5 inches deep. All antennas on this tower are incased in a tube located at the
top of the tower. Two equipment cabinets measuring 2.6' x 2.6' x 5' each are located and
enclosed near the base of the tower.
The subject site is zoned residential. Section 20-1506 of the zoning ordinance states that
"Towers to be located in residential zoned areas are subject to the following restrictions: Towers
supporting commercial antennas and conforming to all applicable provisions of this Code shall
be allowed in residential zoned districts in the fbllowing locations: Church sites, when
camouflaged as an architectural feature such as steeples or bell towers;" It is obvious that the
tower is not camouflaged as an architectural feature of the church because it is free standing. .
Staff explained to the applicant that based upon their submittal, we would recommend denial of
the application. The applicant chose to proceed with the understanding that staff is
recommending the application not be approved.
From the submitted plans it does not appear that the applicant is removing any existing
vegetation. To insure this, staff recommends that protective fencing be installed at the edge of
the trees prior to construction and maintained throughout the development of the tower.
Landscaping will not be able to hide the pole, but could direct the eye away from the tower. A
mix of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs should be used to create an attractive buffer and
blend into the existing tree line when viewed from the residential area. Staff recommends that
the plantings vary in size, species and locations. The landscape plan should not be composed of
the same species of plants located in a linear pattern around the tower.
Staff is recommending the application not be approved since it does not meet the residential
district requirements.
BACKGROUND
On November 12, 1996, the City Council approved an ordinance to allow telecommunication
towers within the city in all districts.
GENERAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for a 100 foot monopole tower for wireless
communication services. The City's Zoning Ordinance allows telecommunication towers and
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September I, 1999
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antennas in Residential Districts provided they are on a church site, park or government, school,
utility and institutional site. However, the ordinance requires antennas on church sites to be
camoufla~,ed as an architectural feature such as steel~les or bell towers;" and subject to the
approval of a conditional use permit by the City Council. In reviewing conditional use permit
requests, the Planning Commission must consider possible adverse affects of the use.
FINDINGS:
The City of Chanhassen finds it necessary for the promotion and preservation of the public
health, safety, welfare, and aesthetics of the community that the construction, location, size, and
maintenance of wireless telecommunication facilities be controlled. Further, the City finds:
(1) Towers and antennas have a direct impact on, and a relationship to, the image of the
community;
(2) The manner of installation, location, and maintenance of towers and antennas affects the
public health, safety, welfare, and aesthetics of the community;
(3) A reasonable opportunity for the establishment of wireless telecommunication must be
provided to serve residential and business needs, and;
(4) Uncontrolled and unlimited towers and antennas adversely impact the image and aesthetics of
the community and, thereby, undermine economic value and growth.
The following constitutes our findings:
A 100 foot high tower at the subject location is not permitted. The ordinance clearly states that
the tower must be camouflaged as an architectural feature of the church. The applicant must
apply for a variance to this requirement.
The proposed tower should not endanger the public health or safety if the conditions attached to
the permit and building code requirements are met.
In locating a telecommunication antenna, the applicant must demonstrate that the antenna cannot
be accommodated on an existing or approved tower or building within a one mile search radius.
The applicant is requesting approval to erect a monopole tower because there are no existing
structures of adequate height in this portion of the City. City Code requires new antenna support
structures to be designed to accommOdate additional users. Providing opportunities for co-
location is important if the total number of towers in the city are to be kept to a minimum.
The maximum height of an antenna in the Residential District is 80 feet. However, the ordinance
also states that multi-use towers design to accommodate more than one user may exceed the
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September 1, 1999
Page 4
height limitations by up to 25 feet. The applicant stated in the narrative that they are designing
the tower in a manner that would allow co-location. To ensure the possibility of co-location in
the future, the applicant must submit a letter of intent committing the tower owner and his Or her
successors to allow the shared use of the tower if an additional user agrees in writing to meet
reasonable terms and conditions for shared use, and so long as there is no negative structural
impact upon the tower and there is no disruption to the service provide. The applicant shall
submit documentation at the time of building permit application showing the height above grade
for all potential mounting positions for co-located antennas and the minimum separation
distances between antennas. A description of the tower's capacity, including the number and
type of antennas that can be accommodate should also be provided.
The ordinance states that a tower cannot be located between a primary structure and public right-
of-way. This parcel has double frontage and it was staff that recommended the tower be located
the maximum distance from the residential neighborhoods surrounding the church site. The
parcel is in a triangular shape limiting the locations on this site.
Even though the applicant meets the majority of the requirements for a conditional use permit,
the fact remains that we have no choice but to recommend denial of this application based on the
fact that the tower is not design as an architectural feature of the church. Staff advised the
applicant to investigate other sites, however, they have been searching for a site for
approximately 9 months. The applicant must apply for a variance and demonstrate that there is a
hardship for the Planning Commission to consider. There are issues associated with the
landscaping at the base of the tower.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the following motion:
"The Planning Commission recommends denial of Conditional Use Permit # 99-3 to allow the
construction of a 100 foot tall monopole tower wireless communication facility for U S West
Wireless based upon the following:
1. The zoning ordinance requires antennas on church sites to be camouflaged as an architectural
feature such as steeples or bell towers."
ATTACHMENTS
1. Letter from applicant dated July 28, 1999.
2. Application.
3. Memo from Steve Torell, Building Official dated August 19, 1999.
4. Co-location letter from Sprint.
5. Computer simulated views from surrounding area
U S West Wireless
September 1, 1999
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6. Public hearing notice.
7. Site Plan dated received July 30, 1999.
U S WEST Wireless, L.L.C.
426 North Fairview, Room 101
St. Paul, MN 55104
July 28, 1999
Ms. Sharmin Al- Jaff
City Planner
City of Chanhassen '
690 City Center Drive, PO Box 147
Chanhassen; MN 55317
file's better here'
RE: Application for a Conditional Use Permit For Construction of a US West Wireless
L.L.C. Personal Communication Services, ( PCS ) Monopole.
Dear Sharmin:
Please find enclosed a Planning Administrative Form, for application of a Conditional Use Permit to
be considered an to construct a Wireless Communications Facility within the City of Chanhassen
located at the 4151 Highway 7, Excelsior, MN 55331 (Holy Cross Lutheran Church). This request
is being made on behalf of US West Wireless L. LC. (USWW).
US West Wireless L.L.C. must locate a site in this area in order for USWW to deliver comPlete
service coverage along Highway 7 and to the community of Chanhassen. The Conditional Use
Permit is requested in order to complete construction of a PCS infrastructure network being
installed by USWW in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market. USWW conducted a ddve test within the
search ring to identify existing structures upon which to IocatePCS antennas. There are no viable
collocation opportunities available to meet the US West RF objective, so US West Wireless is
proposing to construct a structure that will accommodate US West and one additional like carder. I
have provided an RF design map that illustrates our existing and future sites. US West's objective
is to provide wireless coverage to the residential area near Holy Cross Lutheran Church and
Highway 7. US West has an existing site located to the northeast on the Tonka Bay Water ToWer
and is planning to build a site in the near future located approximately three miles west of the Holy
Cross Lutheran Church site.. Our objective is to connect with our site in Tonka Bay and provide
coverage along highway 7 around the bend to connect with our future site to the west. USWW is
requesting the City of Chanhassen to approve of a Conditional Use Permit in order to locate a
100' monopole on Holy Cross Lutheran Church property which is located on the south side of
Highway 7. The property contains a site which has been chosen based on the following criteria:
· consideration of applicable zoning and permit requirements;
· a willing landlord;
· absence of topographic obstructions such as towers, mountains, hills, buildings, etc.;
· coverage and capacity requirements for the service area as identified by USVWV RF
Engineers.
compatibility with' adjacent land uses;
USA
Min'Z~6- Chanhassen
Proud Sponsor
36USC380
Zoning Narrative 1
The specific proposal is to locate a 100' monopole on the Holy Cross Lutheran property as
indicated on the site diagram. The proposed lease area encompasses an area of approximately
1200 square feet. Landscaping and safety features will be provided in accordance with the City of
Chanhassen Zoning Ordinance. USWW will submit the appropriate applications to the Federal
Communications Commission and Federal Aviation Administration for their respective approval.
Several submittal materials are attached along with several exhibits describing, in detail, the
Conditional Use Permit proposal.
· Exhibit A contains site data and a narrative of the PCS tower proposal.
· Exhibit B is a brief narrative which provides information about PCS Services.
· Exhibit C is a photo simulation indicating the anticipated appearance of the tower and PCS
antennas after construction. Please keep in mind, this photo is not to scale, but will give the
City of Chanhassen an idea of the site will look like.
· Exhibit D is the site plan.
. We hope this correspondence and enclosures explain our application and address the
requirements by the City of Chanhassen Zoning Ordinance. Should you have any questions
regarding the attached Application for Conditional Use Permit or would like to discussPCS
technology further, please feel free to contact me at 651-642-6291 or on myPCS phone at: 612-
998-4784. I appreciate the assistance that we have received from you, and we Iookforward to
working with you to better serve the community in this area.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of this matter.
David W. Fischer
US West Wireless L.L.C.
Real Estate Consultant
Enclosure
cc Steve Mangold, US West Wireless L.L.C. Minneapolis, RE Manager
Min286- Chanhassen Zoning Narrative 2
EXHIBIT A
US West Wireless L.L.C. CUP A. pplication
Site Information:
Applicant
Contact
Site Location
Current Zoning
US West Wireless L.L.C.
David W. Fischer, USWW Consultant
4151 Highway 7, Excelsior, MN 55331
Single Family Residential
Adjacent Zoning
Direction
North
South
West
East
Zone
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
I Case History
The subject site consists of approximately 1200 square feet of land Which is located On a portion
of:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 06, Township 116, Range 23 Pleasant Acres
More specifically described as: Outlot ^ & P/O Lot 2, Block 5 Lying SELY of a line draWn
parallel to a 60' NWLY from SELY line of Lot 2BIk 5.
-See Attached-Legal desCription.
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!Intr°ducti°n I
US West Wireless L.L.C. - Minneapolis is requesting a Conditional Use Permit in order to place a
100' monopole at Holy Cross Lutheran Church to provide wireless communication services to the
residence surrounding Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Highway 7 lOcated in the city of
Chanhassen.
The Conditional Use Permit is being requested as per the City of Chanhassen Zoning Ordinance:
Subject
Conditional Use Permits
Findings
The criteria required for the granting of Conditional Use Permits and determination of the Essential
Service Facility are listed below with findings:
Criteria #1
Factors of noise, glare, odor, electrical interference, vibration, dust and other
nuisances.
Finding #1
USWW will comply with all applicable laws relating toits possession and use of the
site.
All equipment is self-contained within the Base Transceiver Station (BTS) ad will not
create noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors.
One purpose of a Zoning Ordinance is to allow essential service for the public,
including communication services. An antenna site in this general location is
necessary to provide adequate PCS service to this area. Allowing an antenna to be
located on this site, subject to reasonable conditions, is consistent with the purpose
and intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
As for health concerns, US West Wireless L.L.C.'s PCS transmissions will operate
at very Iow power levels. There is no evidence that PCS transmissions are harmful
to the health or safety of persons living or working nearby. Engineers have
calculated that the worst case scenario to actually be eight times below the limit set
by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) has adopted the standards set by the ANSI. According to the
FCC, measurements that have been made around typical cellular base stations
have shown that ground level power densities are well below the limits
recommended by the currently accepted radio frequenCy and microwave safety
standards.
Criteria #2
Finding #2
Fire & Safety Hazards
US West Wireless L.L.C.'s equipment will be housed in two very small weather
proof, temperature controlled cabinets. If a fire were to occur, there would be a
signal sent to the Main Switch, which then report the occurrence to the local fire
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Criteria #3
Finding #3
Criteria ~4
Finding #4
Criteria #5
Finding #5
Criteria #6
Finding #6
Criteria #7
Finding #7
Criteria #8
Finding # 8
department.
Existing and anticipated traffic conditions.
Adequate access can be obtained through the Holy Cross Lutheran Church
property. The subject site will be provided with an access easement from Leslee
Curve, per the attached zoning drawings provided.. Traffic congestion or
interference with traffic on the surrounding public streets will be minimal because
site visits will be infrequent once the antennas have been installed. Once the site is
operational, the equipment will be maintained by a single maintenance person once
or twice a month, therefore, there will be minimal interference with the normal traffic
flow of the surrounding public streets.
There is no evidence that the use as conditioned will be injurious to the uses or
enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity, or would substantially diminish
or impair property values within the area.
USWW will be responsible for all maintenance issues that arise in connection with or
as a result of the antenna site. Therefore unsightly conditions will not occur.
Parking facilities on adjacent streets and land.
There will be a parking facility located within the lease granted from the landowner.
Our parking facility will not interfere with any adjacent streets or land.
The effect on surrounding properties, including valuation, aesthetics and
scenic view, land uses, character and integrity of the neighborhood.
This is a residential area, but there are no existing structures in which to collocate.
There is a substantial amount of tree cover to the houses located to the South. The
site location is close to the highway to provide sufficient coverage to Highway 7 and
provide indoor portable coverage to the houses in the surrounding area.
Consistency with the Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed site is consistent with the Chanhassen comprehensive plan.
Impact on governmental facilities and services, including roads, sanitary
sewer, water, police and fire.
This site will not require sewer or water. The utilities required for this plan include
telephone and power. Due to the infrequent visits to the site, sanitary sewer, water,
police and fire shouldn't be impacted.
Effect on sensitive environmental features, including lakes, surface and
underground water supply and quality, wetlands, slopes, flood plains and
soils.
This site should not have an impact to the surrounding lakes, surface, underground
water supply and quality, wetlands, slopes, flood plains and soils.
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EXHIBIT B
US West Wireless L.L.C (USVVW) CUP Application
and Information
Typical Site Requirements
· Electrical Requirements
a) Single phase 200 AMP service.
b) US WEST Wireless, LLC will bring in their own power from the nearest transformer. All
service is metered through the local service provider and billed to USWEST directly.
· Antenna Information
a) Panel Size: 4' long x 7.5" wide, 2.5" deep
b) Quantity: (Accelerator Tube containing 6 panel type
antennas, 3 sectors, 2 per sector.
c) Orientation: 00, 1200, 240o. (Azimuth)
d) Tower Type monopole
e) Tower Height 100' AGL
· Equipment Configuration / Space Requirements
a) Two (2) cabinets located and enclosed near the base of the 'tower.
b) Cabinet size:
· Equipment: 800 lb and 2'6" x 2'6" x 5' '
· Power: 2000 lb. And 2'6" x 2'6" x 5'
· Overall space needed: 30 feet by 40 feet. (approx. 1200 sq. ft )
· Telephone .
a) A T1 line will be brought from the nearest telephone exchange.
· Testing/Construction
a) US WEST Wireless L.L.C. will pay for all structural,,environmental, and radio frequency
tests.
b) US WEST Wireless L.L.C. will work with any contractors who may have warranted the
site from previous construction work.
PCS Technology
PCS is a wireless telecommunications services personalized to the individual. There is a
growing demand for improved wireless services, and a new infrastructure is needed to meet this
growing demand. The following information is provided as an overview of general PCS services
and technology.
Background
In early 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) auctioned licenses for the
'1900 MHz band of the radio spectrum within the 51 Major Trading Areas (vlTAs) of the United
States for use by Personal Communications Services. USVVVV purchased licenses within these 51
MTAs. These licenses, enable US West VVireless to offer Personal Communications Services in 14
states throughout the country.
What is PCS?
Telephone numbers used in PCS handsets will become tied specifically to an individual,
and the types and features of services that each subscriber desires will be customized to his or
Min286- Chanhassen Zoning Narrative 6
her unique needs. A PCS telephone number will belong to a person for as long as he or she
wants it, and the chosen services (for example stock quotes on selected companies, voice mail,
and caller identification) will become specific to the individual holding that telephone number.
PCS technology will allow a variety of telecommunication services, including:
· Local and long distance telephone services and cable services;
· All-in-oneWireless Communication Services:
· Portable phones, pagers, and fax transmission;
· Numeric paging on the phone's screen;
· Interactive paging (2-way paging which allows the sender to track where the
message is sent, and when it has been received.)
· Voice mail service;
· Caller ID;
· International roaming capability;
· Reduced power needs (allows smaller units and longer battery life); and
· In the future, PCS will allow computer use and video images over the PCS network.
Assigning a unique PCS telephone number to a customer will allow the individual to place a call
and / or send information across regional, national, and international borders. The network will
do all the work of tracking the customer, knowing where he or she is at all times.
Benefits of PCS over Cellular
PCS has several advantages over existing cellular telephone service, including better
service quality through the use of digital technology, more compact radio equipment,
increased mobility, enhanced service features, and price.
Digital Technology:
PCS utilizes the latest digital technology. This will facilitate cleaner voice
quality, but more importantly, clean data communication. APCS customer will be
able to communicate through voice and data simultaneously using the same
handset without interference to either activity: In addition, computer users will be
able to run applications and retrieve data faster from remote locations using their
handset. PCS technology also provides less static and fading, and there are
fewer dropped calls.
Improved Security:
Digital technology provides more security than analog, the technology
traditionally used by the cellular industry. Calls in digital format cannot be
overheard with the kind of simple scanners currently used to eavesdrop on
cellular calls. Although it is technically possible to overhear a call, it requires
special gear and technical skill which most eaves droppers lack.
Improved Equipment:
PCS will utilize smaller antennas and smaller base Transceiver Stations,
more advanced telecommunication technology that will result in less expensive
rates to the consumer. In addition, equipment will be more compact both at the
handset and at the antenna sites. Handsets will be lighter than today's cellular flip
phones, and the handsets will utilize longer lasting batteries. Because of the
PCS' assigned radio spectrum, there will be more antennas, but they will likely be
Min286- Chanhassen Zoning Narrative 7
less noticeable than those used by the cellular industry. US West Wireless L.L.C.
has been working diligently to replace existing US West Telecommunication
facilities, lease antenna sites on City water towers, and existing buildings prior to
attempting to lease any sites for new ground built towers. Unfortunately in this
location there are no viable collocation opportunities available that will achieve our
RF objectives.
Increased Mobility:
With PCS, mobility means seamless roaming across existing cellular and
land line service areas. A PCS handset can be taken anywhere and be expected
to function the same as in the coverage area of the original service provider.
One Telephone Number:
With PCS, one Personal Communications Number (PCN) will be assigned
to each individual user. Today, when a person changes their residence, the old
land line telephone number is frequently lost because these numbers are
assigned and based on geographic area. Cellular telephone numbers are also
lost when carriers are switched because cellular service companies are provided
a limited range of numbers, and the numbers have to be recycled or reused. A
PCN associates a telephone number with a person, regardless of where he or
she is located, and regardless of who is the Service provider.
Lower Cost for Service:
PCS will be cheaper in the long term because it will utilize digital.
technology. Initially, the cost for the service and handsets will be similar to that of
cellular. However, with increased demand, both carriers and manufacturers will
be able to lower their price significantly. Eventually PCS service will be less than
cellular and will be close to the cost of land line telephone service.
Increasing Demand
Today, cellular telephone systems in the US are expanding at the rate of over
28,000 new subscriptions a day, far beyond the growth rate of new subscriptions for wire
line telephone service. The popularity of cellular telephone service is due to the freedom,
mobility, and enhanced productivity that it provides. No longer are people tied to fixed
telephones or pay phones. Yet cellular telephone services is just one step toward
another type of service, one expected to revolutionize telecommunications. The next
rung on the evolutionary ladder is PCS.
InterferenCe Issues
US West Wireless L.L,C. will resolve technical interference problems with other equipment
located at the site on the Commencement Date or any equipment that becomes attached to the
Site at any future date when USVWV desires to add additional equipment to the Site. Likewise, the
Owner agrees not to permit installation of any future equipment which results in technical
interference problems with USWVV then existing equipment.
The PCS system operates on a specific set of channels licensed exclusively to USWW by the
Federal Communications Commission for provision of high quality mobile service for the benefit of
the public good. The filtering of spurious signals is very tightly controlled via standard radio
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electronic filters. PCS telephones operate within strictly regulated set of allotted frequencies. All
USWW sites must be operated in accordance with our FCC license to provide PCS service to this
area. USWW is currently licensed to operate in markets nation wide with hundreds of antennas.
There has not been any instance of television or radio interference reported.
Land Site
The site will encompass a leased landscape of approximately 1200 square feet. A pre-
assembled Base Transceiver Station (BTS), which contains radio frequency transceivers and self-
contained batteries for back-up power, is connected to amplifiers, commercial electrical service
and public T-1 Line service. A control unit equipped with its own built-in HVAC will also be located
on the sire, housed by the BTS unit. The control unit will be under 24-hour security and fire
surveillance by USVWV. Up to six antennas will be mounted on the tower at 000~, 1209, and
2409 from true north.
Antennas .
Antennas attached to the tower/site will transmit and receive FCC-approved radiosignals
which carry voice and data between the PCS system users and the USWW central switching
network. The physical size of the antennas may vary. The antennas required for this site are
approximately about 48 inches long and 7.5 inches wide and 2.2 inches deep.
The antenna sites necessary for PCS coverage are defined by the RF engineering design.
Surrounding topography, trees and buildings also play a role in arriving at the appropriate antenna
height. The USWW engineers have determined that antenna height to be 100' feet.
Equipment
The Base Transceiver Station (BTS) houses radio, computer and climate control
equipment for this site. This equipment is powered by the local power company (using normal
120/240 volt, single phase, AC electricity). It will be connected to the USVVW mobile switching
center via traditional telephone lines. No water or plumbing will be necessary for any of thesites
which USVWV erects, since no people are present at our sites on a daily basis. There will only be
occasional, brief visits (average about once a month, for 1 to 3 hours per visit) for routine
maintenance. Fire protection is provided by OSHA approved Halon inside the equipment cabinet.
US West Wireless is looking forward to providing PCS service to the Chanhassen community in
the future. If you have any questions regarding the application for the site please contact me in my
office: 651-642-6291 or on my PCS phone: 612-998-4784.
Respectfully,
David W. Fischer
Real Estate Consultant
US West Wireless L.L.C.
Min2.86- Chanhassen Zoning Narrative 9
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(612) 937-1900
APPIJCANT:
.ADDRESS:.
TELEPHONE [Day time)
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Temporary Sales Permit
. ,X:, Conditional Use Permit
Vacation of ROW/Easements
JnterJm Use Permit ... Variance
__ ,N~n-conforming Use Permit
· . . PJanned Unit Development*
__ Wetland Alteration Permit
__ Zoning ApPeal
__ Rezoning
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
__ Sign Permits
Sign Plan Review
__ Notification Sign
Site Plan Review' .. X. Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost*'
($50 CUP/SPR/VACNAR/W AP/Metes "'~
and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB)
Subdivision' TOTAL FEE $
¢, l~st of all property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be included with ,
application.
Bu3ding material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
'"Twer~ty-six full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 81/2" X 11" reduced copy of
:transparency for each plan sheet.
'* Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract
~DT'E.- When mum'/pie applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
NOTE - When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
LOCATION
].EGAL DESCRIPTION ~"/Z/~7/- ~
~RES~ ~ND USE DESiGNATiON
~EQUESTED ~ND USE DESIGNATION
REASON FOR THIS REQUEST
This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and mUst be accompanied by all information
and plans required by applicable Ch'y Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should, confer with the
.Plannin.g Depa~ment to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application.
This is 1o certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible fei'complying
with all City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed In my name and I am the party
whom the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of
owneTship (either copy of Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the
authorized person to make this application and the fee owner has also signed this application,
1 w~1 keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further
understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibilify studies, etc. with an estimate prior to any
authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information ! have submitted are true and correct to the best
~f my knowledge.
1 also understand that after the approval or granting of the permit, such permits shall be invalid unless they are recorded
against the title to the property for which the approvaVpermit is granted w~thin 120 days with the Carver County Recorder's
Office and the origina~ocument returned to City Hall Records.
Signature of Applicant ~, ' Date
Signalure of Fee Owne~ / Date
Appl~ati~3n Received on
Fee Paid Receipt No.
· The applicant should contact staff for a copy of the staff report which wi11 be available on Friday prior to the
x/leetlllj;i. If nD! contacted, a coDv of the report will be m~llmt
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MEMORANDUM
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Sharmin A1-Jaff, Senior Planner
Steve Torell, Building Official
August 19, 1999
Review of a request for a conditional use permit by, US West
Wireless, to construct a 100 foot tall monopole tower.
Planning Case: 9%3 CUP
I have reviewed the request for the above project and offer the following comment.
1. A building permit is required to construct the tower and the tower must be
designed to include the effect of one-half inch of radial ice.
2. The contractor shall meet with the Inspections Division as early as possible
to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
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**U. S. West will be holding an Open House about this Proposal Details on back.**
PROPOSAL:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER '!, 1999 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
690 CITY CENTER DRIVE
Request for Conditional Use APPLICANT: U.S. West Wireless
Permit for a 100' Monopole
Tower LOCATION: 4151 Hwy. 7
NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area. The
applicants, U.S. West Wireless, in conjunction with Holy Cross Lutheran Church, are requesting
a conditional use permit to construct a 100 foot tall monopole tower wireless communication
facility on property zoned RSF, Residential Single Family and located at 4151 Highway 7.
What Happens at the Meeting: The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the
developer's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about this project. During the
meeting, the Chair will lead the public hearing through the following steps:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The Developer will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses project.
Questions and Comments: If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please stop by City
Hall during office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you wish to talk to
someone about this project, please contact Sharmin at 937-1900 ext. 120. If you choose to
submit written comments, it is helpful to have one copy to the department in advance of the meeting.
Staff will provide copies to the Commission.
Notice of this public hearing has been published in the Chanhassen Villager on August 19, 1999.
U.S. West Wireless L.L.C. will be holding an Open House
on Wednesday, August 25, 1999 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
at Holy Cross Lutheran Church located at
4151 Hwy. 7, Excelsior, MN
The Open House is being held to answer any questions or concerns of the
Chanhassen community regarding the proposed US West Wireless
Communications facility to be located at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
We look forward to seeing you there!
David W. Fischer
Real Estate Consultant
US West Wireless L.L.C.
(H) 651-642-6291
PCS 612-998-4784
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