CC Staff Report 18-03CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Monday, February 12, 2018
Subject 7700 Quattro Drive: Amend Conditional Use Permit for Cell Tower
Section CONSENT AGENDA Item No: D.14.
Prepared By Bob Generous, Senior Planner File No: Planning Case 201803
PROPOSED MOTION
“The City Council approves the amendment to the Conditional Use Permit to permit the extension of a
communication tower up to 90 feet subject to the conditions of approval, and adopts the Planning Commission's
Findings of Fact.”
Council approval requires a Majority Vote of the entire council.
SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting an amendment to CUP 200006 to permit a tower height of 87 feet, which is taller than the
75foot height originally approved, to allow the colocation of antennas on the tower.
BACKGROUND
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 16, 2018 to review the proposed development. The
Planning Commission voted 4 0 for a motion recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit to permit a
telecommunication tower up to 100 feet in height subject to the conditions of approval in the staff report. There were
no issues or concerns with the proposal.
DISCUSSION
The applicant is requesting an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit to allow a 15.2foot tower extension with a
threefoot lightning rod on top of the existing 68.8foot tower. The original approval was for up to a 75foot tower
and appurtenances. As a condition of approval, the tower was to be able to accommodate additional antennas for co
location. The tower was designed such that it would be extendable in the future to accommodate an additional antenna
above the existing antennas.
City Code permits communication towers up to 150 feet in height.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council approve the amendment to Conditional Use Permit #200006 to permit the
construction of an extension of the communication tower up to 90 feet monopole, plans prepared by Design 1, dated
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORTMonday, February 12, 2018Subject7700 Quattro Drive: Amend Conditional Use Permit for Cell TowerSectionCONSENT AGENDA Item No: D.14.Prepared By Bob Generous, Senior Planner File No: Planning Case 201803PROPOSED MOTION“The City Council approves the amendment to the Conditional Use Permit to permit the extension of acommunication tower up to 90 feet subject to the conditions of approval, and adopts the Planning Commission'sFindings of Fact.”Council approval requires a Majority Vote of the entire council.SUMMARYThe applicant is requesting an amendment to CUP 200006 to permit a tower height of 87 feet, which is taller than the75foot height originally approved, to allow the colocation of antennas on the tower.BACKGROUNDThe Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 16, 2018 to review the proposed development. ThePlanning Commission voted 4 0 for a motion recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit to permit atelecommunication tower up to 100 feet in height subject to the conditions of approval in the staff report. There wereno issues or concerns with the proposal.DISCUSSIONThe applicant is requesting an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit to allow a 15.2foot tower extension with athreefoot lightning rod on top of the existing 68.8foot tower. The original approval was for up to a 75foot towerand appurtenances. As a condition of approval, the tower was to be able to accommodate additional antennas for colocation. The tower was designed such that it would be extendable in the future to accommodate an additional antennaabove the existing antennas.City Code permits communication towers up to 150 feet in height.RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council approve the amendment to Conditional Use Permit #200006 to permit the
construction of an extension of the communication tower up to 90 feet monopole, plans prepared by Design 1, dated
revised April 4, 2017, subject to the following conditions:
1. A building permit is required to construct the platform and tower extension; the tower must be designed for a 90
MPH wind load and include the effect of onehalf inch of radial ice.
2. The original plans must be signed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Minnesota.
3. The contractor shall meet with the Inspections Division as early as possible to discuss plan review and permit
procedures.
4. The applicant shall submit a detailed grading, drainage, and erosion control plan for staff review and approval.
5. The tower extension shall be of the same color as the existing tower.
6. A letter of intent committing the tower owner and his or her successors to allow the shared use of the tower if
an addition user agrees in writing to meet reasonable terms and conditions for shared use shall be submitted to
the city.
ATTACHMENTS:
Amended Conditional Use Permit
Planning Commission Staff Report Dated January 16, 2018
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
AMENDED AND RESTATED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #2000-06
FOR A TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER
1. Permit. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the City of Chanhassen
hereby grants a conditional use permit for the following use:
to permit the installation of a communication tower for up to a 100 foot monopole tower
and equipment platform.
2. Property. The permit is for property situated in the City of Chanhassen, Hennepin
County, Minnesota, and legally described as follows:
Lot 1, Block 1, Quattro Addition (7700 Quattro Drive)
3. Conditions. The permit is issued as shown on plans prepared by Design 1, dated revised
04-10-17, subject to the following conditions:
a. A building permit is required to construct the platform and tower extension; the tower
must be designed for a 90 MPH wind load and include the effect of one-half inch of radial
ice.
b. The original plans must be signed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
c. The contractor shall meet with the Inspections Division as early as possible to discuss
plan review and permit procedures.
d. The applicant shall submit a detailed grading, drainage, and erosion control plan for staff
review and approval.
e. The tower extension shall be of the same color as the existing tower.
f. A letter of intent committing the tower owner and his or her successors to allow the
shared use of the tower if an addition user agrees in writing to meet reasonable terms and
conditions for shared use shall be submitted to the city.
4. Termination of Permit. The City may revoke the permit following a public hearing for
violation of the terms of this permit.
5. Lapse. If within one year of the issuance of this permit the authorized construction has
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not been substantially completed or the use commenced, this permit shall lapse, unless an extension
is granted in accordance with the Chanhassen Zoning Ordinance.
6. Criminal Penalty. Violation of the terms of this conditional use permit is a criminal
misdemeanor.
Dated: February 12, 2018
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
By:
Denny Laufenburger, Mayor
By:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
( ss
COUNTY OF CARVER )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 12th day of February, 2018,
by Denny Laufenburger, Mayor and Todd Gerhardt, City Manager, of the City of Chanhassen, a
Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation and pursuant to authority granted by
its City Council.
Notary Public
DRAFTED BY:
City of Chanhassen
690 City Center Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(612)937-1900
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