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n U Approved PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON Regular Meeting — March 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Larry Baker, Bruce Howard, Jim O'Brien, Norm Schiferl, and Paul Zisla. Absent: Tom O'Keefe, and Karen Mann. Also Present: Sharon Doffing, Council Member, and Janice Gundlach, City Planner. Agenda Review: Agenda was approved. Minutes: Minutes for February 19, 2008 were approved. Council Action: Council Member Doffing announced the Council approved the dynamic sign ordinance, which was modified slightly to be consistent with MNDOT requirements. The Council also approved the Northwest Quadrant Task Force, which will oversee the financial budget for the development. She stressed that the Task Force's job would not include advertising for new developers, but reviewing the fiscal numbers for the development. Public Hearings: SP2008-003 Special Use Permit to Allow an 80' Low Profile Monopole within Hidden Oaks Park at 1560 26`h Avenue NW • The applicant is requesting consideration of a Special Use Permit to permit erection of an 80' low profile monopole within Hidden Oaks Park, located at 1560 29"' Avenue NW. The applicant initially contacted the Director of Public Works and the Director of Parks and Recreation regarding this request. Information regarding the lease agreement was shared with the applicant, at which point the applicant proceeded in drafting the necessary plans for the Special Use Permit process. The applicant's Special Use Permit was received on February 1, 2008. Following internal staff discussions about process, it was determined that the applicant should appear before the Parks, Recreational & Environmental Commission (PREC) Nnor to the required public hearing with the Planning Commission. This occurred on March 5 , with PREC recommending approval. Staff sent a letter to the applicant extending the 60 day review period to May 31, 2008. Zisla asked how the applicant was able to apply for a special use permit when they do not own the property and do not have a legal agreement with the property owner. Gundlach replied that the Zoning Code does not require landowner consent for any person or company to apply for a special use permit; however a building permit would not be issued unless there is landowner consent. She added that the applicant had approached City staff and felt that the City may be a willing landlord. It wasn't until the application arrived on her desk that it became apparent that there might be an issue. She stressed that the Council would make that decision. Staff is subject to the sixty day rule per State law and the applicant has agreed to an extension to the May 20`h meeting, otherwise the Commission would be forced to deny the petition. • Gundlach gave a brief history of how the cell towers were placed in the Creek View Park. She stressed that the two parks are inherently different in use and topography. The first tower increased the height of an existing emergency tower that contained a weather siren and was