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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-40 - Approving a New Verizon Monopole at 23605 County Rd. 50City of Corcoran County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -40 Motion By: Thomas Seconded By: Hank July 23, 2015 APPROVING A SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A NEW TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23605 COUNTY ROAD 50 (PID 30- 119- 23 -21- 0001). WHEREAS, Version Wireless (VAW) LLC, has requested approval of a site plan and conditional use permit for the property legally described as follows: The East % of the Northwest '' /< of Section 30, Township 119, Range 23, according to the United States Government Survey thereof and situate in Hennepin County, Minnesota. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that is should and hereby does approve the site plan and conditional use permit requested by Version Wireless (VAW) LLC, subject to the following findings and conditions: 1. The Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit are approved in accordance with the plans and application received on May 19, 2015 and the revisions received on June 10, 2015 and June 25, 2015, except as amended by this resolution. 2. The applicant has provided the City with evidence that co- location is not feasible to gain the needed capacity and coverage. 3. The Conditional Use Permit for anew 149 -foot tall telecommunications tower and associated ground equipment is approved based on the finding that the conditional use permit standards in Section 1070.020 have been met as follows: The application is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan recognizes the need to expand infrastructure in the City, such as telecommunications infrastructure to support and promote continued economic development. b. The proposed monopole will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort of the area. c. The conditional use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. The 149 -foot monopole will not impact other adjoining properties. d. The conditional use will not impede on the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding properties for uses permitted in the RR district. e. Adequate public facilities and services are available to sufficiently supply the tower and equipment. Page 1 of 3 City of Corcoran July 23, 2015 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -40 f. The conditional use conforms to applicable regulations of the Rural Residential District. g. The conditional use and site conforms to performance standards as specified by this Section 1060.100 (Telecommunication Services). 4. The tower shall be allowed to be constructed in the location shown on the site plan and flexibility is granted to allow less than the required 149 -foot setback from all residential structures based on the finding that the tower is designed to bend rather than fall, which would ensure that the home is not destroyed. Furthermore, the lease agreement between the tower and the owner makes it clear that the owner accepts the potential risk. 5. A conditional use permit based on the finding that the performance standards in Section 1060.100 of the Zoning Ordinance have been met, subject to the following findings and conditions: a. The tower is no more than 149 -feet high. b. No lighting shall be permitted on the monopole, except as may be required by the FAA. c. The exterior finish of the monopole will be coated with a corrosive resistant material and be of a neutral or gray color. d. Future co- location for up to 2 additional providers is allowed. Only one accessory building per user is permitted, and said accessory building shall not exceed 400 square feet in size per user. e. The tower will be removed within 12 months of the cessation of operations of the telecommunications facility at the site unless an extension is approved by City Council. If the tower is not removed it will be declared a public nuisance and may be removed by the City. Costs of removal will be assessed against the property pursuant to the nuisance abatement Section the Corcoran City Code. f. The tower is available for City inspection at any time, upon reasonable notice to the property owner and the tower owner to inspect the tower. g. The tower is maintained in accordance with the provisions in Section 1060.100 Subd.4 (M). 6. A building permit is required prior to beginning construction. 7. The equipment structure shall be constructed as shown on the plans and a 6 -foot high chain link fence is approved as shown on the plans. 8. Prior to issuance of the building permit, the applicant/landowner must: a. Submit a revised site plan to clearly identify parking stall locations, dimensions and proposed number of stalls for staff review. A minimum of 2 parking stalls Page 2 of 3 City of Corcoran July 23, 2015 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -40 shall be provided for maintenance vehicles that meet the minimum dimensional requirements for parking design in Section 1060.060, Subd. 4(C)2. b. Submit a revised landscape plan identifying the size, number and location of Arborvitae trees and mix of Norway Spruce or Black Hill Spruce. No more than of the required trees shall be of one species. c. If the existing residential barns that provide screening of the tower from the north and east are removed, the applicant will need to resubmit a landscape plan to provide the required screening for City review and approval. d. Submit a financial guarantee for the proposed work as outlined in Section 1070.050, Subd. 9 of the Zoning Ordinance. e. Record the approving resolution at Hennepin County and provide proof of recording to the City. 9. Approval shall expire within one year of the date of approval unless the applicant commences the authorized use and completes the required improvements. VOTING AYE ® Guenthner, Ken ® Hank, Pat ® Keefe, Mike ® LaFave, Tonya ® Thomas, Ron VOTING NAY ❑ Guenthner, Ken ❑ Hank, Pat ❑ Keefe, Mike ❑ LaFave, Tonya ❑ Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 23rd day of July 2015. - -4 :�i� Ken Guenthner - Mayor ATTEST: q j� f;!�lyt/Ul/ Jessica Beise — City Clerk /Administrative Services Coordinator Page 3 of 3 City Seal