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04-09-01 PC Agenda AGENDA GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Chambers Monday, April 9, 2001 7:00 P.M. I. Approval of Minutes - March 26, 2001 Planning Commission Meeting II. Informal Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit (CU87-01) Applicant: Qwest Wireless Address: 6731 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN Purpose: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct a cellular telephone monopole on the Golden Valley Historical Society property. III. Informal Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit (CU88-01) Applicant: Qwest Wireless Address: 200 Lilac Drive North, Golden Valley, MN Purpose: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct a cellular telephone monopole on the American Legion property. IV. Informal Public Hearing - Property Subdivision (SU17-08) Applicant: Lions Park Development, LLC Address: 7001 Harold Avenue, Golden Valley, MN Purpose: The applicant is requesting a subdivision of the main parcel of land in order to create five new lots from the one existing lot that totals about 56,313 square feet. V. Informal Public Hearing - General Land Use Plan Map Amendment Applicant: Lions Park Development, LLC Address: 7001 Harold Avenue, Golden Valley, MN Purpose: The applicant is requesting to change the General Land Use Plan Map for the property from Schools and Religious Facilities to Low Density Residential. VI. Informal Public Hearing - Property Rezoning (Z017-03) Applicant: Lions Park Development, LLC Address: 7001 Harold Avenue, Golden Valley, MN Purpose: The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the property from Institutional (1-1) to Residential. -- Short Recess -- VII. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings VIII. Other Business A. Approval of the 2001 ~ 2005 Capitol Improvement Program - Presentation by Don Taylor, City Finance Director B. Discussion of Planning Commission ethics information from National APA Conference, New Orleans C. Discussion of joint meeting with the City Council to discuss PUD and other Zoning Code Revisions D. Discussion of May 28, 2001 Planning Commission Meeting IX. Adjournment ..' . Regular Meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission March 26, 2001 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall, Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday, March 26, 2001. The meeting was called to order by Chair Pentel at 6:00 PM. I. Discussion of New Commission Guidelines - Anderson and Council Member Jan LeSuer. n, McAleese rk Grimes, Those present were Chair Pentel and Commissioners Eck, Gro and Shaffer. Also present were Director of Planning and De I City Planner Dan Olson and Recording Secretary Lisa Wi . Eck referred to the Commission Guidelines an that this is a revision, and asked if it really is or if it is a new document. Mayor Anders Member LeSuer and Council Member revised it in order to bring all the diffe inconsistencies and to make the ha e introduction paragraph states f a previously distributed document it is a revision and that Council subcommittee of the Council and ion guidelines together and iron out any roles clear. Pentel discussed a seminar s stated that Commission m d on ethics at the APA National Conference and Idn't talk or meet with anyone regarding projects, but lic hearings or to put something in writing to all of the stated that if a planning commission member is at a site project that the rest of the Commission doesn't know, in public meeting and it's receiving knowledge that the rest of ve. He stated this is more applicable to the Board of Zoning e decisions, not recommendations. Groger asked if the Planning e 0 answer questions, without taking commentary. Pentel stated that you're doing and why. LeSuer stated it would be fine to say you're not ss projects and that they have to be discussed in a public forum. should tell people to com planning commission rs. visit and learns some effect, it could be the Commission Appeals bec Commissi it's fine to st permi to d. Pentel aske or clarification on the three-member rule and how many members can get together outside of.a meeting. Mayor Anderson stated that a majority of a quorum should not meet. . Hoffman referred to the section in the guidelines about acting as a private citizen and that commissioners have to state that they are acting as a private citizen. He asked about attending neighborhood meetings as a private citizen when speaking at City Council or other City meetings. Shaffer stated that that would be receiving extra information that is not public and planning commission members are not suppose to be looking at individual neighborhoods but rather the whole community. '. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission March 26, 2001 Page 2 . Rasmussen asked which sections of the guidelines were revised. Mayor Anderson said the biggest change was the mandatory loss of position if absent so many times. Anderson stated that this was just to bring together the different commissions guidelines into one place. LeSuer stated that another concern in doing these guidelines is to help the new commissioners who come in to get some trainin orientation. II. Planning Mayor Anderson discussed having a local training session ret Commission and the City Council to discuss development i Groger asked for clarification on presenting before the editor as a private citizen and if he would need to anno Commission Member or state that he's a private ci nothing he says as a private citizen should be recommendation. ing letters to the Planning or Anderson stated that anning commission Groger asked about the issue of minori Commission has not had unanimous were raised along with the final de . . guidelines to give members the about something. tel stated that when the Planning to revisit some of the issues that yor Anderson stated that it's in the explain if someone really felt strongly . Rasmussen asked if thes Anderson stated yes, the n ould be adopted formally in the future. Mayor guidelines would be adopted. -- Short Recess -- s - February 26, 2001 and March 5, 2001 Planning Ings r, seconded by Eck and motion carried unanimously to approve the 1 minutes as submitted. Chair Pentel indicated that the second sentence on page 6, in paragraph 2 of the March 5,2001 minutes should be amended to read: It seems that 5 lots would work and could bring very nice housing to this neighborhood. MOVED by Groger, seconded by Eck and motion carried unanimously to approve the March 5, 2001 minutes with the above revision. . ~ . Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission March 26, 2001 Page 3 III. Planning Commission Approval- Amendment to Golden Hills Tax Increment Financing Plan Finance Director Don Taylor referred to his memo dated March 19,2001, regarding expenditures for the "Northwest Project" in the Central Area (Olym' rinting Site) and the "East Area Project". He stated since the HRA is currently in . ns for the purchase of the Olympic Printing Site and could possibly be co olv in the future in purchasing property from the State in the East Area, it is . e time to amend the plan budget. He stated that this amendment' istrict budget by $8,500,000 for the Northwest Project and by $1,000,00 Area Project. This would bring the amended budget to $67,616,370. He s two projects would probably be the last projects in Golden Hills and th . uld be the last amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Plan. He state eally any planning issues with this amendment, just budget issues and ded approval. Pentel stated tha draft copy of Project pr for the type memo came from. Taylor ity's Relocation Consultant and the I est estimates. Pentel stated that the enerated from the new development. Hoffman asked where the $9.5 million r stated that he worked with the City A City's Public Works Department to money comes from the tax incre . Eck asked when the City se to retire those bonds earl features on the bonds an surplus for other red . there is a surplus, does the City have the right n st. Taylor stated the City does have call call in all, or a portion, of what was left or use the xpenditures within the development area. nd paragraph, last sentence on the introduction page of the 0.3 to the TIF Plan should read: "Once the Northwest ed, the Planning Commission will develop a recommendation pment that will occur. an, seconded by McAleese and motion carried unanimously to endment to Golden Hills Tax Increment Financing Plan. IV. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings Eck stated he attended the City Council Meeting on March 20, 2001 and that the planning commission items were continued to the next meeting. . Rasmussen stated the Sheriff's Site Board gave a report to the HRA that suggested a mixed value of housing. .. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission March 26, 2001 Page 4 . V. Other Business A. Election of Officers The meeting adjourned at 7 nd Secretary Pentellisted the current staff positions: Groger. Pentel said she would be willing to remain Chair of the C would like to remain Vice Chair. MOVED by Eck, seconded by Hoffman and motio existing slate of officers. There was discussion about having a joint m Planning Commission to discuss variou ordinance. een the City Council and the issues and to discuss the P.U.D. VII. Adjournment . . " . . . .. Hey Me ra m Planning 763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax) To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Dan Olson, City Planner Subject: Informal Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - 6731 Golden Valley Road - Qwest Wireless, Applicant Date: April 4, 2001 This Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application is the first of two on tonight's agenda from Qwest Wireless. Both applications are proposals to build cellular phone antenna monopoles on privately- owned property. This first application is to construct a monopole on the property located at 6731 Golden Valley Road, which is owned by the Golden Valley Historical Society. The Site Location. Attached for your use is a location map that shows the location of the property Qwest is proposing to lease for their monopole. The subject property is zoned Institutional (1-1). The Golden Valley Zoning Code does not specifically allow this type of use as either a Permitted or as a Conditional Use. However, Section 11.46, Subd. 4 (H) states that" such other uses which, in the opinion of the Council, are reasonably compatible with the uses specifically described in Subdivision 3, above, may be permitted as a Conditional Use in any ofthe four Institutional Zoning Sub-Districts set forth above". The applicant would like to use this provision to apply for a CUP for this antenna monopole for this Institutionally-zoned property. City Staffhas hired a professional engineer, at the expense of the applicant, who is familiar with monopole design to review this application to see if there is any other location where Qwest could build a monopole. His report, which recommends approval of this antenna tower location, is attached for your review. This engineer, Garrett Lysiak, PE, from Owl Engineering, will be present at the Planning Commission meeting to discuss his findings. The Antenna Monopole. The Golden Valley Zoning defines these cellular phone antenna monopoles as "Essential Services - Class II". This definition states: "Public utility facilities completely enclosed within buildings not to exceed 12 feet in height or 600 square feet in gross floor area; or cellular telephone, radio, or television signal transmission towers not to exceed 120 feet in height as measured from the ground level to the highest point of the structures (including antenna), and including necessary equipment completely enclosed within buildings not to exceed 12 feet in height or 600 square feet in gross floor area". This definition is basically the only requirement in the City's Zoning Code for cellular phone monopoles. The applicant has submitted a site plan showing the proposed 85-foot high monopole, . which will be installed in the rear of the property. The base station accompanying the monopole will occupy an area of approximately 225 square feet. Setback/Code Issues. The subject property is zoned Institutional (1-1) and is surrounded on the east and west by properties zoned Multiple Dwelling (M-I), on the north by property zoned for single- family residential and Seeman Park, and on the south by the Golden Valley Country Club. To the southeast is property zoned Industrial. The monopole meets all applicable setbacks, with the exception of the 50 foot rear yard requirement. According to the site plan, the monopole is only 36 feet from the rear yard property line. The applicant will be appearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) on April 24th to request a variance for this setback requirement. The monopole meets the height requirements as defined in the Zoning Code. Environmental Issues. According to the attached memorandum from the City Engineer, the applicant would be required to complete and submit a Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control application prior to the construction of the monopole. In addition, the applicant has submitted a letter from a landscape architect dated 8/23/00 in which the architect describes the planting design screening for the monopole. Factors for Consideration In approving or denying any CUP, City Code requires that findings be made on ten specified factors. . Staff evaluation of those factors as they relate to the current proposal are as follows. As you may suspect, many of these criteria are not applicable to cellular phone monopoles. 1. Demonstrated Need for the Use: The City's standard basis for determining need is that an applicant has identified a market of the proposed good or service. That criterion has been met in this case. 2. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The plan identifies the proposed site for long-term Public Facilities use. Cellular phone monopoles, by conditional use, can be considered for that land use classification. 3. Effect on Property Values in the Area: Since there are similar property uses in the area, approval of the CUP will not substantially alter the extent or nature of on-site development or activity . 4. Effect of any Anticipated Traffic Generation Upon Current Traffic Flow and Con2estion in the Area: The applicant is not proposing any parking spaces for this monopole. 5. Effect on any Increase in Population: This criteria is not applicable to this application. 6. Increase in Noise Level: At this time, staffhave no reason to expect that noise impacts will extend outside of the monopole. 7. Any Odor, Dust, Smoke, Gas, or Vibration Caused by the Use: The City Inspection staff has reviewed the issues concerning this use, and have been satisfied that this use will not cause issues in these areas. . 8. Any Increase in Flies, Rats, or other Vermin on the Area Caused by the Use: There should be no increases in these pests, because the proposed monopole is not the sort to attract them. .. . 9. Visual Appearance of the Proposed Structure or Use: The applicant has stated that the shrubbery and tree screening on the property will hide any negative visual effects. 10. Other Concerns Re~ardin~ the Use: The applicant has attached a letter dated 2/19/01 in which they state that the monopole will not interfere with any other communication systems. Recommended Action Staff recommends that the following conditions be made part of any approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a cellular phone monopole at 6731 Golden Valley Road. An approved site plan becomes a part of the CUP approval. 5. . 6. 7. 8. 1. The applicant shall provide for co-location of future antennas whenever possible. 2. The use of any portion of a tower for signs other than warning or equipment information signs is prohibited. J. If the monopole is abandoned or unused, it, along with any associated facilities, shall be removed within twelve (12) months of the cessation of operations at the site unless a time extension is approved by the City Council. 4. The monopole shall not be illuminated by artificial means and shall not display strobe lights unless such lighting is specifically required by the Federal Aviation Administration or other Federal or State authority. The recommendations of City Engineer Jeff Oliver as found in his memo dated March 26,2001 become a part of this approval. The site plan submitted by the applicant and dated 8/24/00 shall be made a part of this approved permit. All other applicable local, state, and federal requirements shall be met. Failure to comply with one or more ofthe above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of the conditional use permit. Attachments: · Location Map · Section 11.46, Subd. 4 · Colored photograph of proposed cellular monopole location · Black and white picture of proposed cellular monopole location · Boundary survey for property · Planting design description submitted by Qwest Wireless, dated August 23, 2000 · Narrative from Qwest Wireless · Interference letter from Qwest dated February 19, 2001 · Coverage and capacity study from Qwest dated February 21, 2001 · Memorandum from City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE to Mark Grimes dated March 26,2001 · Memorandum with attachments from Engineer Garret Lysiak dated March 28,2001 · Proposed Site Plans from Qwest dated August 24, 2000 . . ~i ! ~ ;~~ I~; ~ ~ I Iii 1 Iii; iI m I Ei I I II ..... 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" 30 l I hereby certify (hol this survey, pion, or report wos prepared by me or under my dlrecl supervision and thot I om 0 duly licensed Land Surveyor under the lows of the stote of Minnesota. - FEET Signed the 19th d4y of Septembe, A.D., 2000 ~i-~. Alterations to lhis drawing ore prohibited without the 8llpress written permission of Bolton & l.Ienk, Inc. Copyright 2000, Botton & Monk, Inc. Dennis M. HonsQ !.linnesola License No. 22440 For 801l0n &: Uonk, Inc. . . . \. t .~f2 Subject: Fwd: MIN-349, rev. 1 Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 12: 14:47 EDT Frgm: Gannonjohn@aol.com ,"'~:~.: jeganno@uswest.com ;,,:..' f.:" . L_'___'~__'_._.~N'..___'__._____'~__'_~""O_....__..._.____._._.._..__-:...... __.__ ._-- ........~ Subject: MIN-349, rev. 1 Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 10:20:30 -0500 From: Lance Anderson <lwander@uswesr.com> Organization: cor To: John 'Gannon <gannonjohn@aol.com> CC: Patricia Conlin <pconlin@uswest.com>, Dale Thome <dthome@uswest.com> 8/23/00 Re: MIN-349, revision 1 John Gannon: Per your request, the following is a description of the planting design screening of Qwest Wireless equipment to be located at 6731 Golden Valley Rd. in Golden Valley, MN. Please refer to the Zoning Drawings for MIN-349, revision 1. The equipment sits under a well shaded canopy of middle aged Boxelder trees which range in size from approximately 11 to 15 inches diameter at breast height (dbh). The understory is composed of small Buckthorn trees, Virginia Creeper vine, and herbaceous weeds. Per the landowners request, all plant materials added to this site will be broad leafed shrubs. A meandering line of varied height shrubs have been positioned to fully screen the equipment in this natural setting. All plant materials being added to the site are shade tolerant, broad leafed, and native to Minnesota. In reviewing the site, Mike Goodwin and myself felt it would be necessary to remove a m~n~mum of two severely leaning Boxelder trees (approximately 12 and 15 inch dbh) to protect the equipment and monopole. Lance Anderson cc: Dale Thorne, Pat Conlin, file folder I.._M...._..~..,...... Lance Anderson <lwander@uswest.com> CD! 8/28/00 10:31 A~r: To alleviate the lack of coverage in both of these areas, Qwest Wireless has located and entered into option and lease agreements with the following property owners: . Chester Bird American Legion (MIN452) 200 North Lilac Drive and Golden Valley Historical Society (MIN 349) 6731 Golden Valley Road With the change to the existing ordinance that would allow for Essential Services, class II in I-I Institutional Zoning districts and 1-3 Institutional Zoning districts, QwestWireless would request the approval for the placement of the following equipment: CHESTER BIRD AMERICAN LEGION This project consists of a replacement of an existing 35' wood pole parking light with a 70' tapered metal pole. The existing parking light will be replaced at the same height on- the new pole. The base station will be located adjacent to the existing shed, behind a berm. The total square footage of the equipment space will be approximately 225 square feet. There will be no parking spaces taken. Trees to the south and east, and the building to the north will screen the equipment. Highway 100 borders on the west. The replacement pole will be approximately 160 feet set back from the nearest property line. The closest residential structures are approximately 1100 feet to the east, and 1100 feet to the southwest. . The site is currently zoned 1-3. We looked at the following sites in searching for the most f~asible location: 1. Breck School - Zoned Institutional. 2. Boy Scout Office Building - RF rejected due to terrain 3. Small Office Building - Zoned Business and Professional. Rejected due to proximity to residential use. GOLDEN V ALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY This project consists of an 85' communicator pole installed in a wooded area at the rear of the parcel. The base station will be located adjacent to the communicator pole and will occupy an area of approximately 225 square feet. There will be no parking spaces taken. Existing trees with an average height of 60 feet will screen the equipment to the south and east. The communicator pole will be set back from the south and east property lines by approximately 40 feet and from the westerly property line by approximately 100 feet. The closest residential structures are to the west, approximately 120' (multiple dwelling zoned M-I) and to the east, approximately 350 feet (multiple dwelling zoned M-l). . . The site is currently zoned 1-4. We looked at the following sites in searching for the most feasible location: . 1. NSP power poles to the south - Turned down due to c.onstruction and OSHA issues. 2. Golden Valley Country Club - Rejected our use. 3. United Health Care - Rejected our use. They have plans for a parking ramp. 4. Tenant Company - Rejected our use. They have plans for expansion of their property. 5. Minnegasco Property - Rejected by RF as it is too far east. 6. Golden Valley Business Center - Rejected by RF as it is too far east. I have attached two coverage maps that show the existing coverage and coverage after these sites are constructed. The maps show that the gaps in existing coverage will be cured with the inclusion of these two sites. Please contact me if you have any questions, please contact me at 651 642-6016. Thank you for your assistance on this matter. Sincerely, . Steven Mangold Regional Real Estate Manger Qwest Wireless, L.L.c. CC: John Gannon . l."WI!ST'is now Qwest: 426 North Fairview Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Phone: 651-642-6247 Fax: 651-642-6942 . February 19,2001 City of Golden Valley, MN Planing Commission and City Council Re: Qwest Wireless ground build on site MIN 349 at 6731 Golden Valley rd. in Golden Valley, MN. Dear members: Qwest Wireless would like to build a PCS telecommunications tower at 6731 Golden . Valley rd. in Golden Valley, MN. Since we appreciate the interference concerns of our lessors, we want to inform you that a PCS spectrum license in the following bands: 1865 to 1870 MHz and 1945 to 1950 MHz was granted to Qwest Wireless by the FCC. Which is the Federal government organization that regulates the US telecommunications industry. Consequently, the Qwest Wireless PCS system must and will operate within the licensed band and will not interfere with other communications systems. Please feel free to contact me directly at (651)-642-6283 if you have any questions. Sincerely, -~, DaVId L. Mitchell RF Systems Engineer . .. . . . LlJ..WEST'is now Qwest. 426 North Fairview. Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Phone: 651-642-6247 Fax: 651-642-6942 February 21,2001 Planning Commission and City Council City of Golden Valley, MN Re: Coverage and capacity study for Qwest Wireless PCS site MIN 349 located at 6731 Golden Valley Road in Golden Valley, MN. To whom it may concern: Qwest Wireless operates a Personal Communications System (PCS) in the Minneapolis~St. Paul greater metropolitan area. When choosing an appropriate location for a cell site, we try to meet both the coverage and capacity objectives we want to achieve in that particular service area. For cell sites located in highly residential and commercial areas, our objective as a PCS provider is to provide good in-building service and wireless data service to as many businesses and homes as possible. During this process, the RF design engineer must balance signal level requirements of the area with capacity.limitations of the system while incorporating his knowledge of the terrain and the density of surrounding clutters. In order to meet the requirements of continuous coverage and fill in our footprint in the west of the Minneapolis-St. Paul greater metropolitan area, particularly near the vicinity of the Golf course on Golden Valley Rd, we are proposing to build a cell site at 6731 Golden Valley Rd. in Golden Valley, MN. The main objective of this site is to increase the quality of our coverage in the residential area near the golf course and also to create additional capacity for our users by relieving capacity on surrounding sites. See coverage maps attached. The coverage area for this cell site will be' approximately 2 square miles bounded approximately by Hwy 100 to Winnetka Ave Nand Hwy 55 to Duluth Street. This particular location has been selected because it fulfilled our capacity needs, and to meet our coverage objective, the site has been designed with 3 antennae mounted on a 85-ft pole at the Golden Valley Historical Society. During our search for a location for the proposed cell site, we also evaluated other locations in the area, but unfortunately they did not work out. " . .. The Golden Valley Country Club was our preferred candidate. Unfortunately we were not . successful in negotiating a lease. The NSP High _ voltage transmission line poles were reviewed as a possible site but for safety reasons we do not have a workable solution with NSP to accommodate collocating our antennas on that type of transmission line tower. The AM towers located west of the site were rejected mainly because they do not allow PCSor cellular carriers to collocate, and also because they are too far from where we need to be. The industrial property near Golden Valley rd and Douglas dr. was also review but those properties are again to far to the west of our original preferred location at the Golf course. Please feel free to contact me directly at (612)-272-0037 if you have any questions. Sincerely, . . . Memorandu Public Works 763-593-8030 I 763-593-3988 alley Date: March 26, 2001 . . To: Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer ~ Review of Conditional Use p~r Monopoles From: Subject: Public Works staff has reviewed the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications submitted by Qwest Wireless to install monopoles at 6731 Golden Valley Road and 200 Lilac Drive. Based upon our review, staff has determined that the CUP proposals are satisfactory from a public works perspective. However, the applicant must be aware that the Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Permit is required prior to starting construction of these structures. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions regarding this matter. C: Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works AI Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator Joe Paumen, Engineering Technician G:\Jeff\Misc Memos\Monopole CUP memo.doc VlZ ~~ .. -1 zI om zr T'lm ~ -1 <5 Z I I ~ I J 01 I ..... 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WS7 ('12) MOooO$Ot QfM(ll onca IN: WHC,It.1'O. 11M ~ 1UIP't.m._ '~YH.NCS."'~ rNflWONf..... . .30 0 11111111111 GRAPHIC SCALE .- .30 I I hereby certify that this survey, plan, or report was prepared by me or und<< my direct sup.,....ision and that I amo duly licensed Lon<! Surveyor under the low. of the stote 01 UiMesoto. - FEET Signed the 19th day 01 September ....0.. 2000 Alterations to this drawing or. prohibited wtlhout the express written pern'Ussion of Salton .& Menk, Inc. Copyri9ht 2000. Bolton ,& Menk. Ine. Dennis t.l. HonsQ Minnesota Ucense No. 22440 For 8o1l0n de Nank. Inc. . . . \. I ,~f2 Subject: Fwd: MIN-349, rev. 1 Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 12: 14:47 EDT Fro,m: Gannonjohn@aol.com .', ::~~:jeganno @uswest.com ;.,..:... f( .' _ __,..,.~W_~ _._ ".~____~________._ . _ __ _._~.. _ _.__._.." ____ _ TO.." "'v" .,w .__0. .~. ..--.... ' Subject: MIN-349, rev. 1 Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 10:20:30 -0500 From: Lance Anderson <lwander@uswest.com> Organization: CDI To: John 'Gannon <gannonjohn@aol.com> CC: Patricia Conlin <pconlin@uswest.com>, Dale Thorne <dthome@uswest.com> 8/23/00 Re: MIN-349. revision 1 John Gannon: Per your request, the following is a description of the planting design screening of Qwest Wireless equipment to be located at 6731 Golden Valley Rd. in Golden Valley, MN. Please refer to the Zoning Drawings for MIN-349, revision 1. The equipment sits under a well shaded canopy of middle aged Boxelder trees which range in size from approximately 11 to 15 inches diameter at breast height (dbh). The understory is composed of small Buckthorn trees, Virginia Creeper vine, and herbaceous weeds. Per the landowners request, all plant materials added to this site will be broad leafed shrubs. A meandering line of varied height shrubs have been positioned to fully screen the equipment in this natural setting. All plant materials being added to the site are shade tolerant, broad leafed, and native to Minnesota. In reviewing the site, Mike Goodwin and myself felt it would be necessary to remove a m~n~mum of two severely leaning Boxelder trees (approximately 12 and 15 inch dbh) to protect the equipment and monopole. Lance Anderson cc: Dale Thorne, Pat Conlin, file folder I,._....~~ ...-...--....-..........................-...... .~._..., ......-....-......--................................... ........-.......-............-...-.....--.-...--.-............-.............. Lance Anderson <lwander@uswest.com> CD! 3/28/00 10:31 A~r. To alleviate the lack of coverage in both ofthese areas, Qwest Wireless has located and entered into option and lease agreements with the following property owners: . Chester Bird American Legion (MIN452) 200 North Lilac Drive and Golden Valley Historical Society (MIN 349) 6731 Golden Valley Road With the change to the existing ordinance that would allow for Essential Services, class II in I-I Institutional Zoning districts and 1-3 Institutional Zoning districts, Qwest Wireless would request the approval for the placement of the following equipment: CHESTER BIRD AMERICAN LEGION This project consists of a replacement of an existing 35' wood pole parking light with a 70' tapered metal pole. The existing parking light will be replaced at the same height on- the new pole. The base station will be located adjacent to the existing shed, behind a berm. The total square footage of the equipment space will be approximately 225 square feet. There will be no parking spaces taken. Trees to the south and east, and the building to the north will screen the equipment. Highway 100 borders on the west. The replacement pole will be approximately 160 feet set back from the nearest property line. The closest residential structures are approximately 1100 feet to the east, and 1100 feet to the southwest. . The site is currently zoned 1-3. We looked at the following sites in searching for the most feasible location: ,.. 1. Breck School - Zoned Institutional. 2. Boy Scout Office Building - RF rejected due to terrain 3. Small Office Building - Zoned Business and Professional. Rejected due to proximity to residential use. GOLDEN VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY This project consists of an 85' communicator pole installed in a wooded area at the rear ofthe parcel. The base station will be located adjacent to the communicator pole and will occupy an area of approximately 225 square feet. There will be no parking spaces taken. Existing trees with an average height of 60 feet will screen the equipment to the south and east. The communicator pole will be set back from the south and east property lines by approximately 40 feet and from the westerly property line by approximately 100 feet. The closest residential structures are to the west, approximately 120' (multiple dwelling zoned M-l) and to the east, approximately 350 feet (multiple dwelling zoned M-l). . . The site is currently zoned 1-4. We looked at the following sites in searching for the most feasible location: . 1. NSP power poles to the south - Turned down due to construction and OSHA issues. 2. Golden Valley Country Club - Rejected our use. 3. United Health Care - Rejected our use. They have plans for a parking ramp. 4. Tenant Company - Rejected our use. They have plans for expansion of their property. 5. Minnegasco Property - Rejected by RF as it is too far east. 6. Golden Valley Business Center - Rejected by RF as it is too far east. 1 have attached two coverage maps that show the existing coverage and coverage after these sites are constructed. The maps show that the gaps in existing coverage will be cured with the inclusion of these two sites. Please contact me if you have any questions, please contact me at 651 642-6016. Thank you for your assistance on this matter. Sincerely, . Steven Mangold Regional Real Estate Manger Qwest Wireless, L.L.C. CC: John Gannon . l'~js now Qwest: 426 North Fairview Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Phone: 651-642-6247 Fax: 651-642-6942 . February 19, 2001 City of Golden Valley, MN Planing Commission and City Council Re: Qwest Wireless ground build on site MIN 349 at 6731 Golden Valley rd. in Golden Valley, MN. Dear members: Qwest Wireless would like to build a PCS telecommunications tower at 6731 Golden . Valley rd. in Golden Valley, MN. Since we appreciate the interference concerns of our lessors, we want to inform you that a PCS spectrum license in the following bands: 1865 to 1870 MHz and 1945 to 1950 MHz was granted to Qwest Wireless by the FCC. Which is the Federal government organization that regulates the US telecommunications industry. Consequently, the Qwest Wireless PCS system must and will operate within the licensed band and will not interfere with other communications systems. Please feel free to contact me directly at (651)-642-6283 if you have any questions. Sincerely, ~~ '\,,'- ~)~- _.'.' ---- DaVId L. Mitchell RF Systems Engineer . .. . . . LIJ:WESI". is no w Qwest. 426 North Fairview. Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Phone: 651-642-6247 Fax: 651-642-6942 February 21,2001 Planning Commission and City Council City of Golden Valley, MN Re: Coverage and capacity study for Qwest Wireless PCS site MIN 349 located at 6731 Golden Valley Road in Golden Valley, MN. To whom it may concern: Qwest Wireless operates a Personal Communications System (PCS) in the Minneapolis-St. Paul greater metropolitan area. When choosing an appropriate location for a cell site, we try to meet both the coverage and capacity objectives we want to achieve in that particular service area. For cell sites located in highly residential and commercial areas, our objective as a PCS provider is to provide good in-building service and wireless data service to as many businesses and homes as possible. During this process, the RF design engineer must balance signal level requirements of the area with capacity limitations of the system while incorporating his knowledge of the terrain and the density of surrounding clutters. In order to meet the requirements of continuous coverage and fill in our footprint in the west of the Minneapolis-St. Paul greater metropolitan area, particularly near the vicinity of the Golf course on Golden Valley Rd, we are proposing to build a cell site at 6731 Golden Valley Rd. in Golden Valley, MN. The main objective of this site is to increase the quality of our coverage in the residential area near the golf course and also to create additional capacity for our users by relieving capacity on surrounding sites. See coverage maps attached. The coverage area for this cell site will be' approximately 2 square miles bounded approximately by Hwy 100 to Winnetka Ave Nand Hwy 55 to Duluth Street. This particular location has been selected because it fulfilled our capacity needs, and to meet our coverage objective, the site has been designed with 3 antennae mounted on a 85-ft pole at the Golden Valley Historical Society. During our search for a location for the proposed cell site, we also evaluated other locations in the area, but unfortunately they did not work out. .' .. .. The Golden Valley Country Club was our preferred candidate. Unfortunately we were not successful in negotiating a lease. The NSP High. voltage transmission line poles were reviewed as a possible site but for safety reasons we do not have a workable solution with NSP to accommodate collocating our antennas on that type of transmission line tower. The AM towers located west of the site were rejected mainly because they do not allow PCS or cellular carriers to collocate, and also because they are too far from where we need to be. The industrial property near Golden Valley rd and Douglas dr. was also review but those properties are again to far to the west of our original preferred location at the Golf course. Please feel free to contact me directly at (612)-272-0037 if you have any questions. Sincerely, . . . . hlley Memorandu Public Works 763-593-8030 I 763-593-3988 l~l!;C l!;IVE5 MAR 2 ? ' 15/ ~. 2007 / ~ Date: March 26, 2001 From: Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer ~ Review of Conditional Use p~r Monopoles To: Subject: Public Works staff has reviewed the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications submitted by Qwest Wireless to install monopoles at 6731 Golden Valley Road and 200 Lilac Drive. Based upon our review, staff has determined that the CUP proposals are satisfactory from a public works perspective. However, the applicant must be aware that the Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Permit is required prior to starting construction of these structures. . Please feel free to call me if you have any questions regarding this matter. C: Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works AI Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator Joe Paumen, Engineering Technician . G:\Jeff\Misc Memos\Monopole CUP memo.doc ",I It OWL ENGINEERING & EMC TEST LABS, INC. . Note new Area Code 763-785-4115 CONSULTING COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERS EMC TEST LABORATORIES 8899 Hastings St. H.E., Minneapolis, MH 55449 (612) 785-4115 . Fax (612) 785-4631 1-800-797-1338 March 28, 2001 City Planner Mr. Dan Olson City of Golden Valley 7800 golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 Reference: Qwest Tower Proposal Site MIN349 Dear Mr. Olson: . The documents submitted by Qwest for the proposed tower at 6731 Golden Valley Road (Golden Valley Historical Society) were reviewed. The first step in the process was to evaluate the present Qwest system coverage to determine if the proposed tower is needed to provide the required system coverage levels or if any other existing structures in the immediate area might provide the needed coverage. In reviewing the submitted data it was determined that additional information for nearby Qwest telecommunications sites was needed in order for me to make a signal coverage determination. The requested information was provided to me and the data was analyzed. Figure 1 shows the results of the analysis. Using this figure it is clear to see that a coverage gap does exist in the area around the proposed site (MIN349). This is indicated by a lack of "green" color (in-building) coverage and the small area of "blue" color (on-street) that is available with the present communications system. I then repeated my analysis including the proposed site (MIN349) in the coverage study. ~ Figure 2 shows the results with the proposed tower and as can be seen in this figure the signal . levels between the connecting Qwest sites (MIN062 and MIN057) has been increased to provide Page 1 Note new Area Code OWL ENGINEERING & EMC TEST LABS, INC. 763-m-ill5 . CONSULTING COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERS EMC TEST WORATORIES 8899 Hastings St. H.E., Minneapolis, MH 55449 (612) 785-4115 · Fax (612) 785-4&31 1-800-797-1338 adequate linking coverage. In addition I included Figure 3 which shows the combined coverage with the other Qwest proposed tower in the city. The next step in the process was to review other potential existing structures that could be used instead of constructing a new tower in the area. The sites that were considered were: NSP transmission line poles, AM radio towers used by KDIZ, Industrial property near Golden Valley Road and Douglas Drive and the city water tower. . ...... The submitted material indicated that the NSP transmission line poles could not be used due to safety problems. I did confer with NSP engineering staff and they did have concern with the Qwest proposal. Presently NSP does have working agreements with Qwest and several other communications providers for co-locating on their power line poles. However, the type of poles in the immediate area could not be used due to the configuration of the present electrical system and NSP had problems in servicing the power lines with any non-power system equipment installed on the poles. . There are presently three radio towers located approximately 0.65 miles from the proposed location. These towers are used by radio station KDIZ for their night operation. These towers form a directional antenna pattern and are difficult to use since RF energy is present on the towers. In order for Qwest to use these tower they would have to isolate their communications system from the AM stations operation. This is not impossible but it is difficult and the radio station must be willing to modify their towers. It is my understanding that the radio station was not willing to allow Qwest to locate on their facility due to several technical issues and the potential of pattern distortion and increased maintenance concerns. It has been my experience that this type of co-location is avoided due to the complexity and potential continuing maintainance problems posed by this type of installation. Page 2 OWL ENGINEERING & EMC TEST LABS, INC. N;~;~;8;~1~o;. . CONSULTING COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERS EMC TEST LABORATORIES 8899 Hastings St. N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55449 (612) 785-4115. Fax (612) 785-4631 1-800-797-1338 Regardless of where the proposed tower will be placed Qwest will have to perform measurements on the KDIZ antenna pattern prior to any construction and again after the tower is constructed. These requirements are due to FCC Rules that require such a procedure whenever communications towers are located within two (2) miles of any AM radio stations utilizing a directional antenna system in order to demonstrate that the new communications facilities do not distort the AM radio station directional antenna pattern. 11...........1.......,.'..".'_."...,... "'..w......'.'."..."'I.'."..".,..........'., . . .' '1';' i,m, . , .m itl"" . ., ;; " '_', / . ',_ '. . c. ,~ . j'; ." ' _ _ , The industrial park area was analyzed and it was determined that it was too far from the desired area to provide the required system coverage. This was also confirmed with data supplied to me by Qwest. . The city water tower was analyzed as a potential site and was located too far from the proposed site location to provide the desired signal coverage. In reviewing the boundary survey submitted by Qwest for the proposed site it was noted that the tower would be located only 40 feet from the southern property line. In discussions with your office it was determined that the present city ordinances require a minimum of a 50-foot setback. This proposal does not appear to meet this requirement. A search was performed using the FCC frequency database to determine the frequency and location of any city or county public safety facilities within one-mile from the proposed tower location. Using all the identified frequencies either utilized by the city or county an intermodulation (interference) study was performed to determine if any predicted interference . products would be generated by the proposed Qwest facility. The results of the study indicate Page 3 OWL ENGINEERING & EMC TEST LABS, INC. Note new Area Code 763878&84115 CONSULTING COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERS EMC TEST LABORATORIES 8899 Hastings St. I.E., Minneapolis, MI 55449 (612) 785-4115 . Fax (612) 785-4631 1-800-797-1338 that no interference products are predicted to be generated that would cause interference to any of the identified protected frequencies. _......................~....!!I...'....:......... .. ..."~llc""lt "x, '~" ......... ..... , My review of the proposed Qwest tower (MIN349) indicates that it would provide the required system coverage to eliminate the present existing poor coverage area in the Golden Valley area. Several other potential site locations that were examined did not prove to be acceptable for both technical and availability reasons. The site is not predicted to cause any interference products to any protected frequency in the area. The one problem that I did find in the proposal is that the proposed tower location is only 40 feet from the southern property line and the present ordinances require a 50-foot minimum set back. . Respectfully submitted, ~r Garrett G. Lysiak, P.E. . Page 4 . . SIGNAL COVERAGE STUDY Prop. model: COST 231 (Hata) Time: 95.0% Loc.: 95.0% Prediction Confidence Margin: O.OdB Climate: Continental Temperate Land use (clutter): none Atmospheric Abs.: none K Factor: 1.333 RX Antenna - Type: OMNI Height: 5.0 ft AGL Gain: 0.00 dBd Received power at remote > -83.0 dBmW -93.0 to -83.0 dBmW -100.0 to -93.0 dBmW < -100.0 dBmW Display threshold level: -120.0 dBmW MILES -0.2 0 1 OWL ENGINEERING, INC PRESENT SIGNAL COVERAGE MARCH 28, 2001 . . . . . 'to. . SIGNAL COVERAGE STUDY . Prop. model: COST 231 (Hata) Time: 95.0% Loc.: 95.0% Prediction Confidence Margin: O.OdB Climate: Continental Temperate Land use (dutter): none Atmospheric Abs.: none K Factor: 1.333 RX Antenna - Type: OMNI Height: 5.0 fl AGL Gain: 0.00 dBd > -83.0 dBmW -93.0 to -83.0 dBmW -100.0 to -93.0 dBmW < -100.0 dBmW Display threshold level: -120.0 dBmW vn I { MILES ~ -0.2 0 1 r-I OWL ENGINEERING, INC PROPOSED SIGNAL COVERAGE FIGURE 2 MARCH 28, 2001 . I . 11111 " . I . . '" . r I "---,~ ' '~ .Li::..r J n"\u' III IIIII ~ 1Tff ~ \\.~- ~ III 1/ , r SIGNAL COVERAGE STUDY I . 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DRAWING INDEX TITLE SHEET VICINllY MAP SITE PLAN ENLARGED SITE PLAN ELEVATION DESIGN TYPE ll.DIEST EXHIBIT "B" SITE _ MONOPOLE 6731 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD GOLDEN VALLEY, MN MIN-349 DESKlN 1YPE MONOPOLE MOUNTED ANTENNAS AND OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT SHEET TIllE TITLE SHEET SHEET NUMBER I RE.V Z-1 11 PlDT 00f: AUGUST 24. 2000 ... ~o. ~ >1 I . '''t <( 2 0" Cll > o~ +' <( -1t-- 'f Cll rn 0 >- . ~ Wesley Dr I 2 2 W ... > 0 <( ~I / 2 ... Cll Cll y: ::J 0 sdale St I I I I > ~ <( 0 21 2 "0 C I c 0 2 ... Knoll St I II 0 'Ii) <( ~ > ::J <( I rn 0 0 0 0 ~ ...J ~I :2 0'1 ) .f:1 0 ::J Plymouthl Av \ / I 0 lL. 0 ... o () o :::i'11 ~ g . 2 2 Phoenix St > <( o ~j ~ c c Cll 0.. 2 7th Av OLSON ME Loring Ln . JIo VICINITY MAP SCALE: NONE 6. 6. 6. 6. ll~sr EXHIBIT "B" ~ INFIlRMAllON 6731 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD GOLDEN VALLEY. MN MIN-349 IlESKlN lYPE MONOPOLE MOUNTED ANTENNAS AND OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT SHEET 111lE VICINITY MAP SHEEr NUMBER REV Z-2 1 PlOT ll/.TE: AUGUST 24, 2000 . fr.,. EXISTING TELCO PED. EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT -- REMOVE TREES AND BRUSH TO ACCESS SITE RO~D 00;;.-- EXISTING POWER POLE . EXISTING POWER TO BUILDING 0'- ----- PROPERTY LINE (TYP) 0'- ----- US WEST POLE EXISTING BOXELDER TREES TO BE REMOVED . ~ OE- OE- US WEST &- OE _ OE ~Q~~PMEN:E _ _ OE- OE- OE- RAILROAD RIGHT OF - EXISTING POWER POLE WAY o SITE PLAN SCALE: 1"=40'-0" o' 40' 80' I I I ~ No.lMlE I RE'iISlONS G.lCIORT ll.D\t:ST EXHIBIT "B" SIIE INFORIl/\11ON 6731 GOLDEN VAlLEY ROAD GOLDEN VAlLEY. MN MIN-349 DESIGN lYPE MONOPOLE MOUNTED ANTENNAS AND OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT SHEET TITlE SITE PLAN SHEET NUMBER Z-3 PlDT 1I\1E: AUGUST 24. 2000 REV 1 .,.,.,--------...... . . . EXISTING BUILDING EXISTING PARKING LOT EXISTING TREES (TYP) (7) GRAY DOGWOOD (CORN US RACEMOSA) MATURE SIZE: 8 FT HT X 8 FT WIDE INSTALLED SIZE: 5 FT HT B&B (6) NANNYBERRY ~BURNUM (VIBURNUM LENTAG ) MATURE SIZE: 17 HT X 8 FT WIDE INSTALLED SIZE: 6 HT B&B o llAMEST US WEST EQUIPMENT REMOVE SMALL UNDERSTORY TREES AND BRUSH TO ACCESS SITE o ( o ("\ - \ \ \ \ \ \ I I -----<3 --_ - ........... - "'........ // ........ EXHIBIT "B" SIlE lNFORI/A1ION 6731 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD GOLDEN VALLEY. MN MIN-349 DESIGN lYPE MONOPOLE MOUNTED ANTENNAS AND OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT 0 . SHEET TIII.E ENLARGED SITE PLAN SHEET NUIlBER ~ Z-4 PLOT ~TE: AUGUST 24, 2000 EXISTING (2) BOX ELDER TREES TO BE REMOVED o / / / y/ //1 _/ I (\ US WEST MONOPOLE US WEST LATH MARKER 15' WEST OF POLE LOCATION ENLARGED SITE PLAN SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0" 0' 8' 16' I I I . US WEST MONOPOLE WEST ANTENNAS \ j - ------ 85'-0 fill . " 7~~' _.~t;~.z~.;"',~\''''''"";:)""",,,- . f- o NORTH ELEVATION SCALE: NONE No.IO>.TE I RE'<ISIONS BY ICHKOIAf'\o\.S CJC I ORT 6 6 6 6 llJ:WEST EXHIBIT "B" SITE INFORMATION 6731 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD GOLDEN VALLEY. MN MIN-349 DfSIGN TYPE MONOPOLE MOUNTED ANTENNAS AND OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT SHEET mu: ELEVATION SHEET NU~BER REV Z-5 1 PWT ~lE: AUGUST 24, 2000 . . . Hey r Planning 763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax) To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Dan Olson, City Planner Subject: Informal Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - 200 Lilac Drive North- Qwest Wireless, Applicant Date: April 4, 2001 This Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application is the second of two on tonight's agenda from Qwest Wireless. Both applications are proposals to build cellular phone antenna monopoles on privately- owned property. This second application is to construct a monopole on the property located at 200 Lilac Drive North, which is owned by the Chester Bird American Legion Post 523. The Site Location. Attached for your use is a location map that shows the location of the property Qwest is proposing to lease for their monopole. The subject property is zoned Institutional (1-3). The Golden Valley Zoning Code does not specifically allow this type of use as either a Permitted or as a Conditional Use. However, Section 11.46, Subd. 4 (H) states that" such other uses which, in the opinion of the Council, are reasonably compatible with the uses specifically described in Subdivision 3, above, may be permitted as a Conditional Use in any of the four Institutional Zoning Sub-Districts set forth above", The applicant would like to use this provision to apply for a CUP for this antenna monopole for this Institutionally-zoned property. City Staff has hired a professional engineer, at the expense of the applicant, who is familiar with monopole design to review this application to see if there is any other location where Qwest could build a monopole. His report, which recommends approval of this antenna tower location, is attached for your review. This engineer, Garrett Lysiak, PE, from Owl Engineering, will be present at the Planning Commission meeting to discuss his findings. The Antenna Monopole. The Golden Valley Zoning defines these cellular phone antenna monopoles as "Essential Services - Class II". This definition states: "Public utility facilities completely enclosed within buildings not to exceed 12 feet in height or 600 square feet in gross floor area; or cellular telephone, radio, or television signal transmission towers not to exceed 120 feet in height as measured from the ground level to the highest point of the structures (including antenna), and including necessary equipment completely enclosed within buildings not to exceed 12 feet in height or 600 square feet in gross floor area". This definition is basically the only requirement in the City's Zoning Code for cellular phone monopoles. The applicant has submitted a site plan showing the proposed 70-foot high monopole, which will be installed in the rear of the property. The base station accompanying the monopole will occupy an area of approximately 225 square feet. Setback/Code Issues. The subject property is zoned Institutional (1-3) and is surrounded on the east and north by properties zoned for the Breck School Planned Unit Development (PUD), and on the west . and south by State Highway 100. The monopole meets all applicable setback and height requirements as defined in the Zoning Code. Environmental Issues. According to the attached memorandum from the City Engineer, the applicant would be required to complete and submit a Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control application prior to the construction of the monopole. Factors for Consideration In approving or denying any CUP, City Code requires that findings be made on ten specified factors. Staff evaluation of those factors as they relate to the current proposal are as follows. As you may suspect, many of these criteria are not applicable to cellular phone monopoles. 1. Demonstrated Need for the Use: The City's standard basis for determining need is that an applicant has identified a market of the proposed good or service. That criterion has been met in this case. 2. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The plan identifies the proposed site for long-term Public Facilities use. Cellular phone monopoles, by conditional use, can be considered for that land use classification. 3. Effect on Property Values in the Area: Since there are similar property uses in the area, . approval of the CUP will not substantially alter the extent or nature of on-site development or activity. 4. Effect of any Anticipated Traffic Generation Upon Current Traffic Flow and Congestion in the Area: The applicant is not proposing any parking spaces for this monopole. 5. Effect on any Increase in Population: This criteria is not applicable to this application. 6. Increase in Noise Level: At this time, staff have no reason to expect that noise impacts will extend outside of the monopole. 7. Any Odor, Dust, Smoke, Gas, or Vibration Caused by the Use: The City Inspection staffhas reviewed the issues concerning this use, and have been satisfied that this use will not cause issues in these areas. 8. Any Increase in Flies, Rats, or other Vermin on the Area Caused by the Use: There should be no increases in these pests, because the proposed monopole is not the sort to attract them. 9. Visual Appearance of the Proposed Structure or Use: The applicant has stated that the shrubbery and tree screening on the property will hide any negative visual effects. 10. Other Concerns Regarding the Use: The applicant has attached a letter dated 2/19/01 in which they state that the monopole will not interfere with any other communication systems. . . . . ~ Recommended Action Staff recommends that the following conditions be made part of any approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a cellular phone monopole at 200 Lilac Drive North. An approved site plan becomes a part of the CUP approval. 1. The applicant shall provide for co-location of future antennas whenever possible. 2. The use of any portion of a tower for signs other than warning or equipment information signs is prohibited. 3. If the monopole is abandoned or unused, it, along with any associated facilities, shall be removed within twelve (12) months of the cessation of operations at the site unless a time extension is approved by the City Council. 4. The monopole shall not be illuminated by artificial means and shall not display strobe lights unless such lighting is specifically required by the Federal Aviation Administration or other Federal or State authority. 5. The recommendations of City Engineer Jeff Oliver as found in his memo dated March 26,2001 become a part of this approval.. 6. The site plan submitted by the applicant and dated 3/31/00 shall be made a part ofthis approved permit. 7. All other applicable local, state, and federal requirements shall be met. 8. Failure to comply with one or more ofthe above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of the conditional use permit. Attachments: · Location Map · Section 11.46, Subd. 4 · Copy of photograph of proposed cellular monopole location · Narrative from Qwest Wireless · Interference letter from Qwest dated February 19,2001 · Coverage and capacity study from Qwest dated February 21, 2001 · Memorandum from City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE to Mark Grimes dated March 26,2001 · Memorandum with attachments from Engineer Garret Lysiak dated March 28, 2001 · Proposed Site Plans from Qwest dated March 31, 2000 WAVZATA BLVD 1________.__-. ;;1 OWL ENGINEERING & EMC TEST LABS INC.Note new Area Code , . .4115 CONSULTING COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERS EMC TEST LABORATORIES 8899 Hastings St. H.E., Minneapolis, MH 55449 (612) 785-4115 . Fax (612) 785-4631 1-800-797-1338 March 28,2001 Mr. Dan Olson City of Golden Valley 7800 golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 Reference: Qwest Tower Proposal Site MIN452 Dear Mr. Olson: . The documents submitted by Qwest for the proposed tower at 200 North Lilac Drive (Chester Bird American Legion) were reviewed. The first step in the process was to evaluate the present Qwest system coverage to determine if the proposed tower is needed to provide the required system coverage levels or if any other existing structures in the immediate area might provide the needed coverage. In reviewing the submitted data it was determined that additional information for nearby Qwest telecommunications sites was needed in order for me to make a signal coverage determination. The requested information was provided to me and the data was analyzed. Figure 1 shows the results of the analysis. Using this figure it is clear to see that a coverage gap does exist in the area around the proposed site (MIN452). This is indicated by a lack of "green" color (in-building) coverage and the small area of "blue" color (on-street) that is available with the present communications system. . I then repeated my analysis including the proposed site (MIN452) in the coverage study. Figure 2 shows the results with the proposed tower and as can be seen in this figure the signal levels between the connecting Qwest sites (MIN062 and MIN217) has been increased to provide adequate linking coverage. In addition I included Figure 3 which shows the combined coverage with the other Qwest proposed tower in the city. Page 1 Note new Area Code OWL ENGINEERING & EMC TEST LABS, INC. 763-785-4115 . CONSULTING COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERS EMC TEST LABORATORIES B899 Hastings St. N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55449 (612) 785-4115. Fax (612) 785-4631 1-800-797-1338 The next step in the process was to review other potential existing structures that could be used instead of constructing a new tower in the area. The sites that were considered were: Boy Scouts building, Breck School, AM radio towers used by KDIZ and WWTC, office building near the proposed site and the city water tower. An analysis was performed using the Boy Scouts building and initially my computer model did not show the terrain blockage that Qwest stated in their documents. Since terrain such as trees and brush are not included in my computer model I went to the site and determined that there was indeed a potential blockage caused by the trees located on the ridge on the side of the building. This condition would cause severe attenuation of the Qwest communications signal at the proposed height. This condition could be eliminated or greatly reduced if the tower were increased in height. However, if the height were increased to a sufficient value it would be . required to be over 200 feet tall which would be objectionable. The Breck schools and the nearby office building were not interested in providing a lease and were therefore rejected. . There are presently two radio station facilities that are potential location sites for the Qwest communications facility. KDIZ uses three radio towers located approximately 0.75 miles and WWTC, which uses four towers located approximately 1.3 miles away from the proposed location. These towers are used by radio stations for their night operation. These towers form a directional antenna pattern and are difficult to use since RF energy is present on the towers. In order for Qwest to use these tower they would have to isolate their communications system from the AM stations operation. This is not impossible but it is difficult and the radio station must be willing to modify their towers. It is my understanding that the radio station KDIZ was not willing to allow Qwest to locate on their facility due to several technical issues and the potential of pattern distortion and increased maintenance concerns. It has been my experience that this type Page 2 Note new Area Code OWL ENGINEERING & EMC TEST LABS, INC. 763-785-4115 . CONSULTING COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERS EMC TEST LABORATORIES 8899 Hastings St. H.E., Minneapolis, MH 55449 (612) 785-4115 · Fax (612) 785-4631 1-806-797-1338 of co-location is avoided due to the complexity and potential continuing maintenance problems posed by this type of installation. The WWTC facility is located too far from the proposed tower location to provide the desired system signal coverage. Regardless of where the proposed tower will be placed Qwest will have to perform measurements on the KDIZ and WWTC antenna patterns prior to any construction and again after the tower is constructed. These requirements are due to FCC Rules that require such a procedure whenever communications towers are located within two (2) miles of any AM radio stations utilizing a directional antenna system in order to demonstrate that the new communications facilities do not distort the AM radio station directional antenna pattern. . The city water tower was analyzed as a potential site and was located too far from the proposed site location to provide the desired signal coverage. In reviewing the boundary survey submitted by Qwest for the proposed site it was noted that the tower would be located more than the required 50- foot setback requirement. A search was performed using the FCC frequency database to determine the frequency and location of any city or county public safety facilities within one-mile from the proposed tower location. Using all the identified frequencies either utilized by the city or county an intermodulation (interference) study was performed to determine if any predicted interference products would be generated by the proposed Qwest facility. The results of the study indicate that no interference products are predicted to be generated that would cause interference to any ofthe identified protected frequencies. . Page 3 Note new Area Code OWL ENGINEERING & EMC TEST LABS, INC. 763-785-4115 CONSULTING COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERS EMC TEST LABORATORIES 8899 Hastings St. N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55449 (612) 785-4115. Fax (612) 785.4631 1'800-797-1338 My review of the proposed Qwest tower (MIN452) indicates that it would provide the required system coverage to eliminate the present existing poor coverage area in the Golden Valley area. Several other potential site locations that were examined did not prove to be acceptable for both technical and availability reasons. The site is not predicted to cause any interference products to any protected frequency in the area. Respectfully submitted, ~/Jr . Garrett G. Lysiak, P.E. . Page 4 . . . l\ ~ \.. ~ INoa I I I 1IIII11 .--~ INO I- IN34 INOB IN05 ~ ~ IN157: IN45 IN21 IN001 II tt I r II ~~ ~ ~ \ "--\ '\ f-f cl! 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IN06 MIN34 IN06 \ IN05 IN15 1N45 IN21 r'[ IN001 _I ~ H r+++ II , / f'"' L. 1I ~ -t II II I 1111111 SIGNAL COVERAGE STUDY Prop. model: COST 231 (Hata) Time: 95.0% Loc.: 95.0% Prediction Confidence Margin: O.OdB Climate: Continental Temperate Land use (clutter): none Atmospheric Abs.: none K Factor: 1.333 RX Antenna - Type: OMNI Height: 5.0 ft AGL Gain: 0.00 dBd iT- jeceived power at remote > -83.0 dBmW ~ -93.0 to -83.0 dBmW -100.0 to -93.0 dBmW < -100.0 dBmW Display threshold level: -120.0 dBmW . tt MILES ~ -0.2 0 1 OWL ENGINEERING, INC PROPOSED SIGNAL COVERAGE FIGURE 2 MARCH 28, 2001 . . . . . .... ~ J~ ;) }- ~ t--.... rr: IN06 --- III 11111... IN06 IN34 I \ IN05 IN06 1N45 IN21 IN15 r-..: f{ IN001 _I ~ I ~ . SIGNAL COVERAGE STUDY Prop. model: COST 231 (Hata) Time: 95.0% Loc.: 95.0% Prediction Confidence Margin: O.OdS Climate: Continental Temperate Land use (clutter): none Atmospheric Abs.: none K Factor: 1.333 RX Antenna - Type: OMNI Height: 5.0 ft AGL Gain: 0.00 dSd > -83.0 dBmW -93.0 to -83.0 dBmW -100.0 to -93.0 dBmW < -100.0 dBmW hlDisplay threshold level: -120.0 dBmW H+ I.f- MILES ~ -0.2 0 1 - -H OWL ENGINEERING, INC PROPOSED SIGNAL COVERAGE FIGURE 3 MARCH 28, 2001 ~ . II ~~ ! I ~ . . To alleviate the lack of coverage in both of these areas, Qwest Wireless has located and entered into option and lease agreements with the following property owners: Chester Bird American Legion (MIN452) 200 North Lilac Drive and Golden Valley Historical Society (MIN 349) 6731 Golden Valley Road With the change to the existing ordinance that would allow for Essential Services, class II in I-I Institutional Zoning districts and 1-3 Institutional Zoning districts, Qwest Wireless would request the approval for the placement of the following equipment: CHESTER BIRD AMERICAN LEGION . This project consists ofa replacement of an existing 35' wood pole parking light with a 70' tapered metal pole. The existing parking light will be replaced at the same height on- the new pole. The base station will be located adjacent to the existing shed, behind a berm.. The total square footage of the equipment space will be approximately 225 square feet. There will be no parking spaces taken. Trees to the south and east, and the building to the north will screen the equipment. Highway 100 borders on the west. The replacement pole will be approximately 160 feet set back from the nearest property line. The closest residential structures are approximately 1100 feet to the east, and 1100 feet to the southwest. The site is currently zoned 1-3. We looked at the following sites in searching for the most f~asible location: 1. Breck School - Zoned Institutional. 2. Boy Scout Office Building - RF rejected due to terrain 3. Small Office Building - Zoned Business and Professional. Rejected due to proximity to residential use. GOLDEN VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY This project consists of an 85' communicator pole installed in a wooded area at the rear of the parcel. The base station will be located adjacent to the communicator pole and wiII occupy an area of approximately 225 square feet. There will be no parking spaces taken. Existing trees with an average height of 60 feet will screen the equipment to the south and east. The communicator pole will be set back from the south and east property lines by approximately 40 feet and from thewesterIy property line by approximately 100 feet. The closest residential structures are to the west, approximately 120' (multiple dwelling . zoned M-l) and to the east, approximately 350 feet (multiple dwelling zoned M-l). The site is currently zoned 1-4. . We looked at the following sites in searching for the most feasible location: , 1. NSP power poles to the south - Turned down due to construction and OSHA issues. 2. Golden Valley Country Club - Rejected our use. 3. United Health Care - Rejected our use. They have plans for a parking ramp. 4. Tenant Company - Rejected our use. They have plans for expansion of their property. 5. Minnegasco Property - Rejected by RF as it is too far east. 6. Golden Valley Business Center - Rejected by RF as it is too far east. I have attached two coverage maps that show the existing coverage and coverage after these sites are constructed. The maps show that the gaps in existing coverage will be cured with the inclusion of these two sites. Please contact me if you have any questions, please contact me at 651 642-6016. Thank you for your assistance on this matter. Sincerely, . Steven Mangold Regional Real Estate Manger Qwest Wireless, L.L.c. CC: John Gannon . . IJIalESrisnb.w Qwest: 426 North Fairview Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Phone: 651-642-6247 Fax: 651-642-6942 February 19,2001 City of Golden Valley, MN Planing Commission and City Council Re: Qwest Wireless ground build on site MIN452 at 200 North Lilac Drive in Golden Valley, MN. Dear members: . Qwest Wireless would like to build a PCS telecommunications tower at 200 North Lilac Drive in Golden Valley, MN. Since we appreciate the interference concerns of our lessors, we want to inform you that a PCS spectrum license in the following bands: 1865 to 1870 MHz and 1945 to 1950 MHz was granted to Qwest Wireless by the FCC. Which is the Federal govemment organization that regulates the US telecommunications industry. Consequently, the Qwest Wireless PCS system must and will operate within the licensed band and will not interfere with other communications systems. Please feel free to contact me directly at (651)-642-4794 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Jean-Jacques FOTZEU. RF Systems Engineer . f " '\ l"'~is now Qwest . 426 North Fairview Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Phone: 651-642-6247 Fax: 651-642-6942 February 21, 2001 Planning Commission and City Council City of Golden Valley, MN Re: Coverage and capacity study for Qwest Wireless PCS site MIN 452 located at 200 North Lilac Drive in Golden Valley, MN. To whom it may concern: Qwest Wireless operates a Personal Communications System (PCS) in the Minneapolis-St. Paul greater metropolitan area. When choosing an appropriate location for a cell site, we try to meet both the coverage and capacity objectives we want to achieve in that particular service area. For cell sites located in highly residential and commercial areas, our objective as a PCS provider is to provide good in-building service and wireless data service to as many businesses and homes as possible. During this process, the RF design engineer must balance signal level requirements of the area with capacity limitations of the system while incorporating his knowledge of the terrain and the density of surrounding clutters. . In order to meet the requirements of continuous coverage and fill in our footprint in the west of the Minneapolis-St. Paul greater metropolitan area, particularly around Hwy 100 & Glenwood Avenue, we are proposing to build a cell site at 200 North Lilac Drive in Golden Valley, MN. The main objective of this site is to increase the quality of our coverage around that intersection and also to create additional capacity for our users by relieving capacity on surrounding sites. See coverage maps attached. The coverage area for this cell site will be approximately 1 square mile around the around Hwy 100 & Glenwood Avenue, between Hwy 55 and Hwy 394. This particular location has been selected because it fulfilled our capacity needs, and to meet our coverage objective, the site has been designed with 3 antennae mounted on a 70-ft pole behind the American Legion building. During our search for a location for the proposed cell site, we also evaluated other locations in the area, but unfortunately they did not work out. . . ,.... . . . . .~ The Boy Scouts of America building was rejected because the terrain configuration around it was not suitable for our proposed facility. One side of the building is totally blocked by a ridge with a lot of trees on top of it. We also approached the Breck School and offered them to attach our antennas to one of their ball field's light poles. They were not interested. The AM towers located northwest of the site were rejected mainly because they do not allow pes or cellular carriers to collocate, and also because they are too far from where we want to be. The office building located south' of the American Legion site was also contacted, but they were not interested in leasing space to us. Please feel free to contact me directly at (612)-267-3139 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Jean-Jacques FOTZEU. RF Systems Engineer l1'~ M d ff'~~ em~ran U.,-.- ~C:~~ Public Works / " l ~\n"1 I 763-593-8030 I 763-593-3988 iia11.f: '- UIJ 1 i ~ I ~. C:t1 . .. UoWen Valley Date: March 26, 2001 To: Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer ~ Review of Conditional Use p~r Monopoles From: Subject: Public Works staff has reviewed the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications submitted by Qwest Wireless to install monopoles at 6731 Golden Valley Road and 200 Lilac Drive. Based upon our review, staff has determined that the CUP proposals are satisfactory from a public works perspective. However, the applicant must be aware that the Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Permit is required prior to starting construction of these structures. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions regarding this matter. C: Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works AI Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator Joe Paumen, Engineering Technician G:\Jeff\Misc Memos\Monopole CUP memo.doc . . . To alleviate the lack of coverage in both of these areas, Qwest Wireless has located and entered into option and lease agreements with the following property owners: Chester Bird American Legion (MIN452) 200 North Lilac Drive and Golden Valley Historical Society (MIN 349) 6731 Golden Valley Road With the change to the existing ordinance that would allow for Essential Services, class II in 1-1 Institutional Zoning districts and 1-3 Institutional Zoning districts, Qwest Wireless would request the approval for the placement of the following equipment: CHESTER BIRD AMERICAN LEGION . This project consists ofa replacement of an existing 35' wood pole parking light with a 70' tapered metal pole. The existing parking light will be replaced at the same height on- the new pole. The base station will be located adjacent to the existing shed, behind a berm. The total square footage ofthe equipment space will be approximately 225 square feet. There will be no parking spaces taken. Trees to the south and east, and the building to the north will screen the equipment. Highway 100 borders on the west. The replacement pole will be approximately 160 feet set back from the nearest property line. The closest residential structures are approximately 1100 feet to the east, and 1100 feet to the southwest. The site is currently zoned 1-3. We looked at the following sites in searching for the most f~asible location: 1. Breck School - Zoned Institutional. 2. Boy Scout Office Building - RF rejected due to terrain 3. Small Office Building - Zoned Business and Professional. Rejected due to proximity to residential use. GOLDEN VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY This project consists of an 85' communicator pole installed in a wooded area at the rear of the parcel. The base station will be located adjacent to the communicator pole and will occupy an area of approximately 225 square feet. There will be no parking spaces taken. Existing trees with an average height of 60 feet will screen the equipment to the south and east. The communicator pole will be set back from the south and east property lines by approximately 40 feet and from the westerly property line by approximately 100 feet. The closest residential structures are to the west, approximately 120' (multiple dwelling . zoned M-l) and to the east, approximately 350 feet (multiple dwelling zoned M-l). The site is currently zoned 1-4. . We looked at the following sites in searching for the most feasible location: , 1. NSP power poles to the south - Turned down due to construction and OSHA issues. 2. Golden Valley Country Club - Rejected our use. 3. United Health Care - Rejected our use. They have plans for a parking ramp. 4. Tenant Company - Rejected our use. They have plans for expansion of their property. 5. Minnegasco Property - Rejected by RF as it is too far east. 6. Golden Valley Business Center - Rejected by RF as it is too far east. I have attached two coverage maps that show the existing coverage and coverage after these sites are constructed. The maps show that the gaps in existing coverage will be cured with the inclusion of these two sites. Please contact me if you have any questions, please contact me at 651 642-6016. Thank you for your assistance on this matter. Sincerely, . Steven Mangold Regional Real Estate Manger Qwest Wireless, L.L.c. CC: John Gannon . . . . IJJ:JII5r is oOOIW. -'2......'.. . Qwest: t. .. 426 North Fairview Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Phone: 651-642-6247 Fax: 651-642-6942 February 19,2001 City of Golden Valley, MN Planing Commission and City Council Re: Qwest Wireless ground build on site MIN452 at 200 North Lilac Drive in Golden Valley, MN. Dear members: Qwest Wireless would like to build a PCS telecommunications tower at 200 North Lilac Drive in Golden Valley, MN. Since we appreciate the interference concerns of our lessors, we want to inform you that a PCS spectrum license in the following bands: 1865 to 1870 MHz and 1945 to 1950 MHz was granted to Qwest Wireless by the FCC. Which is the Federal government organization that regulates the US telecommunications industry. Consequently, the Qwest Wireless PCS system must and will operate within the licensed band and will not interfere with other communications systems. Please feel free to contact me directly at (651)-642-4794 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Jean-Jacques FOTZEU. RF Systems Engineer f " '" l"'~is now Qwest . 426 North Fairview Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Phone:651~642-6247 Fax:651-642~6942 February 21, 2001 Planning Commission and City Council City of Golden Valley, MN Re: Coverage and capacity study for Qwest Wireless PCS site MIN 452 located at 200 North Lilac Drive in Golden Valley, MN. To whom it may concern: Qwest Wireless operates a Personal Communications System (PCS) in the Minneapolis-St. Paul greater metropolitan area. When choosing an appropriate location for a cell site, we try to meet both the coverage and capacity objectives we want to achieve in that particular service area. For cell sites located in highly residential and commercial areas, our objective as a PCS provider is to provide good in-building service and wireless data service to as many businesses and homes as possible. During this process, the RF design engineer must balance signal level requirements of the area with capacity limitations of the system while incorporating his knowledge of the terrain and the density of surrounding clutters. . In order to meet the requirements of continuous coverage and fill in our footprint in the west of the Minneapolis-St. Paul greater metropolitan area, particularly around Hwy 100 & Glenwood Avenue, we are proposing to build a cell site at 200 North Lilac Drive in Golden Valley, MN. The main objective of this site is to increase the quality of our coverage around that intersection and also to create additional capacity for our users by relieving capacity on surrounding sites. See coverage maps attached. The coverage area for this cell site will be approximately I square mile around the around Hwy 100 & Glenwood Avenue, between Hwy 55 and Hwy 394. This particular location has been selected because it fulfilled our capacity needs, and to meet our coverage objective, the site has been designed with 3 antennae mounted on a 70- ft pole behind the American Legion building. During our search for a location for the proposed cell site, we also evaluated other locations in the area, but unfortunately they did not work out. . '.~" . . . .... The Boy Scouts of America building was rejected because the terrain configuration around it was not suitable for our proposed facility. One side of the building is totally blocked by a ridge with a lot of trees on top of it. We also approached the Breck School and offered them to attach our antennas to one of their ball field's light poles. They were not interested. The AM towers located northwest of the site were rejected mainly because they do not allow pes or cellular carriers to collocate, and also because they are too far from where we want to be. The office building located south of the American Legion site was also contacted, but they were not interested in leasing space to us. Please feel free to contact me directly at (612)-267-3139 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Jean-Jacques FOTZEU. RF Systems Engineer C:t; . . . ...... "Golden Valley Mem~randU.,v~~~ Public Works I ?; ? <)n,"!-, f 763-593-8030/763-593-3988 (ia,?!(; '- U(j;' I ~/ ~ Date: March 26, 2001 From: Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer ~ Review of Conditional Use p~r Monopoles To: Subject: Public Works staff has reviewed the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications submitted by Qwest Wireless to install monopoles at 6731 Golden Valley Road and 200 Lilac Drive. Based upon our review, staff has determined that the CUP proposals are satisfactory from a public works perspective. However, the applicant must be aware that the Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Permit is required prior to starting construction of these structures. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions regarding this matter. . C: Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works AI Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator Joe Paumen, Engineering Technician . G:\Jeff\Misc Memos\Monopole CUP memo.doc . Qwest: - -~ ~-- . Min452 200 N. Lilac Drive Golden Valley, MN . PRIVATE Not for disclosure outside of Owes! Wifeless, LLC. Do not distribute or reproduce without permission from Qwest Wireless, LLC. . . . . '.. Hey Planning 763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax) To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Dan Olson, City Planner Informal Public Hearing on Subdivision of the Lot at 7001 Harold Avenue into Five Lots - Lions Park Development, LLC, Applicant Subject: Date: April 4, 2001 Background Lions Park Development is requesting that the 56, 313 square foot (1.29 acres) site be subdivided into 5 lots. They are planning to develop these lots into 5 single family homes. Along with this subdivision, the applicant is applying for a General Land Use Plan Map amendment and for a rezoning of the property from Institutional (1-1) to Residential (see attached memo in your agenda packet). Design Features of the Subdivision Since this subdivision is located on an existing platted street with access to utilities, the application is pretty straight forward. The property does not lie within a floodplain. The actual size of the parcel is 61,269 square feet in size (1.4 acres), but the City is taking 10 feet to increase the right of way along Louisiana Avenue. The comments of the City Engineer, Jeff Oliver, PE on the site plans are attached for your review. The site plans submitted by the applicant have all of the required information as stated in City Code Section 12.11, except for the proposed zoning on the preliminary plat. It is Staff's opinion that the review of this subdivision can proceed without this information. Qualification Governing Approval as a Subdivision According to Section 12.12 of the City's Subdivision Regulations, the following are the regulations governing approval of subdivisions: 1. The Council may require such changes or revisions as it deems necessary for the health, safety, general welfare and convenience of the City. 2. The approval of a preliminary plat is tentative only, involving merely the general acceptability of the layout as submitted. 3. Prior to approval of the preliminary plat by the Council, approval by the City Engineer and other public officials having jurisdiction will be required of the , engineering proposals pertaining to water supply, storm drainage, sewerage and sewage disposal, roadway widths and the surfacing of streets. . 4. No plat will be approved for subdivision which covers an area subject to periodic flooding or which contains extremely poor drainage facilities and which would make adequate drainage of the streets and lots difficult or impossible, unless the subdivider agrees to make improvements which will, in the opinion of the City Engineer, make the area complete safe for occupancy, and provide adequate street and lot drainage. 5. No plat will be approved for subdivision that does not meet the requirements specified in Section 12.20, Minimum Subdivision Design Standards, and Section 12.30, Public Sites and Open Spaces. The City Code requires that the Planning Commission make a recommendation to the City Council on this subdivision. The City Council would then hold a public hearing on the plan for the subdivision. If the City Council approves the plan, the applicant will then prepare the final plat. The final plat is then brought back to the City Council for approval. Staff Findings The staff has reviewed the request for the subdivision and found it to be acceptable. The proposed subdivision would create five new lots for single family homes. These lots meet all requirements for lots in the Residential zoning district. . Recommended Action The staff recommends approval of the proposed lot subdivision the following condition: 1. The recommendations of City Engineer Jeff Oliver as found in his memo dated April 2, 2001 become a part of this approval. . \61. 2, Park dedication fees be paid. .~ 3. The site plans submitted by the applicant, dated F~ 20, 2001 shall become a part of this approval. Attachments: Location Map Memorandum from Jeff Oliver PE to Mark Grimes dated April 2, 2001 Large Size Site Plans (3 sheets) . Hey Memorandum Public Works 763-593-8030 I 763-593-3988 (fax) . Date: April 2, 2001 From: Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer ~ Preliminary Review for Lions U~dition To: Subject: Public Works staff has reviewed the plans submitted for a proposed subdivision to be called lions Park Addition. The proposed development, located east of Louisiana Avenue North, north of Kentucky Avenue North and south of Harold Avenue, was previously submitted as a Planned Unit Development consisting of six single-family lots. The most recent submittal dated March 19, 2001 is a subdivision consisting of five single-family lots. Preliminary Plat: . The preliminary plat shows an additional ten feet of right-of-way dedication on the east side of Louisiana Avenue with a twenty foot drainage and utility easement directly to the east of that. These dedications will provide for a total of thirty additional feet on the east side of the roadway for future street and utility needs. As discussed in a previous memo, the developer shall also post a $14,400 escrow for street reconstruction, which is tentatively planned for 2003 as part of the Pavement Management Program. Grading and Utility Plan: This proposed development is located within the Sweeney Lake subdistrict of the Bassett Creek Watershed and is subject to the Water Quality Policy. According to the policy, a residential development larger than 2.0 acres is required to provide water quality ponding. This proposed project is 1.41 acres in size, so the developer does not need to provide water quality ponding. However, the developer is required to prepare an erosion and sediment control plan and implement best management practices as needed for this project. The plan included with this submittal meets the standards established in the Water Quality Policy. This development is subject to the City of Golden Valley Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Ordinance. As outlined in the ordinance, a permit is required for mass grading of the site and individual permits will be required during construction of the homes. No grading or earth disturbing activities are to occur on site until the appropriate permit has been obtained from the Public Works Department. This proposed development will not require the installation of sanitary sewer or watermain extensions to provide service. Each home will be required to install new sewer and water services as shown on the plans. This work will require sewer and water permits, and a right-of-way permit prior to installation. The utility work must be performed according to City standards. G:\Developments-Private\Lions Park Addition\Prelim Design Review2.doc . . . . .. The developer will also need to obtain a demolition permit from the Inspections Department at the City of Golden Valley before demolition of the existing church building is to begin. Tree Preservation: This development is subject to the City of Golden Valley Tree Preservation Ordinance. Therefore, the developer must submitted a tree preservation plan prepared to City standards as part of the General Plan submittal for the development. The tree preservation plan is acceptable as submitted. Summary and Recommendations: Public Works staff recommends approval of the preliminary design plan for the Lions Park Addition subject to the above outlined conditions. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions regarding this matter. C: Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspections AI Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator Gary Johnson, Building Official Dan Olson, City Planner Ed Anderson, Deputy Fire Marshal Joe Paumen, Engineering Technician G:\Developments-Private\Lions Park Addition\Prelim Design Review2.doc -' . alley Planning 763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax) To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Dan Olson, City Planner Subject: Informal Public Hearing on General Land Use Plan Map Amendment for the Property Located at 7001 Harold Avenue - Schools and Religious Facilities to Low Density Residential - Lions Park Development, LLC, Applicant Informal Public Hearing on Zoning Map Amendment for the Property Located at 7001 Harold Avenue - Institutional (I-I) to Residentia1- Lions Park Development, LLC, Applicant Date: April 4, 2001 . Lions Park Development is requesting that the 56, 313 square foot ( 1.29 acres) site that they are planning to develop into 5 single family homes be rezoned from Institutional (1-1) to Residential (see attached map). Along with this rezoning, the applicant is also requesting that the General Land Use Plan Map be amended from Schools and Religious Facilities to Low Density Residential. Brief History of Property As you recall, this applicant originally applied for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for this site to build 6 single family homes. At the March 5, 2001 Planning Commission meeting, 6 members of the Commission (one member was absent from the meeting) recommended the denial of this PUD to the City C'ouncil. After that action, the applicant chose to withdraw his PUD application before the City Council reviewed it, and instead apply to the City for a simple subdivision of the parcel into 5 lots. The attached site plans show that these 5 lots meet the requirements in the Residential zoning district for lot area and building setbacks. Recommended Action The staff recommends that the zoning map be amended to Residential for this site that is now zoned Institutional (1-1). The rezoning will be compatible with the single family zoning that is found in this neighborhood. Staff also recommends revising the General Land Use Plan Map from Schools and Religious Facilities to Low Density Residential. Attachments: Location Map Existing Portion of General Land Use Plan Map Existing Portion of Zoning Map Oversized Plans (attached to the Subdivision Memo) . MJ......::.i..~. ;";":. '" . '. ".:.:-: :-:~r:- . ~ :::.: ::T:::-.. .,~~Y. .... ~~.... ...... .. II : : i~ . . : : . . ;. .; : ..; ;: ~ ::: : .:.....:.:. .:. :}::!: . ..;::~~:>:~~ '. .... .' 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