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Date Application Received: 12/12/2016 <br />Date Application Considered as Complete: 1/9/2017 <br />60 -Day Review Period Expires: 3/9/2017 <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />DATE: February 13, 2017 <br />ITEM NO: 11 <br />Department Approval: Administrator Reviewed: Agenda Section: <br />Name Jeremy Barnhart JML Planning Department Report <br />Title Community Development Director <br />Item Description: #17-3886, Hennepin County, 3880 Shoreline Drive, Conditional Use Permit: <br />Essential Service <br />Application Summary <br />Hennepin County is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a mesonet station, a weather <br />information gathering station consisting of a 30' tall tower, sensors, and equipment within a 40 <br />foot by 40 foot fenced area NE of Hennepin Counties existing Public Works garage at 3880 <br />Shoreline Drive. There are several stations in western Hennepin County. <br />The improvement is considered an essential service as it supports the County's public works, <br />transportation, and emergency management systems. The data received is available to the <br />public at no charge. <br />Planning Commission Recommendation <br />The Planning Commission held their public hearing on January 17, 2017. Commissioners noted <br />that at 30 feet, the top of the tower might be visible, but this height is no higher than permitted <br />for a principal structure. The Commission questioned if a commercial antenna could be located <br />on the tower, and to be considered an essential service, a commercial antenna could not be <br />located. <br />Public Comments <br />No comments for or against the proposal have been received. <br />Action Requested: <br />Approve, by resolution, the Conditional Use Permit allowing a mesonet station at 3880 <br />Shoreline Drive. <br />List of Exhibits: <br />Exhibit A. Draft Resolution with plans <br />Exhibit B. Draft Planning Commission minutes <br />Exhibit C. PC Staff Report & Exhibits dated January 17, 2017 <br />