7B - Crow Wing County Ordinance Revisions

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�. that fequir-es nefifleatien te Crew Wing Geunty Planning and Zening Offiee pfief te eaneellafien will be fumished. Cede and., statement that f ii,,..ing a ..leae ,.feens,....oie the towe, by the State ef Mftmesota, Tower design and their antennas shall be certified by a licensed professional en ig neer to ensure that they conform to applicable state structural building standards. M. The applicant shall submit proof, in the form of a signed affidavit,demonstrating a good faith effort to lease or purchase space on an adjacent existing tower facility.The affidavit shall state why space is not available such as: L The planned tower facility would exceed the structural capacity of the tower facility and the structural capacity cannot reasonably be increased; ii. The planned tower facility would cause interference with the usability of other existing or planned equipment at the tower facility; and/or iii. Existing tower facility cannot accommodate the planned antenna at a height necessary to function reasonably. N. The owner of the tower facility shall provide Crow Wing County with an acceptable financial guarantee in an amount equal to one-and-one-half(1-1/2)times the cost to remove the tower facility and restore the site.This amount shall be determined by the Crow Wing County Planning and Zenin Commission based on input from an independent technical expert and be is based on the likelihood that the tower facility may be abandoned. O. All wetlands within 50'of the proposed infrastructure related to tower construction and access shall be delineated. A letter or report shall be submitted to Crow Wing Coup!y by the wetland professional performing the work which describes the presence or absence of wetlands. 43.9 Factors Considered in Grantin!a Conditional Use Permit The Crow Wing County Planning Commission shall consider the following factors in determining whether to issue a Conditional Use Permit A. Height of the proposed tower facility; B. Capacity of the tower structure for additional antenna equipment to accommodate expansion or to allow for co-location of another provider's equipment; C. Proximity of the tower to residential structures and residential zoning_ district boundaries; D. Nature of uses on adjacent and nearby_properties; E. Surrounding topographer �, F. Surrounding tree coverage and foliage;