Meeting Summary
The city council meeting included presentations and discussions on two key topics: proposed amendments to the small cell wireless facilities ordinance and changes to the city's parking requirements. The small cell ordinance amendments aim to streamline the application process and address aesthetic concerns, while the parking requirement changes propose moving from mandatory minimums to recommended guidelines for most developments. Both items are scheduled for further review by the Planning Commission and City Council in the coming months.
Financial Matters
Small Cell Co-location Permit Fees
Existing permit fees for co-location of small cell facilities, set at $200 for the first five and $100 for each additional.
Small Cell Pole Placement/Installation Permit Fees
Existing permit fees for the placement or installation of new small cell poles, capped at $350 per pole.
Small Cell Occupancy Fees on City-Owned Poles
Existing occupancy fees for small cell facilities located on city-owned poles, at $20 per pole and $20 per facility beyond.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Planning Commission review of Small Cell Wireless Facilities Ordinance Amendments (August 12th)
- City Council First Reading of Small Cell Wireless Facilities Ordinance Amendments (September 14th)
- City Council Second Reading of Small Cell Wireless Facilities Ordinance Amendments (September 28th)
- Planning Commission review of Parking Requirements Ordinance Changes (August 12th)
- City Council First Reading of Parking Requirements Ordinance Changes (September 14th)
- City Council Second Reading of Parking Requirements Ordinance Changes (September 28th)
- Future discussions on Engineering Design Criteria for parking, including maximum parking requirements and stormwater runoff solutions.
Agenda Summary
Small Cell Wireless Facilities Ordinance Amendments
Presentation and discussion on proposed amendments to the city's small cell ordinance (018-19-18). The amendments aim to streamline the application process by requiring an affidavit from applicants regarding co-location feasibility and clarifying aesthetic and spacing requirements, including a 500-foot radius from other wireless support structures on the same side of the street.
Parking Requirements Ordinance Changes
Presentation and discussion on amending the zoning ordinance to change parking requirements from mandatory minimums to recommended guidelines for most developments. Exceptions include retaining minimums for single and two-family dwellings (two spaces), fraternities/sororities (one space per bedroom), and mobile homes (two spaces per home.