Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - July 23, 2026
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - July 23, 2026
The Rochester Planning & Zoning Commission met on July 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council/Board Chambers. The meeting included approval of prior minutes, a recommendation on a conditional use permit for a wireless telecommunications tower, and the introduction of a new Planning Supervisor. Seven commissioners were present, two were absent (Commissioner Ahmed arrived later during the meeting).
Consent Calendar
- Minutes of July 8, 2026: Approved unanimously (7 ayes) as the official record.
Discussion Items
- Conditional Use Permit No. CD2026-011CUP by UCI Tower: Staff presented a request for a 125-foot monopole tower and ancillary equipment in a Light Industrial (LI) zoning district. The applicant, Matthew Kundert (UCI Tower), explained the tower would replace an existing multi-carrier tower (to be decommissioned) and maintain coverage. Discussion included height restrictions (base allowance 75 ft, plus 50 ft sought), co-location feasibility (no structures within half a mile), and coverage performance. The commission asked about antenna gain and coverage patterns; the applicant noted the location was the best option and performance should be adequate. Staff recommended approval subject to two conditions.
Other Business
- Introduction of New Planning Supervisor: Taryn Edens, Assistant Director, introduced Anthony Cicchi as the new Planning Supervisor. The commission welcomed him.
Key Outcomes
- Conditional Use Permit CD2026-011CUP: Motion to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council for the construction of a 125-foot Commercial Wireless Telecommunication Service Tower with ancillary equipment in an LI zoning district, as supported by the Community Development Memo dated July 23, 2026, subject to two conditions of approval. The motion passed unanimously (7 ayes, 2 absent).
- Adjournment: The meeting adjourned following a unanimous motion.
Meeting Transcript
So I'll call the meeting to order. We'll now move on to the open common period. This is a time in the agenda when members of the public have the opportunity to address the commission on items that are not on tonight's agenda as a public hearing. Is there anyone in the audience who would like to speak during the open comment period? No. Nobody online. Seeing none, we'll now move on to the roll call. Commissioner Andrist. Present. Commissioner Boyle. Present. Commissioner Klein. Present. Commissioner Aishan. Here. Commissioner Ross. Here. I'm Chairman Kroll and I'm here. We are missing Commissioner Ahmed, Commissioner Yost, and Commissioner Gupta tonight. I will now move on to the order of the agenda. Are there any changes required for tonight's agenda? Commissioners, staff. No. Seeing none, I'll ask for a motion to approve. So moved. Second. Motion by Commissioner Aishen, seconded by Commissioner Andrus to approve the order of the agenda. Any discussion? All in favor, say aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? I also vote in favor. Motion passes unanimously. We'll now move on to the consent agenda. Commission will now review the consent agenda items. Item 4A is the minutes from the July 8th, 2026 Commission meeting. Has everyone had the chance to review the meeting minutes? Are there any questions, comments, or concerns? Seeing none, the chair would entertain a motion. I'll make a motion to approve the minutes. That in July 8th, 2026 meeting. Motion to approve the minutes by Commissioner Aisha. Seconded by Commissioner Boyum. Any discussion. All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? I also vote in favor. Motion passes unanimously.
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