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Community Development Director Frolik clarified that U.S. West is not amending their height request but only showing the number of additional towers that would be required if they reduced the tower height to 75 feet. Mr. Mitchel noted the City hired an independent consultant who reviewed the plans and provided his recommendation of a positive nature to the Planning Commission. Bob Longfield, 5751 177th Avenue NW, Ramsey, asked why a tower is needed in this neighborhood. He stated the City's boundary is only one-half a mile away and asked why an existing tower is not being considered instead. Mr. Longfield stated the proposed tower area could be developed in several years and a tower would restrict that development and the location of roads. He noted this will be a main development and there are churches to the north and south that have plenty of property. He stated there is also a tower by LeTourneau and suggested that site be considered. He stated it is ridiculous to even consider this location. Councilmember Connolly stated that is why she supports a review by the Planning Commission on how the ordinance should be written. Mr. Longfield stated his support to stop this project, identify appropriate locations, and then work with them in a partnership. City Attorney Goodrich stated consideration could be extended to April 16, 2000 or a moratorium considered that would extend to about that same time period. Councilmember Anderson asked if the Community Development Director's department requests the extension. Community Development Director Frolik stated she would notify the applicant in writing that the City is going to evoke its right for a 90-day extension. Councilmember Anderson noted that during the extension, a moratorium could also be considered if.it became obvious that a deadline of April 16 was not going to work. City Attorney Goodrich stated that while that option may exist, he would recommend it be used guardedly and restrictively. John Enstrom, 8702 181~t Avenue NW, Ramsey, stated that he did not know this meeting was going to be held tonight on the tower but he wanted to mention that Tony Bocian discussed building a tower on his property using one of the NSP transmission towers. He stated that he believed it had merit to locate on his property since there is an existing tower and roadway. He stated that tower is the tallest tower NSP owns in the right-of-way and while he does not look forward to having it, maybe the City should look at it. Mr. Enstrom stated he wanted to talk with staff about the zoning and requirements for building in the future. He stated his support to have these issues further researched so the ordinance is written correctly. City Council/January 25, 2000 Page 19 of 34 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I