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10.-19'97(TUE) 11:$7 ,,,,~'~*~"~'~'~' TEL:612 421 9511 P. 011 CITL~ INPUT M.r. John Rambosek, 13887 Heather Street, Andover, stated that he owns the property adjacent to the proposed site, which he is iz the process of selling. However, his prospecfiv~ buyer is waiting to see ifthe monopole is approved. He noted receipt ora letter from Bdina Realty indicating that when this type of pole or transmitter is near residential areaz, the residential property drops in value by 6% to 7%, and it takes longer to market these properties. The definition of a conditional use permit requires that the pem~t not result in reducing property values of neighboring properties. He stated that there are other sites available in Ramsey Plaza that will not affect Ms property. Mx. Kambosek stated that if the application is approved, he would request a better buffer th~ the one proposed of red cedar trees. He requested staggered rows of trees. Chairperson Bawden asked how long Mr. Rambosek property has been for sale. Mr. Kambosek answered, two months. Motion by Commissioner Terry, seconded by Commissioner Deemer to enter the letter dated August 2, 1997, from Edina Realty, signed Marlys HalIberg, into the public hearing record. Motion carried. Voting yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Terry, Deemer, Jensen, LaI)ue. Voting no: None. Absent: Commissioners Holland and Thorud. Mr. Peter Coyle, Applicant's Attorney, Larkin, Hoffman and Daly Law Firm, stated that he would respectfully disagree with those who say that PCS towers have a detrimental effect on the value of residential property. Having tracked real estate sales directly adjacent to towers, it has been found that assessors cannot confirm or determine a negative impact. Fie does not doubt Mr. P, arnbosek opinion, but evidence indicates that there is no impact other than individual reaction. He offered to provide the City with analyses that show that conclusion. Mr. Coyle stated that the applicant would be open to discussing buffer landscaping options with staff. The applicant would also be willing to consider other possible locations that would be feasible on the property. Mr. Coyle requested that the reference to ionized radiation in No. 8 of the resolution be deleted because the Telecommunications Act of 1996 clearly prohibits cities from any authority in regulating the issue. Commissioner Deemer asked what amount of flexibility there is in the location of the monopole, Mr. Coyle responded that APT operates on a standard grid pattern encompassing the northern suburbs, including Kamsey. Each site is interdependent on the other sites, but there is flexibility of a few hundred feet in the location of the tower. Mr. 7effPeterson, APT, stated that in light of the City's new ordinance regulating monopoles, the proposed site is a compromise location that places the tower as close to the ideal place as possible and yet complies with the City ordinance. Public lC/earing~lanning Commission/August 4, 1997 Page 2 of 3