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therefore proving that the existence of this tower did not lower the property value. Mr. Monson reiterated his love for Mr. Rohs' house, the beauty of the neighborhood and the people. He stated his new plan was to plant a screen of about twenty 20 to 30' pine trees (placed with attention to beauty) all the way down the front of the property. The tower will be located behind the house where there is a 10' drop and also 300' distance between the back of the house and the street. He stated he worked this plan out after finding out on Thursday night that the neighbors didn't like what he was proposing to do. He included a diagram of this new plan and also photographs of the subject property and surrounding area. Commissioner Deemer asked Ms. Frolik if there were any stipulations in the neighborhood's covenence regarding towers. Ms. Frolik replied that there were no restrictions. Becky Peterson, 15801 Traprock Street N.W., Ramsey - asked Mr. Rohs if he had anything proving that the distance from the back of his house to the street is actually 300'. Mr. Rohs answered that he didn't have a document stating that, however, he knows that figure to be very accurate. Mr. Monson stated that Mr. Rohs "stepped" the distance and came up with 295'. He added, with regard to the planting of a tree screen, that if the neighbors requested it, he would buy and plant 25 to 35' pine trees instead of the original plan of 20 to 30' trees. Ron Beaubien, 15855 Traprock Street N.W., Ramsey - stated he was surprised that Mr. Monson was pursuing his plan when the neighborhood voted it down. Mr. Monson stated he wanted the chance to submit his new plan of tree screening to the neighbors to review it. Mr. Beaubien again stated his surprise at Mr. Monson pursuing the tower and stated that he's been a resident in Ramsey for 11 years and what Mr. Monson is proposing is a hobby versus a lifestyle and he feels that factor should be taken into consideration. Mr. Monson agreed HAM radio operating is considered a hobby but there are many values to this type of communication. One big plus is being able to communicate with the military service people. Acting Chairman Hendriksen stated he is particularly interested in the last paragraph on the case sheet with regard to FAA rulings and questioned if this subject had been discussed with City Attorney Bill Goodrich. Ms. Frolik replied that she had not discussed this with Mr. Goodrich, however, what she learned from the FCC Headquarters was that the judges will generally adhere to any ruling by a Federal Commission. She also stated that the City would process all requests as a conditional use permit. She called attention to the survey she conducted with neighboring cities and listed the following: Anoka: No codes in place regarding towers and antennas; all requests are processed as conditional use permits. Andover: Height restriction of 35 feet; to exceed that requires a special use permit. Champlin: Height restriction of 60 feet; to exceed that requires a conditional use permit. Planning & Zoning/December 4, 1990 Page 7 of 12