Agenda - Council - 12/18/1990 - Laserfiche WebLink

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d) e) O h) Petition from 4 area residents not opposing the proposal Petition from 11 area housholds opposing the request for an amateur radio tower Visual impact schematic submitted by applicant Proposed f'mdings of fact Proposed conditional use pea-n-alt I did survey other communities regarding amateur radio towers and similar structures and found the following: Anoka processes all requests as conditional use permits; Andover has a height limit of 35 feet and to exceed it requires a conditional use permit; Champlin has a height restriction of 60 feet and to exceed it requires a conditional use permit; Maple Grove has an absolute tower height limit of 50 feet and antenna height limit of 10 feet with no provisions to exceed those limits; Elk River allows towers, antennas and chimneys to exceed the maximum structure height established for a district by 100% and to exceed that would require a variance. Observations: On October 10, 1990, the City of Ramsey received an application from Howard Rohs and James Monson for a conditional use permit to construct and maintain an amateur radio tower at 15705 Traprock Su'eet N.W. On December 4, 1990, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and reviewed Mr. Monson's request. The citizens present were most concerned with electrical interference, visibility of tower and impact to surrounding property values. In response, Mr. Monson noted that he has had an FCC license for 10 years and received one complaint of interference which was resolved within two days. With respect to visibility, Mr. Monson submitted a visual impact schematic which proposed to plant 20-30 foot evergreens along the front property line every 15-20 feet for screening purposes. With respect to market value, Mr. Monson did note that his tower has been located in an exclusive neighborhood of urban size lots in Ohio for the past 6 years with no reported adverse impact on surrounding property values. Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of Mr. Monson's request for a conditional use permit to erect and maintain an amateur radio tower contingent upon FAA's approval of the construction as proposed. Commission Action: Motion to: Adopt Findings of Fact ~ relating to Mr. Howard Rohs and Mr. James Monson's request for a conditional use permit to erect and maintain an amateur radio tower at 15705 Traprock Street N.W. -and- Morion to: Approve/deny Mr. Howard Rohs and Mr. James Monson's request for a conditional use permit to erect and maintain an amateur radio tower at 15705 Traprock Street N.W. contingent upon FAA approval of the proposed consnmcfion. Review Checklist: Council: !2/!8/90 Zoning Administrator Planning & Zoning Commission