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Councilmember Pearson moved the adoption of the following findings of fact: FINDINGS OF FACT #0289 AMATEUR RADIO TOWER PIN 16-32-25-43-0008 15705 TRAPROCK STREET N.W. as of 12/4/90 That Howard Rohs and James Monson, hereinafter referred to as "Applicants", have properly applied for a conditional use permit to erect and maintain an eighty (80) foot amateur radio tower in the R- 1 Rural Residential District. That the Applicants appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission for a public hearing pursuant to Section 170.013D (Conditional Use Permits) on December 4, 1990 and that said public hearing was properly advertised and that the minutes of said public hearing are hereby incorporated by reference. That the subject property is generally known as 15705 Traprock Street N.W. and is legally described as follows: Lot 4, Block 4, Traprock Commons, Anoka County, Minnesota. That the subject property is approximately four (4) acres in size and is zoned R-1 Rural Residential. 5. That the adjacent properties are also zoned R-1 Rural Residential. That there are no City ordinances in place establishing districts and regulations for antennas and towers and as such, they are subject to Section 170.013D (Conditional Use Permits) of the City Code. That the proposed radio tower would be located approximately 8,000' from the end of the runway as it currently exists at Gateway North Industrial Airport. 8. That the City currently does not have airport safety zoning in place. That Gateway North Industrial Airport is open to the public; is recognized as part of the National Airport Systems Plan and as such is an airport of Federal concern and therefore, subject to FAA regulations. 10. That the Applicants have filed a Notice of Proposed Construction with FAA. That no other similar permitted conditional uses exist with_in the City; however, the City did issue conditional use permits in the R-1 Rural Residential District for a 911 receiving tower and a commercial Cable T.V. Antenna. 12. That the proposed use will not be unduly dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity of the use, or to the public welfare. 13. That the proposed use will not substantially adversely impair the use, enjoyment or market value of any surrounding property. 14. That the proposed use will be harmonious with and in accordance with any specific objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.