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