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<br /> wehrman <br /> . PLANNING MEMO bergly <br /> To: Arden Hills Planning Commission llQQ5;ares <br /> From: Wehrman Bergly Associates, Inc. <br /> Orlyn W. Miller, Planner <br /> Subject: Case #87-28 <br /> Special Use Permit for amateur radio antenna n. plaza bldg., ste. 220 <br /> 1541 Edgewater Avenue 5217 wayzata blvd. <br /> minneapolis, mn 55416 <br /> Applicant: Joseph Kahnke 612 544 7576 <br /> Date: August 26, 1987 <br /> The applicant is proposing to install an amateur radio antenna in the <br /> rear yard of his home. Under the "electronic tower" definition, ham <br /> radio towers require a Special Use Permit in the R-1 District. <br /> The proposed tower will be a single two-inch-diameter pole, 35 feet in <br /> height and without guy wires. It will be located 35 feet from the house <br /> and approximately 35 feet from each side lot line. It will be approximately <br /> 60 feet from the rear lot line, the shore of Lake Johanna. <br /> COi~MENTS : <br /> 1. The Special Use Permit requirement relates primarily to two issues: <br /> public safety and neighborhood aesthetics. Regarding public safety, <br /> the location of the antenna relative to its height is such that in <br /> . case of windfall, it would clear the house and any adjacent properties. <br /> The support post has a windspeed survival rating of 80 miles per <br /> hour, which I believe is the normal building code requirement. <br /> 2. There are a number of mature trees of 40- to 50-foot height in the <br /> rear yard which will reduce the visibility of the antenna. (In <br /> fact, I questioned if they might adversely affect its operation.) <br /> Despite the trees, the antenna will be plainly visible from adjacent <br /> homes. Because of the slimness of the support post and relatively <br /> small mast, however, the visual impact should be no greater than <br /> that of a flagpole. <br /> 3. The applicant has stated that Federal court action has over-ruled <br /> the City's Special Use Permit requirements for amateur radio antenna. <br /> I have suggested that such information be submitted for referral <br /> to the City Attorney for his evaluation. <br /> CONCLUSION: <br /> Because of its size and placement, the proposed antenna satisfies public <br /> safety concerns and will have minimal visual impact on neighboring <br /> properties. <br /> . <br /> planning' landscape architecture <br /> --------------- <br />