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PEIMY NAE ;.J 08-E49-300 ilrl/JEGT APPLICATION TO BOARD OF APPEALS (Staff Report) "J MERpEV 910-F23 JDATE 0 2 15 73 E CR 2 2 BY 800 Comments by administrative official denying original request for building permit or other permit. (To be completed by administrative official. Appropriate Ordinances and sections of Ordinance to be cited.) Board members notified of meeting by �' List members, date notified, and "Yes" or "No" for pland to attend hearing. Name Date Plan to Attend d 9 � Pe son making appeal and the following property owners having property within 200 feet notified: Phone Notified B N / Name Date ..or Mail (Initial) Y / V y 900 nLUALOYI-) 8 /pt a L:4d 99WO-Uni ' o >1 qq 1 l �� ,� 1(' t CITY OF FRIDLEY PETITION COVER SHEET Petition No. 15-1973 Date Received October 30, 1973 Object Approval of request for a variance of Sec. 45.052, to increase the maximum height for a radio and television tower above the dwelling roof, from 20 feet above to 70 feet above, to allow the placement of a radio and television antenna on Lot 2, Block2nd Add., the same being 92_0 Overton Drive N J ��, Petition Checked By `Date Percent Signing Referred to City Council Disposition We the undersigned do not object to a request for a variance of Section 45.052, 1, Fridley City Code, to increase the maximum height for a radio and television tower abovethe dwelling roof, from 20 feet above to 70 feet above, to allow the placement of a radio and television antenna on Lot 2, Block 5, Brookview Terrace Second Addition, the same being 920 Overton Drive N. E., Fridley, Minnesota. (Request made by Mr. Richard J. Kremer, same address.) J_ �� _.����c,..� _ -%gyp �✓� Y' 1� �Y� � V (e� l / 3 -- (I F 1-& f/"' _-c- We the undersigned do not object to a request for a variance of Section 450052, 1, Fridley City Code, to increase the maximum height for a radio and television tower abovethe dwelling roof, from 20 feet above to 70 feet above, to alloy.* the {placement of a radio and television antenna on Lot 2, Block 5, Brookview Terrace Second Addition, the same being 920 Overton Drive td. E., Fridley, Minnesota. (Request made by Mr. Richard J. Kremer, same address.) r % ,7J 1 kk 7 .f 10-9-73 Oolliam Drigans aargnoV Appeals, Dear Sir: I Dish to object to a radio antenna of 70 feet on the property of 920 Overton Dr., Fridley. This antenna of such a a great height would be unsightly, dangerous, and a possible hazard. Also this;type of antenna may interfere with our own home television sets, radios, stereos, etc. I strongly object to this type of antenna in our "residential area."' Respectively Suit o ng er o 'Br� . ri.d ey NVIM OFFICIAL NOTICE CITY OF FRIDLEY PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE . BOARD OF APPEALS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: . . NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Appeals of the City of Fridley will meet in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, October 9, 1973 to consider the following matter: A request for a variance of Section 45.052,1, Fridley City Code, to increase the maximum height for a radio antenna, above the dwelling roof, from 20 feet above to 70 feet above, to allow the placement of a radio antenna on Lot 2, Block 5, Brookview Terrace 2nd Addition, the same being 920 Overton Drive N.E., Fridley, Minnesota. (Request by Mr. Richard J. Kremer, 920 Overton Drive N.E., Fridley, Minnesota.). Anyone who desires to be heard with reference to the above matter �will be heard at this meeting. f� WILLIAM DRIGANS CHAIRMAN BOARD OF APPEALS Sia '7 e"% r '7!1 7a0 'MAw-R6" PI,� 5,3,-o lec�XA71 A 1.73 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 29, 1973 PAGE 8 The City Engineer said the Planning Commission had recommended the request be approved. MOTION by Councilman Nee to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve -the request for the construction of an accessory building with the stipulations of the subcommittee. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of October 29, 1973. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF OCTOBER 9, 1973: A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 45.052, 1, FRIDLEY_CITY _CODE TO INCREASE DI[UUNV 1LW ILRRMl f_ L1W tAUUI I IUIY, I IIL I-- UL1 J • , , INNESOTA, REQUEST'BY MR. RICHARD J. K E ER, 920 0 ER 0 DRI E N. MINNESOTA): AND RECEIVING PETITION #15-1973, SUBMITTED BY ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS APPROVING E INSTALLATION OF THE ANTENNA T 920 OVERTON RIVE N. E.: The City Engineer pointed out the request was to construct a radio tower which would be 70 feet above the dwelling instead of the limited 20 feet as provided for in the Code. He said the Board of Appeals had recommended the request be denied. Mayor Liebl said Mr.'Kremer was present and he would like to see what the proposed antenna would look like. Mr. Kremer came forward and presented several pictures of the various types of antenna and his proposed type of construction to the Council for their review. Mayor Liebl asked if there would be any commercial use of the antenna or would it be limited to citizens ban. Mr. Kremer said he would only use C. B. Mr. Kremer said he had his radio checked by two technicians to determine if it would cause interference on the area televisions and radios, and presented the letters which indicated his equipment to be in good working order to the Council. MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the letters from Mr. Tom Lenz,.Electronics Specialists, Inc., dated October 26, 1973, and also from Mr. Norman Aaberg with no date. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kremer presented a petition to the Council stating it was from the area people who were not opposed to the installation of the antenna. i MOTION by Councilman Nee to receive Petition #15-1973 from the area people not opposed to the installation of the antenna by Mr. Kremer. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Liebl asked Mr. Kremer if he would abide by the necessary conditions as not to cause any problems in the neighborhood in -the future. Mr. Kremer said he would do anything possible to comply with the regulations and the wishes of the people. Mr. Kremer said he is licensed by the F. C. C. as a class D operator and the license authorizes him to operate 150 air miles form his home in any direction. He pointed out to the Council that he would only plan to extend the antenna i 50 feet over the top of the dwelling instead of the 70 feet as indicated in the agenda. 172 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 29, 1973 PAGE 7 The City A'torney said if it would be the.consensus of the Council, and by Councilman Nee, the Ac Ing City Manager could send Mr. Doyle a letter summarizing the consensus of the Council and their concerns which have appeared within the discussion at the present meets g. This would put the intentions and concerns of the Counci•1 and the people in wri ing, there would be something on record. Mayor Liebl asked if this would include he waving the requirement on sign limitation. The City Attorney agreed, but indicated n sign size had been discussed at the present time. He suggested some indication f the proposed size so the staff would have an idea what the Council had agre to. He said Mr. Doyle should state that this would be under the conditions that h s son would live in the home. He said if this was done at the present time, the pplicant would not have to come back to the Council for further / discussion. Mr. Carson said he h d asked Mr. Doyle what size sign would be installed and Mr. Doyle answered he wou d prefer a•four by six foot sign. Mayor Liebl said the applicant would want a people to know there is a real estate business they . The City Attorney sugge ted either a three by five, or a four by four si94, this would allow for about t e same square footage. Councilman Utter sugges ed a three by four foot sign. MOTION by Councilman Nee o authorize the Acting City Manager to mmarize the discussion at the present ouncil meeting in letter form to be s mitted to Mr. Doyle, and advise Mr. Doyl that if his son is in residence, t Council would waive the sign ordinance to allow the construction of a sign omparable to the square footage on the DeGard er sign (The DeGardner sign wa measured by the inspection department, and t is sign is three by four or elve square feet). Seconded by Councilman Utter. The City Engineer said he woul write such a notice t Mr. Doyle. He questioned if the stipulations from the pe 'tion should be tho indicated in the communication to Mr. Doyle. He said he felt t is is what the ne'ghbors want as they had signed the petition. He questioned if. all t e other stipul ions such as the bumper curbing should be included in -the stipulat'ons. He indicated the crushed rock would be stabilized base. UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, M or L bl declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Nee to direct th lanning Department to begin the planning process in the neighborhood and prov'de he people with some concepts for direction. Mayor Liebl said this would incl a the en ire area from south of Mississippi to 61st. SECONDED by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice v te, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carrie unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF DESIG ARE INDUSTRIES, INC., RE UEST TO DISCUSS THE FIRE HYDRANT S IPU TION:" Mayor Liebl asked he City Engineer what the proble was. The City Engineer said this would conceo one of the stipulations in the per it. He said there are two firms involved n the matter and this would be Designw re and the Fridley Bus Coman., He le for the present meet ngpandnhaded trequestedhat the ithisrms rberdiscussedeatwthe November not 112, 1973 meeting of the Cou►cil. MOTION Councilman Breider to table the consideration of t e Fire Hydrant Stipulation of Des gnware until the November 12, 1973 meeting of the Frid y City Council. Seco ed by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting a ,Mayor Liebl dec'l'ared the motion carried unanimously. ECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBE 17, 1973: A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #73-10, BY TRYGVE OLSEN: PER FRIDLEY N. E.. V 174 ,, • REGULULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 29, 1973 PAGE 9 Mayor Liebl asked Mr. Kremer if he had showed the pictures of the proposed and alternative antenna to the Board of Appeals. Mr. Kremer said he did not. Mayor Leibl said the members of the Board had told him that Mr. Kremer planned on putting up a monstrosity of an antenna. He indicated the antenna would not cause any interference to the area property owners, in the technical standpoint. Councilman Breider voiced concern at the antenna -being similar to the ladder which would be easily accessable to small children for climbing. F Mr. Kremer said there would be mesh installed over the steel and this would be to the height of the eaves of his home and the antenna would be 22 inches and difficult for small children to shimmy. He said if any child could climb up the antenna, it would have to be a larger child and he would be able to jump down or call for help. Mr. Kremer indicated the protective measures would protect the small children. He said he is very aware of the small children in the area and he did not think there was one tree they had not climbed. Councilman Breider said he would also like some determination on the safety of the antenna with respect to wind velocity and what was indicated in the applicants insurance for coverage of the area property. Mr. Kemer said the antenna had been tested to withstand wind up to 80 miles per hour and it would probably stand a greater force. He said this is the speed at which the tests are stopped. He said with the use of guide wires to the house, the antenna would be even more stable. Councilman Breider questioned Mr. Kremer if it would be possible for him to furnish the City proof that the structure would be insured against liability. Mr. Kremer asked if a letter from his insurance agent would satisfy this request. Councilman Breider indicated this would be appropriate. Councilman Breider said he would also like som assurance that the area children would not climb the antenna. MOTION by Councilman'Breider that the antenna be covered with mesh to make it impossible for -small children of the area to climb the antenna, and that Mr. Kremer furnish the City with a letter from his insurance agent as proof on insurance for liability and that the variance be granted to Mr. Kremer for the installation of the radio and television antenna. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 45.134, 6, PARAGRAPH 3, TO REDUCE IV Mayor Liebl said it would be his recommendation to approve the request. Councilman nee asked if everyone on the street had been notified of -the request. The City Engineer said yes, the normal process had been followed. MOTION by Councilman Nee to grant the variance as requested by Fullerton . Metals Company if there were no objections of the area businesses. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 45.134, 3B, FRIDLEY CITY CODE TO REDUCE THE SIDE YARD S B U FROM 20 FEET TO ZERO FEET, SECTION 4b.134, 46, IU KtuUIt IHt REAR YARD SETBACK FROM 25 FEET TO 24.5 FEET, AND, SECIIUN 4b.135, 1E, PARAGRAPIT I TA Fnllf F TO nTC A rP RPTWVPN A PAPKTNA ARFA AND A LOI LINLI 5—FEET T MOTION by Counciman Breid'er to concur with the recommendations of the Board of Appeals and grant the variances as requested by D. W. Harstad Company for 175 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 29, 1973 PAGE 10 7860 Main St. N. E., Fridley. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried'unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the minutes of the Board of Appeals meeting i of October 9, 1973. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF OCTOBER 23, 1973: A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 45.053, 4, B4, FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO REDUCE .nJi iiia uLLI,1•la ,,LJv,n. RL VLJI UI VnRVL M1111 UUL1, DIV RIUF • CREEK TERRACE N. E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA The City Engineer pointed out the variance request was to reduce the required 5 foot side yard setback to 2 feet and the Board had recommended approval with stipulations.* i MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve the variance as recommended by the Board of Appeals with the stipulations of the Board. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the minutes of the Board of Appeals Meeting of October 23, 1973. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS DESIGN CONTROL SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 1973: i CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITIONAL THIRD STORY TO CIRCULAR MOTION by -Councilman Breider to approve the request for an additional floor by Medtronics, Inc. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER[ -ION OF A REQUEST TO.CONSTRUCT A NEW SPECULATIVE BUILDING LOCATED ., inau�. L.1, 1'141 �LJUIn. \Rl.I�uLJI UI U. W. nnRJInU VU., LIVU., /IUI fll UnWnl 65•N. E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOT 55432 i The City Engineer said this was a request for a new structure on Main Street, and the Board had recommended approval of the request with stipulations. The City Engineer said he would recommend an additional stipulation of the ! developer being -required to pave the alley or require the developer to petition the -City to do the paving of the alley. The City Engineer pointed out on a plan the access to building and said this would be the main access ' and it should be paved. Councilman Breider asked about the block to be used on the construction. The City Engineer advised the Council that basically, the same block would be used as is used on the other structure. Councilman Breider asked if the plans would call for a front loading area and the City Engineer said yes. He indicated this would be the only way the area could be developed. He said there is some screening, but all the buildings in the area did load from the front. MOTION by Councilman Breider to concur with the recommendation of the Building Standards Design Control Subcommittee and approve the request for the construction of a structure at 7860 Main St. N. E., with the stipulations as recommended by the Committee and adding the sixth stipulation that the developer pave the s DETAILED SECTION DTORMkTION 11" AND 14" SFCTIONS yr Tubing - 117 x .065" in ten foot lengths. Aluminum drawn tubing made out of 6063TS32 alloy. / ®eo Rod - 3/8" diameter, solid aluminum rod - 506116. 18" TOWER SFCTIONS Tubing - 1-1/4" x .0s3" wall thicimess. j 1 41 r �A `��r e t C, 0'.) � Rod - 7/16 solid aluminum_rod. 22" TOWER SECTIONS r Tubing - 1-9/1611 x 1.300" inside diameter. Wall thickness .1.05" Rod - 1/21' soli(. aluminum rod. 2611 TOWFUR SECTIONS Tubing - 1-9/16" x 1.300t1 inside diameter. Wall thickness .14517 Rod 9/16" solid aluminum rod. The alloy codes shown under the 11" and 14" Tower Sections hold true for all sections. City of Fridley THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF OCTOBER 9, 1973 The meeting was -called to order by Chairman Drigans at 7:40 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:. OTHERS PRESENT: Drigans, Gabel, Crowder Howard Mattson - Plemel, Wahlberg Engineering Aide MOTION by Wahlberg, seconded by Gabel, to approve the September 11, 1973 meeting minutes as written. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried. MOTION by Gabel, seconded by Wahlberg, to approve the September 25, 1973 meeting minutes as written. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried. 1. A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 45.052, 1, FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR A RADIO ANTENNA, ABOVE THE DWELLING ROOF, FROM 20 FEET ABOVE TO 70 FEET ABOVE, TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT OF A RADIO ANTENNA ON LOT 2, BLOCK 5, BROOKVIEW TERRACE 2ND ADDITION, THE SAME BEING 920 OVERTON DRIVE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA. (REQUEST BY MR. RICHARD J. KREMER, 920 OVERTON DRIVE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA.) -Mr. Kremer was present to*present his request. He explained that he recently became a Citizen's Band Operator, licensed by the F.C.C. for a five year period, expiring in 1978. He said he needs this as an additional means of communication between his home and his car. He said his father in law, who lives approximately 120 miles from Fridley, who has not been well, has access to a Citizen's Band radio with a tower that is similar to the one proposed. He said if he could install this tower he would be able to communicate back and forth quite frequently with him. He said he is legally able to communicate 150 miles with his radio but with his 5 watt station he is not able to span 150 miles with his present tower without going to illegal power. He said using the illegal power would cause television interference which he does not want to do. He said with the 5 watt station and using a good filter, that there will be no interference. He added he does have a filter on order, that is quaranteed by the manufacturer, to eliminate causing any interference. Mr, Kremer stated the tower is also needed for additional communications as a second line of communication. He said he does have valid reasons for this but he would not discuss them in public. He said his phone is used quite extensively in his home business and he needs the second line of communication. Mr. Kremer brought with him pictures and specifications for two towers that he showed to the Board. He said he had not decided which he would purchase. He explained the construction details and windload of each tower. He said the tower would be free standing (no guy wires) and would be bolted to the rear of the house by the use of a metal clamp with the base buried in concrete. Mrs. Wahlberg asked how long he had had a tower at his residence? Mr. Kremer answered he has had a tower since May, 1973 when he started receiving but he was not able to send until August, 1973 when he received his license. Mrs. Wahlberg asked what distance could be spanned with a 40 foot tower. Mr. Kremer said he figured with 5 watts and a 40 foot tower he could send approximately 90 miles. He said he is legally licensed to talk 150 miles. The Minutes of the Board of Appeals Meeting of October 9, 1973 Page 2 Mrs. Gabel asked what distance did he want to be able to span? Mr. Kremer answered approximately 120 miles so that he could keep in touch with his father in law. He said the tower he has is omnidirectional so it sends and receives in a 360 degree area. The proposed tower is a beam antenna which has a concentrated signal of 5 to 20 degrees. He said using the proposed tower and still using the 5 watt power the signal can travel farther. Mr. Kremer explained that in his neighborhood there are -3 other Citizen Band Operators and 1 Ham Operator so any interference that his neighbors might have could also be caused by them. He said it could also be the fault of the peoples television sets. On the new television sets a filter is installed by the factory so it won't pick up other signals. He said people who have an outdoor type television antenna, whether it is in the attic or on the roof., usually experience no interference whatever and also if rabbit ears are fine tuned after changing channels interference will be eliminated or at least lessened. He added people usually experience some type of interference when they are trying to watch Channel 5. He stated this could be caused by some relationship of the Channel 5 frequency to the Citizen Band frequency. Mrs. Wahlberg asked when and why does interference occur? Mr. Kremer answered it occurs whenever an operator is using to much power or when he has no filters. Mrs. Gabel asked if there is a specific time of day when he uses his radio the most? Mr. Kremer answered that anytime during the day he can be receiving and sending locally but he generally waits until the later evening hours to reach further out. Chairman Drigans asked if Mr. Kremer had considered adding another telephone line instead of adding the higher tower? Mr. Kremer said he might have considered it if he didn't already have the radio. Chairman Drigans said that having a Class D License, the range for sending is 150 miles. What range does a Class A or B License carry? Mr. Kremer answered they could send world wide at possibly 1,000 watts but he added he has no desire to do this. He said that would be used more for.a company rather than by a person for a hobby. Mrs. Wahlberg stated she is concerned with the safety factors for the antenna. Mr. Kremer then went over the specifications which showed the stress points, welding, windload, etc. Chairman Drigans asked how it would be grounded? Mr. Kremer stated he plans to set it in 2 by 4 cubic feet of concrete. He will have 10 feet of reinforced rod that will be driven about 7 feet down into the hole with 3 feet extending beyond the concrete. He_will be putting in the concrete, metal pipe at various angles to strengthen and also also to help ground the antenna. He said it will be able to take a bolt of lightening and dispense it into the ground. Chairman Drigans asked if the yard is fenced and Mr. Kremer said it was on two sides. Chairman Drigans asked if he had insurance that will cover the tower? Mr. Kremer said he had contacted his insurance agent who had told him his homeowners policy was adequate to cover any damage.that might be caused by the tower. The Minutes of the Board of Appeals Meeting of October 9, 1973 Page 3 Mr. Kremer pointed out that he is a volunteer fireman with the City and he is willing to let the City use his radio as a back up radio in case of an emergency. Mr. Kremer said the height of the tower also consists of his television antenna. The bottom of the tower would be the basic structure, -then his Citizens Band antenna and then his television antenna: The Board then discussed the F.C.C. regulations versus the City regulations on the antenna height allowed, It was brought out the F.C.C. regulations state the tower cannot be more than 20 feet above an existing structure (which could be a tree, an extended vent pipe, etc.) while the City Code states the antenna cannot extend more than 20 feet above the dwelling roof. au"e od Mr. Glen VanHulzen, 901 jrmTeon Street, stated he lives across the street from Mr. Kremer and he would like to state his objections. He said he has not had any interference from the current signals, but he said he would have to look at the tower which he didn't appreciate. He said it would not add to the neighborhood at all and because he cannot be sure it would or would not devalue his home he would also have to object to it. He added he is the father of three boys and he is worried as boys do have a tendency to get into things and there is the possibility of them getting around the antenna and trying to climb it. He said he felt the Ordinance was a good one and he felt the people should do their best to keep it that way. Mr. Quentin Watts, 991 Overton, stated they occasionly experience interference. He said he doesn't know that it comes from Mr. Kremer's radio. He said he has spent money to have his television repaired to eliminate getting interference and there is nothing left to do with it. He said the interference usually occurs later in the evening. He said a structure of that sort is a natural magnet for kids of certain ages even with a fence around it. Mr. Roger Plessel, 861 Overton, said he also objects to the tower. He said he has had interference on Channel 5 and he added it is very annoying as it completely overrides the audio portion of the program. He said he felt it would be an eyesore to the neighborhood. He said the utility companies have gone underground with their lines to get rid of the towers. He said Mr. Kremer already has two aerials on his home. Mrs. Shirley Brimer, 941 Overton, relayed a story to the Board of how a telephone operator had -cut into a busy business line to relay an emergency message. She said if they would do this on a business line they would surely do it on Mr. Kremer's residential line if there was an emergency with his father in law. Ms. Lillian Westin, 940 Overton, said she has had a lot of interference on her television and on her daughters stereo. She said she felt it would be an eyesore. She said since'she lives next door, she is also concerned with Mr. Kremer's insurance and she would like to see the policy to make sure it would cover any damage if the tower was to fall on her house. She said she has been told it would cause ghosts on her television and she said she can't afford a more expensive television. Mr. Kremer stated the antenna he proposed is not an eyesore. It is all aluminum and the construction is not cheap. He said there will be mesh on the tower above the eaves so the kids cannot climb it. He said he is going to be very diligent in watching it until the kids get used to having it there. The Minutes of the Board of Appeals Meeting of October 9, 1973 Page 4 Mr. Kremer said the height of the tower would be out of normal eyesight as people usually don't go around looking up in the air. He added one of the neighbors objecting said he had interference last winter so that couldn't have been his fault as he didn't start receiving until May. He said there are other operators in the neighborhood that might run on illegal power. He added the lesser expensive stereo sets and tape decks will pick up interference because they aren't made with any filters. He said he would buy television filters for the neighbors if they feel they need them. He said someone mentioned he already has two antennas on his roof which he has; One is for the fire radio as he mentioned he is a volunteer fireman and the other is for the Citizen's Band radio. MOTION by Gabel, seconded by Wahlberg, to close the public hearing. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried. Mrs. Wahlberg stated she felt there had been no real hardship shown. She felt an additional telephone line versus the cost of this tower to be installed.does not balance out. She said Mr. Kremer will be using this radio more as a hobby opposed, to a business although he says he uses it as such. She said she had difficulty in seeing why granting a variance to this height was a necessity. She said the people in the neighborhood all seem to be opposed to the antenna. Mr. Plemel said Mrs. Wahlberg also summerized his points. He said we all would like to think a man's home is his castle where he could pursue his hobby but the Board does have to consider the feelings of the neighbors. He said Mr. Kremer has stated he will never be going any higher, but for what this equipment will cost he could have another phone installed for the next ten years. Mrs. Wahlberg stated with his current license he has the right to transmit 150 miles but his existing equipment permits him to transmit approximately 90 miles which seems to be enough for a hobby. She said the reason of getting in touch with his father in law does not seem to be enough of a reason to grant this large a variance. She said he also already has 2 aerials on his home. Mr. Plemel said he would assume one of those two would be coming down. Mr. Kremer said neigher would be coming down. The one tower that is up is for 360 degree signals and the one proposed is for 5 to 20 degree concentrated signals. MOTION by Wahlberg, seconded by Plemel, to receive a letter from Carolyn Doyle, 921 Overton, in which she voices her objections to the tower. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried. MOTION by Wahlberg, seconded by Gabel, to recommend to the Council, denial of the request. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried. 2. A•REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 45.134, 6, PARAGRAPH 3, TO REDUCE THE FRONT YARD SETBACK IN•AN M-2 ZONING DISTRICT, WHERE IT IS ADJACENT TO ANOTHER ZONING DISTRICT, FROM 100 FEET TO 80 FEET TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION ONTO AN EXISTING BUILDING, LOCATED .ON PART OF LOT 4, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION #79, THE SAME BEING 5170 MAIN STREET N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA. (REQUEST BY FULLERTON METALS COMPANY, 5170 MAIN STREET N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55421.)