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2004.03.08 PC Meeting PacketCRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA SUMMARY March 8, 2004 7:00 p.m. Crystal City Hall — Council Chambers 4141 Douglas Dr N A. CALL TO ORDER Chair VonRueden welcomes new member Jeff Hester, 5854 West Broadway (Ward 4). B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • January 12, 2004 regular meeting D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Consider Application 2004-01 for a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to modify the use, height, setback and other similar regulations pertaining to antennas and towers for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC. * E. OLD BUSINESS F. NEW BUSINESS G. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Planning Commission roster as of February 18, 2004. 2. Updated meeting calendar for 2004. * 3. Metropolitan Council Directions newsletter. 4. Staff preview of likely agenda items for April 12, 2004 meeting. H. OPEN FORUM I. ADJOURNMENT * Items for which supporting material will be included in the meeting packet. CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 13, 2004 A. CALL TO ORDER Page I of 2 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following present: Davis, Graham, Krueger, Nystrom, Sears, Strand, and VonRueden. Also present were the following: City Council Laison Gary Joselyn, Planner Sutter and Community Development Assistant Matthews. B. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Commissioner Krueger nominated and Commissioner Nystrom seconded the nomination of Commissioner Richard VonRueden as Chair of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 2004. Motion carried Commissioner Krueger nominated and Commissioner Nystrom seconded the nomination of Commissioner Todd Graham as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 2004. Motion carried. Commissioner Nystrom nominated and Commissioner Krueger seconded the nomination of Commissioner Stand as Secretary of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 2004. Motion carried. C. APPROVAL OF MEETING CALENDAR AND APPLICATION DUE DATES Moved by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to approve the meeting calendar and application due dates for 2004 with no exceptions. Motion carried. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to approve the minutes of the December 8, 2003 regular meeting and work session with no exceptions. Motion carried. Page 2 of 2 E. PUBLIC HEARINGS None F. OLD BUSINESS None G. NEW BUSINESS None H. GENERAL INFORMATION Planner Sutter spoke on General Information Item #3, the Crystal Heights staff recommendation. Planner Sutter stated that, if the EDA accepts the recommendation of staff, one of the things that would be necessary to do is a Comprehensive Plan amendment to guide the land use West of Regent Ave. for low density residential. Also, some of the property is owned by MNDOT and the city is waiting for that agency to move forward with tumback. Planner Sutter gave a preview of the February Planning Commission Agenda. There would be a Public Hearing regarding HAM radios and their antennas. Sutter stated that he will be meeting with resident Johansson and an attorney to talk about different options. This information will help staff draft proposed changes to the city code regarding this matter. Commissioner VonRueden stated that he would like to see more graphics to help explain this item at that meeting. Planner Sutter stated that it is clear to staff that they need to help the Commissioners visualize this information. H. OPEN FORUM I. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Chair VonRueden Secretary Strand - ME M OR AND U M DATE: March 3, 2004 TO: Planning Commission (March 81h meeting) FROM: ��Sutter Planner and Redevelopment Coordinator SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Consider Application 2004-1 for a Zoning Ordinance text amendment related to regulations governing the height and placement of amateur radio antennas and towers A. BACKGROUND While revising the Zoning Ordinance last year, the Planning Commission held extensive discussions regarding the regulation of towers and antennas for certain FCC -licensed .amateur radio operations. The previous ordinance had a maximum height of 20' above the roof. This translates to a theoretical maximum of about 50', because even the peak of a roof on a 2 -story house would typically be no more than 30' above grade (30'+ 20'= 50'). The previous ordinance seemed to assume antennas would be roof -mounted; it had no provisions for freestanding towers or antennas. The new ordinance has a maximum height of 50' above grade, whether the antenna/tower is roof -mounted or freestanding. Antennas/towers are subject to the standard minimum setback of 3' for detached accessory structures in the rear yard. However, it allows them to exceed 50' in height, up to an absolute maximum of 75', provided that any applicable setback is increased 1' for each 1' increase in height above 50'. The additional setback only applies to those parts of the structure above 50'. At its December 8, 2003 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended adoption of the new Zoning Ordinance including the antenna/tower provisions noted above. However, the Planning Commission requested that staff further review the new regulations and propose additional changes for further Planning Commission review at a public hearing in 2004. Staff has met with concerned resident and amateur radio operator Anders Johansson on the matter, and both parties have discussed their concerns and different ways to approach the height and setback regulations. This memo and the March 8, 2004 public hearing are in response to the Planning Commission's request. The following Exhibits are attached: A. Option #1 - Status Quo: Text and drawings illustrating effect of current (new) ordinance's height and setback requirements on lots of two different widths (60' and 75'). B. Option #2 - Staff Recommendation: Text and drawings illustrating effect of staff's recommended height and setback requirements on lots of two different widths (60' and 75'). C. Option #3 - Mr. Johansson's Recommendation: Text and drawings illustrating effect of his recommended height and setback requirements on lots of two different widths (60' and 76). D. Minutes from December 8, 2003 Planning Commission meeting. E. Notice of Public Hearing published February 26, 2004. F. Background information provided by Mr. Johansson. B. STAFF COMMENTS At this point, staff feels there are three basic options to consider. All would preserve the 75' absolute maximum height. Certainly there could be other approaches to this issue, including various permutations of these three options, but for the purposes of a clear discussion we feel these three options offer a good overview of the different approaches that might be taken. Option #1 — Status Quo. Make no changes; leave the Zoning Ordinance as it was recently adopted, including setback increasing with height for structures >50' high. See Exhibit A for more detail. Option #2 — Staff Recommendation. Eliminate height -based setback and replace it with a 20' setback with some exceptions. Other changes as well; see Exhibit B for more detail. Option #3 — Mr. Johansson's Recommendation. Maintain height -based setback except reduce setback:height ratio from 1:1 to 1:2, and exempt all antennas from the height -based setback (it would only apply to the tower). See Exhibit C for more detail. Please note that Option #1 — Status Quo and Option #2 — Staff Recommendation both refer only to the language in the R-1 Low Density Residential district. This is because the language is essentially the same in all six zoning districts. Staff has not yet prepared a proposed ordinance that would implement specific changes in all zoning districts because the Planning Commission has not yet had the opportunity to review any proposed changes. Our intention is to proceed with drafting the proposed ordinance after the March 8, 2004 Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission should continue the public hearing to the April 12, 2004 meeting and give specific direction to staff as to what changes they want to see. For that meeting, staff will prepare a proposed ordinance implementing the changes in all zoning districts. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT - AMATEUR RADIO TOWERS & ANTENNAS C. RECOMMENDATION 1. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue the public hearing to the April 12, 2004 meeting. 2. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Option #2 and direct staff to proceed with drafting an ordinance implementing those changes in all zoning districts for consideration at the next Planning Commission meeting on April 12, 2004. Planning Commission action in the form of separate motions on each of the above items is requested. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT - AMATEUR RADIO TOWERS & ANTENNAS 3 OPTION #1 STATUS QUO (NO CHANGES) 515.33 Subd. 3 (i), which is part of a list of permitted accessory uses in the R-1 district, shall continue to read as follows: i) Antennas and antenna towers for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC, together with necessary guy wires and anchors. Such structures shall not be located in any front yard, or side street side yard. 515.33 Subd. 7 (b) (2) (vi), which is part of a list of exceptions to the maximum 32' height limit, shall continue to read as follows: vi) Antennas and antenna towers for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC, together with necessary guy wires and anchors. a) Such structures shall not exceed 50 feet in height. except as provided in (b) below. b) Such structures may be up to 75 feet in height, provided that any applicable setback requirement is increased by 1 foot for each 1 foot of increased height above 50 feet. Such additional setbacks only apply to those parts of an antenna or antenna tower exceeding 50 feet in height. Such additional setbacks shall not apply to guy wires and anchors for an antenna or antenna tower. 515.33 Subd. 8 (b) (2) (xvii), which is part of a list of exceptions to the 30' rear setback requirement, shall continue to read as follows: xvii) Antennas and antenna towers for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC, together with necessary guy wires and anchors, provided that all parts of the structure are set back at least 3 feet from the rear lot line. 515.33 Subd. 8 (c) (2) (x) shall continue to read as follows: X) Antennas and antenna towers for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC and located in the rear yard, together with necessary guy wires and anchors, provided that all parts of the structure are set back at least 3 feet from the side lot line. &(.Lf -11-1-1 A .. G:IPLANNINGIApplications12004101(AmateurRadioAntennas&Towers))option 1.doc C.LAP,RF,N-r; GuRRENTj 75' war ; LOT OPTION #2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION 515.33 Subd. 3 (i), which is part of a list of permitted accessory uses in the R-1 district, shall be amended as follows: i) Antennas and antepm towers for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC, together with necessary guy wires and anchors. Such structures shall not be located in any front yard, side yard, or side street side yard. Such structures shall be set back at least 20 feet from any lot line; except for necessary guy wires and anchors which shall be set back at least 3 feet from any rear or side lotline• and except for antennas made only of wire less than 1/4 inch in diameter, which shall be set back at least 3 feet from any rear or side lot line. Explanation: ■ The use of the word "antenna" to modify "tower" is redundant; the ordinance should simply refer to "antennas and towers". In our discussions of the aesthetic impact of towers and antennas on a neighborhood's residential character, staff has concluded that, in addition to such structures being prohibited from front yards and side street side yards, they should also be prohibited from side yards. In other words, we feel the only appropriate place for such structures is either on top of the principal structure or in the rear yard. This would make the code more restrictive. ■ After exploring ideas about requiring lesser setbacks for antennas than towers, staff has concluded that it makes sense to continue having the same setback requirement for both, because either one can be equally disruptive to adjacent owners depending on the type of antenna used. ■ Staff now believes that the setback should not increase with height, because that creates an incentive for the operator to reduce setback problems by constructing a shorter tower which might in turn cause other problems. Therefore staff recommends changing to a fixed setback that is the same regardless of height. ■ For the principal structure, the minimum rear setback is 30' and the minimum side setback is 5'. Staff feels that, for antennas and towers, the minimum setback should be the same from any lot line, whether rear or side. For this reason we feel a setback requirement somewhere between the 30' rear and 5' side setbacks would be appropriate. Staff has settled on 20' as its recommended setback requirement. When compared to the recently adopted ordinance, this would make the code more restrictive for structures less than 67' high, but less restrictive for structures more than 67' high. G:IPLANNINGIApplicationsl2004101(AmateurRadioAntennas&Towers) l option2.doc ■ As before, guy wires and anchors would be exempt from setbacks except for the 3' minimum. Staff would expand this exception to include antennas made only of thin wire, which are barely visible. This would make the code less restrictive. 515.33 Subd. 7 (b) (2) (vi), which is part of a list of exceptions to the maximum 32' height limit, shall be amended as follows: vi) Antennas and antean towers for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC, together with necessary guy wires and anchors. a) Such structures shall not exceed -59 75 feet in height. exeept as provided ift (b) below. MUM Explanation: Current code requires an additional setback for towers and antennas more than 50' high. This change would allow antennas and towers to be up to 75' high without any additional setback requirements. This would make the code less restrictive. 515.33 Subd. 8 (b) (2) (xvii), which is part of a list of exceptions to the 30' rear setback -- requirement, shall be amended as follows: xvii) Antennas and antefui towers for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC, together with necessary guy wires and anchors, provided that all parts of the structure are set back at least -3 20 feet from the rear lot line; except for necessary guy wires and anchors, which shall be set back at least 3 feet from the rear lot line; and except for antennas made only of wire less than I/4 inch in diameter, which shall be set back at least 3 feet from the rear lot line. Explanation: This simply restates the proposed new setback requirement for the code section pertaining to the standard 30' rear setback. 515.33 Subd. 8 (c) (2) (x) shall be amended as follows: X) Guy wires and anchors necessary for antennas and antexna towers for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC and located in the rear yard, and antennas made only of wire less than 1/4 inch in diameter, shall be set back at least 3 feet from the side lot line togethef with neeessar-y guy wires and , pr-avided that all pai4s of the stfuetur-e set baek at least 3 feet f ,,., the side to line. 13, G:IPLANNINGIApplications12004101(AmateurRadioAntennas&Towers))option2.doc Explanation: This simply restates the proposed new setback requirement for the code section pertaining to the standard 5' side setback. G: IPLANNINGIApplicationsl2004101(AmateurRadioAntennas&Towers) loption2.doc PKOIbSED; 7S wI. E coT PL 1 I I I I I I ! I 6 PL OPTION #3 CHANGES PROPOSED BY MR. JOHANSSON Proposal to Amend Sections 515.33, 515.37 and 515.41 as follows: Subd 7 Coverage & Height Limitations b) Height Limitations 2) Exceptions vi) Antennas and antenna towers for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC, together with necessary guy wires and anchors. b) Such structures may be up to 75 feet in height, provided that the applicable setback will be increased by one (1) foot for each two (2) feet, or part thereof that the tower height exceeds fifty (50) feet. i � feet zfor- -cacZT--r f�ot of iner-eased height above 50 feet. Stieh additional setbaeks on! apply le these raAs of tower- - height Such additional setbacks shall not apply to guy wires, antennas and anchors for an antenna or antenna tower. Proposal to Amend Sections 515.45, 515.49 and 515.53 as follows: Subd 6 Coverage & Height Limitations c) Height Limitations 3) Exceptions vii) Antennas and antenna towers for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC, together with necessary guy wires and anchors. c) Such structures may be up to 75 feet in height, provided that the applicable setback will be increased by one (1) foot for each two (2) feet, or part thereof that the tower height exceeds fifty (50) feet. feet of inereased height above 50 feet. Stieh additional setbaeks only apply to these-paAs of antenna nr antenna tod - 50 feet • heigh4. Such additional setbacks shall not apply to guy wires, antennas and anchors for an antenna or antenna tower. G:IPLANNINGIApplications12004101(AmateurRadioAntennas&Towers) l optionl doc f� �HA�I.S�I�I � %� � 1ti' .� lvT . � -� �� .. , __ Page 2 of 3 => Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to recommend to the City Council approval of Application 2003-17 for Site Plan Review of proposed improvements to the Target Store at 5537 West Broadway, subject to the conditions contained on pages 2 and 3 of the staff report. Motion carried (7-0). 2. Consider Application 2003-16 for a new Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map for the City of Crystal. Item continued from October 13, 2003 and November 12, 2003 meetings. Planner Sutter provided a detailed overview of the staff memorandum, which contained five additional changes to the proposed zoning code amendments. Commissioner T. Graham voiced concern that proposed zoning ordinance language represented in 6.a. of the memo might be misinterpreted. Planner Sutter stated that drawings and handouts accompanying the new zoning ordinance would help to clarify the intent of that language. Commissioner Davis asked about the ability of lots with double frontage. Planner Sutter responded that in the case of double frontage lots, both lot frontages are considered to be front yards, in which case the property owner may have justification for a variance from the ordinance to allow accessory structures in one of the front yards. Mr. Anders Johansson, 8201 32nd Avenue North, appeared and presented information related to the location of ham radio towers and the relationship of tower height and location to system performance. Commissioner Davis noted that this appears to be a case of aesthetics vs. effectiveness of radio operations and that the issue is determining what is reasonable to accommodate the use. Commissioner Sears questioned the practical difference for setbacks of a 50' tower vs. a 75' tower. Commissioner T. Graham suggested that the setback for towers might be established at 25' without regard to tower height. Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to close the public hearing. Motion carried (7-0). Commissioner Davis suggested compromise language that would allow wire antennae within the setback and establish a tower setback based upon tower height over either 50' or 60'; he offered that the amount of setback was up for discussion. Commissioner T. Graham noted that the testimony given suggested that setbacks should not be tied to the height of the tower, but it was his feeling that the setback should be more than the usual 3' setback for accessory structures. Commissioner T. Graham noted that consideration should be given to the fact that if someone wants a tower taller than what is permitted, perhaps they should seek out property that can more properly accommodate one. Commissioner T. Graham once again offered the 25' setback for such uses as a good compromise. D. E. F. G. H. Page 3 of 3 Kashair VonRueden stated that he would prefer to see some of these ideas in writing and ked staff if the code could be adopted without updating the standards for amateur radio wers. Planner Sutter responded that perhaps this matter is better suited to Commission consideration as a separate amendment early in 2004 so that the balance of the ordinance may move forward through the adoption process. Planner Sutter noted that it would be his suggestion that the proposed language be retained for now and that the Commission may consider alternatives later; he suggested that the Commission record transmitted to the Council will make it clear that the Commission remains uncertain if the proposed language is too restrictive until they have a chance to consider it further. => Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Davis to recommend to the City Council to approve Application 2003-16 for a new Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map for the City of Crystal as presented in the draft of the ordinance and including the five additional modifications as contained in the staff memorandum dated December 4, 2003. Motion carried (7-0). Nk=> Moved by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Sears to direct staff ojk to prepare a range of options for Commission consideration with regard to standards governing the height and location of amateur radio towers on residential properties. Motion carried (7-0). OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS GENERAL INFORMATION Planner Sutter handed out a summary of City Council actions on recent Planning Commission items. OPEN FORUM ADJOURNMENT => Moved by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to adjourn. Motion carried (7-0). The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. Secretary Strand Chair VonRueden Sq, CITY OF CRYSTAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT RELATED TO REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE HEIGHT AND PLACEMENT OF AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNAS AND TOWERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Crystal will meet on Monday, March 8, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Drive North, in said City, to consider the following Special Land Use Application initiated by the Planning Commission of the City of Crystal: SPECIAL LAND USE APPLICATION 2004-01 • Type of Application: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment. • Property Location• Not applicable. Because the application would amend the text of the Zoning Ordinance, its effect would essentially be city-wide. • Description: In general, the proposed amendment would modify the use, height, setback and other similar regulations of Crystal City Code Section 515 pertaining to antennas and towers for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC (often called `HAM radio' operations). Some changes to be considered would make city code more restrictive than currently written; other changes would make it less restrictive. The pros and cons of a wide range of possible changes will be reviewed and discussed by the Planning Commission at the public hearing. If you have questions or would like additional information about this application, you may visit Crystal City Hall at 4141 Douglas Drive North or call City Planner John Sutter at 763-531-1142. Persons desiring to be heard on this matter are invited and encouraged to attend the public hearing. Persons unable to attend may submit written comments prior to the date of the hearing to: Community Development Department, City of Crystal, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal MN 55422. Auxiliary aids for handicap persons are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Clerk at 763-531-1000 to make arrangements. Deaf and Hard of Hearing callers should contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 800-627-3529 V/TTY or call 711 to be connected to a TTY. Published in the Sun Post on Thursday, February 26, 2004. RITY NYSTROM SECRETARY PLANNING COMMISSION ,' M Antenna Height Communications Effectiveness Second Edition A Guide for City Planners and Amateur Radio Operators By R. Dean Straw, N6BV, and Gerald L. Hall, K1TD Senior Assistant Technical Editor and Retired Associate Technical Editor Copyright ©1999 The American Radio Relay League, Inc. 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 0 ED rly r F. Executive Summary Amateur radio operators, or "hams" as they are called, communicate with stations located all over the world. Some contacts may be local in nature, while others may be literally halfway around the world. Hams use a variety of internationally allocated frequencies to accomplish their communications. Except for local contacts, which are primarily made on Very High and Ultra High Frequencies (VHF and UHF), communicating between any two points on the earth rely primarily on high -frequency (HF) signals propagating through the ionosphere. The earth's ionosphere acts much like a mirror at heights of about 150 miles. The vertical angle of radiation of a signal launched from an antenna is one of the key factors determining effective communication distances. The ability to communicate over long distances generally requires a low radiation angle, meaning that an antenna must be placed high above the ground in terms of the wavelength of the radio wave being transmitted. A beam type of antenna at a height of 70 feet or more will provide greatly superior performance over the same antenna at 35 feet, all other factors being equal. A height of 120 feet or even higher will provide even more advantages for long-distance communications. To a distant receiving station, a transmitting antenna at 120 "feet will provide the effect of approximately 8 to 10 times more transmitting power than the same antenna at 35 feet. Depending on the level of noise and interference, this performance disparity is often enough to mean the difference between making distant radio contact with fairly reliable signals, and being unable to make distant contact at all. Radio Amateurs have a well-deserved reputation for providing vital communications in emergency situations, such as in the aftermath of a severe icestorm, a hurricane or an earthquake. Short-range communications at VHF or UHF frequencies also require sufficient antenna heights above the local terrain to ensure that the antenna has a clear horizon. In terms of safety and aesthetic considerations, it might seem intuitively reasonable for a planning board to want to restrict antenna installations to low heights. However, such height restrictions often prove very counterproductive and frustrating to all parties involved. If an amateur is restricted to low antenna heights, say 35 feet, he will suffer from poor transmission of his own signals as well as poor reception of distant signals. In an attempt to compensate on the transmitting side (he can't do anything about the poor reception problem), he might boost his transmitted power, say from 150 watts to 1,500 watts, the maximum legal limit. This ten -fold increase in power will very significantly increase the potential for interference to telephones, televisions, VCRs and audio equipment in his neighborhood. Instead, if the antenna can be moved farther away from neighboring electronic devices— putting it higher, in other words—this will greatly reduce the likelihood of interference, which decreases at the inverse square of the distance. For example, doubling the distance reduces the potential for interference by 75%. As a further benefit, a large antenna doesn't look anywhere near as large at 120 feet as it does close-up at 35 feet. As a not -so -inconsequential side benefit, moving an antenna higher will also greatly reduce the potential of exposure to electromagnetic fields for neighboring human and animals. Interference and RF exposure standards have been thoroughly covered in recently enacted Federal Regulations. ARRLWeb: Public Law 103-408 Met _ win Alinco-. Hoes, by Hees Public Law 103 -408 --Joint Resolution of Co Recognize the Achievements of Radio Congress to Amateurs as Public Policy Public Law 103 -408 --Oct. 22, 1994 Public Law 103-408 103d Congress Joint Resolution To recognize the achievements of radio amateurs, and to establish support for such amateurs as national policy. Whereas Congress has expressed its determination in section 1 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151) to promote safety of life and property through the use of radio communication, Whereas Congress, in section 7 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 157), established a policy to encourage the provision of new technologies and services; Whereas Congress, in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934, defined radio stations to include am stations operated by persons interested in radio technique without pecuniary interest; ateur Whereas the Federal Communications Commission has created an effective regulatory framework through which the amateur radio service has been able to achieve the goals of the service; Whereas these regulations, set forth in Part 97 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations clarify and extend the purposes of the amateur radio service as a-- (1) voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications; (2) contributing service to the advancement of the telecommunications infrastructure; (3) service which encourages improvement of an individual's technical and operating skills; (4) service providing a national reservoir of trained operators, technicians and electronics experts; and (5) service enhancing international good will-, Whereas Congress finds that members of the amateur radio service community has provided invaluable emergent communications services following such disasters as Hurricanes Hugo, Andrew, and Imki, the Mt. St. Helens y Eruption, the Loma Prieta earthquake, tornadoes, floods, wild fires, and industrial accidents in great number and variety across the Nation; and http://www.arri.org/field/regulations/PRB-1_Pkg/103-408.html (1 of 2) [10/27/2000 6:30:17 PM] ARRLWeb: Public Law 103-408 Whereas Congress finds that the amateur radio service has made a contribution to our Nation's communications by its crafting, in 1961, of the first Earth satellite licensed by the Federal Communications Commission, by its proof -of -concept for search rescue satellites, by its continued exploration of the low Earth orbit in particular pointing the way to commercial use thereof in the 1990s, by its pioneering of communications using reflections from meteor trails, a technique now used for certain government and commercial communications, and by its `— leading role in development of low-cost, practical data transmission by radio which increasingly is being put to extensive use in, for instance, the land mobile service: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS OF CONGRESS Congress finds and declares that -- (1) radio amateurs are hereby commended for their contributions to technical progress in electronics, and for their emergency radio communications in times of disaster; (2) the Federal Communications Commission is urged to continue and enhance the development of the amateur radio service as a public benefit by adopting rules and regulations which encourage the use of new technologies within the amateur radio service; and (3) reasonable accommodation should be made for the effective operation of amateur radio from residences, private vehicles and public areas, and that regulation at all levels of government should facilitate and encourage amateur radio operation as a public benefit. Approved October 22, 1994. Page last modified: 10:27 AM, 13 Oct 2000 ET Page author: reginfo�arrl.or,Y Copyright © 2000, American Radio Relay League, Inc. All Rights Reserved. iY http://www.arrl.org/field/regulations/PRB-1_Pkg/103-408.htmi (2 of 2) [10/27/2000 6:30:17 PMl 2004 Planning Commission Title Ward 1 First Name Last Name Address Joseph Sears 3301 Yates Av N City, Crystal State MN Zip Code 55422 Date Appointed 07/02/2002 Phone h- (763) 535-0485 Term Ex ires 2005 e-mail address Ward 1 Tom Davis 3342 Edgewood Ave N Crystal MN 55427 04/15/2003 h (763) 533-1361 or w- (612) 348-6706 2006 td2e4ira�cs com Ward 2 (At -Large) Michelle Strand Ward 4 Jeff Hester 3430 Douglas Dr N 5854 West Broadway Crystal Crystal MN MN 55422 55428 07/02/2002 02/17/2004 h- (763) 533-4675 h- (763) 531-0669 or w-(952)943-8359 2006 2006 mstrand@nationalmap.com Council Liaison Gary Joselyn 4068 Hampshire Ave N Crystal MN 55427 01/06/2004 h- (763) 533-9659 n/a gyioseIyn@hotmaiIcom Secretary, Ward 2 Rita Nystrom Vice Chair, Ward 2 Todd Graham 3618 Adair Av N 3443 Adair Av N Crystal Crystal MN MN 55422 55422 02/17/1987 04/21/1998 h - (763) 533-0727 h - (763) 533-0671 or w - (612) 296-4475 2004 2004 none tgraham@mindless.com Open - Ward 4 2004 Chair, Ward 3 Richard VonRueden 5130 Vera Cruz Av N Crystal MN 55429 06/01/1993 h - (763) 533-7280 or w - (651) 770-2356 2005 none Ward 3 Edwin J. Krueger, Jr. 5009 - 52nd Av N Crystal MN 55429 04/01/1997 h - (763) 537-6351 2005 edkrueger@juno.com Staff: Patrick Peters John Sutter Valerie Matthews (763) 531-1130 ppeters ci.crystal. mn.us (763) 531-1142 jsutter ci.crystal.mn.us (763) 531-1072 �valerie.matthews@ci.crystal.mn.us 2 Members from each Ward 1 Member from City at Large I:\Commissions\Commissions.xls 0"' $3/2004 1 Due Dates for Special Land Use Applications ' pp cations 1n 2004 DUE DATE FOR PLANNING APPLICATION, FEE, CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL AND REQUIRED COMMISSION MEETING #1 MEETING AND (REQUIRED FOR MEETING #2 ATTACHMENTS PUBLIC HEARING ALL APPLICATIONS) (ONLY REQUIRED FOR FOR ORDINANCES ) 3% weeks before the Typically the 2" d Monday, Typically the 3rd Tuesday Planning Commission except where indicated Typically the 1St Tuesday meeting date. except where indicated (*) of the following month, 0 except where indicated (*). 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Tim Pawlenty - Chair Peter Bell - Metro Transit, Hiawatha light-rail transit antl the Cedar- 'Met Council rk-' "FRiverside neighborhood probably don't have better friends 'Region prospering than David Wagner and Mark Solom, They have volunteered hundreds of hours cleaning bus shelters, checking on LRT sta. responding well to but growth brings tions and doing other tasks to improve their neighbor. 6 ' legitimate criticism' challenges' \ hood and make Yranslta- more welcome option for �rdic. �' Gov. Tim Pawlen said the The regions " - _-- ry i blessed with a vibrant ,local residents. - Metropolitan Council is successfully economy and a quality of life second to M. They were one of four responding to criticism from both the left none," said Metropolitan Council Chair s• , t lural volunteer groups the Mark Solum David Wagner - and the right. "Over the years, the Met Peter Bell. But he warned the region's pro- yk "xT *'� _- Metropolitan Council hon- Council has come in for considerable criti- jetted one -million increase in population �oretl at its State at the Region event on Jan, 30. The otter cism — much of it justified. I should by 2030 will bring challenges. groups: know — I've been one of the critia," the Delivering a "State of the Region" address The Roseville Coalition of Churches launched a cooperative governor said. He spoke at the Council's on Jan. 30 in Bloomington, Bell said fN� ` State of the Region event Jan. 30. metro -arca residents take "enormous pride" -' senior housing project in Roseville The Gleason Lake Improvement Associahon created ram Under Council Chair Peter Bell's leader- in the region - in its lakes and parks, its •`gardens in Plymouth to protect the lake frdm pollution I=F slap, Pawlenry said, the Council has arts and cultural life. In a new region -wide Stillwater residents Tom and Sherry Armstrong provided worked hard to respond to legitimate criti- public opinion survey, Bell said, 96 percent rC + a tr ` funds to buy land, design and build a new city park cism. "Some past Councils seemed to of respondents rated the Twin Cities area org/directions/derelapmnt/ believe that'big$ei ibetter,' as a "slightly better" or "much better" place n'w'w.mepocouncil.es necessarily' better, and that the term 'smart growth' meant to live than other metro areas. - expanding the reach of the Council and But Bell said the survey found growing 4 ;~ Mark Solum (lett) and David Wagnerf--t, keep ane1eionhgrowing its budget." Car concern about traffic congestion, with 38 Riverside light-rail station and alert police of suspicious acWities„ The governor said the Council has percent ranking it as the re ion's single - -- • - = f „`�' worked hard to focus on its core mission. most important problem. Congestion Y 1" g ' - "" " - - -- " >-• z Past Council's may have engaged in so- "Clearly is the number one fivabiliry issue -- called "mission for Twin Cities sue Council adopts Framework- creep ehe said, andion _ dents," he said. resi- renewed discussion Bell said no "silver of the Council's vari- °"K� '� eft" 1 9 ' ous roles would be " - bullets" will eliminate Ip�nches Policy plans COngeston.Buthe healthy. - - The governor also '�� ---- -- -- , _ uta 0 Regional --d-hc plea d -- _ said the new 2030 In � Council adoary the Metropolitan regional goals," he said. - tion, wastewater t7eatmenr- rid that the Council: ,1 --Development Council adopted a broad svate- Framework strategies are regional parks. The Council will • Is working with 7 s Framework will gy for accommodating projected organized around four policies: develop these plans in 2004 and local communities Gov. Tun Pawlen \\ attempt to slow its growth of nearly one million Accommodate growth in a 2005, tY Metropolitan Council growth by: more people in the region by Ilexible, connected and effi- in a more flexible Chair Peter Bell •Maintaining and 2030. The strategy, the 2030 tient manner The Council has begun updat- and cooperative manner, producing a managing the transportation system. Regions/Develo meet 2030ing policy plans in the four - positive impact. Making more efficient use of highway PFramework, • Slow growth of traffic conger- areas. The timetables, which may Is holding itself accountable for results. capacity, reducing bottlenecks and adding will be carried out in ccopera- cion and improve mobility tion with communities, builders, P �' change, are as follows: Has produced a sensible long-range capacity where possible. envuorcil C a it and others, Encourage housing choices • Transportation and aviation: plan, the Regional Framework, to work •Testing new highway lanes where • Conserve, protea and enhance public hearing on a draft this with stakeholders to accommodate one motorists pay nominal fees to "buy" thew Council Chair peter Bell said the Council is committed to vital natural resources fall, adoption in December. million new residents by 2030. way out of congestion and provide new Implementation. Wasiewater collection and implementing the Framewo k by Implementation of Framework Has a transportation strategy supporting revenue for highways and transit. working with communities in a goals will be accomplished in treatment: public hearing in use of HOT lanes and FAST lanes to Expanding transit (busways, park -and - collaborative and Ileuniti man- February 2005, adoption in increase highway capacity, ease conges- ride lots and bus/or rail "transitwa part through the comprehensive March 2005. tion and generate new transportation Bell said the Council will work with he ner. "The Framework elevates _ planning process. Local commu- • Parks and open space: public revenues. transportation among priorities, nities are required to adopt com-eargovernor, Legislature and others to find a places greater emphasis on mar- prehensive plans consistent with adoption in May 2r005.ng 2�5� • efforts to protect andreservHas an environmental vhe reeggi'� ways and trans ounce of funding for high- places development, and he Framework and conform to www,metrocruncil-' directions/ contains benchmarks to measure its four metropolitan "s stem" water resources for future generations. www.metrocmncii.org/directions/cieveiapmmt/ progress toward achieving P y Planning/2030FWadopted.htm www.metrocouncii.org/directions/development/ Bei SOR,htm Plans — for transportation, avis- PawlentySOR.htm Survey: traffic congestion is region's top headache Natural resources rated growth," said Council Chair peter Bell. "However, percent in the two most recent surveys. Only t .' ?. r without investments in hi hwa and transit, the 15 percent believe quality of life has improved, region's top asset g � P ; Traffic congestion ss by far the region's most ice growth il remtoday's congestion and compared with 23 percent and 26 percent pre - Traffic very things many find most attractive viowl Fif seven percent believe quality of 1 /- •- l t., rant Problem, according toa new survey of seven- — our parks and natural resources. The Council's life has stayed the same. ' ' > awry metro area residents. Selected by 38 percent of new 2030 Regional Development Framework pori- Solutions. Of those who named congestionas ' 1 .,..f;e respondents as the "single most important problem," tions the region well to accommodate future "'tet Congestion ranked three times higher than the No 2 growth and maintain our qualityof life." believe the the most important problem, improve percent auto issue —crime —die top concern of 13 permit of The Council surveyed about 750 seven -coon- infrastructure first solution highway lanes, uild the respondents �- ' a ry residents in late 2003. More than 33 percent more roads, design better mads. Another 36 Another 20 percent identified other trans- named natural resources — parks, trails, es, percent say transit needs to be improved. lakI portation issues — such as parking costs, train- rivers and/or open space — as the region's - Of hose listing any transportation issue as sit and road construction — as he region's top most attractive feature. Arts and culture were the most important Problem, 45 percem _ problem. Adding them u 58 percent s« R Pe named by 12 percent, followed by "big wry believe improving transit is the top priority, � transportation as the region's single most with a small-town feel," 10 percent. important problem. This figure rose drarnati- The diversity of features designated b followed by 32 percent who favor improving •,r tally— tripling since he last survey in 2001. respondents — the economy, shopping, variety - automobile RESULTS...e At that time, 19 percent listed transportation of things to do, professional sports, parks, arts, Residents favor raising taxes and fees to R as he top concern, tied with housing. education, safety — suggest a robust quality of improve mobility. " If congestion is the region's biggest headache, life. Indeed, 96 percent think the Twin Cities -Work trip takes longer.• natural beauty soothes the pain. Clean lakes area is a better lace to live than other metro P Homeownership continues to rise. r i' and rivers, beautiful parks and axils, a big city areas, consistent with previous surveys. Perceptions of river quality miss the mark, with a small town feel — these are the region's But a growing number, 28 percent, believe ._...a� most attractive features, respondents said. he region's quality of life has declined in the www.nw"wu"Cit.org/directioWplanMng/swveylft "This region's strong economy is fueling strong past year, compared with 13 percent and 15 W Metropolitan Council�- AAtLRT opening delayed Anew park possible , NO DIRECTIONS COUNCIL MEMBER PROFILE: Russ Susag Due to an uncertain labor situation at. Metro Transit, the Metropolitan Council. has delayed indefinitely opening the Hiawatha light-rail line. The first phase of LRT service - between downtown Minneapolis and Fort Snelling - had been on schedule to open April 3. The full 12 -mile alignment to the Mall _ of America will open by the end of the ® ..year As required in the Councirs funding routm.htm - contract with the federal government. No Transit _ '-Farming practices, more development and .strike date had been set as of this writing. proposed paved surfaces are sending more off the road, slow congestion growth, wrvw.metrmouncil.wg/directionsltmmitI for 2025 speed transit commutes and helpkeep the - Irtupdate.hon Anoka co: L "7 don't believe we can pour enough con- 'v{, , \ trete to handle the growth in traffic conges '%, tion. We need a transportation system with 1114� a number of options, and buses will contin- ue to be the core of the transit system. We Northw need a stable funding base in order to grow Hennepin Co. the system to meet our future needs." r Home: Richfield Represents Council District 5: Bloomington, Edina, Richfield. Committees: vice chair, Environment, Transportation; chair, Inflow -Infiltration Task Force. Background: President, SUSAG Environmental Consulting, Inc. Retired 3M director of envircu men- tal affairs. Former member, Richfield City Council. Family: Wife, Mary. Six adult children, seven grand- children. Interests: Grandchildren, golfing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, Gopher men's basketball, Minnesota Vikings. To reach Russ: 612-866-0373 E-mail: russ.susagOmetc.state.mn.us For information about all the Council members: www.metrocommil.org/atwuUmemhers.hbm Fc -,k Walkable communities. The Council is one of 10 agencies nationwide coominahng workshops about walkable communities far more heathy living. Eight local workshops are set for April 19-23. —.metrwouncii.org/direetimsJdevelopment/workShops.htM Council awards S6.2 million in livable community grants. The projects - in Brooklyn Park, Farmington, Mendota Heights, Minneapolis, Ramsey and SL Paul - demonstrate efficient, mixed-use, transit -oriented development. www.metmcmncii.orginmsinews-418.htm Council awards $2.6 million for pollution cleanup. The projects in Columbia Heights, Falcon Heights, Hopkins, Minneapolis. Robbinsdale and St. Paul — will put contaminated sites into produc- tive use, www.metrocouncii.org/newsi news 419.htm Council Awards 14 water quality grants The 5840,000 in MetroEnvironmem Partnership giants will improve quality W region's Scott Go. {, Ramsey 1 The Metropolitan Council is consider- ing adding a new park to the regional system. A 400 -acre farm on 800 acres of woods and wetlands in Scott County is for We. The County and Three Rivers Park District have asked the Council to designate the 800 acres As a regional --k Pending designation, the county district have asked for a Council �. help acquire the farm. 'The land is in a growing area needing a regional park in coming decades," said Council parks analyst Anne Steffcrud. Council action is set for March 24. wvnw,rneVaouncil.orgif irections/parks/ Restructuring bus service dkpark.mm don Co. - A realignment of bus service in south Minneapolis is on hold until the delay in { the opening of the Hiawatha light -tail line is resolved. Metro Transit is planning to restructure service in south Minneapolis, Bloomington; Richfield, Edina and St. Paul south of I-94 and .west of downtown. - i The changes will integrate railand bus service. with scheduled connections at sta- tions. Later this year, other changes will provide faster service to major destina- tions, improve neighborhood connections and incorporate new facilities on I-494 and I -35W. The affected area is home to Dakota co. • 500,000 residents, half a million jobs and more than half the region's transit rider- s Heavy fabric stabilizes soil on a restored river- bank until grasses and willow stakes can take Faster transit coming wwwp' .metrnenaned.argldireetlorrs/tranaiU root As traffic congestion grows, faster tran- routm.htm Shoring p the Vermillion u sit could emerge. Connections among IFf � '-Farming practices, more development and four major transit projects could take cars - -amore paved surfaces are sending more off the road, slow congestion growth, -` - $7 M requested for parks stonnovater runoff into the Vermillion speed transit commutes and helpkeep the - River in Dakota County. The result is region livable and competitive. Gov. Pawlenty is asking. the state higher and faster flows in this Mississippi Depending on funding, the four systems _:Legislature for $7 million to expand and River tributary, worsening bank erosion could be operating and linked within the ' improve the metro area's regional parks and The Friends of the Mississippi River, next five years. Gov. Tim Pawlenry istt -: seeking legislative funding for the first , ff the Legislature approves, the Metropolitan Council could provide up to funded by a Metropolitan Council -Environmental three of the following projects: $5.4 million more, for a - - Services (MCES) grant, - - Northstar commuter rail line proposed - :robe of$12.4 million. has been stabilizing the 12 worst pieces of bank on a nearly one -mile between downtown Minneapolis and The Council would - eroded stream -reach of the river winding through Big Lake;: - Northwest busway proposed from -allocate 40 percent of the fiords for rehabili MCES's Empire Wastewater Tru - Minneapolis along reconstructed Hwy. - tation, 35 percent for Plant property. Bank stabilization' 1 several methods, including placing*ft�-' 81 north to Rogers • Cedar Avenue busway proposed from new development, and _._:25 percent for parkland tiers under water to form die current away Mall of America to Lakeville • Hiawatha light nil, to be completed by .:acquisition The , • - regional pyo attract i -'F from the bank, and planting trees and grasses to further reinforce the bank the end of this year 30 million park visits Inspections and surveys offish popula- vvww.metrwwncil.org/c irections/twsit! annually. tions will measure the project's success. boodingJano4.htna w.metrouncil.aro/direetionslpariW ; . wwm www.metrocouncil.org/directions water/ To order publications online: - parkfundLhtn vertnilliongranthtm Pluses and minuses in think-tank report on Council th C th and other lakes and rivers. www.metrocouncil.ugidirntions/water/ MEPgrantsDa:03.1btm By PETER BELL A new report from the Center of the American Experiment While I am in agreement wrdi a enter on ese items, the report also contains several recommendations with Council receives award from minority contractors, who said 13 has stimulated considerable discussion about our system of which I must take issue. Fust, the Center proposes to replace the Council with a state percent of light -mil funding went for work done by women- and regional planning and governance. I that a study by a conservative think-tank like department of regional planning. It is difficult to see how a sin- minority-owned contractors. www.metrmmncil.org/dimctimsltransittconuactom.htm am encouraged the Center acknowledges the need for regional plan- - _ gle gubernatorial appointee could be more respon- ting to ensure the efficient use of sewers, roads, parks sive to the needs of 2.7 million people than a _ _•� N,�__ - and other regional infrastructure r Council with a chair and 16 members representing P l B 1 1 C AT 10 p o I Am also pleased that the Center's report effectively - districts within rhe region. Our 16 members meet • Metropolitan Council 2003 Annual Report 20 pp. No endorses some of the initiatives of the current; regularly with local officials, attend community charge. To view: www.metrocouncii.org/resources/Metropolitan Councilfor example: ;• , , ) functions and keep in much with emerging issues AnnualRepori2003.pdf Land Supply -Our 2030 Regional DeoeloPment within their respective districts t Pe - • 2o3o Regional Development Framework. 46 pp. + appen- Framework provides for a rolling 20 -year supply of -- - - - ,� " Second, the Center proposes that -provide - sewers an�othercoss inin$astnrciure for srz mil- T _ dices (32 pp -) $5.00_ To view: www.metrocouncil.org/ . __ - can e a wttfi develop land -to ensure that P y y planninglframeworkldoeuments.htm at r development and accommodate our regions projected lion people by 2030 -nearly double the Council's • 2004 Regional Transit User Guide. 22 -page pamphlet. No growth. projection for the seven -county area. This proposal charge. Adjacent Counties -Everyone recognizes that this Council Chair Peter Bell raises all sorts of questions about how the enor- • 2003 Metro Residents Survey. 4 -page summary. No metropolitan Area is larger than seven counties, as the The Council is to building a morns cost would be financed. Finally, the Center envisions a very fragmented system of charge. Center's report argues. committed dose, cooperative relationship with the surrounding counties, As regional planning and governance, with different functions spun IssuedT • Residential Building Permits Issued in the Twin Cities Residential R make dear in our Framework off to multiple agencies. Even the most sophisticated local offi- January-Septemberdinhe Area,Permit e 13 pp. $1.50. To view: we Play or Pay - Like the Center, we have been exploring the con- nal (much less the average citizen) would have a difficult time www.metrocouncii.org/metroarea/bprptO3O3.pdf rept of providing an option to communities that dont want to knowing who is responsible for what. To order publications online: assume thew share of the region's growth and make the most effi- Nevertheless, the ideas reflected in the report merit public www.metrocouncii.org/metroarealpub_directory.htm dent use of regional infrastructure. The concept is to allow them discussionand debate. Or call Regional Data Center, 651-602-1140 (651-291-0904 TTY) m pay the incremental cost of having that growth. go elsewhere. www.meuoe.noil.orglabouilchaichtm ��he mission of the Metropolitan Council is to develop, in cooperation Editor.. Jim Macon '� Dornfeld, Sharon Feiner, Leigh Homstad To reach the editor, email him at ihn.martinametc.statemn - Offices with local communities,.a comprehensive regional planning frame- Contributors: Steve work, focusing on transportation, wastewater, parks and ovation sys-:. Terry Kayser, Bonnie Kallodge, Jeanne tandkamar, Jennifer General 651-602-1000,(651-291-0904 Try). 1651-229 TTY) �:tems, that guides the efficient growth of the metropolitan area. The Lovaasen, Tim O'Donnell, Lucinda Plaisance,-Craig Skone, Jeff Syme tlatr c Minneapolis Counite:cil Council operates transit and wastewater services and administers - .: Design Consultant Donn Poll, cit cii.oretcsratemnus www.metrocc�cii.org WehsHe:-www.metrocouncil.org housing and other grant programs. Metropolitan Council Members: Chair: Peter Bell$OYINK Check Directions OOhfle: W W W.metrD000fIC1I:Or j ValaTFo wrtN ,y' r Members:. Roger Scherer, District 1; Tony P tll (2); Mary Hill Smith with environfriendly soy -based ink on recycled (3); Jules Smith (4); Russ Susag (5); Peggy Leppik (6); Annette Meeks : Subscribe tomonthlye-mail. 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