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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 1990 <br />ZONING FILE #1588-U.S. WEST NEW VECTOR CONTINUED <br />providing service. <br />Mr. Uban explained that it is important to locate the <br />facility in as close to the center of the search area as possible <br />in order to have a functional cell. <br />Bellov;s asked how large a typical cell is. <br />Mr. Hellerman explained, "When the system was first <br />introduced to the Minneapolis area, the first 12 to 15 cells, we <br />had to use tall towers. As the system developed, and the number <br />of cells increased, the tower size was reduced.” <br />Bellov/s asked what the height of the tall towers is. <br />Mr. Hellerman said, "The tallest tower we have, located in <br />Cologne, is approximately 430*. In the Downtown Minneapolis <br />area, the towers are now 60' to 80' tall." <br />Bellows asked if the only chance for the size of the <br />proposed tower to be reduced would be if additional towers were <br />installed in the area. <br />Mr. Hellerman replied, "I would expect over the long term <br />that to happen. How long into the future that may be, I cannot <br />say." <br />Johnson noted that there are several Ham operation towers <br />located within the City of Orono. <br />Rowlette asked how tali the tower will be in relation to the <br />existing power lines on the proposed site. <br />Mr. Hasek replied, "The power lines are 70' to 75' high. <br />The tower would be approximately twice as high." <br />Mr. Darrell Anderson, 920 I7est Wayzata Boulevard, said, "I <br />believe this is totally incompatible with the area in which it is <br />proposed. All of the property to the north of the Luce Line <br />Trail and Highway 5 is residential property. I believe it is <br />unsuitable for the church site and is not in keeping with long <br />term plans for the Luce Line Trail. In terms of alternative <br />sites, there is undeveloped land across Wayzata Boulevard between <br />the Wayzata by-pass, where the Gun Club and Driving Range are <br />located. That area would be more suitable in my opinion." <br />Mr. Anand Gopinath, 705 Old Long Lake Road, said, "I wrote a <br />letter to you because I was not sure I could attend this meeting. <br />Vihen I purchased my house, I was informed that the area was zoned <br />residential, two acre minimum. A variance has been given to the <br />church and the daycare facility in order for them to operate in <br />- 10 -