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r MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JULY 14,1997 (#4 - #2246 Donald Currier, Jr. - Continued) Van Zomeren reported that the application is for a side yard variance and CUP for the installation of an amateur radio antenna. The 0.8 acre propoty is located in the RR>1B Zoning District. Van Zomeren indicated that the newly adopted ordinance requires the antenna be located the same distance from the ride yard as bright of the antenna. The requested antenna height is 70* which would require a 70^ side yard setback. She indicated that this was not possible due to the tree cover on the property. Placement of the antenna would be 17 from the required location. Van Zomeren said the neighbor that would be affected if the antenna were to topple has been informed of this af^lication request and has submitted a letter of support. The ride yard setback variance would reduce the ride yard setback from the ncnth property line from 70' to 55.26'. The nested height of the antenna is 22*8" with a 18” mast, lesuhing in less than 25' hei^ when nested. The CUP is required for an accessory antenna tower vdien the zoning codes is not met due to height and ride yard. The orrhnance allows a maximum 65' bright, and the applicant has reported that a 70' bright is necessary for international communications. The City consultant, Mr. DuBois, reviewed the application and is in support of approving the application. Goetten questioned whether the antenna would be screened. Kelley said he could support the request for height variance but not the side yard variance. ! Currier informed Jabbour that the antenna was horizontal on the end. Van ZomCTcn noted that trees would be lost if the side yard requirement was met. Currier indicated that the trees are ash. Jabbour questioned why 70' was required for the height vriien the amount noted as necessary is 20 meters which is 66'. Currier said the height must be at least 66* and the highm* the better and less power needed. Currier said the antenna would be nested when not in use and used only in favorable weather ccmditions. He said the antenna is well- constructed. The tower is rated for three times the antenna. The 50 mph wind load is rated for a 30' antenna and the applicant will be using a 14' antenna. Flint inquired of the one opporing vote on the Planning Commission. Van Zomeren said Lindquist voted against the application due to the side yard variance request. She indicated that the nesting informaticm was not available at the time, and there was a question whether the ride yard requirement was 70' or 25*. The applicant informed Jabbour that the 20 meter is in reference to the frequency band, not the height of the tower.