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MimiTBS OF THB PLIOINIIIG COMMISSION :i:-»triNG NOVEMBER 21, 1988 ZONING FILE #1355-WBSSBLS CONTIN1 regarding the problems of the previous radio operator. Mabusth explained that this person operated a security business from his home. He caused major interference with the neighbor's televisions, radios and telephones. Chairman Kelley observed that the same interference problems could occur with Mr. Wessels. Mabusth stated that in such cases, the FCC should be contacted. In addition, after a previous similar application, the City Council required that the name and number of the contact agency be given to the same parties that were notified about the conditional use permit application. The FCC, not the City, would handle complaints pertaining to interference. Bellows asked whether the conditional use permit could be revoked after a period of time if complaints of interference are received? Mabusth replied that such restrictions were possible, but in light of Federal regulations, the City could not restrict a resident from operating a radio transmitter and receiver. Planning Commission member Hanson asked whether the problem of interference would actually be within the receiver, not the transmitter? Mr. Wessels confirmed that if his equipment is correctly set up, that would be the case. He added that there would be a possibility of problems due to a receiver, and stated that the FCC could confirm that. Any problems that may occur with a receiver could be rectified easily. Mr. Wessels infoimed the Planning Commission that he transmitted from his previous home at the Lake of the Isles. That area was very congested, but in the eight years he resided there, he had no interference problems. Planning Commission member Bellows asked whether it was Mr. Weasels intention to raise and lower the antenna? Mr. Wessels explained that the location of the antenna would be in a heavily wooded area on his property. He said he could erect a free standing antenna that would require guy wires. The proposed tower could be either at a fixed height right above the tree line, or have a raising/lowering capability. Mr. Wessels referred to a nationwide FCC regulation, PRDl, that states that the City could not stop aii amateur radio operator from erecting a tower. Mr. Dick Raiche, a neighboring pro^c-ity owner, inquired as to the proposed location of the towei? Zoning Administrator Mabusth replied that the structure would have to meet the height limitations and meet the required setback from the boundary lines. Mr. Wessels stated that he would be willing to locate the tower anywhere on the lot. Mr. Raiche stated that he did not want to see the structure from his property. Mr. Raiche further commeilted that he had talked with Lake of the Isle neighbors of Mr. Wessels, most of whoir. did not know Mr. Wessels had a tower.