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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,January 17,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Staff finds the standards for approval of a conditional use permit for essential services are satisfied. <br /> The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. <br /> Sarah Karel, Hennepin County, stated she had nothing to add to Staff's report. <br /> Schoenzeit asked whether the residents would be able to access the data. <br /> Karel stated the residents would be able to go to HennepinWestMesonet.org., which is a free public <br /> website,to access information for this specific station or other weather gathering stations. <br /> Landgraver noted the area appears to be somewhat sloped in the back and asked whether that is a <br /> desirable spot for the tower. <br /> Karel stated the purpose is to measure exactly what the area is showing as far as weather gathering data <br /> and that soil moisture and soil temperature is one component of that. Karel stated preserving the ground <br /> in the area of the tower is important. <br /> Berg asked whether Hennepin County has ever allowed cell phone companies the ability to erect some of <br /> their equipment on the tower. <br /> Karel indicated they do not. <br /> Lemke asked whether the land within the fenced in area would be mowed and otherwise maintained. <br /> Karel indicated they will go out and maintain the area a minimum of every two to three weeks and that it <br /> will be kept shorter than the other grass since the rain gauge is located there. Karel stated it will look <br /> basically like the area around it. <br /> Lemke noted an email has been received from a resident and that this is a public hearing tonight as well. <br /> Barnhart stated an email has been received from one of the neighbors expressing concern about any <br /> possible EMF radiation being emitted from the station. The neighbor also requested that the adjoining <br /> property owners be notified if there is the addition of any radiation emitting equipment. Barnhart noted <br /> additional equipment would not be able to be added without going through a new application process. <br /> Acting Chair Lemke opened the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Acting Chair Lemke closed the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. <br /> Schoenzeit asked whether a resident would be able to erect a ham radio tower up to 30 feet in height <br /> provided it meets the setbacks. <br /> Barnhart indicated to his knowledge that would be allowed. <br /> Page 2 of 15 <br />