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Minutes for the Planning Commission March 24, 1999 - Page 3 Ron Gray, 6275 Oneka Lake Boulevard, expressed concern regarding the screening of the proposed development, which is located directly to the east of his home. He felt they were crowding too many units on that property, and was also concerned about the possibility of being assessed for improvements along his property. There were no other comments from the public, and Puleo closed the public hearing. Mr. Gust stated they were considering making cuts in Oneka Lake Boulevard to bring the utilities from the north side of the road to each of the units on the south. City Administrator stated this may not be acceptable since there would be considerable damage to the road, and it would likely need to be rebuilt. Schumann asked if there would be adequate water pressure for fighting fires, and was told there would be according to the City Engineer. Puleo made motion, Schumann seconded, to recommend approval of the subdivision to be known as Oneka Lake View South subject to the amended Findings of Fact and Recommendations. AYES: Peterson, Schumann, Puleo NAY: Peltier Motion Carried Special Use Permit Brian & Mar_vJo Wurzer) Public Hearin The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the request of Brian & MaryJo Wurzer, 8126 165th St. N., for a special use permit to construct an 80' windmill for use as electrical power generation on their property at the above address. The property lies within the City's agricultural zoning district. Mr. Wurzer expressed his desire to use natural resources to power his home, and stated the windmill would be located in the center of his property. Mary Kress, 16790 Ingersoll Ave., voiced concerns regarding safety issues such as the windmill becoming an attractive nuisance for the neighborhood children, high voltage, and falling ice from blades. Kress also felt it would not be aesthetically pleasing, and was told by an appraiser it would devalue her property by approximately $8,000. Another issue was the detrimental effect the intermittent flicker (reflection from the blades) could have on horses. A resident on 165th St. N., whose land adjoins the Wurzer's, felt the property was too narrow to accommodate the windmill, and the ordinance regarding towers does not allow a building within 300 feet of the tower, which would prevent him from ever building on a portion of his property. A property owner to the west stated he had visited a windmill manufacture company and a 93' tall windmill could be heard 500' away with only a 11 mph wind. The proposed windmill would be 80' tall plus the blade. He felt it would make noise and it was unnecessary to have it that big. Puleo asked if there were any state or federal regulations regarding windmills and what the setback requirements were. Administrator stated there were no regulations he was aware of, and the setbacks were the height of the tower from the property line and twice that from a residential dwelling. Puleo also asked Wurzer what type of power would be generated. Wuzer said it could produce 30,000 watts per year, and his electric bill showed he used 26,000 watt last year. Excess power would be purchased by Anoka Electric.