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r• This is not a typical use in any district of the City. Clearly, the area where the monopole is proposed to be sited is not a residential area (it is a City park that is still zoned residential). The literal application of the provisions of this Ordinance would unnecessarily deprive the petitioner of utilizing a site that clearly complies with the spirit of the ordinance, which is to not harm public health, safety or welfare and to buffer monopole sites from residential districts as much as possible. That the special conditions and circumstances are not a consequence of the petitioner's own action or inaction. The special conditions result from a combination of factors. The height of the monopole (which is dictated by the characteristics of wireless telecommunications technology, adjacent existing sites, and in-process sites), the fact that the site is parkland but zoned residential, and that strict adherence to the setback rules would adversely affect the use and enjoyment of the adjacent • parkland (and ball fields) by the City's residents. In addition, the City's Ordinance restricts cellular telecommunications tower heights to 150 feet, thereby limiting the available site options for servicing the western portion of the City of Elk River. That the variance will not be injurious to or adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the City or the neighborhood wherein the property is situated and will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Ordinance. • The variance will not be injurious to or adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the City or the neighborhood where the property is located, and will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. The granting of the variance will allow the placement of the tower in an area adjacent to the City government complex, with little or no impact on the adjoining parkland (or nearby residential areas). In addition, the granting of the variance will allow for enhanced telecommunications service (including current E911 service) to the residents • of the City of Elk River, provide a future location for the placement of needed emergency services communication equipment for the City, and provide additional revenue for the City via the receipt of monthly lease payments. • • If you require any further information or have any questions,please feel free to contact me at(763) 786- 1445. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. r • Sincerely, if Michael P. W ittington Senior Consultant • •