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Page 2 <br /> • Elk River,Minnesota <br /> for this particular site. A letter or report will be given to the City of Elk River prior to <br /> receiving a building permit. <br /> 6. Antenna Towers shall be designated to withstand a uniform wind loading as <br /> prescribed in the Uniform Building Code: According to Uniform Building Code,towers <br /> shall withstand wind loads to 80 mph. AT&T has the poles engineered to withstand winds <br /> up to 90 mpg with 0.5 inches of radial ice. See attached letter from Valmont Industries, <br /> Inc. <br /> 7. Antenna Towers shall be grounded for protection against a direct strike by <br /> lighting and shall comply as to electrical wiring and connections with all applicable <br /> codes and regulations: At the time that AT&T applies for all building permits, drawings <br /> with all specifications will be supplied to the city. AT&T meets and usually exceeds the <br /> requirements set forth by the city. <br /> 8. Every Antenna Tower shall be protected to discourage climbing of the <br /> Structure by unauthorized persons. To prevent unauthorized climbing, Antenna Towers <br /> shall comply with one of the following requirements: To prevent unauthorized climbing, <br /> • AT&T removes climbing apparatus within twelve feet of the ground and at times places a <br /> protective fence around the structure. <br /> 9. The petitioners for an Antenna Tower must demonstrate, based on the <br /> topography of the site, surrounding structures and vegetation and the design of the tower, <br /> that off-site impacts from items such as lighting, electrical interference, and visual <br /> impacts as well as safety issues will be minimal: The placement of the proposed structure <br /> is placed in an area that minimal population and traffic. AT&T is not proposing to have <br /> any lighting on the structure, thus not causing any interference. The electrical to the site <br /> will be that of existing power that is in the area. The visual impact will be minimal <br /> because of the design that is used by AT&T. The pole is a steel self-supporting monopole. <br /> The color of the pole will be painted a pale blue to blend in with horizon. The safety <br /> issues are addressed in the letter from Valmont Industries, Inc. <br /> Scott, I hope that this addresses all the issues,but if you should if you should have <br /> any other additional questions, please feel free to contact me. <br /> Best re ards, <br /> Ronald L. Mielke <br /> • Real Estate Acquisition Manager <br />