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requirements. We have included an structural integrity report of the antenna support 1110 system by a professional engineering detailing that the system is designed to bend but not fall. (Exhibit C). Drainage of the site will not be changed. This site will require single phase two hundred (200) amp electrical service and a Ti telephone for utilities. US WEST Wireless agrees to remove the antenna support system in twelve (12) months after the cessation of use, unless a written exemption is granted to US WEST Wireless by the Zoning Administrator of Elk River. This site will enhance public safety and welfare because it will enable US WEST Wireless Communications to bring new CDMA cellular technology to the area. CDMA technology, which did not exist four years ago, now is considered the leading wireless access technology in the industry. Police, firefighters and motorists will have greater flexibility of wireless phone choices, which will allow them more security in placing emergency calls as needed. Additionally, CDMA encoding will virtually eliminate the possibility of phone number cloning and cell number theft. US WEST Wireless is willing to provide for and accommodate co-location on the proposed antenna support system. Screening of the equipment will be provided by trees and scrubs which is illustrated in the enclosed site plan. ZONING REQUIREMENTS The property is located at 19050 Industrial Blvd. N.W., Elk River and is zoned I-1 (Industrial). The placement of the antenna support system will have minimal impact on neighboring properties and will allow for the development of personal wireless service to serve the area of Elk River and the surrounding communities. This site does not meet the necessary setbacks from the property lines. This site is also over a mile from the nearest antenna support system. The establishment, maintenance or operation of this site will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, or comfort. PCS transmissions operate at very low power levels. A variance will be needed in order to meet the necessary setbacks. The proposed antenna support system is one hundred ninety (190) feet from the Southern property line, one hundred ten (110) feet from the Northern property line, ninety (90) feet from the Western property line and ninety (90) feet from the Eastern property line. The variance is needed because the zoning allows setbacks equal to or greater than the height of the pole which is one hundred fifty (150) feet. The ordinance/land use amendment will be needed to zone the proposed site to allow for antenna support systems - create an AT (antenna tower) district.