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Memo to Board of Adjustments/Planning Commission June 23, 1998 Page 4 • The rezoning request should not adversely impact and would be compatible with the zoning and current use of the property which is under consideration for rezoning and adjacent properties. The applicant has shown how this location will fit in with their plans for PCS coverage for this area The applicant investigated co-locating on the towers owned by AT&T and APT and found that they could not meet their coverage needs. Conditional Use permit Co-location requirements The applicant has submitted a letter explaining their co-location policy. They also examined the possibility of co-locating on other towers. They found they could not meet their coverage needs at the other towers. At a height of 150 feet the proposed tower has to have the capability for providing co-location opportunities for 2 other providers. In their supporting documentation the applicant indicates the proposed tower will have the ability to accommodate only one other set of antennas. The design should be modified to allow for two co-location opportunities. Construction requirements • The applicant complies with the construction requirements outlined in the zoning code except for the following: 1. The applicant should indicate how the tower will be protected from unauthorized climbing. A 6 foot high fence is proposed, the zoning code requires an 8 foot high fence 2. All connections from the tower to the equipment structure have to be either 8 feet above the ground or buried underground. Design standards The applicant needs to show how the tower and antennas will blend in with the surrounding environment. Signs and advertising No signs or advertising are proposed. Accessory structures and equipment • \\elkriver\sys\shrdoc\planning\scott\cu98-16.doc