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Wireless Communication Antenna Site Elk River, Minnesota Page 2 The proposed site will be contained within approximately a 30'x 50' area. The general area is surrounded by several Pine trees, which will give aid in the screening of the proposed development. A fence, if desired by the staff, will be placed around the entire proposed development to create a safe and secure environment. A site plan, drawings, and photographs of the proposed project accompany this application. The Monopole. The proposed monopole will provide the support for the cellular antennas and related cabling necessary to connect the antennas themselves to the radio equipment shelter. It is constructed of steel, is completely self-supporting, and will be painted Artic Ice Blue to blend with the skyline. It will be engineered and manufactured by Valmont Industries, Inc. of Valley, Nebraska. We will provide detailed engineering data for permitting purposes to your Building Inspections Department when this request is granted. AT&T has specifically engineered this monopole to allow for potential future co-location by other wireless providers. Equipment Building. The proposed equipment building will house radio, computer, and climate control equipment for this site. The equipment is powered by 220 volt, single phase, AC electric. It will be connected to AT&T Wireless Services' central switching offices via traditional telephone lines. As a result, no one will need to be present at the site on a daily basis. There will only be an occasional visit (average of once a month) for routine maintenance. The equipment produces no noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odor. The building itself is approximately 12' wide, 28' long, and 10' high. It is manufactured of a fiberglass exterior and is designed to meet your codes. It will be brought to the proposed site by truck, off-loaded, and set on permanent concrete footings. Antennas. The antennas will be attached to the monopole and will transmit and receive the FM radio signals that carry voice and data between the cellular system users and AT&T Wireless Services' central switch. The physical size of the antennas depends on the type and manufacturer. The area in which cellular coverage is needed largely defines the required antenna height. Naturally, topography and surrounding trees and buildings also play an important role in arriving at the appropriate height. AT&T Wireless Services' engineers have determined that the height necessary at this location is 199 feet.