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Commissioner Nixt inquired if it would it be possible to construct the tower at 167~ Avenue and <br />get seamless coverage. <br /> <br />Mr. Mitchell explained that the proposed location would give maximum distance. He explained <br />that U.S. West could co-locate, but it would limit the coverage to the north. <br /> <br />Commissioner Nixt questioned the cost difference with co-locating or constructing a new tower. <br /> <br />Mr. Mitchell replied that did not have the numbers available. <br /> <br />Conm'~issioner Nixt stated that he would not be inclined to allow a 180-foot tower in a residential <br />area, <br /> <br />ComJni~sioner Johnson ??lied that the Commission needs to ~ otc:mine restrictions, rather than <br />whether or not the tower can exist, <br /> <br />M~. Landowski inquir¢cl if ~here are any othe · sites available fo:. 2~-; tower. <br /> <br />Ivy,. ~ocian reviewed tL~ c.~a along T.H. ~..47 7.~ which the towex would need to be c ::~.:"_n,~cted. <br /> <br />Con~.-:?{ssioner Jenson i,~quired if U.S. West researched locating 'd~ tower near Cros~ ._,'..' ~-,ope. <br /> <br />Mr. Bocian replied that the Cross of Hope site is too far nortk. /{e explained tha'~: -'..f-~be tower <br />were ro be constructed a,: a reduced height, there would be a neet,/'or more towers tc acb~ieve the <br />sarr,~ coverage. <br /> <br />Don 5iveton, 1 I556 Meadow Lane NE, Blaine, stated that he or.ms EeBop Cafd and was put in <br />the z_,.me situation; but the City of Blaine pro!,_ibited the towe,' because it was proposed to be <br />located in a residential area. He questioned why the tower couldn't be co~located with the <br />existing tower on 167* to keep a cenlral location for ail of the towers. <br /> <br />Mr. Roark stated that the current ordinance allows for towers to be constructed at churches, on <br />existing structures, or residential backyards, but the proposed site is not a church, baekyard or <br />existing structure and should not be allowed. He questioned if the residents have control over <br />their City or if any corporation who knows how to read the law book will be allowed to install <br />whatever they want. Mr. Roark also noted that he currently has PCS coverage in his <br />neighborhood. <br /> <br />Mr. Bocian replied that there are several holes in the area. He noted that U.S. West is following <br />all zoning guidelines and federal guidelines. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Dempsey, seconded by Commissioner Jensen, to close the public <br />hearing. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/January 4, 2000 <br /> Page 6 of 10 <br /> <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />i <br />I <br /> <br /> <br />