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o 10. 11. 12. 13, I4. 15. 16. 17. That the Applicant has submitted support documents to the application consisting of a letter from Michelle R. Johnson, Zoning Coordinator, Cellular Realty Advisors, Inc., on behalf of APT, dated July 9, 1997; three copies of the site plan consisting of Sheets T1 (Project Information), Al (Enlarged Plan and Site Plan), A2 (North and South Elevation), and A3 (East and West Elevation), and prepared by Fluor Daniel, Inc. and dated July 11, 1997; one copy of the site plan reduced to 8 m" x 11"; a letter of intent to allow co-location on this tower; design specifications for a 165 foot monopole tower which show structural integrity and capacity for additional users; and a portion of the signed lease with the property owner requiring APT to remove its equipment and tower upon cessation of use. That the Applicant has stated that because the PCS uses low power to insure that the signal stays within the designated cell, it will not interfere with neighboring cells. That the Applicant has stated that this Ramsey cell site will enhance public safety and welfare because it will enable APT to bring PCS technology to the City of Ramsey. That the Applicant has stated that there will be no personnel stationed at the site. That the Applicant has stated that the existing access from 167th Avenue to the site is sufficient. That all equipment and materials needed to operate the site will be contained in four 5' x 3' x 3' equipment cabinets placed on a concrete pad. That the Applicant has stated that it has searched for an existing structure within a one-half mile radius of the proposed site and has found that there are no existing structures of a sufficient height and structural capacity to accommodate APT's antennas and equipment. That the Applicant's tower will be constructed to support the equipment of at least two additional users so that future companies will have the option to co-locate on this structure. That the Applicant's tower will be of a monopole design. That all utility buildings and structures accessory to the tower will be architecturally designed to blend in with the surrounding environment and shall meet the setback requirements of the Commercial (Busin.ess) district. That ground mounted equipment will be screened from view by suitable vegetation.