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The design of the proposed equipment shelter also is not in accordance with standards for the COR-2 district. The shelter is prefabricated with an exterior finish of exposed aggregate concrete and the fence will be chain link, which is similar to existing structures within the leased area. While COR-2 design standards are more demanding than this, the amendment is still appropriate as it maintains the character of what exists in and around the leased area. On August 7, 2014, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for this request. No comments were submitted and no alterations to the amended Permit were offered by the Planning Commission. Alternatives Option # 1: Approve Resolutions # 14-08-141 and # 14-08-142 granting an amendment to a conditional use permit on the property at 14650 Ferret St NW. The amendment only impacts the size of the leased area, does not involve a new tower, and would not negatively impact the character of the Subject Property's locality. This amendment will instead increase leased area to accommodate new equipment for a cellular service provider while complying with the standards of the original Industrial zoning of the site. Staff supports this option. Option #2: Approve Resolutions #14-08-141 and #14-08-142 with additional conditions. This option would be based on discussion and could result in requesting greater attention to architectural detail as outlined in the COR-2 design standards and/or design elements to screen the use within the leased area. Option #3: Deny the request for an amendment to a conditional use permit on the property 14650 Ferret St NW. This action would keep the leased area to its current size, limiting the placement of any additional equipment related to the permitted use of the tower. The amendment would only increase the size of the leased area by eighteen (18) feet south to accommodate an equipment shelter. It maintains the design of what currently exists in the leased area and would have no negative impact on the Subject Property's locality. Staff does not support this option. Funding Source: All costs associated with this request are the responsibility of the Applicant. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends approval of the request to amend the Conditional Use Permit to expand the ground lease area at the property 14650 Ferret St NW. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #14-08-141 approving Finding of Facts #0931 relating to a request to amend a conditional use permit to expand the ground lease area related to an existing cellular tower. -and- Motion to adopt Resolution #14-08-142 approving an amended conditional use permit to expand the ground lease area of an existing cellular tower to accommodate a new equipment shelter building. Attachments Site Location Map Exhibit A - Site Plan Exhibit B - Images of Site and Surroundings Resolution #14-08-141: Findings of Fact Resolution #14-08-142: Amended Conditional Use Permit Draft Minutes from PC Meeting 08-07-2014 Form Review