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167th Avenue probably do not like it either, and maybe others do not like a large barn but that is part of accommodating property uses. Councilmember Hendriksen stated he would be inclined to support the tower. Councilmember Anderson stated she is not inclined to support the tower, noting there is another parcel under consideration by U.S. West. She stated the Council knows how the Planning Commission feels as well as the residents of this neighborhood. She suggested it may take cities saying no to force these companies to whittle down the number of requested towers and to allow multiple use of the tower. Councilmember Anderson stated the best way to encourage that from happening is to deny requests for new towers. Councilmember Connolly stated the City cannot deny the tower, only the height of the tower since they could reduce the height to 75 feet. She stated this request would meet all of the criteria if it was 75 feet tall. Community Development Director Frolik stated that is correct. Councilmember Hendriksen noted that would also result in the erection of seven to eight additional towers. He stated if it was feasible to put the antenna at 167th Avenue, he believes they would do that since this process and construction costs must be huge. He stated he believes there is a compelling reason or they would not incur the costs. Councilmember Zimmerman stated he could support something close to 75 feet to 80 feet but could not support this height. Mayor Gamec stated this is a difficult consideration but if U.S. West puts this at 180 feet then another carrier could locate one-half mile away at 75 feet so it does not seem the number of towers will be reduced. He stated communications are becoming an important factor and this is a difficult Council decision. Councilmember Zimmerman noted the application before the Council is for a tower that is 180 feet and that is what must be acted on. Mayor Gamec stated he would not support the application and believes the consensus is to deny the 180 foot tower height. Motion by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to adopt Resolution #00-04-092 adopting Findings of Fact #0516, as amended, to deny the request for a conditional use permit for a personal communication system tower at 17515 St. Francis Boulevard NW based on the findings of fact. Further discussion: Community Development Director Frolik advised of the amendments to findings of fact #4 to say 4 units in 40 acres; #14 to say access is not from St. Francis Boulevard; #22 to reflect they are proposing to provide fencing and screening in accordance with City Code. City Council/April 11, 2000 Page 17 of 27