Resolution - #06-02-045 - 02/14/2006

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10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. That the Applicant does not conform to City Code's definition of commercial wireless telecommunication services, which are defined as services being marketed to the general public. That the Applicant is proposing to construct a 195-foot self-supporting lattice-style communications tower with a fenced in 80' x 80' equipment area, which will also contain an equipment shelter that will be 12' x 20'. That City Code establishes a setback for towers and related equipment buildings in accordance with the established setbacks for the underlying zoning district; however, the Subject Property is zoned Public/Quasi Public for which there are no specific standards. That City Code requires ground mounted equipment to be screened from view by suitable vegetation, except where a design of non-vegetative screening better reflects and complements the character of the surrounding neighborhood, as determined by City Council. That the Tower base and equipment building will be completely enclosed with cyclone fencing, which, for security purposes, will also include barbed-wire around the top of the fence that is at least six (6) feet above ground level. That landscaping, intended to screen the Tower base and equipment building, will be required and said landscaping is subject to City approval. That the Applicant has stated that there will be no personnel stationed at the site and the base of the Tower will be encompassed by a security fence to prevent unauthorized entry. That the Applicant has stated that access to the Subject Property will be from a gravel driveway and that no parking will be required because site visits will be infrequent and of limited duration. That City Code states that no new tower shall be approved unless the City Council finds that the equipment planned for the proposed tower cannot be accommodated on an existing or approved tower or building within a 1-mile radius of the proposed tower for various reasons including insufficient height to reasonably function. That the Applicant has stated that there are no existing buildings or structures in the 1- mile search area of a sufficient height to accommodate the proposed equipment and provide a strong, seamless signal. That City Code requires newly constructed towers to accommodate at least two additional users; the Applicant has stated that the Tower design would permit at least two additional users. That City Code requires a monopole design unless the City Council determines that an alternative design is preferred in cases where structural or design considerations, neighborhood compatibility, locational availability, or the number of potential co- locations warrants this consideration. RESOLUTION #06-02-045 Page 2 of 3