2715 EVERETT AVE VERIZON ANTENNA 2022-02-02

s � Findina: The facility is unstaffed and therefore does not require any permanent on -site parking. 5. Compatibility of proposed structures and improvements with surrounding properties, including the size, height, location, setback and arrangement of all proposed buildings and facilities, especially as they relate to light and shadow impacts on more sensitive land uses and less intensive zones. Finding: The structure is atypical utility pole with attached conduit. The slim profile will not generate significant impacts with respect to light and shadow. It replaces an existing utility pole at the same location. Supporting equipment will be screened from view from the street and nearby properties by an existing solid wood fence. 6. The number, size and location of signs, especially as they relate to more sensitive land uses. Finding: Small informational signs will be placed on the fence on the north side of the equipment. Given their small size and orientation, the visibility of these signs from the street and nearby properties will be limited. i. The landscaping, buffering and screening of buildings, parking, loading and storage areas, especially as they relate to more sensitive land uses. Finding: Existing solid wood fencing will screen the ground mounted equipment from nearby residential properties. There is a strip of land between the fence and sidewalk which does not have any landscaping. 8. The generation of nuisance irritants such as noise, smoke, dust, odor, glare, visual blight or other undesirable impacts. Finding: The facility will not result in any new fighting, and pole installed equipment will be painted brown with a non -reflective, non -glare matte finish. The on -site generator will operate only during emergencies and periodic tests. 9. Consistency with the goals and policies of the Everett General Plan for the area and land use designation in which the property is located. Findin : The site is designated 2.1 Schools/Churches on the City of Everett's Comprehensive Plan map. 10. Compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance and other City, State and Federal regulations. Finding: All applicable building and associated permits must be obtained for the proposal prior to construction. 11. Accessibility to public transit, and traffic reduction measures proposed by the applicant to reduce dependence of the proposed use on the automobile. Finding: The facility is unstaffed. SPU EVALUATION CRITERIA SPECIFIC TO WIRELESS FACILITIES (EMC 19.41 150(D)(1)(b) Below are excerpts from the specific evaluation criteria that are most applicable to the proposal. See Section 19.41.150 for the full text of the criteria. fo Major utility and communications facilities shall be designed, landscaped or otherwise screened o ensure compatibility with surrounding properties. Above ground utility and communications