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CriteHon No. 4: That the varisnce Is the minimum necessary to allow the sub)eet <br /> property the c!eneral rights descHbed In Criterion 3. <br /> F�polny: The proposed height of 150 feet is the minimum necessary to continue to carty on <br /> their operatiuns at this location. <br /> Conclusian: The variance is the minimum necessary to allow the AppBcant the same <br /> general r(ghts desc�ibed in Criterion No. 3. <br /> Critarlon No. 5: The granting of the variance Is conslatent with the goals and policies of <br /> the Everett(ienaral Plan. <br /> Fip�ipfl5: Please refer to findfngs and conclustons under SPU General Evaluation Crite�fa <br /> No. 9 shown abovo. <br /> Concluston: The proposed use of the subject property and vartance are consistent with the <br /> Everett Comprehensive Plan. The variance will not result in an increase fn the <br /> incompatfbility with adjacent properties. <br /> Criterlon No. 8: The need for the requested variance Is not the result of a selt-created <br /> hardship. <br /> Findina: The need for the variance is a result of the nature of wireless radiotrequency <br /> transmfssions. In order to provide su(table wireless coverage and to keep the <br /> communication line open beriveen Bellingham and Olympia, it Is necessary to conshuct a <br /> monopole that exceeds the maximum height of 28 feet. The monopole will setback <br /> approximately 1E feet from the closest property line. The monopole cannot be located <br /> anywhere on the site to meet the setback requirements of 150 feet. <br /> Conclusion: The variance is not the result of a self-created hardship. <br /> STAFF RECOMMENDATION: <br /> The staft recommends approval of the Specfal Property Use Pertnit and variance for the 150' <br /> monopole for Western Wireless, with the tollow(ng conditions: <br /> 1. Obtain a building permit for the monopole and equipment cabinents. <br /> 2. Provide a landscape plan that will meet Category B of the zoning code prior to issuance of <br /> building permits. The landscaping must be installed within 90 days of the installallon of the <br /> monopole. <br /> 3. Require the existing tower be removed within 90 days after the installation of the monapole. <br /> REQUIREMENTS OF SEPA MDNS M98-002 DATED MARCH 10, 1998 <br /> Note: These are not SPU conditions, but ere mitigetion items required to address the <br /> environmental impacts o/the proposal. These are inc/uded/orreference. <br /> EXHIBIT it!- <br /> PAGE�FZ <br />