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SEP 17 '98 13�04 FR NW FIELD OPSiPE 2Ci6 6fi3 2388 TO FRALEYiS�RICYCER P.09i13 lines da not provide the opportur.ity for colocatinn because they are not high enough to pmvide the needed coverage. (Exhibit 1, Hunt testimony) 25. The monoaole has been proposed to be focated adjacent to Interstate 5 right-of-way. With the dense buffer of evergreen trees , it witl not have a sin,nificant impad tfiat will disrupt residential neighbofioods adjoinin,o, ihe area. The siting is consistent with Policy 3B(4) of the Utilities and Capital Fac�lities Poiicies of tiie Everett Comprehensive Plan. (Exhiblf 1, 5:1diq testimony) 26. It would be impractical to underground the sfructure. 1"he very nature of the facility and the need for a"line of site" necessitates that the sWcture be above ground. (Exhibit 1, Siddiq testrrnony) 27. In addition to the Special Property Use Permit, the Applicant must also secure a variance to raise the height of the antenna. to exceed the 35 foot height limit imposed for R-3 zoned properties. The criteria for variances as set forth in EMC 19.41.130.0 are: (a) That the variance is necessary because of exceptional or extraordinary circumstances regarding the size, sh:�pe, topography, or location of the subject property; or the Iocation of a pre-existing improvement on the subject property that confoRned to the Zoning Code in effect when the improvement was conshucted. (b) That the v�riznce witl not be materially detrimental to the property in the area of the subject property or to the City as a whole (c) i hat the variance will only grant the subject property the same general rights enjoyed by other properly in the same area and zone as the subject property. (dj Th-� the variance is the minirnum �ecessary to allow ihe subJact property t��e general rights described in Criterion C. (e) The granting of the variance is consistent with the Goals and Policies of thP Everett General Plan. (f) The need for the requested variance is not the result of a self- created hardship. []