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_r.. ...,._:-_. �__ <br /> . ' � � � <br /> . , <br /> comply with the provisions of the Zoning Code and other City, <br /> State and Federal regulations. <br /> 11. Accessibility to gublic transit, and traffic reduction me+asures <br /> proposed by the applicant to reduce dependence of the pz•oposed <br /> use or. the automobile. <br /> Findings: The proposal does not lend itself to use of transit <br /> facilities or traffic reduction measures. <br /> Conclusion: No traffic reduction measures are proposed. <br /> �VALUATTON GRTTFRTA FOR ABOVE GROUND UTITT 'fE <br /> 1. All util�ty facilities shall be landscaped or �therwise scree�:ed <br /> � to assui : compatibility with surraundinq properties•. <br /> Findings: See findings under General Evaluation Criteria N7, <br /> above. <br /> Conclusions: See conclusions under General Evaluation Criteria <br /> #7 , above. <br /> 2, All utilii.y and communication facilities shall be install�ed <br /> undergrour�d or within structures to the qreatest extent practicel <br /> in order t:o maximize safety and minimize visual and noise impacts <br /> upon surraundinq properties. <br /> Findinqs: The PUD has proposed installation of a security chain- <br /> link fence around the switching station. Because of the distance <br /> and topography involved, visual impacts of the proposal would be <br /> minimal. The site would be screened from the south by an <br /> existing belt of nat=��e vegetation. The proposed switching <br /> station would not generate noise. <br /> A switching station must normally be built above ground because <br /> of the need for maintenance accessibility and the need to <br /> establish connections with existing overhead power lines. <br /> Conclusions: The proposed switchinq station would not produce <br /> significant visual impacts or noise. Therefore, there is no need <br /> to provide landscape screening of the site. The Planning <br /> Director has waived the landscaping requirements under the <br /> authority of Subsection 35.070.A of the Zoning code. <br /> g, C�mmun{ot�n�e�lowestnheightrpossible to�a equatelyeserve�the <br /> needs of the utility. <br /> Findings: The proposed switching station facilities would be the <br /> minimum height necessary. The proposed radio tower would reach a <br /> height of 50 fee�, and the new power poles would be a maximum of <br /> 4 <br />