9610 19TH AVE SE NEXTEL ANTENNA 2018-01-02 MF Import

Findin : Due to the "line of site: nature of radio frequency transmissions, it is not practical or technically feasible to enclose an antenna. All electric equipment is enclosed within a secure structure and poses no hazard to the surrounding commercial land uses. Noise will be limited to commercial type air conditions and the noise levels from the I-5 freeway and 19th Avenue SE are much more substantial than the noise which will be generated by the AC units. 3. Communication towers and water storage tanks shall be designed to as to be the lowest height possible to adequately serve the needs of the community. Findings: The proposed tower will be limited to the height necessary to accommodate multiple users, provide wireless coverage in the vicinity of the site and to reduce the number of new ceilular towers in the adjacent residential area. Conclusion., The Applicant must conduct radio signal tests and provide other engineering data to demonstrate that the minimum height of the monopole must be 150 feet for adequate signal transmission. 4. Maintenance or replacement of existing t,:cilities, and the installation of new utility poles, switch cabinets, pad mount transformers or other similar utility facilities of a minor nature and small scale are exempt from this Subsection. Finding: The proposed monopole is a new facility. Conclusion: This criterion is not applicable to the proposed project. Decision: The proposal is approved as submitted subject to compliance with all City, State and Federal regulations. The following conditions shall apply: 1) Federal Aviation Administration -FAA review is required for construction projects exceeding certain thresholds. The proposed 150' foot steel monopole may exceed the 100 to 1 criteria as contained in the Federal Air Regulation, Part 77.13(2)(1). The Applicants fill out FAA For 7460-1 and submit it to the Northwest Mountain Region of the FAA. 2) Detailed drawings in accordance with City Design and Construction Standards shall be submitted to the Public Works Department showing site parking layout, landscaping, utilities, store drainage, temporary construction erosion control, and all required of these improvements in the public right-of-way. Public Works Department aN,.. drawings is required prior to any permits being issued. All i- tprovements shall be completed, approved, and warranted before Occupancy permits are issued. 3) A structwal building permit is required for the antennas and equipment buildings.