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existing facility exceeds 35 percent of the assessed value of the existing improvements, the site shall be brought into compliance with current landscape standards. Everett Municipal Code (EMC) 19.35.030.8. The City indicated that this requirement may be waived if it creates nonconformity with other zoning standards, including the amount of parking required. It will be determined at the time of construction whether such landscaping is required. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 3; testimony of Mr. Tyler) 13. During construction there would be nuisance irritants, including noise, smoke, dust, odor and glare. These would be caused by construction and would cease at its completion. However, if the tower is required by FAA regulations to be equipped with safety lighting, some lighting may be emitted. If such a requirement is mandated, the lighting would be designed to minimize impacts to surrounding properties. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 4; testimony of Mr. Tyler) 14. As previously noted, the subject property is designated as 5.3, Light Industry in the City's Comprehensive General Plan map. Included in the Comprehensive Plan is a requirement that co -location be encouraged for facilities such as is the instant proposal. The City submitted that while co -location of additional communication facilities on the proposed lattice tower is desirable, the proposed use of the tower is for emergency services. (e hibit 1, staff report, page 4; exhibit 4, narrative; testimony of Mr. Tyler) 15. The communication tower, as proposed, would not be in conflict with other provisions of the City's Comprehensive General Plan. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 4) 16. The proposal would be subject to all Federal Communications Commission licenses and requirements. All safety standards for radio frequency electromagnetic fields must be followed. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 4) 17. There are various transit routes that provide service to the site, including routes operated by Everett Transit which serves the Boeing plant and PUD operations center. (exhibit 1, staff report, ppge 4) 18. In addition to the General Evaluation criteria (EMC 19.41.150.C), the proposal must also satisfy the Specific Evaluation criteria of the City of Everett, EMC 19.41.150.D.1.b, (Above Ground Utility and Communication Facilities). (exhibit 1, staff report, page 5; testimony of Mr. Tyler) Special Property Use Permit Specific Evaluation Criteria Findings 19. While the proposed 150-foot tall communication tower with antennas cannot be fully screened, it would not create visual impacts to surrounding properties. The City submitted that the color of the tower and lighting requirements would be subject to the requirements of the FAA. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 5) 4