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U.S. West NewVector Group, Inc. SPU 17-91 and Variance 3-92 Page -4- C. The impact of traffic generated by the proposed use on the surrounding area, pedestrian circulation, and public safety; and the ability of the proponent to mitigate such potential impacts; D. The provision of adequate off-street parking, on-site circulation, and site access. E. Compatibility of proposed structures and improvements with surrounding properties, including the size, height, location, setback, and arrangement of all proposed buildings and facilities, especially as they relate to light and shadow impacts on more sensitive land uses and less intensive zones; F. The number, size, and location of signs, especially as they relate to more sensitive land uses; G. The landscaping, buffering, and screening of buildings, parking, loading, and storage areas, especially as they relate to more sensitive land uses; H. The generation of nuisance irritants such as noise, smoke, dust, odor, glare, visual blight, or other undesirable impacts; I. Consistency with the goals and policies of the Everett General Plan for the area and land use designation in which the property is located; J. Compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance and other City, State, and Federal regulations; and K. Accessibility to public transit and traffic reduction measures proposed by the Applicant to reduce dependence of the proposed use on the automobile. 8. In addition to the criteria as identified in the previous finding, the Applicant also must satisfy special evaluation criteria as set forth in EMC 41.150.B.l.c. These include: A. All utility facilities shall be landscaped or otherwise screened to assure compatibility with surrounding properties; B. All utility and communication facilities shall be installed underground or within structures to the greatest extent practical in order to maximize safety and minimize visual and noise impacts upon surrounding properties. C. Communication towers shall be designed so as to be the lowest height possible to adequately serve the needs of the utility.