1810 104TH ST SE A T AND T WIRELESS ANTENNA 2022-12-02

7. The landscaping, buffering and screening of buildings, parking, loading and storage areas, especially as they relate to more sensitive land uses. Finding: The tower will be approximately 60 feet tall, including antennas. The upper portion of this facility cannot be reasonably screened due its height. The equipment shelter would be partially screened from adjacent properties by existing vegetation and buildings. Conclusion: The landscaping, buffering and screening of buildings and the proposed tower is sufficient to provide screening that is appropriate given the surrounding land uses. 8. The generation of nuisance irritants such as noise, smoke, dust, odor, glare, visual blight or other undesirable impacts. Finding: The facility would not emit any known health hazards, toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion or hazardous materials. If the tower is required to be equipped with safety lighting, some light may be emitted because of FAA regulations. If required, lighting will need to be designed to minimize impacts to surrounding property. Conclusion: The proposal will not generate nuisance irritants or visual impacts. Any safety lighting required by FAA regulations must be designed to minimize impacts on nearby residential properties. 9. Consistency with the goals and policies of the Everett General Plan for the area and land use designation in which the property is located. Finding: The site is designated 4.4, Mixed Use Commercial — Multiple Family, on the City of Everett's Comprehensive Plan map. The comprehensive plan contains policies that encourage co-location of utilities on approved utility structures. Co-location of communication facilities at this location is desirable due to the City's policies of limiting the proliferation of freestanding wireless towers. Conclusion: The use is consistent with the Everett Comprehensive Plan. A condition should be applied requiring that the Applicant and property owner allow additional wireless providers to collocate additional wireless facilities on the proposed tower. 10. Compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance and other City, State and Federal regulations. Finding: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licenses all wireless telecommunications facilities. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) establish operational safety standards for radio frequency electromagnetic fields. This installation will comply with all FCC rules and standards. Conclusion: The proposal will comply with the provisions of the City's Zoning Code and the applicant must obtain any required State and/or Federal permits. 3 r