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

11. Accessibility to public transit, and traffic reduction measures proposed by the applicant to reduce dependence of the proposed use on the automobile. Finding: The proposed facility is unmanned. Conclusion: Criterion is not applicable. SPU SPECIFIC EVALUATION CRITERIA: EMC 19.41.150.D.1.b. of the Zoning Code - Special Property Use Permits - contains specific evaluation criteria for Above Ground Utility and Communication Facilities. While the criteria are not specifically listed herein, the following findings are made: 1. The 60-foot communication tower with future antennas cannot be fully screened but will not create significant visual impacts to the surrounding property. Fencing and landscaping would be provided to screen lower-height structures. 2. This tower will house wireless communication antennas. The Applicant conducted a search of nearby wireless installations and determined that there are no existing sites within its search area that would meet its specific needs (narrative statement). 3. The tower is located about 500 feet from the nearest residentially zoned property. It is approximately 205 feet from a designated Gateway Corridor(19th Ave SE). The Applicant considered alternative sites during the site selection process. However, because of specific coverage objectives and capacity limitations of other existing sites in the vicinity, these sites were considered not viable. 4. Since the proposed tower is located at least 200 feet from a gateway corridor and more than 300 feet from a residential zone, a Review Process I I is required for the Special Property Use permit. 5. The communication tower must be above ground due to the nature of wireless communications. Equipment shelters for wireless support facilities are typically located above-ground due to the expense of placing them within a vault and due to maintenance/access needs. 6. This project involves construction of a 60-foot monopole tower. It is located within an existing commercial area. According to the Applicant's narrative information submitted with the application, the proposed tower height is the minimum necessary in order to meet strategic needs and provide "line-of-site" access to customers, while still allowing for future colocation. 7. Because the distance to the nearest residentially zoned property exceeds the height of the tower, it could not fall onto any residences. 8_ Removal of the above ground utility will be required if its use is discontinued for 120 days. 9. Not applicable. This project involves construction of a new communication tower. Installation of the required communications equipment on an existing building or 4