2520 MADISON ST VERIZON ANTENNA 2018-01-01 MF Import

lines c+o not provide tlie opportuni;y for colocation because they are not high enough to provide the needed coverage. (Exhibit 1, Hunt tesfimonyJ 25. The monopole has been proposed to be located adjacent to Interstate 5 right-oF-way. With the dense buffer of �vergreen trees , it will not have a significant impact tliat wiil disrupl residential neighborhoods adjoining the area. The siting is consistent with Policy 3B(4) of the Utilities and Capital Facilities Policies of the Everett Comprehensive Plan. (Exhibit 1, Siddiq festimony) 26. It would be impractical to underground the structure. The very nature� of ihe facility and the need for a"line of site" necessitates that the structure be above ground. (Exhibit 1, Siddiq testimony) 27. In addition to the Special Property Use Permit, the Applicant must also secure a variance Yo raise the height of the antenna io exceed the 35 foot height limit imposed for R-3 zoned properties. The criteria for variances as set forth in EMC 19.41.130.0 are: (a) That ihe variance is necessary because of exceptional or extraordinary circumstances regarding the size, shape, topography, or location of the : ubject property; or the location of a pre-existing improvement on the subject property that conformed to tho Zoning Code in effect when the improvement was constructed. (b) That the variance will not be materially detrimental to the property in the area of the subject property or to the City as a whole. (c) That the variance will only grant the subject property the same general rights enjoyed by other properly in the same area and zone as the subject property. (d) That the variance is the minimum necessary to aliow the subject property the genoral rights described in Criterion C. (e) The granting oi the variance is consistent with the Goals and Policies of the Everett General Pian. (f) The need for the requested variance is not the result of a self- created liardship. s� 'i•�