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required to meet all FCC Regulations which include that the antennas do not cause interference with TV lines, cable lines or other phone lines. Schiferl noted that in regards to the Telecommunications Act, the City does have the option of leasing the land. O’Brien feels that evergreens would provide screening throughout the year, and asked if the landscape plan could be modified. Teague said the site is presently well screened from all directions, but the City Forester suggested additional screening of Flowing Crab Apple Trees. Dave Fisher, U.S. West, acknowledged that they are open to further landscape recommendations. Ron Nelson, Violet Ln., asked why this site was selected. Fisher explained that U.S. West prefers to co- locate towers whenever possible or use an existing structure. Being there are no existing structures which meet the height design requirements, this site was selected because of the existing pole. Nelson asked if other technology will be located at this site in the future. Fisher said U.S. West has not made any other recommendations for this site, and it is not designed for other carriers. FCC regulations require that the antennas do not cause any interference with other technology. Nelson verified the trees would screen the base of the facility, and not the tower itself. Doug Wilson, 2166 Violet Ln., noted the current graffiti problems at the well house and feels the driveway would attract skateboarders. Teague will relay Wilson’s concern to the Public Works and Police Departments. Nelson asked if there will adequate locking devices on the transformer cases. Fisher said the transformers would contain security devices to prevent break-ins. Wilson asked why the tower’s current height is inadequate. Fisher explained that the 40 ft. height cannot provide the adequate radius coverage for customer usage. The power is kept at a continual eight wattage. O’Brien suggested a method to eliminate skateboarder interest would be to apply Class 5 material to the driveway surfacing. Glen Alvig, Rice Creek Ter., feels the antennas are a visual nuisance, and has concern of their effects on other communications and home values. Alvig believes the towers should be located in a commercial district, and asked if the City has received any other requests. Baker explained that any request would require a special use permit application and public hearing. Teague verified the City Code allows only one tower per site. Alvig asked if the tower could be installed at the power poles north of this location. Fisher said the antennas need to be installed only on structurally sound buildings. Baker explained that the Planning Commission cannot deny this request due to its location, but Council could deny the request as it relates to leasing the property. Schiferl suggested the installation of both crab trees and pine trees to screen the site. There were no other comments from the audience. CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion by Livingston, seconded by Schiferl, to 5 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried. I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\2000\5-16-00.WPD