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Approved Public Hearings: SP2008-009 Special Use Permit to Allow Erection of a 50' WI FI Tower on Top of the Existing Building at 201 9th Ave SW The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit in order to erect a 50' WI FI tower on top of the existing building located at 201 91 h Avenue SW. This property is zoned I-1 and according to Section 6-420, which refers back to Section 4-600, any antenna or combination of antenna/tower attached to a building in excess of 20' requires a Special Use Permit. The applicant originally contacted staff several months ago concerning this proposal. At that time the applicant was directed to undergo the Special Use Permit process. In order to undergo the Special Use Permit process the applicant needed to obtain a Certificate of Survey and define the proposed location of the tower on top of the existing building. The applicant has since done that, met with staff, and provided the necessary information for the Special Use Permit. Kevin Bendixen, Vice President of Trend Enterprises, asked staff if they knew how tall the tower is in the photo example and how far the guide wires would extend. Gundlach replied that she is not sure how tall the tower in the example photo is, but believes that it is taller than fifty feet. The applicant replied that there would be no guide wires. Bendixen asked if the strength of the tower could be made to withstand winds stronger than the eighty miles per hour that has been proposed. He would also like a written assurance from BDRS that they would work with his company to resolve any issues to his company's satisfaction regarding signal interference. Baker asked that staff is given a copy of the agreement and asked if the zoning code regulates signal • interference. Gundlach replied that it is not in the code and would be a civil matter. O'Brien inquired how the tower would be attached to the roof. The applicant replied that the building addition is taller than the original building and would be attached to the parapet wall of the addition. Schiferl stated that he does not have enough information on this type of technology to determine if it would cause interference. Zisla replied that the application is for the height of the tower not the technical system. O'Keefe asked if licenses are required to run this equipment. The applicant replied no licenses are required. Bendixen asked if staff had reviewed if the tower would impact the surrounding properties values. Gundlach replied she does not have any data if wi ti towers impact property values. Zisla asked if Mr. Bendixon is asking for the Commission to deny the application. Bendixen stated that he is not asking for the application to be denied, but is asking for clarification. Schiferl stated that he would like more technical information before he makes a decision. O'Keefe stated that the FCC does regulate all frequencies and some frequencies do not require licenses. Baker asked staff to verify what would happen if the signals do interfere with each other before the City Council. Motion by Baker, second by O'Brien to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 6 ayes, I nays. MOTION APPROVED. Motion by Zisla, second by O'Brien to ADOPT THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REQUEST AS SUBMITTED. STAFF WAS ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CHECK WITH OTHER SOURCES WITH REGARD TO INTERFERENCE REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT THOSE FINDINGS TO THE COUNCIL.