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Not Approved 5. The ground lights are turned off between the hours of lAM—5AM 5 ayes, 0 nay. MOTION APPROVED. Public Hearing: SP2009-001 Special Use Permit to Allow Construction of a 61' Telecommunications Tower/Antenna & Associated Structures at 2400 Mississippi Street The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow construction of a 61' monopole telecommunication tower with six panel antennas mounted flush with the tower. This tower would replace the existing 60' tower that houses the emergency siren. The emergency siren would be transferred to the top of the proposed 61' tower. Additionally, AT&T proposes to construct a 12' x 20' pre-fabricated equipment shelter at the base of the monopole. Lastly, the proposed 61' tower would be located approximately 20' west and 15' north of the existing 60' emergency siren tower that would be removed. Baker asked the applicant if there was any issue having the cabinet match the well house. Steve Truman, representing AT&T Wireless, replied that there should not be an issue meeting that requirement since that material is a prefab concert material and can easily be painted. Howard asked for clarification on co-location and how it works. Truman stated a 10 to 12 feet separation is needed between each carrier on the same pole. He added this is a unique site since the three other wireless carriers either have pole on site or are not interested in the location. There is a high possibility that there would never be the need for co-location for this site. However they would be willing to build a pole that could be extended if necessary. Motion by Baker, second by Zisla to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION APPROVED. Schiferl stated that he thinks the applicant's proposed color and material for the cabinet is appropriate. Danger asked for clarification of how the pole could be extended. Truman replied the pole would be built with sufficient diameter to house the additional wiring and an additional length of pole would be added to the top of the existing pole when it is needed. Danger asked staff of the possibility of adding to the pole is included in the special use permit. Truman replied that it is included in the lease agreement, which the City Council still needs to approve. Gundlach added any applicant who would like to be added to the pole would still need to go before the Planning Commission, since the pole would increase in height. Zisla stated he believes that by requiring the tower to be built co-locatable the City is essentially agreeing to another twelve to fifteen feet to be added to the tower at a later date.