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PLANNING REPORT <br /> DATE: January 16, 2009 <br /> CASE: SP2009-001 <br /> SUBJECT: Special Use Permit to Allow Construction of a 61' Telecommunications <br /> Tower/Antenna& Associated Structures at 2400 Mississippi Street <br /> APPLICANT: Steve Trueman on behalf of AT&T Mobility <br /> REQUEST&BACKGROUND <br /> The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow construction of a 61' monopole <br /> telecommunication tower with six panel antennas mounted flush with the tower. This tower <br /> would replace the existing 60' tower that houses the emergency siren. The emergency siren <br /> would be transferred to the top of the proposed 61' tower. Additionally, AT&T proposes to <br /> construct a 12' x 20' pre-fabricated equipment shelter at the base of the monopole. Lastly, the <br /> proposed 61' tower would be located approximately 20' west and 15' north of the existing 60' <br /> emergency siren tower that would be removed. <br /> The applicant has been working with the Director of Public Works concerning the logistics of <br /> constructing the tower on city-owned property. The applicant also appeared before the Parks, <br /> Recreation & Environmental Commission on January 7, 2009, where a recommendation to <br /> approve was passed. Those minutes are attached for reference. <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> A -Resolution <br /> B—Project Location Map <br /> C—Zoning Map <br /> D—Aerial Photo <br /> E—Neighborhood Notification Map <br /> F—Applicant Narrative <br /> G—PREC Minutes of 1/7/09 Meeting <br /> H—Photos of Existing Towers @ Site <br /> I—Title Sheet <br /> J—Plan View <br /> K- Elevation <br /> FINDINGS <br /> Section 4-600. Height Exceptions. <br /> Section 4-600 (2). Building Permits Required. <br /> Section 4-600 (4). Special Use Permit. <br /> Section 8-130. Special Use Standards. <br /> SITE CHARACTERISTICS <br /> Location: 2400 Mississippi Street (NE corner of Mississippi ST & <br /> Silver Lake Road) <br /> Lot Size: Approximately 17 acres (766,720 SF) <br /> Topography: Varied (raising topography to the north) <br /> Comprehensive Plan Designation: Park <br /> Zoning: R— 1, Single Family Residential <br />