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E. No structure shall be in excess of a height equal to the distance from the base of the structure to the nearest overhead electrical power line which serves more than 1 dwelling or place of business, less five feet. Being the antennas are being mounted on an existing tower, this criterion does not apply. F. Only one such structure exceeding the district height limitations shall exist at any one time on any residentially zoned and used lot or parcel. Only the water tower and its associated attachments exceed the height standards of the residential district in which the tower is located within. No other structures exceed the height limitation. G. Application for the permit must include construction drawings showing proposed method of installation, structural engineering analysis, and a site plan depicting structures and plantings on the property and all adjacent properties. At the request of the administrative authority, documentation of a maintenance program may be required. A greater level of detailed construction drawings will be submitted at the time of building permit. These plans will be reviewed by the City's Building Official, Public Works Director, City Planner, and the City's water tower consultant. H. If any modifications are made to the structure, the City shall have the authority to require proof that the addition, change, or modification is in conformity with the permit and the Uniform Building Code. Being the antennas are being mounted on a City water tower, verification of this should not be problematic as Verizon Wireless LLC is a party to an existing lease agreement with the City, as well as an amendment to cover the additional antennas. I. The owner of such a structure shall assume complete liability in case of personal or property damage. Per a required lease agreement with the City, Verizon Wireless LLC will take responsibility for complete liability in case of personal and/or property damages. Staff finds all criteria of Section 4-600 (2) have been met. Section 4-600 (4) states that wireless telecommunication towers/antenna shall be subject to approval of a special use permit. A special use permit shall be considered provided it is determined that the location and size of the use and type of operation involved therein shall not be injurious to the public health, safety, convenience, or general welfare and, shall not injure or adversely affect the adjacent area or property values. The Planning Commission, in making a recommendation, and the City Council, in acting upon the special use permit, shall consider the following factors: A. The application for special use permit shall be processed according to Chapter 8 of the Zoning Code.