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Excerpts from April 2, 1998 City Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Cal. No. 98-17 Petition of LEE RILEY (Koll Telecommunication Services)for a Special Use Permit to a11ow the construction and operation of a free standing communication tower including an accessory equipment building on premises commonly known as 2701 Parkway Drive. Mr. Lee Riley, Marketing Manager of Koll Telecommunications, was present and spoke for the petition stating that the proposed site is on the Elk's Club property. There is existing landscaping with evergreens on two sides. The tower will not be located near the street but will be behind the trees and the Elk's Club sign. Mr. Riley stated his understanding of the removal of the ladder rungs and construction of a fence and concurs with those requirements. There were no objectors present. Mr. McQueen presented the recommendation of staff: The subject petition requests a special permit to allow the construction and operation of a free standing communication tower and accessory equipment building on premises commonly known as 2701 Parkway Drive. Located at the northwest corner of a parcel presently developed with the Elks Lodge, the area in question is presently zoned M-1 Light Industrial District. Properties to the north, south and east are likewise zoned M-1 and accordingly developed while property to the west across 27th Street is zoned M-2 Heavy Industrial and developed with the Firestone Plant. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed development would not be detrimental to the general area; communication companies axe encouraged to locate towers in industrial areas as opposed to residential or commercial tracts. Staffrecommends approval of the petition with the following stipulations: (1) that a ten foot chain link fence be constructed around the base of the proposed tower, (2) that the height of the tower be limited to 190 feet, (3)that subsequent to construction and any future maintenance to the tower, ladder rungs for access thereto be removed to a minimum height of forty feet above grade, and (4)that the proposed tower and accessory equipment be otherwise constructed and operated in accordance with petitioner's plans submitted with this request, and (5)that prior to construction and issuance of any building permit, plans be submitted and approved by the Director of Community Development and Director of Public Works. It was moved and seconded(Schiller/Demirjian)to forward Ca1. No. 98-17 to City Council with recommendation for approval per staff recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Riley expressed his appreciation for the staffs cooperation and guidance regarding these tower locations.