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Nature of RequesdZoning Analysis PrimeCo is requesting a Special Use Permit and any other pernuts and approvals necessary to construct a 150' monopole antenna structure and to place its accompanying unstaffed 8' x 12' x 10' equipment shelter at the base of the monopole. The proposed site is located in the M-1 Light Industrial District. Under the current provisions of the City of Decatur Zoning Ordinance, the proposed use is deemed a Special Use at Section XXI (A)(1)(j): "Radio, television or cellular telephone broadcasting tower or station." Furthermore, the Decatur City Council is cuirently empowered to grant a Special Use Permit pursuant to Section XXI(A)(1), "provided that the essential character and nature of the surrounding neighborhood are not disturbed." The low-intensity use of this proposed passive tenant would not in any way disturb the surrounding neighborhood; the facility will emit no odor or sound noise or increase traffic in any way. In addition, the facility's simple and clean layout, located in the rear of a multi-story warehouse in district and section of Decatur proliferated with industrial and commercial structures, will not negatively alter the appearance of the surrounding neighborhood. The Community Development Department has indicated that this proposed use is does not depart from the City's Comprehensive Plan to conserve and protect property and property values in the neighborhood. Statement Regarding Nuisances t6at Will or Will Not be Generated No nuisances will be generated by the proposed PCS facility. PrimeCo's equipment will be wholly contained within the lease premises. The only facilities necessary for this site are telephone and electric facilities which will are will be provided for or are currendy available. The facility will be unstaffed and thus will have no impact on tra�c; no loading or unloading of supplies; no materials handled, stored, discharged or discarded; and no noise will be generated. The proposed facility will not injure the public health, safety, morals or general welfare. PCS technology does not interfere with any other forms of communications whether public or private. In addition, the monopole will be constructed to withstand the excess of extreme wind and ice conditions. Therefore, PCS technology is a public utility that will provide vital communications in emergency situations and will be commonly used by local residents and emergency personnel to protect the general public's health, safety and welfare. Statement of Operations Once the construction of the PCS facility is complete and the telephone switching equipment is fine-tuned, visitation to the site by service personnel for routine 3