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MINE TES PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 13, 1997 Keis pointed out that some of the land on which NSP has towers is not owned by NSP. Some of this land is used by NSP through easements. DeLonais stated that he would hate to see this allowed in residential areas because of the impact of the equipment buildings. DeLonais asked if it was possible to place the antennae that U.S. West needs without going into residential areas Conlin replied that a grid system is being developed for the U.S. West system. Conlin pointed out that the NSP towers are already in place, and U.S. West would like to utilize these existing towers. Carson asked if the ordinance amendment would restrict the antennae placement to lattice towers. The City Planner replied that his recommendation did not restrict the use to lattice towers. However, he is recommending that the equipment building on the ground be located within the perimeter of the legs of the support structure. The Planner also pointed out that he is recommending a Conditional Use Permit process, which would bring each individual request back to the Planning Commission and City Council for review and approval. This will ensure that the proposal being made is done within the character of the existing neighborhood. Carson suggested that under this proposal NSP could put up a pole and rent it out to antennae users. Conlin reported that NSP has indicated they will only allow these antennae on lattice structures. The City Planner pointed out that the City already has a tower ordinance that governs the construction of towers. The proposal before the Commission is to amend the ordinance to allow antennae to be placed on high- tension transmission towers. Carson indicated that limiting antennae placement on lattice towers would eliminate his concern. Carson was concerned that antennae would be placed on the power poles along Edgerton Street, and that NSP would set up a triangle structure at the base of the power pole to comply with the ordinance requirement that an equipment building be placed within the footprint of the tower. Keis felt that a Conditional Use Permit process would address this concern. The City Planner pointed out that his recommendation is that the Page 36