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Qwest Rezone February 12, 2001 page 4 In addition, the site can accommodate additional towers in the long term if needed. This may be an unpleasant possibility for some, but the fact is that there are numerous licensed wireless service providers in the area, and we do not know where all the coverage gaps may be. We may be able to keep them all on one location, if that is the desirable option for the City. It could be a policy choice between concentrating towers on one site or dispersing them onto several locations. Without other sites available, this site is the best one to accommodate federally mandated service provision. Utilities: The tower facility will require electricity and telephone connection. This important requirement also influences the selection of sites. Landscaping: We will work with Qwest on landscaping around the tower facility as part of the administrative permit. REZONING The zoning ordinance requires the Planning and Zoning Board to consider possible adverse effects of the proposed zoning amendment based upon, but not limited to, the following factors. These factors provide a good basis for City Council findings: 1. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive Plan. 2. The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. Neither the current nor the draft new Comprehensive Plan addresses tower location. The proposed use must be considered in relation to the designated general land use categories. The current Plan guides the site Rural. The draft Plan land use map currently shows the site as Low Density Sewered Residential in phase 2 (after 2010). However, the site should be shown as Public Semi - Public, and staff is recommending this change. Given the federal law, Lino Lakes must accommodate towers somehow. Towers are more compatible with industrial and public uses than with residential uses. The zoning ordinance allows new towers in the GI and PSP districts. 3. The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained herein (in the zoning ordinance). The tower will conform to the requirements of the zoning ordinance. It will accommodate additional users (co- location). Because of the design of the tower, it would not topple its full 135 feet but crumple. The nearest property line divides two City -owned parcels. The tower is 300