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• • Planning & Zoning Board January 10, 2001 Page 10 people, which the City would get, and Qwest would simply own and maintain the tower. He stated if that happened, the City would come out ahead. Mr. Lysiak stated it was a good location for this tower and the next tower that would come in would have a more difficult time finding space. Mr. Lyden stated it was hard to image the continued need for towers, and asked if technology changed and the towers were no longer needed, what would happen then. Mr. Lisiak stated if the tower were abandoned, Qwest would be required to take it down. However, he stated the reality of that happening was very slight. He indicated towers were coming down in size and stated that vertical real estate was more valuable than horizontal real estate at the present time. Mr. Schilling asked if there was any concern regarding security or safety considering where it was located and there would be children in the area. Mr. Lisiak replied the towers were very safe. The equipment could not be damaged, or the tower climbed. He stated the bigger problem was the potential radiation issue. However, he stated the radiation on this tower would be very low. Mr. Smyser asked how did they get up on the towers. Mr. Lisiak replied there was a safety wire for the climbers, there would be no steps. A person could not climb the tower. They are too big to put your arms around it to climb it Chair Schaps asked if there was a chance another monopole could go on the site. Mr. Lisiak replied that could be a possibility in the future. He stated these towers also need a T -1 circuit to get back to their networks. Mr. Lyden made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 8:35 p.m., and was supported by Mr. Schilling. Motion carried 6 -0. Mr. Smyser stated staff felt rezoning was justified. Mr. Lyden made a MOTION to approve Qwest's request for a rezoning of City Hall Park to Public Semi - Public, and was supported by Mr. Corson. Motion carried 6 -0. D. PUBLIC HEARING, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to allow accessory building in Industrial and Commercial Zoning Districts. Chair Schaps declared the public hearing opened at 8:37 p.m. Staff reviewed amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow accessory buildings in the Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts. Staff noted none of the Commercial or Industrial Districts included any type of accessory buildings in the list of accessory uses. However, parts of the Zoning Ordinance imply that accessory buildings were acceptable in the Commercial and Industrial Zones. Staff recommended the City consider the issue and determine if accessory buildings were desired uses. If so, the City could clarify this by adding them to the list of allowed uses in the respective zoning districts.