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still be at the required height would decrease the tower's effectiveness. further, the applicant has explained that the process of procuring contractors, ordering parts, and short construction seasons would result in the commencement of construction within one year of granting the variance to be very difficult. ) That the plight of the landowner is date to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner, as the parcel is unique in that most of it is being used for storrnwater ponding for the downtown area. The property became a sto nwater pond prior to it being considered a location for a monopole. Lowering the height of the tower would decrease its effectiveness, and the lightning rod is needed for safety reasons. 7) That the proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the locality in which the property in question is located, as the monopole will be well screened from the public right- of-way and adjacent properties. The additional height of the lightning rod will not be visible against the sky: ) That the proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to properties adjacent to the property in question or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood, as the proposed monopole will have no effect the; supply of air and light, increase congestion or impair property values within the neighborhood. A majority of the base of the tower will be screened in a heavily wooded area, and the applicant has shown that the fall zone is shorter than the requested reduced setback. CONCLUSIONS AND CfISI Based on the foregoing, the Applicant's application for a Variance is granted. Passed and duly adopted this 17t" day of July 2018 by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota Mike Pearson, Mayor ATTEST: 4Jon, lark t� Resolution 201 - j 3