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Wireless Telecommunication Towers 11 (3) The setback distance between the proposed tower and the nearest residential property; (4) The separation distance from other towers and, if known,the type of construction of the existing tower(s) and the identity of the owner(s)/operator(s)of the existing tower(s); (5) A landscape plan showing specific landscape materials; (6) Method of fencing, and finished color and, if applicable,the method of camouflage; (7) A statement of compliance with all applicable federal, state, or local laws; (8) A notarized statement by the applicant as to whether construction of the tower will accommodate collocation of additional antennas for future users; (9) A description of the suitability of the use of existing towers, other structures, or alternative technology not requiring the use of a tower or new structure to provide the services to be provided through the use of the proposed new tower; and (10) A description of the feasible location(s)of future towers or WTFs within the city based upon existing physical, engineering,technological, or geographical limitations in the event the proposed tower is erected. (C) Factors considered in granting conditional use permits for towers. In addition to any standards for consideration of conditional use permit, applications pursuant to Chapter 152, the City Council shall consider the following factors in determining whether to issue a conditional use permit, no 1 of which shall be conclusive, although the City Council may waive or reduce the burden on the applicant of 1 or more of these criteria if city staff or City Council concludes that the goals of this chapter are better served thereby: (1) Height of the proposed tower; (2) Proximity of the tower to residential structures and residential district boundaries; (3) Nature of uses on adjacent and nearby properties; (4) Surrounding topography; (5) Surrounding tree coverage and foliage; (6) Design of the tower,with particular reference to design characteristics that have the effect of reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness; (7) Proposed ingress and egress; and