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2.4 Section 1012.lOAlO (Support Buildings) states: Support buildings to house switching and other communication equipment shall have a brick exterior, be a maximum of 200 square feet in size, 24 feet in height, and have two off-street paved parking spaces. In the case of the proposal, Verizon Wireless is proposing to install a 240 square foot prefab equipment shelter on the property to support the monopole and antenna needs; a forty square foot variance is necessary. 2.5 Variances may be granted where the strict enforcement ofthe literal provisions of the ordinance would cause "undue hardship". The granting of a variance shall only occur when it can be demonstrated that such an action will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. 2.6 "Undue hardship" as used in connection with the granting a variance means the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls, the plight of the land owner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the land owner, and the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character ofthe locality. 2.7 Conditions may be attached to a variance that mitigate the impacts on adjoining properties. 3.0 BACKGROUND - SITE DESCRIPTION & PROPOSAL 3.1 The site is located in Comprehensive Plan District 10, north of the Interstate 35 W/Trunk Highway 36 interchange and west ofRoseville's Gateway Business Park. Northstar Financial Forms lies directly west; Bonestroo's other office building and Roseville West Building lies to the east; north is vacant industrial land; and south is Trunk Highway 36. The Comprehensive Plan designates this site "I" for Industrial uses. 3.2 The subject property has a zoning ofI-l, Light Industrial District, as does the property to the west and north. To the east is property zoned B-4, Retail Office Service District, and south across Highway 36 is property zoned R-l, Single Family Residential District. 3.3 The applicant proposes installation of a 120-foot tall monopole adjacent (south) the rear parking lot. This parking lot lies north of the Bonestroo building and a City lift station, and adjacent (west) a wetland. There are two separate antenna panel units to be mounted on the monopole. One antenna unit will be mounted at the top of the pole (120 feet) and include four, eight foot tall antenna. The other antenna unit will be mounted in the middle (60 feet) of the pole and include eight, eight foot tall antenna. The 240 square foot equipment shelter structure is located west of the pole and a six-foot tall chain link fence surrounds the pole and attaching to the east face of the equipment. 3.4 The proposed monopole is comprised of gray galvanized steel and the antennas are mounted to a support structure installed on to the monopole. PF3292 RCA (032601) - Page 2 0[6