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Member Ipsen noted that either decision imposes hardship on one of the properties. He considered abstaining. Member Mulder explained that no case has been similar to this. Member Bakeman asked for details on the front porch, entry and kitchen design. Chair Duncan explained an alternative such as a rear garage and extended driveway could also be an impact on adjacent land owners. Vote on roll call: Ayes: 4, Peper, Traynor, Mulder, Ipsen Nays: 3, Bakeman, Stone, Duncan Motion carried 4-3. c. Planning File 3461: Request by Qwest Wireless in association with Frank's Nursery & Crafts for a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to replace an existing parking lot light pole with a 54 foot tall PCS monopole (single pole w/antennas), affiliated equipment area, and light replacement in the northeast corner of the parking lot at1800 South Highway 36 Service Drive. Chair Duncan opened the hearing and requested City Planner Thomas Paschke provide a summary of the project report dated April 2, 2003. Qwest Wireless and Frank's Nursery and Crafts (property owner), 1800 South Highway 36 Service Drive, have requested a conditional use permit to allow the installation of a 54 foot tall monopole (single pole /antenna), replacing an existing parking lot light, in the northeast corner of the Frank's parking lot. The proposal includes re- installing the light on the monopole and installation of support equipment adjacent the monopole. The proposed location of the monopole and supporting equipment cabinets meet the required setback for accessory structures from a property line. One existing tree will be removed and a lime rock base (16 feet by 12 feet - 192 sq. ft.), complete with landscape edging, will be installed for the supporting equipment. Staff recommended approval. Member Peper asked if one tree was being removed (yes, one coniferous tree). The trees do act as a buffer to houses west of the site. Member Mulder asked the size of the equipment cabinet (smaller than normal equipment buildings). Member Stone asked who will own the pole. (Frank's) Who owns the tree? (Frank's) Member Mulder asked if a surety bond is required (no). The City should have a bond as part of the Condition Use Permit. Is there another location and/or pole? (no) Can the City require a lattice tower? (Yes, but ugly) Member Bakeman asked if the pole must be removed would the light pole be replaced. The Community Development Staff recommended approval of the Qwest Wireless Conditional Use Permit, allowing the installation of a 54 foot tall monopole with one antenna and associated equipment cabinets for the purpose of providing wireless communication services at 1800 South Highway Service Drive with the compliance of the following conditions: a) The maximum height above grade at the monopole base may be up to 54 feet. Only one antenna cylinder of the size and pole location specified in the application may be installed on the monopole. b) The equipment cabinets must be erected adjacent to the monopole in the location specified on the plans submitted for CUP consideration and must not exceed 10 feet by 20 feet or 200 square feet in size. All utility wires or lines leading to the monopole from the equipment shelter must be buried. c) The area surrounding the equipment shelter must be screened with either a fence and/or landscaping. If landscaping is selected, plant material must be installed on the south, west, east sides of monopole/equipment area at a minimum height of five feet (except accent shrubs); 75% of this plant screen must be coniferous. A complete landscape plan must be prepared as part of the building permit application and approved by the City prior to issuance of the building permit. d) The monopole is to be limited to the single user/applicant (Qwest Wireless). Future antenna additions will require an amendment to the approved CUP. e) The Frank's Nursery & Crafts site is limited to one communication monopole/antenna/tower.