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2.2 The site is zoned "B-2", Retail Business District; the Comprehensive Plan designates this site "B" for business uses. In order to construct a private commercial monopole, the Zoning Code requires a conditional use permit. 2.3 In conjunction with the application for a conditional use, the following documents have been submitted and reviewed by staff in preparation of this report: . narrative — April 6, 2000 . investigation for pole location — April 21, 2000 . site plan — April 6, 2000 . graphic photo representation — April 6, 2000 3.0 STAFF COMMENT & F1NDINGS 3.1 The applicant proposes a 67-foot tall monopole in the rear (west side) yard area of the Countryside Restaurant. An associated four-foot by ten foot area is required for equipment storage (cabinets) and is also a part of the conditional use permit application. The equipment supports the monopole and would not exceed five feet in height. Section 1012.10A4 of the Roseville Zoning Ordinance regulates private commercial antennas and towers. 3.2 Section 1013.01 .D of the Roseville Zoning Ordinance lists the criteria reviewed when considering the issuance of a conditional use permit. The criteria are as follows: impact of parking; impact on parks, streets, and other public facilities; compatibility of site plan, internal traffic circulation, landscaping, and structures with contiguous properties; impact of the use on the market value of contiguous properties; impact on the general public health, safety, and welfare; compatibility with the City's Comprehensive Plan. 3.3 Staff has reviewed the development proposal with regard to the criteria in Section 10 13 .0 1.D of the Roseville Zoning Ordinance and concludes the proposal meets these criteria. Specifically, the proposed monopole and associated equipment structure will not create additional traffic nor the need for additional public facilities. With proper screening and landscaping, the equipment facility will not have an impact on surrounding property or values. There appears to be no impact on general health, safety, and public welfare. In addition, the proj ect complies with the Comprehensive Plan designation as a business use. 3.4 The applicant has provided information indicating the technical dead reception space surrounding the C-2 at Snelling location and a brief description of the proposed coverage area of .75 mile radius. 3.5 The proposed monopole is comprised of galvanized steel and has the antenna located in a cylinder on the top of the pole. 3.6 The monopole will be located in the same location as the current rear parking lot light pole. This location is near a sizeable stand of mature deciduous trees approximately 40 to 50 feet in height. PF3207 RCA (052200) — Page 2 of 4