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Ms. Stern stated that it would then be a question of whether or not the Commission <br />wants the applicant to investigate other buildings in the general location. <br />Commissioner Narum inquired if there would be room on the southern end of the City <br />site which would mitigate some of the visual issues and push it farther away from <br />residences. <br />Ms. Stern stated that the applicant has indicated that they could move back only <br />20-30 feet. <br />Mr. Iachella stated that they would like to provide a signal north of the freeway and <br />would like to go as far north on the site so the trees do not block or absorb the signal. <br />He indicated that the farther they move southward, the more the signal will be <br />compromised as the line of trees going north and south along the freeway will block the <br />neighborhoods across the freeway. He reiterated that they are within the 300-foot <br />radius requirement from a residential area. <br />Chair Olson stated that he would like to see if moving the tower 30 feet to the south of <br />the site would provide the necessary coverage. <br />Commissioner Narum stated that whatever distance they could move to the south would <br />be helpful. <br />Commissioner Pearce agreed, given the concern of the neighbors. <br />Ms. Stern suggested that a peer review opinion be obtained in terms of the T-Mobile <br />location. <br />Commissioner Pearce stated that she was not interested in a peer review. She <br />indicated that she want to make a decision and move on as quickly as possible. She <br />asked Mr. Lobaugh if ten days would be sufficient for him to provide the additional <br />information of alternative locations. <br />Mr. Lobaugh stated that ten days would be sufficient to provide an alternative analysis <br />of moving the site farther south; however, he would need additional time if he is to <br />contact other property owners. <br />Commissioner Narum inquired if the building immediately southeast of the property site <br />could be utilized. She indicated that she would like to see something in writing to the <br />effect that the building site will not work or if the property owner has some interest or <br />not. She added that she did not believe the applicant had to evaluate every single <br />building in the area. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 22, 2010 Page 12 of 23 <br /> <br />