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Commissioner Blank inquired where the edge of the facility would be if there were a <br />500-foot run from the equipment building to the wireless tower. <br />Ms. Harryman replied that staff would make a bubble around the facility, which would be <br />inclusive of the tower and all of its accessory equipment. <br />Commissioner Blank stated that he was concerned about the aesthetics of the wireless <br />facility and the impact of the pole, as opposed to the building, which is relatively low. <br />Commissioner Olson moved to deny the appeal. <br />Commissioner Blank seconded the motion. <br />Commissioner Olson stated that it seems to him that if the Commission were to uphold <br />the appeal based upon what is in the books, a variance would be required, and he is not <br />in favor of that. He indicated that he would deny the appeal for this reason. <br />Commissioner Blank stated that some of the comments were made in good faith, which <br />leads him to think that there is a solution here which he wished could have come <br />forward before getting to this point. He agreed with Commissioner Olson. <br />Commissioner O’Connor stated that it is unfortunate that, for whatever reason, this <br />revelation came so late. He indicated that he understands there was a lot of money <br />spent by the applicant; however, when he met with the applicants at the facility, he <br />believed then that they could not move the equipment 40 feet because of the other <br />underground equipment owned by other entities. <br />Commissioner Pearce agreed. She stated that she is always sorry to see things like <br />this happen. She indicated that this is the only real decision she is comfortable with and <br />hopes that the applicant will find another location. <br />Chair Narum agreed, as well. <br />Commissioner Pentin agreed and stated that he was not basing his decision on the <br />actual tower or what the applicant is trying to do. He indicated that he does not see an <br />inconsistency with the zoning; however, he sees a problem with the 300-foot distance <br />and finds that the facility does not fit. <br />ROLL CALL VOTE: <br />AYES: Commissioners Blank, Narum, Olson, Pearce, and Pentin <br />NOES: None. <br />ABSTAIN: None. <br />ABSENT: None. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, January 26, 2011 Page 8 of 50 <br /> <br />