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most prominent buildings from the hillside would be the McDonald's building. She noted that morphing the building to put a cell phone tower is not appropriate for that gateway location, particularly since there may be alternate locations close by that could meet the same requirements, such as at some of the self-storage locations. She added that there could also be flagpoles or stealth trees at the back of some of the self-storage units that would not be visible to the public. So stated that she would not support the project. Commissioner Pearce expressed concern about the visuals and agreed that the two pictures do not look like they are from the same photo. She stated that she agreed with Commissioner Fox's concern that this project adds a fairly significant limitation to the property across the street, noting that uses related to children or seniors cannot be put on that property within 300 feet of the antenna. Commissioner Narum noted that this proposal, with the articulation on the lower tower, appears better than what is there now. She inquired what the zoning was for the Auf der Maur property as she thought it was for commercial and not necessarily for a church. Commissioner Fox stated that the property is zoned PUD and that a church is allowed in a PUD. Commissioner Narum noted that if the antennas are located in the area of the storage units as proposed by Commissioner Fox, they would run into the same problem with the Presbyterian Church at Ironwood and some parks in that area. Commissioner Fox stated that she believed the Church is located farther up the road on Busch Road and would be more that 300 feet away. Commissioner O'Connor inquired if the area where the storage units are located are within 300 feet of the vacant parcel. Commissioner Pearce stated that it would probably depend on where it is located on the site. Commissioner Fox stated that the antennas could also be placed on the Kaiser or Hansen property and Utility Vault on the left side of Valley, which are all industrial and far from residential property. Commissioner O'Connor noted that this also takes a willing landlord or owner. Chair Blank noted that the owners also get revenue from this and are not doing it for philanthropy. Commissioner Narum inquired if the other locations mentioned by Commissioner Fox would be viable. Ms. Decker replied that the applicant had stated earlier that they had considered these sites and found that they do not optimize the reception. She added that those discussions are really not within the purview of how planning staff evaluates the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 24, 2008 Page 35 of 41