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Thursday, October 12, 1999 I} R A F T the property, however, they were not notified as an adjacent property owner.. It was the opinion of City Attorney Dave Worthy that the'railroad right-of-way was not real property but that they should have been duly notified. The Norfolk Southern Corporation and other adjacent property owners were notified of this second public hearing. No opposition was received regarding the request. Attorney Ward Armstrong, representing the petitioners, said none of the facts for the special use request were different from the previous hearing. Attorney Cheryl Pence with American Tower Corporation reported the temporary facility, Cell on Wheels (C.O.W.), would be used for an interim time of 30 to 45 days from the date of Council's approval. Member Hall made a motion, seconded by Member Williams, to recommend to Council the approval of this special use request with the following conditions: 1) The mature vegetation to the noah and west of the proposed facility remain as a visual barrier; 2)The color of the new monopole will be industrial gray: 3) If lighting is required on the monopole, by the FAA, the light will be positioned to reflect upward; 4) A landscaping plan around the facility will be submitted for approval by the Planning Commission staff; 5) Any changes to the design of this facility or its conditions will be submitted for approval to the Martinsville Planning Commission; 6) The proposed facility will be 40 feet by 40 feet in size; 7) Evidence that the proposed structure will have bond or insurance coverage of at least $100,000 to adequately cover any damages that may be caused by the monopole or its radio frequencies; 8) Proper signage shall be installed on the fencing surrounding the facility to ward off any trespassers; 9) The new monopole will allow collocation (4 providers). The motion passed (5-0) with Member Martin abstaining from the vote. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned 1:20 p.m.