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There is an existing County park on Erwin Road, approximately 0.75 to 1 mile south, of the Kerley Road parcel. The applicant has indicated the park property elevation is too low to support a tower and will not address their service needs in the identified area. Please refer to Tab(s) 10, 19, 26, and 33 of the application packet for more information. 2. There is an existing telecommunication tower located approximately 1,300 ft. south of the proposed site. This tower is located on property within the planning jurisdiction of the City/County of Durham. The applicant has indicated this existing tower is too low to accommodate their request and serve their needs. Per Section 5.10.8 (B) (4) (b) (vi) of the UDO wireless support structures shall not be located within ½ mile of any existing monopole, lattice, or guyed wireless tower unless the applicant can sufficiently demonstrate that: i. Appropriate space on the existing telecommunication wireless support structure is not available; or ii. The applicant has made good faith effort to negotiate an agreement with the owner of the existing wireless telecommunication support structure and has been unsuccessful, which must be documented in writing; or iii. The telecommunication equipment on the existing wireless telecommunication support structure is not compatible with the proposed telecommunication equipment of the applicant; or iv. Adequate coverage by the applicant cannot be met at the location of the existing wireless telecommunication support structure; or v. The existing wireless telecommunication support structure cannot be reasonably modified to accommodate additional collocation by the applicant. The applicant has provided information in Tab(s) 3, 10, 19, 26, and 33 of the application packet detailing their argument(s) why this existing facility is not viable for locating T- Mobile’s proposed antenna. 3. Per Section 5.10.8 (B) (4) (b) (i) of the UDO there are no commercial and/or industrial zoned properties (i.e. Orange County’s planning jurisdiction) within the applicant’s identified search area allowing for the location/development of a telecommunication facility. 4. Per Section 5.10.8 (B) (4) (b) (i) of the UDO there are no Agricultural Residential (AR) zoned properties within the applicant’s identified search area allowing for the erection of a tower. 5. As detailed within Attachment 3 staff has determined the application is consistent with established submittal requirements (i.e. application form, submittal of site plan, payment of fee, etc.). The applicant has provided documentation arguing the project is compliant with established development standards as detailed in Section 5.10.8 of the UDO. As with all applications the Board will have to base their final recommendation on this evidence as well as the sworn testimony offered during the public hearing. 55