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City Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2018 Page 6 of 11 tower. The HOA does have a meeting set with PSCo to discuss it. The residents have filed many comments with Boulder County registering their opposition. He noted the tower is taller that the Williams Village buildings in Boulder. They would like to know what alternatives there might be; he suggested some other locations further away from homes. He stated residents will be at every County meeting to oppose this and they hope the City Council will support their position. Maria Nivens, 597 Augusta Lane, stated she has lived in Coal Creek Ranch for 18 years. She stated the property should be rezoned from its Agriculture status as it is surrounded by homes on two sides. PSCo has not given any other options to be considered. John Ohanesian, 569 Augusta Drive, stated the pole is too close to the community and ugly. No one wants that tower next to their home. Tom Delorey, 587 August Lane, stated his main concern is that once it is installed then others will want to put their transmitters up there because it is already there and it will become even bigger. He stated he doesn't want it built and wants the City to make sure nothing is ever added if it is built. Councilmember Stolzmann moved to have staff draft a letter of opposition from Council and that the draft be reviewed by Councilmember Maloney and Councilmember Stolzmann. The letter should state our opposition to the project as it is not compatible with the surrounding area, is not consistent with to the Boulder County Comprehensive Plan particularly the protection of view corridors. The tower does not minimize its impact, particularly because of its extraordinary height and it diminishes the aesthetic and environmental quality of the area. Also, there are concerns with the lack of alternative location or design considerations, the lack of additional view analysis and visibility concerns. Councilmember Maloney seconded the motion. Councilmember Loo stated she supports the motion and asked if the lack of proactive communication with property owners should be included. Councilmember Stolzmann stated she tried to stick to reasons for denial based on the County process. Councilmember Loo would like that item added as a friendly amendment. Councilmember Stolzmann and Councilmember Maloney agreed to the amendment. Councilmember Stolzmann stated two other items for consideration. 1) Council be ok with Councilmember Stolzmann and Councilmember Maloney attending the Boulder County Planning Commission meeting and making comments consistent with the letter and, 2) giving staff direction to work with the City Attorney for any other legal remedies. Councilmember Leh thanked the residents for their input. He supports the motion generally and that two members of Council speak at the Boulder County Planning Commission meeting. He stated he has some reticence about researching legal