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certainly be large enough to site the towerand compound and meet any setback ordinances related to same. The applicant contends that the variance requests for setback reductions and to use existing landscape to meet the buffer requirements are consistent with the spirit, purpose, and intent of the ordinance, such that public safety is secured, and substantial justice is achieved as follows: p It is firmly believed that granting the variance would enhance the public's safety and wellbeing due to better 911 emergency communications between 911 dispatch operators and first responders in this part of the County. p The applicant believes allowing the variance would cause no danger to the public while traveling the adjacent public road or to the adjacent property owners or tenants and that the spirit of the ordinance is being met because the setbacks are only not being met in two of the four cardinal directions (to the East by 15 feet and to the West by 15 feet). North and South comply with the ordinance. p The surrounding mature forest and understory trees provides superior screening of view for the tower compound and site components inside. The Applicant further believes that standard immature commercial landscaping, while sufficient in cases where no existing forest and understory vegetation exist is a good method, but in this case would be less than preferable. The applicant understands that the next step in the approval process is to request a Special Use Permit for the construction of the WTC Tower. Conditions of Approval Should the Board of Adjustment grant approval of the variances, the following conditions should be considered as part of the approval and case record: The Granting Order, stating restrictions and applicable conditions of approval, shall be recorded with the deed of the property. The applicant shall submit a site plan along with the subsequent Special Use Permit request that complies with the findings and conclusions of this variance request. Approved variances must be reflected on site plan submittals moving forward. Any changes thereto would require review and approval from the Board of Adjustment. In return for relief from the separation requirement from the compound and surrounding property lines, applicant shall submit a fall zone letter, signed by a Professional Engineer and sealed by a structural engineer licensed in the State of NC.