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APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE RENEWAL APPLICANT: UniSite, LLC SITE ADDRESS: W Wood River Rd, Alda, NE 68810; APN 400217910 ZONING DISTRICT: River Corridor Agricultural Zone This statement in support of an application for Conditional Use Permit renewal for a Wireless Communication Facility is respectfully submitted by UniSite, LLC ("American Tower") to the Hall County Board of Supervisors (the "Board"). I. SITE BACKGROUND American Tower is seeking approval of the Wireless Communication Facility detailed herein to permit an existing 250 foot self-support tower(the"Tower")at W Wood River Rd,Alda, NE 68810; APN 400217910. The Tower was originally built pursuant to Conditional Use Approval by the Board in April of 2000(Resolution#00-0039).American Tower,which owns and operates the Tower, leases the site area from underlying property owners Brad and Steven Bockmann, with the lease term currently set to extend through 2050. II. DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY American Tower leases an estimated 10,000 square foot area (the "Leased Area") on the subject property within which a 3,600 square foot telecommunication compound exists. The compound is surrounded by a 6 foot tall chain link fence, which allows access to the site through a 14 foot wide gate on the southwestern side which is secured by locks. The facility consists of a 250 foot self-support tower,which supports major wireless service carrier T-Mobile at 247 feet. The Tower is located in an optimal position to provide necessary wireless service with limited intrusiveness to the surrounding neighborhood.Located on an 80 acre Agriculturally zoned parcel, it is surrounded by rural property in all directions. The Tower, which is the only existing tower within a three mile radius, fits in well with the surrounding area by providing necessary wireless service in compliance with all local, state and federal laws. IV. JUSTIFICATION