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lss2/25/11 (6) The applicant has coordinated the final siting location of the telecommunication facility with the Director, (7) The applicant has posted a performance bond or other security in an amount rationally related to the cost of removal; and (8) All notification requirements for the proposed telecommunication facility have been met. (c) In granting or denying an application, the Director shall make a written finding which shall specify all facts relied upon in rendering his decision. A copy of the decision shall be filed with the City's Public Works Agency and mailed to the applicant and to any person who has submitted a comment on the proposed application pursuant to Section 33-238 (b), above. Sec. 33-240. Appeal Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Director pursuant to chapter 3 of this Code. Sec. 33-241. Site Selection Guidelines and Criteria. (a) The Director may authorize support structures within the public right of way only with a finding that such support structure is required to fill a significant gap and is less intrusive than placement on a primary use in terms of visibility, access or aesthetics. (b) Traffic Obstruction. The placement of the telecommunication facility shall not permanently impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic flow; (c) No modification to above-ground or at-grade telecommunication facilities, including those related to size, color and shape of the housing, may be made by the applicant without first having obtained approval of the Director. (d) To the maximum extent feasible, all appurtenant equipment, including radio base station, electrical panel, and control panel assembly, shall be placed below ground. Where feasible, as new technology becomes available, the applicant shall place an existing or proposed above-ground telecommunication facility below ground. Sec. 33-242. Visual Impact Guidelines. (a) Unobtrusive Design. Telecommunication Facilities shall be designed to be as visually unobtrusive as feasible. Colors and designs must be visually neutral, integrated and compatible with surrounding buildings and/or uses in the area. Facilities shall be sited to avoid or minimize obstruction of views from adjacent properties and otherwise preserve the aesthetic integrity of the public right of way. Ordinance NS-2816 Page 9 of 16