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PlanningBoard | 2005-10-10 | 6 | 9. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: 9-A. UP05-0015/MDR05-0178 - Pamela Nobel for Cingular Wireless - 3001 Otis Drive (Krusi Park) (DB). A request to approve a Use Permit and Minor Design Review to replace three light poles with three 50 foot high light pole/antennas for a total of six painted metal monopoles. The antennas would encircle the existing tennis courts within Krusi Park. The application also includes a 13-foot by 16-foot utility enclosure surrounded by a 6 foot fence and landscaping. A Use Permit and Minor Design Review is required by AMC Sections 30- 4.19 (c) and (d) for any structure and above ground utility installation in an O, Open Space, Zoning District. Mr. Brighton summarized this staff report. Staff recommended approval of this item. The public hearing was opened. There were no speaker slips. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. Ms. McNamara inquired how the proposed equipment enclosure building compared to the existing structure. Mr. Bruce Knopf, Development Services, replied that the existing enclosure on the westerly side of the tennis courts was approximately 9 by 16 feet. The proposed structure is slightly larger (13 by 16 feet), and would be located at the edge of the park in a redwood-fenced enclosure that will be screened with landscaping; it would be located adjacent to the maintenance shed. He noted that a public meeting had been held on August 30, 2005, attended by six residents, two of whom were members of the Recreation & Park Commission. The attendees had questions about safety, and information about the radio frequency and emissions report was presented. One person believed the cellular companies should get together and share facilities; the other members did not share any opinions in particular. It was suggested that sports netting be installed over the redwood fenced equipment enclosure it catch Frisbees and balls; he agreed that could be added to the resolution. It was also suggested that the light poles be painted black to blend in with the surroundings; staff agreed that the existing galvanized light pole would blend in better than a painted pole. Staff believed the cables that run into the poles should be screened. In response to an inquiry by Ms. Kohlstrand regarding consolidated service, Mr. Knopf displayed the map of existing cell sites in town, with the exception of the two new sites at the Mastick Senior Center and the subject site at Krusi Park. He added that there were technical reasons for separate service sites, and consolidated service in one location or on one pole would provide poorer coverage as the antennas were located lower on the pole. He added that even cell phones were low-power radio transmitters, and that these were low-powered sites. Planning Board Minutes Page 6 October 10, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-10-10.pdf |