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PlanningBoard | 2015-02-23 | 8 | Board Member Zuppan asked why the Board has not seen very many cell towers proposals coming to them. Mr. Thomas explained that typically, the Zoning Administrator does not bring cell towers to the Board unless the public asks them to. There have been new federal regulations introduced to limit city interference to the erection of cell towers. If an applicant comes to the city and asks for a lease, the City can decide how they want to address this proposed cell tower. He encouraged the Board to call any Zoning Administrator decisions for review that they deem appropriate. Board Member Zuppan explained how many second-and third story additions to homes are not creating additional articulation to the existing buildings. She suggested that design review principles be as environmentally friendly as possible also for existing developments. Board Member Burton asked Mr. Thomas about a recent decision made to a Design Review application. Mr. Thomas said that no permits have been issued at this time for that project. Board Member Knox White announced he called the Shoreline Cell Tower for Board review. He said there were many calls from concerned parents about potential health risks for their children exposed to cell antennas. Mr. Thomas announced that the Use Permit for Peet's Coffee on Webster Street was approved, but the liquor license for the Walgreens was appealed, and there would be a public hearing in the future. 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None 11. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS: Board Member Knox White wanted to explain that he was not opposed to street parking, but he wanted to make sure that the parking was done in a head-in manner. Vice President Alvarez said that there was a lack of clarity from the drawings. President Henneberry said that the concerns from the subcommittee's previous meeting were incorporated into the drawings. Mr. Thomas reminded the Board of the joint meeting with the Transportation Commission in two days; the Council has been noticed to come, although he is unsure how many councilmembers would come to the meeting. The Transportation Commission has a subcommittee about the issue of AC Transit at the Point, and wanted a member of the Planning Board to be on that subcommittee. 12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 9 February 23, 2015 | PlanningBoard/2015-02-23.pdf |