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PlanningBoard | 2015-04-13 | 3 | Hammond explained that each phone has a rating absorption rate up 20 times the allowable limit for a cell phone tower. He reassured the Board that there is no measurable risk of children using phones. Board Member Knox White asked what would happen if a building manager needed to do roof work on either building. Mr. Hammond explained that it would be safe to work on a roof, unless one was painting the antennas themselves. A worker would have to be notified that he or she could be exposed to radiation, in accordance with OSHA and FCC regulations. Board Member Burton asked if energy was being emitted in all directions from the site. Mr. Hammond replied that these antennas would focused on three specific areas of Alameda. The Board opened public comment. Public Speakers: Ms. Jessica Reed said that she was concerned about both proposals, but said that the 1777 Shoreline Drive location was more worrisome to her. She read from the AUSD resolution, and said that the Shoreline location was an unrealistic alternative for these antennas. Ms. Reed said that AT&T failed to fully explain the proposed gap in service if these antennas were not erected at this location. Ms. Carol Taylor, resident, said that she is concerned about the noise these towers might cause. She said that she lives at the Saint Charles site, and that T-Mobile does not have any signs or access restrictions to the towers. She said she appreciates that AT&T plans to install safety restrictions at the site. Isabella, Charlotte, and Ania, students at Maya Lin Elementary School, said that they were part of an organization called Students for Antenna Free Environments. The said that the proposal violates the AUSD ban on or near school district property, and that the antennas are ugly. Mr. Charles Archipeque, resident, said that he had no idea that his children were being exposed to a health hazard on school district property. He said he volunteers at an AUSD school, and he cannot believe that there is a debate on how these towers will be maintained. He urged the Board to think about the children who would be negatively affected by these towers. Ms. Sarah Cruz, AUSD teacher, said that at least one student has expressed fear about these towers to her. She said that children should be concerned about their education and not about these towers. She said she understands that the Board cannot base their decision on health concerns, but reminded the Board that AUSD has banned cell phone antennas on or adjacent to school campuses. Mr. Joseph Hannakuna, resident, said he worked for a cell phone company many years Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 10 April 13, 2015 | PlanningBoard/2015-04-13.pdf |