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RecreationandParkCommission | 2005-04-14 | 4 | create more space for the building. - Air conditioning units were placed on the side of building to reduce height. - New fence will be installed. - Selection of building and the pole colors will be determined by the Recreation and Park Acting Director and approved by the Planning Board. - Landscaping will be done with climbing vines (not on the field side) between the building and the fence. - Interior area (between new fence and third base of the ball field) will have sod replaced. - Enclosed fenced-in area that was shown on the drawing a month ago is now gone. AD Lillard asked Mr. Knopf if he could negotiate to have American Tower take care of the landscaping of the vines that will be planted by the building. Mr. Knopf stated that he will ask. Chair Ingram asked if staff had looked into the tree antennae's. Mr. Knopf stated that it was felt that installing a pole would fit in with the current look of the park. The antennae's will be hidden inside the light pole and the pole can be painted any color desired. Chair Ingram asked what would be the girth of the pole. Mr. Peery stated that it will be approximately three feet. It will be similar to what is out there now. Lil Arnerich, Alameda resident, stated that for the record in the Lease Agreement it states that the particular pole and building could become obsolete. American Tower should be responsible for the removal of building and the pole should it be abandoned. This is also in the Lease Agreement. Mr. Arnerich also stated that the construction will be happening during the summer which is a very busy time, both during the day and night. Construction hours should be regulated. There will be people in the picnic areas and on the tennis courts. Mr. Arnerich showed the Commission and Mr. Peery where gates are located that will let the large crane in to install the pole. Regarding the eight foot fence, Mr. Arnerich suggests theatrical scenery (trees, shrubs, etc.) be used to hide the building. He will forward pictures of other areas where this has been used to the American Tower representative. Mr. Arnerich asked Mr. Peery to sod between the new fence and third base of the ball field. He would like picnic tables and benches installed to be used by the families that frequently use the area. Chair Ingram asked what four carriers are being looked at to use the tower. Mr. Knopf stated that Cingular (AT&T and Cingular merged), Sprint (Sprint and Nextel merged), T- Mobil, Metro PCS are now significant carriers. Mr. Arnerich stated that many times one 4 Recreation & Park Commission Mtg. Minutes Thursday, April 14, 2005 Dedicated to Excellence, Committed to Service | RecreationandParkCommission/2005-04-14.pdf |