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Minutes
Planning Commission
City of Orange
October 20, 2008
Monday-7:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Cunningham, Imboden, Merino, and Steiner
Commissioner Whitaker
STAFF
PRESENT:
Ed Knight, Assistant Planning Director
Gary Sheatz, Assistant City Attorney
Dan Ryan, Senior Planner, Historic Preservation
Sandi Dimick, Recording Secretary
ADMINISTRATIVE SESSION:
Chair Steiner opened the Administrative Session @ 6:43 p.m. with a review of the
Agenda.
Consent Calendar:
Item #1, Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of September 15, 2008 and
October 6, 2008, no changes or corrections were noted. Commissioner Imboden stated
he would abstain from the vote of the October 6, 2008 minutes as he was not present for
that meeting.
New Hearing:
Item #2, T -Mobile. Commissioner Merino stated he would have questions on the item.
Chair Steiner clarified that the installation of the new wireless antennas also entailed the
removing of the existing tower. Senior Planner, Dan Ryan, stated that was correct.
Other Business:
Assistant Planning Director, Ed Knight, stated that it appeared there were no items for the
November 3, 2008 meeting and it looked like it would be cancelled. Commissioner
Merino asked if there had been a significant decline in the number of applications being
applied for? Mr. Knight stated it was not necessarily the number of applications,
however, the applications being applied for were for fairly small projects that were being
approved through the DRC. There were currently a few larger projects, such as Ridge1ine
and CHOC, that were in the formu1ative stages with their EIR's being completed within
the year. Commissioner Merino asked if the Sully Miller Development was part of the
Ridge1ine project? Mr. Knight stated the projects had been bifurcated and they were both
currently in the planning stages.
The Administrative Session closed @ 6:50 p.m.
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REGULAR SESSION:
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008.
Commissioner Merino made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 15,
2008 Planning Commission Meeting as written.
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Imboden
Commissioners Cunningham, Imboden, Merino, and Steiner
None
None
Commissioner Whitaker
MOTION CARRIED
(2) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF
OCTOBER 6, 2008.
Commissioner Merino made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 6, 2008
Planning Commission Meeting as written.
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Cunningham
Commissioners Cunningham, Merino and Steiner
None
Commissioner Imboden
Commissioner Whitaker
MOTION CARRIED
NEW HEARINGS:
(3) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2672-07; MINOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
NO. 520-07 AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE NO. 4246-07 -
T -MOBILE
A proposal to remove an existing 100- foot tall Civic Center communication antenna and
install two 60-foot tall stealth flagpole wireless antennas and related communication
equipment inside a new masonry enclosure on the west side of the Civic Center building
that fronts Grand Street
LOCATION:
300 E. Chapman Avenue (west side of City Hall)
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NOTE: The proposed project is categorically exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3)
because it consists of the construction and location of a
limited number of new small facilities or structures and
Section 106 findings indicate that the proposed stealth
flagpole communication antennas will not have an adverse
effect on historic properties.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 35-08 to
approve the installation of two 60- foot tall stealth
flagpoles and associated equipment cabinets with a masonry
enclosure.
Senior Planner, Dan Ryan, presented a project overview consistent with the Staff Report.
Chair Steiner opened the item for any questions to Staff.
Commissioner Merino asked if removal of the existing cell tower was part of the
proposed project?
Mr. Ryan stated it was part of the conditions as a requirement for removal.
Commissioner Merino asked for the Condition No. that he was referring to?
Mr. Ryan stated it was under Item No.3 - Conditions.
Commissioner Merino stated if another cell provider wished to co-locate, would they be
able to on the proposed poles?
Mr. Ryan stated there could be co-location; however, there would not be room in the
enclosure for additional equipment.
Commissioner Merino clarified that another cell provider could co-locate within the
flagpole arrangement; however, there was not room in the equipment enclosure that was
being provided for additional equipment.
Mr. Ryan stated that was correct.
Commissioner Merino asked if Staff had considered requesting that the enclosure be
made larger to accommodate co-location.
Mr. Ryan stated his understanding was that T-Mobile would return to accommodate any
expansion if needed for additional equipment.
Commissioner Merino asked if the existing 100' tower could provide for the equipment
ofT-Mobile?
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Mr. Ryan stated he was unable to answer that question, as it was more technical and also
the 100' height of the existing tower made it visible throughout Old Towne.
Commissioner Merino stated he understood that it was visible and his question was could
a service provider use the existing antenna?
Assistant Planning Director, Ed Knight, stated on the 100' existing antenna it was a
difficult question to answer as the antenna was not used for the purpose of cell phone
transmission. He stated it had been affiliated with the Civic Center Complex when the
Police Department had been located in this area. When the Police Department moved the
pole was no longer utilized for communication purposes.
Commissioner Merino asked if the existing antenna was currently not being used?
Mr. Knight stated he ventured to guess that was the case as it was to be completely
removed.
Commissioner Merino stated he had not wanted to take anything for granted and that was
why he had asked the question.
Mr. Ryan stated the other part to that was the size and weight of the cable going up to the
antenna ray of the proposed project that could not be supported at the 100' height as it
had a different structural element.
Assistant City Attorney, Gary Sheatz, stated one of the issues that Commissioner Merino
had brought up was something that he had received clarity on. A company that the City
was working with in marketing City sites and City property advised the City to
discourage a larger area for the proposed project that would allow co-location. The
reason being that the City would be cut out of any revenues the City would be able to
obtain through co-location. If the proposed project was approved there would be a
requirement for the lease of space for both the antenna and equipment. If T -Mobile were
to hold the lease for that property, the agreement for co-location with another provider
would be between the leaseholder and the communications company and not the City.
He had posed the question regarding other options available to avoid the possibility of
having rows of equipment located in the area. It had been explained to him that if that
situation arose it would require vaulting of the equipment. There were other options that
the City would explore.
Commissioner Imboden stated it appeared co-location was not an option on the other
location. Typically with projects such as the proposed project there was a review of
multiple possible locations with a determination of the best possible location. He asked if
there had been other locations considered for the equipment?
Mr. Ryan stated he was not aware that other locations had been reviewed.
Chair Steiner asked if the act of obtaining a demolition permit required one to demolish?
In reviewing Condition No.3, the condition seemed to read requiring a demolition
permit; it had not read the applicant shall remove.
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Mr. Sheatz stated it would be wise to add that language.
Chair Steiner asked on Condition No. 10 which read: providing lighting sufficient to
illuminate the flagpoles at night time. There was issue #4, which read in the narrative,
that Staff was requiring that the applicant maintain the flags and in-ground lighting and
provide a replacement schedule. He asked if the replacement schedule was in reference
to the flags or the lights, or to both?
Mr. Ryan stated it referred to both and the intent was for the applicant to maintain the
flags and the lights that illuminated the flags at night.
Commissioner Merino asked if Staff had looked at what current products were available
in regard to the types of flagpoles available?
Mr. Ryan stated there had been quite a bit of discussion through the DRC. The initial
flagpole had been much wider than the proposed project which had a dimension of 14".
Overall the design had been discussed in depth as to whether or not the poles should be
contemporary and tapered or should they be straight poles. The discussion ended with
the suggestion for straight non-tapered poles as tapering would require the base of the
poles to be quite a bit larger. They wanted the design to have the skinniest pole possible.
The finial and globe atop the pole matched the brackets as to not make them appear
oversized.
Chair Steiner asked the applicant to step forward to address the Commission.
Applicant, Kristen Gallardo, 5912 Bo1sa Ave. Ste. 202, Huntington Beach, stated she was
before them to request their review and approval of the wireless proposal Mr. Ryan had
presented. T-Mobi1e had the opportunity to review the Conditions of Approval and they
were in agreement with all of the conditions. There was a significant gap in wireless
coverage in the intersection of Chapman and Grand and the surrounding community and
that was the reason for the proposed project, to enhance cell coverage. She was available
for questions.
Chair Steiner asked that in the event Condition No.3 was changed to read: the applicant
shall obtain a demolition permit and shall remove the existing communication antenna,
would she have any problems or concerns with that change?
Ms. Gallardo stated no, she would not have any problems with that change.
Chair Steiner opened the hearing for Public Comment.
Janet Crenshaw, address on file, representing the OTP A, stated she was speaking on
behalf of Jeff Frankel who was unable to attend the meeting. The OTP A felt the two fat
flagpoles were inappropriate for Old Towne. They would have preferred a previous plan
that there was to be cell coverage on the library site. That project had been presented,
however, had not gone forward.
Chair Steiner closed the hearing for Public Comment and brought the item back to the
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Commission for further discussion.
Commissioner Imboden stated the library issue had been brought up and it had been his
understanding that when the library was under construction that there was belief that the
library tower would accommodate cell phone use. It appeared that it had not occurred
and he asked why that location had not been considered?
Mr. Ryan stated his understanding was that the library proposal was for four cellular sites
and a paging system in the tower element. In an effort for the library project to have met
its time table it was not installed. The area that had been considered for the cell site
usage was covered over, which would necessitate someone coming in to do demolition
work to have their equipment installed, which would include restoration of the ceiling
and walls in the history center.
Mr. Knight stated he had not known the exact stipulation regarding the alternate site
issue, he stated he would send an email to the City Manager's office to obtain further
information.
Commissioner Imboden stated they were speaking about a project that was directly across
the street from the original proposed site and it would be worth looking into.
Mr. Ryan stated the tower at the library had been built to accommodate the cell site use.
He felt the timing of that installation and the time frame for the library completion
conflicted.
Mr. Knight stated the City had retained the services of a consulting firm that specialized
in cell site and cell tower usage and they were reviewing the City's assets. He could
obtain further information from them in regard to the library location and other potential
sites.
Mr. Sheatz stated his understanding was that the library site was not marketable anymore.
He had been involved when T-Mobile had looked at that site initially, what had made the
site attractive was that the equipment could have been installed during the stages of
construction not requiring any demolition. He had understood that some of the materials
used in the design and construction at the library were not conducive to the transmission
of wireless communications, and in order to have made the project work at that site it
would have called for a re-design and it was not something the City was willing to do as
it would have delayed the schedule and postponed the opening of the facility. There were
many issues involved in that decision. He understood that there had been construction of
a shell to house the equipment; however, the construction included steel elements and
other materials that would not allow wireless transmissions. That was for a specific
provider and they had not been approached by any other providers. He had been told the
library was no longer a marketable site.
Commissioner Merino stated on the existing 100' pole they were going through the
process of installation of new poles, most of the community was most likely used to the
monstrosity that existed and he felt it could be mitigated at the existing location rather
than installing two news poles right in front of the building. He asked if that scenario had
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been given any consideration?
Mr. Ryan stated he was not certain that had been given consideration; however, the
stealth installation that had been considered for the Civic Center was the flagpoles. He
had not been involved in that discussion. The visual study that had been completed
indicated that in installing a cell site on a 100' pole would have more of a visual impact
with the size of the antenna and ray, which would require two sets of rays and there
would be more equipment there and the visibility would be greater to the Historic
District. Part of the impact and visual study referenced the desire to have the poles
stealth enough as not to impact the Historic District. The answer from the State Office
was that there would be no impact with the design in the proposed project. He had not
known if there would have been the same impact finding with the installation of wireless
communication equipment on the existing 100' pole.
Chair Steiner stated he was not certain Commissioner Merino was asking about an
installation on the existing 100' antenna, but rather that the site of the 100' antenna be
used.
Mr. Ryan asked ifhe was asking it to be utilized at the same height?
Commissioner Merino stated they had seen 60' installations that had dual systems
installed at the top, and that could have potentially been done using the existing site. He
felt the community had learned to live with the current antenna and that there could be
some mitigation in dropping the height to 40' rather than putting two quasi flagpoles in
front of City Hall.
Mr. Ryan stated the technical need ofthe two antenna rays that would be installed on the
flagpoles at 60' would be a different type of installation at the site.
Commissioner Merino stated they had reviewed proposals of cell sites that were at a
height of 60' with two antennas stacked with separation from below.
Mr. Ryan stated the initial proposal was for a stealth installation, for a site where the
installation of two flagpoles would look appropriate.
Commissioner Merino stated he was not talking about a flagpole; he was talking about
the installation of a pole on the existing site where there was already a humongous pole.
Chair Steiner asked ifhe was referring to a stealth or non-stealth installation?
Commissioner Merino stated they could look at a stealth installation, possibly something
very slim that they had seen at other locations such as a flush mount application where
there would be no outer ring, which was the fake flagpole in the proposed installation.
Mr. Ryan stated he was not aware if that had been discussed.
Commissioner Merino stated he felt it should have been discussed as it could have been a
better solution. He asked Mr. Sheatz if the opportunity was provided to T -Mobile could
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it open them up to other providers wanting to place their systems on City property, to
have the same opportunity that T-Mobi1e was being afforded - to provide them equal
access?
Mr. Sheatz stated not necessarily, if it was to the City's benefit that was a possibility. A
portion of public property was being leased. Could another carrier assert a right and enter
into an agreement with the City? That answer was no. If the City received a submittal
for a request by another provider, the City would have the opportunity to negotiate with
that provider for a possible site.
Chair Steiner stated that the applicant had agreed to remove the 100' antenna tower and
asked the applicant if that was correct?
Ms. Gallardo stated that was correct.
Chair Steiner stated Staff was not aware of the extent T-Mobi1e had explored for alternate
locations of the cell site. He asked if the 100' antenna tower location had been
considered?
Ms. Gallardo stated initially they had looked at everything existing and not interfering
with anything, and that was how they had arrived at the flagpole idea. As far as
removing the antenna, in working with Staff, they had concluded that it would be
something that they could remove as it was an eye-sore to the community. They could
explore the idea of an installation at the existing antenna site; however, there would be a
new set of technical issues that would need to be addressed and aesthetically it would
have more of an impact on the community. The intent of the flagpoles were to have the
least amount of impact on the community as the average person coming to City Hall
would not be aware that the flagpoles housed a wireless facility. Staff had expressed the
desire to reduce the dimensions of the pole and they had proposed the most streamline
design that was available and it looked very good. It was one of the best designs they
had. Ms. Gallardo stated she had worked in the wireless industry and had seen other
designs that were not as good. The intent ofT-Mobile was to be a good neighbor and to
have a product that was not recognizable as a wireless site.
Chair Steiner asked to what extent was the applicant or the applicant's representative
willing to consider an alternate location to the existing 100' antenna site?
Ms. Gallardo stated their preference would be to move forward with the flagpole
proposal. It was something they could look into.
Chair Steiner stated he was willing to accept the fact that there may be some technical
limitation to install the new site where the current tower existed and if it turned out that
someone at T-Mobi1e had considered that site and there was a reason as to why it was not
an option that would be more than persuasive as to why they had settled on the proposed
project. He felt it was not unreasonable to ask that the existing antenna site be
considered. It appeared that T-Mobi1e had gone through quite a bit of review to get to
where they were with the project; however, absent consideration or no explanation as to
why the site had not been considered or why it was not a good idea was not enough to
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allow him to make a determination. There were three things; the site had not been
considered, it had been considered but was not technically feasible or it had been
considered but was not fiscally ideal. The later two reasons would be reason enough for
him to be supportive of the proposed project; however, the reason that the site had not
been considered was not reason enough to move ahead. He felt if Ms. Gallardo was not
certain that the site had been considered he would want to know what T-Mobi1e's
position was on that issue.
Ms. Gallardo stated it was something they could consider, she was not certain the site
could have the same product.
Chair Steiner stated if the finding came back with something that was not pleasant and
the flagpole proposal was much better he would most likely be in favor of the flagpoles.
If the applicant was willing to remove the 100' eye-sore, than possibly because
community members were used to the pole at that site, it would be worth considering that
option.
Ms. Gallardo stated they would certainly gather that information. The background on
what T-Mobi1e would do in finding a site was to fully consider all the options. Their
initial option would be for a mono-pole, and essentially that is what the existing site
would become. The site would require a height of more than 60' with the use of one pole
and with the stacked antennas the site would require a larger diameter pole. The
installation would be a mono-pole. In designing the site, that would not be an option as
there was a City standard for stealth installation, especially in an Historic District.
Chair Steiner stated if those became the reasons why an alternate site or installation had
not been pursued he would be convinced. He felt the City was being asked to assume
based on habit and custom that it had not been considered. T-Mobi1e was a good
neighbor in general and they had other applications from them that were appropriate.
Ms. Gallardo stated it was something that could definitely be looked into and she could
return with that information. She asked for clarification on what exactly the City was
asking them to do?
Chair Steiner stated his position was that consideration be given to locating a pole at the
existing 100' antenna tower, along with the reason or reasons as to why a pole would
work or not work.
Ms. Gallardo stated there was a mature tree that was located directly next to the pole and
for engineering purposes it would necessitate propagating directly through the tree and
that would be one of the reasons that site was not technically feasible.
Commissioner Merino commented there was mature tree located next to one of the poles
in the proposed project. If that was a criteria, he would be interested to find out why the
current site had been chosen over other sites. One group of citizens had come forward to
state that they felt the current proposed site was not the very best solution from an
appearance standpoint for the Civic Center. Even if the 100' pole was dropped down to
70', he felt that at least he had exercised due diligence, in seeking an alternate location
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and if another site was not found to be appropriate, then it would be more acceptable to
the community knowing that other sites had been considered. Aesthetically, it was a
matter of judgment, whether the flagpoles would be recognized as a wireless facility. A
normal flagpole the same size had a tapered base and the current proposal would not look
like a normal flagpole.
Ms. Gallardo stated they would definitely look into the alternate site and seek the advice
of their engineers and they would provide written justification on their findings.
Chair Steiner stated the applicant could work through Staff to clarify the details.
Commissioner Imboden stated they had seen a number of projects with flush mount units
and asked if that could be considered in the proposal?
Ms. Gallardo stated that could be considered.
Commissioner Imboden stated he could tag onto the comments made as he had nothing
before him that convinced him that the proposed project and site was the best possible
solution. He was disappointed to hear about the library situation and they needed to
move forward from that. He felt the proposed project had not appeared to be actual
flagpoles and the average person would think that they were very odd looking flagpoles.
He felt they had not explored all the options and that was what he would require to enable
him to move forward with the project. The area and issue was very sensitive and it may
sound absurd that they would want to consider moving away from a stealth installation,
however, that was a possibility considering the site.
Ms. Gallardo stated they would explore other options. They had looked at a stealth
installation as the code had required that type of facility and their goal was to meet the
requirements.
Chair Steiner stated he was not wanting to send any mixed messages, however, what they
were concluding was that the lack of evidence that another option was considered had
become the issue.
Commissioner Cunningham stated the more he listened the less clear it was to him in
what direction the Commission was heading. How far were the proposed flagpoles to
where the existing 100' antenna sat? He reviewed the drawings and it had not appeared
that the distance was very great.
Ms. Gallardo stated the distance was approximately 30' away.
Commissioner Cunningham asked if the objection was to flagpoles or to the need for just
one pole that wasn't as ugly as the existing pole, or had they not wanted flags on the
poles, he was not clear what was being requested?
Chair Steiner stated he had not wanted to appear as though they had objections to the
proposed project.
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Commissioner Cunningham stated he had looked at the project in a different manner.
The existing 100' pole was ugly and very tall and the community may have become
accustomed to it. His point was that the proposed project appeared as flagpoles, and that
was what he expected to see at a Civic Center and the flagpoles fit in with the Civic
Center landscape, rather than the option to maintain the existing 100' pole. He was not
clear about what the other Commissioners were seeking. Had they wanted a tall pole at
the existing site or had they wanted the applicant to come back with something
completely new?
Mr. Sheatz stated when the City had been initially approached with the project there had
been discussion based on a logic standpoint. Given what was at the front of the Civic
Center and what was in front of the Fire Station, the result was to have an installation that
was stealth and that was a request that had been made by Staff. The reason that the
applicant was before them with the proposed project was based on those early
discussions. The requirement was for stealth based on the area the installation would be
in and the most appropriate installation appeared to be flagpoles. The "how they had
arrived at" and the City's interest from an aesthetics standpoint was to get rid ofthe 100'
tower and install a facility that would fit in.
Chair Steiner stated he was not opposed to the proposal; he was concerned in supporting
the proposal with the absence of consideration for an installation at the existing site.
Ms. Gallardo stated when the sites were designed the City code would guide them in their
design choice. They also were required to work with the State Historic Office of
Preservation.
Chair Steiner asked how much time would the applicant require to evaluate the issue
presented?
Ms. Gallardo stated she could return within a couple of days with the information from
their engineers.
Chair Steiner stated the next meeting of the Planning Commission was on November 3,
2008. The request was for the applicant to consider the location of a pole or two at the
existing site.
Commissioner Merino stated on a pole of that size looking like a flagpole, 5" was 50%
more than a normal flagpole and it made the poles look odd.
Chair Steiner stated the issue was the site, and possibly when the applicant returned then
there might be discussion regarding the size of the flagpoles. His only question was if
there had been consideration of the existing site and why or why it would not be an
appropriate site for the proposed project.
Ms. Gallardo asked aesthetically was the Commission open to any type of installation at
that site and would they consider the use of a larger pole?
Chair Steiner stated anything that was not prohibited by law.
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Commissioner Imboden asked why they would need to consider a larger pole?
Ms. Gallardo stated the current proposal had the equipment split into two separate poles
that were at the absolute smallest diameter possible. With one pole the equipment would
be stacked with the coaxial run being a larger diameter and in turn the need for a larger
diameter pole.
Commissioner Merino stated there was, on the proposed project, a larger diameter due to
the fact that the equipment was sheathed in a larger diameter flagpole.
Chair Steiner stated he had not wanted to engage in a debate about how large the pole
was going to be.
Commissioner Merino began to speak again.
Chair Steiner stated, addressing Commissioner Merino, that he was not appropriate right
now. He was asking a question right now of the applicant to bring forward the details of
a proj ect that was not yet before them.
Commissioner Merino asked Mr. Sheatz if he had the ability to make, with the Chair's
indulgence, any comment that he wished to make as a member of the Commission?
Mr. Sheatz stated his comments were recognized through the Chair.
Commissioner Merino asked the Chair ifhe could make an additional comment?
Chair Steiner stated he would only ask that Commissioner Merino not make comments
about a project that was not before them.
Commissioner Merino asked Mr. Sheatz if once recognized by the Chair ifhe was able to
make a comment?
Chair Steiner stated he had recognized Commissioner Merino.
Commissioner Merino stated he understood that the pole was sheathed in another pole
outside of the equipment to simulate a flagpole and was that correct?
Ms. Gallardo stated the entire width of the poles would be 14" on the proposed project.
Commissioner Merino asked if there was a pole within a pole that was used to hide the
actual antenna?
Applicant, Tim Miller, address on file, stated there was not a pole within a pole. The top
was left open with a cover over the antenna area.
Commissioner Merino stated in reviewing the plans it appeared that there was an outer
pole that was used to make the design appear as a flagpole, and within the pole there was
a pole that held the antenna itself.
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From within the pole there was a cable run that
A cover was added that allowed the signal to
Mr. Miller stated that was not correct.
ran to the top with the top left open.
penetrate.
Commissioner Merino stated if there was a pole that held only the antenna the diameter
would be reduced as the equipment would be housed on the outside of the pole?
Mr. Miller stated that would essentially be a flush mount and they would still require a
cable run to the top of the pole.
Commissioner Merino stated they had seen other proposals with internal runs and could
that be considered?
Mr. Miller stated that was correct.
Chair Steiner asked Commissioner Merino if he was clarifying a project that was not yet
before them?
Commissioner Merino stated that was correct; he was not discussing an item that was not
before them.
Chair Steiner asked the applicant ifhe was answering questions on a single pole design.
Mr. Miller stated he was answering questions about a single pole and that would not
necessarily mean that the pole used would have a smaller diameter.
Commissioner Merino made a motion to continue, Conditional Use Permit 2672-07;
Minor Site Plan Review No. 520-07 and Design Review Committee No. 4246-07, T-
Mobile, to a date certain of November 3, 2008.
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Imboden
Commissioners Cunningham, Imboden, Merino, and Steiner
None
None
Commissioner Whitaker
(4) ADJOURNMENT
MOTION CARRIED
Chair Steiner made a motion for adjournment to the next regular scheduled meeting of
the Planning Commission on Monday, November 3, 2008.
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Imboden
Commissioners Cunningham, Imboden, Merino, and Steiner
None
None
Commissioner Whitaker
MOTION CARRIED
MEETING ADJOURNED @ 7:59 P.M.
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