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? r PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1989 PAGE 5 be using one suite in Victoria Plaza and will be installing 13 foot high antennae on top of the elevator shaft. They have submitted a letter ' which has addressed most of the issues that were discussed when GTE Mobilnet made application, specifically those of noise, safety, vibration, potential inconvenience to residents of the apartment. They do believe that they are an appropriate use under the?Mixed Use definition in.the code. He further explained that the apartment will contain batteries, radio equipment, etc. which will send signals to the station at the Terminal Tower. He responded to the Commission's questions that there would be a Halon fire suppression system, smoke detectors, that no one will operate the equipment on a daily basis, it is only inspected during daylight hours. Mr. Gorris advised that the Commission previously was concerned that no precedent would be set that would allow businesses in residential apartment buildings, nor did they want traffic in and out of the building, and wanted to ascertain that all safety precautions were taken, but the members did agree that it made sense to put the antennae on a building rather than building a tower.. Mrs. McKay, a resident of Columbia Road, questioned if this facility would interfere with television reception. Mr. Morrisville, another representative, advised that they - must abide within the guidelines of the Federal Communications Commission and there could be no interference and they. were closely monitered. During the discussion it was brought out that there was equipment, other than that belonging to GTE on the roof of the Westbury and there was Motorola equipment on the roof of Victoria Plaza. Since the Commission did not approve any other installations they would like the Building Commissioner to check into them. Councilman McKay questioned if this suite was abutting any others and was advised that it was and that there would be insulation and protection_as was outlined in their letter. Councilman Tallon was advised the exact location of the suite and antennae and was advised that there would be ventilation and air conditioning. Chairman Thomas stated that this proposal would be tabled so that it could be forwarded to other, departments and so that members could study the letter. J. Thomas moved to table the Cellular One proposal until the April 25th meeting, and in the meantime, to refer the plans to the Safety, Engineering, and Law Departments-for study to make certain that the plans are in eompliance with the existing codes and ordin.ances, seconded by R. Bowen, and unanimously approved. 5) Bucknell Building, 27709 Lorain Road Exterior renovation to existing building. Mr. Porter, architect, represented the Haas family who ownes the building and advised that they had a permit to begin to repair and restore a portion of the ediface. They are now proposing to replace the bands, paint the building, install new store fronts, and are submitting a unified sign system for the building. He presented a colored rendering giving the actual colors and explained that new entries would be added in the rear and new victorian light fixtures would be installed. He stated that one retail unit is presently occupied, two more are leased, and there are apartments on the second floor. They will not be resubdividing the inside or adding to the structure; merely installing Pella windows and french doors in each unit. Mr. Porter advised that they were recently told that there is pending a neighborhood revitalization program which will be offering credits for up to 50% of what is invested to rehabilitate older buildings, but because of the.time frame,-they will not be able to take advantage of this for the first phase. Hopefully, they can use this