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. site. Mr. Kurlander indicated that there could be no obstructions of that line of site, including leaves, trees, etc. He indicated that the use of tall buildings takes the site of the antenna out of street level. Mr. Koeth reviewed that the antenna needs to be unobstructed in order to collect data. 1VIr. Kurlander indicated that is correct. There must be an unobstructed line of site between the collection point and the customer building locations. Mr. Koeth asked Mr. Kurlander to review the collection sites. Mr. Kurlander indicated that the collection site contains antenna's that are transceivers, which transmit and receive. He indicated that what happens at the collection point is that the antenna transmits and receives signals to and from the customer sites that ultimately are fed into the land based telephone system at the Westbury location. Mr. Kurlander indicated that the customer facilities would be purely wireless, so there is fewer infrastructures and can operate at a higher capacity. Mr. Tallon questioned Mr. Dubelko on what would preclude Teligent froin placing a 25-foot antenna because of an obstruction. Mr. Dubelko indicated that by the way the Ordinance is written, it is already prevented. Mr. Tallon questioned if that is because it is included in the ordinance, but if the Board were to exempt it what would happen then. Mr. Dubelko indicated that the Board could exempt out this kind of technology, and it can indicate all the conditions. If it is exempted then it falls into the broader regulation for the towers. Mr. Tallon questioned if they should just exempt the applicants from certain regulations. Mr. Dubelko suggested exempting certain technology if it is just servicing the business. He suggested exempting out item by item what is not wanted. Mr. Kurlander indicated that the building owners are concerned with the aesthetics and placement of antennas as much as the Board. Mr. Tallon indicated that it has to do with marketability, as well. He indicated that the Board is just trying to protect the City to eliminate it becoming a jungle. He is concerned that if once it were approved, would it become a Pandora's box. Mr. Spalding questioned where the collection point would be located. Mr. Kurlander replied "the Westbury." He indicated that the only exterior equipment would be the antennas and coaxial cable that would lead to the equipment located inside the building. Mr. Tallon questioned whether a special variance was used previously with the first antenna going up. Mr. Dubelko indicated it was most likely a like and similar use permit. Mr. Tallon indicated the controversy of moving into a residential area. Mr. Dubelko indicated that the building is mixed use. Mr. Tallon questioned if the Ordinance needs to be readjusted for this proposal. Mr. Dubelko indicated the request should be denied because this particular use is already provided for in the code. Mr. Kurlander indicated it was at the Building Commissioner request that the applicants coine before the Boards. He suggested that it would be in the City's best interest to expedite a proposal such as theirs in the future to not have to appear before Board of Zoning Appeals at each proposal. 1VIr. Tallon indicated that the Board would recommend that Counci] look at the Ordinance and to exempt out that section of the Ordinance. One of the audience members came forward questioning what kind of antenna would be used and how high would it be located. W. Kurlander indicated it would be a single 24 inch antenna and be no higher than allowing for unobstructed line of site to the Westbury. Mr. Tallon questioned if Mr. Kurlander was referring to the antenna as a dish. Mr. Kurlander indicated that is correct. Mr. Dubelko questioned if there was a minimum height on the customer sites. Mr. Kurlander indicated that the 3